Help choosing RBA to replace my Protank 2

[timastyle]

I have been vaping for a couple months now and just purchased a new to me Provari. I'm looking for a nice topper to go along with it that will be an upgrade from the PT2 I currently use (I have a IGO-L that I use when I'm home). There are so many different options out there that I don't know which one to go with.

If it matters, I do microcoil builds with cotton wicks which I'd like to stick to. I'm looking for something that relatively inexpesive (i.e. <$30), easy to set up and provides good vapor/flavor. Reading around, there's the kayfun, KFL, Taifun GT and GS, Russian and Russian 91% among others. I'm of course going to have to go with a clone with my budget, but any suggestions and why you think it would be a good choice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[heateris]

I bought this -- http://www.fasttech.com/product/1552300-russian-91-styled-rebuildable-atomizer-4-5ml -- as a upgrade from my PT's/hypertanks and I'm super happy with it. Works great with micro coils and cotton.


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[Christopherja]

I couldn't be happier with my HCigar Taifun GT clone - it kind of wicks like a huge ProTank, as the wicks are always "exposed" to juice, and I can't tell the difference between the Taifun and my drippers, flavour-wise. Just fantastic.

I run micro-contact-coils w/ cotton, btw.

Plus, it's pretty.

 

[timastyle]

Thanks for the suggestions. I've found a local B&M that I know at least has a Kayfun clone so I'm planning on picking up one from there. My top choice at the moment is the Taifun GT but don't think I can go wrong either way.

 

[yotogi]

I think that you will be happy with your choice. The KFL design really delivers and the clones are of decent quality especially for the price.

Micro/cotton builds are easy to do and deliver a quality vape. Be ready to use less cotton than you think you need to though. The KFL thread is full of amazing info. Good luck and let us know how it goes for you.

 

[timastyle]

Thanks Yotogi! I'm hoping they have the Taifun as it seems to be a slightly refined KFL from what I read. If not, I'll probably just go with the KFL and perhaps order the Taifun from FT. I can probably get both from FT for slightly more than just 1 of them from my B&M, but I don't like to wait on stuff.

 

[retic1959]

I have been vaping for a couple months now and just purchased a new to me Provari. I'm looking for a nice topper to go along with it that will be an upgrade from the PT2 I currently use (I have a IGO-L that I use when I'm home). There are so many different options out there that I don't know which one to go with. If it matters, I do microcoil builds with cotton wicks which I'd like to stick to. I'm looking for something that relatively inexpesive (i.e.

 

[retic1959]

Wow ECF is doing strange things today . I have several Kayfun clones from different manufacturers, the HCIGAR is the best of them in build quality, I'll give you a link, shipping is free .
HCIGAR Kayfun 3.1 | Luxor Vapes

 

[timastyle]

Thanks retic! My local B&M has the HCIGAR Kayfun for the same price, so I'd rather pick it up locally rather than wait on shipping.

How much better of a vape experience will I get with one of these RBAs vs. the PT2?

 

[retic1959]

Thanks retic! My local B&M has the HCIGAR Kayfun for the same price, so I'd rather pick it up locally rather than wait on shipping. How much better of a vape experience will I get with one of these RBAs vs. the PT2?

For me it was kinda like going from a steam engine to a nuclear reactor ! Magnitudes better . All my protanks and aspires have been boxed up in my vape museum for months , the protanks were a major PITA , you won't miss them , I promise !

 

[timastyle]

I've never really had an issue with my PT2, but I expect to get a better overall experience out of the KFL. Plan to use it for my ADV (Strawberry Shortcake from MBV) and the PT2 will be for my secondary to use when I get home and want to change it up a little bit.

Edit: One more question...how is the size compared to the PT2 (i.e. height seeing as I know it's typically wider)

 

[yotogi]

For me it was kinda like going from a steam engine to a nuclear reactor ! Magnitudes better . All my protanks and aspires have been boxed up in my vape museum for months , the protanks were a major PITA , you won't miss them , I promise !

I support this comparison. You are in for a real treat once you get your setup right. Be a bit patient as you work through getting it right. You won't miss your PT. I certainly don't!

 

[yotogi]

I've never really had an issue with my PT2, but I expect to get a better overall experience out of the KFL. Plan to use it for my ADV (Strawberry Shortcake from MBV) and the PT2 will be for my secondary to use when I get home and want to change it up a little bit.

Edit: One more question...how is the size compared to the PT2 (i.e. height seeing as I know it's typically wider)

It is bigger, but you have options like getting a nano tank to shorten it. Since it is 22mm in diameter, it looks great on mechs and other 18xxx mods, but it would look off on anything ego style. It looks a bit odd on my MVP, but fantastic on my Magneto. I don't know what you use for a mod, but if you don't have a VV mod or a mech, you may want to budget for one to really open up your build options.

 

[Wickeddeuce]

On my phone on the app what sub of ecf am i in? (Want to make sure I'm safe before advising op my suggestion)

 

[yotogi]

On my phone on the app what sub of ecf am i in? (Want to make sure I'm safe before advising op my suggestion)

Assorted PV Topics - Rebuildable Atomizer Systems

 

[timastyle]

yotogi - I've heard many comments about getting a setup right in regards to RBAs, but not quite sure I understand. With my PT, I build the coil, place it in the head, install the cotton wick and go. How is it different in a KFL, Taifun, Russian style RBA? What are some things I should consider or pay attention to when I build it?

 

[Wickeddeuce]

Ok wanted to make sure it was provarinati... OP if you like dripping, when you prepare to make your next upgrade, i would like to suggest REO... come to supplier reosmods and check out how many people haven't touched their provari... or their kf since they got their reo...

 

[timastyle]

Thanks for the suggestion and I'll keep that in mind should I decide to get a different mod.

 

[Lexx]

Kayfun, R91, Taifun.

 

[timastyle]

Thanks Lexx. I was trying to get what the differences in them were. From what I read, the Kayfun and the R91 will leak juice if less than half full, while the Taifun won't, which is a primary reason I'm leaning towards the Taifun.

Any other differences?