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So here are my two favourites as of late:

Soul rta by Van & Del
Animodz Doggystyle 2k16

Still have to get the drop kit for Soul called Souless, both are exceptional MTL atties, with proper air restriction for MTL vaping.


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Are there any clones out of the soul rta? i was googling but no luck..
 

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Thats from a clone Pico atty, I believe from 3FVape, and its PMMA. I like it because of the central reduction and the material keeps pretty clean from all the use. Also increases the flavor compared to other driptips, just due to the smaller hole.
I just ordered the original Pico Ultem driptip, need to pick up the Hadaly version too...
 

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Hey all... Anybody here fly often for work? I do 1-2x a week and so I'm forced to have an atty with very specific features (outside JC top fill and able to dump juice out easily). So far the taifun gt 3 has been what I use on trips since I discovered its one of the few I don't have to put in a ziplock. I think it's bc the tolerances are very tight.

Ones I've tried that leaked.

Squape X
Kayfun 5
Hussar in dual coip
Rose 3

After the rose I tried the taifun and it worked, out of those I did keep the rose but I I only use it at home bc it's a pita (the whole deck encased in an egg shell thing, stupid. And also the top fill with the little holes, rediculous. gets juice all over every time. but it does have great flavor) previous to this my ubertoot was my favorite atty and I wasn't interested in looking for anything else, first time I took it on a flight it emptied itself into my pants. Sticky pants for 4 hrs. So now it doesn't actually get much use anymore.

But anyways I'm not totally satisfied with the taifun, if possible I'd like an atty with these 4 things

1) and most importantly, outside JC with tight tolerances so I don't have to put it in a baggy and still have them leak all over like the 4 above.
2) more of a preference but I prefer short wicks like the ubertoot or Rose
3) short chimney
4) easy to take apart, rewick, clean, dump out etc. maybe like the taifun, NOT like the rose.

Hopefully there's one I haven't tried yet and someone here can help me. Actually, Sasa is a really good dude and I've been eyeing the soul but I haven't got around to it yet. Maybe I should... the line was one of my first rebuildables.
 
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I don't travel as often as you do, more like 1x a month for me, but I've had exactly the same situation with a similar collection of attys. Things that I love using leak and dump their contents on plane rides. When I travel I've compressed it all down to mostly Kabuki tanks with nautilus coils (no leaking ever), and empty serpent minis.

My travel kit: This works great on planes.

This: not so much.

I haven't used GG attys in many years, this seems to be the latest one. Would this be the one worth trying or a different version?

Tilemahos Armed 22mm Shined - The Golden Greek Store
 
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I recommend the V2 over the Armed if you prefer classic coils instead of springs (but that one is not in production anymore so either used V2 original or V2 Clone). The Armed is great with springs but not quite as flavourful as V2 with coils in my opinion. Advantage of the Armed is airflow variability with its exchangeable airflow tubes.

Another airplane proof option might be something with a cotton tank. GP Spheroid can be built with filler material in the tank (fluff) and is then absolutely pressure drop resistant (disadvantage -> low diameter). GP Heron would be perfect (also filler material can be used) but V2 is not in production anymore and V3 is not yet on the market.
Also it is not definitely clear if V3 will be able to use filler material (see GP vendor thread here and nag perseas for more info).

EDIT: Just saw answer from perseas in GP Forums - Heron V3 will not be able to use filler material.
 
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Flash-E-Vapor , I use the V3's so I cant give you first hand on the newer ones.

No leaks, has 3 sections that can be opened individually so you can access your tank to fill; just open your bottle and dump.

Change your coil? Just open and do it.

Only part that took a bit of brain work for me was the little mesh straws. I had to make a couple pairs and once you dial it in, its something you dont need to think about ever. I have the same pair since I got them. I just rinse them and pick out any cotton that gets stuck to it occasionally.

I take it everywhere, in all temps and no leaks. Have not taken it in the air, but I think I read somewhere it does not.

Yes, it is not pretty, some go as far as to say its hideous, but the performance, taste , reliability, keeps it on top of all the RTAs I own.

Id put these on my list, with the best on top.
FEV3
Origen V2 MKII
Phenomenon
Nectar Tank

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FEV is an airplane safe option but mind it has a rather restricted draw and is considered a MTL Tank. V3.5 offered a bigger airflow option that makes the FeV ready for restricted lung inhales but lessens flavour and impacts the vape quality that the FeV is famous for. If you are a MTL vaper FeV might be a very viable option.

Edit: Origen MK2 is pressure sensitive when not upright, even leaks when put to the side and not wicked perfectly.
Nectar is pressure sensitive when not upright.
 
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I recommend the V2 over the Armed if you prefer classic coils instead of springs (but that one is not in production anymore so either used V2 original or V2 Clone). The Armed is great with springs but not quite as flavourful as V2 with coils in my opinion. Advantage of the Armed is airflow variability with its exchangeable airflow tubes.

Another airplane proof option might be something with a cotton tank. GP Spheroid can be built with filler material in the tank (fluff) and is then absolutely pressure drop resistant (disadvantage -> low diameter). GP Heron would be perfect (also filler material can be used) but V2 is not in production anymore and V3 is not yet on the market.
Also it is not definitely clear if V3 will be able to use filler material (see GP vendor thread here and nag perseas for more info).

EDIT: Just saw answer from perseas in GP Forums - Heron V3 will not be able to use filler material.
No clones in this thread please, there are plenty of other threads for that.
 
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Does anybody know the o ring sizes for the Doggystyle? I see them at Animodz but it looks like they do not ship to the USA.I wanted to order spares.Thank you.

Email Cedric at Animodz, I am sure they will ship to you, I ordered to Australia - they are good at service and responding
 

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Yeah the cane 1.3 is great for NETs as you know.

The Athea In'sane might indeed suit you, I haven't tried it.

Have a look at the Pitbull by Animodz, that should be in the same vein.

The DNV Spit atty has just had an upgrade too, not sure if that is the one you have or if it has been released yet.

You want something that is easy to rebuild with NETs as you know, due to the coil gunking. Obviously depending on which NETs you prefer.

I dont like to vape NETs too hot or with big builds and generally 17 - 20 watts so our styles are probably a bit different.

That's about all I can think of off the top of my head.

And yeah, The Nar jobbies are just too hard to get at rrp. I see the tank version regularly get auctioned for $500 + which is just dumb. Flippers are just ruining it for the regular folks.

Have you considered squonking as that may open up a heap more options.

I don't have any of those attys but I vape strictly NET's also. But like yonjuro I don't vape them at 30 watts , 14-15 is my sweet spot.

Many thanks for your replies!

I not know the Pitbull so I'll do some research on that one.

Yes, I'm aware the Split is soon releasing a upgrade too but for me the changes are not that big,
I love my 2 current Splits and there is some room for atter atty's as well, but I'm sure there will come one sooner or later!

I am aware I'm one of the few that vapes NET's at higher wattages, even though 30 watts is my upper limit, mostly with twisted coils between 23 & 30, depends on the built, mood etc.

I hate flippers as well and the prices of some hard to get products are insane indeed..

Coming back to Squonking , yes I do already squonk.

I squonk my Splits, and RDA wise I have a Hadaly, NarDa, O-Atty and a Origen V3 with BF pins as well.

But NET's I not really like to vape in drippers, they're mostly high PG what can be a bit messy in drippers,
but overal for some reason, and I don't know exactly why, I use my RDA's mainly for non Tabacco liquids and my RTA's for Tobacco liquids.

I am using Origen, 6ml, single coil and waiting for Odis and Psyclone mods for their variants of NarTa, both should be on the market soon.

I have been eyeballing (and allmost buying serval times) a Origen, but for some reason something always holds me down buying it in the end..

The O-Genny is on my shortlist for sure and I hope I will be ailble to buy one, but I was not aware Psyclone also worked on one, will check there groug again thanks!
 
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Flash-E-Vapor , I use the V3's so I cant give you first hand on the newer ones.

No leaks, has 3 sections that can be opened individually so you can access your tank to fill; just open your bottle and dump.

Change your coil? Just open and do it.

Only part that took a bit of brain work for me was the little mesh straws. I had to make a couple pairs and once you dial it in, its something you dont need to think about ever. I have the same pair since I got them. I just rinse them and pick out any cotton that gets stuck to it occasionally.

I take it everywhere, in all temps and no leaks. Have not taken it in the air, but I think I read somewhere it does not.

Yes, it is not pretty, some go as far as to say its hideous, but the performance, taste , reliability, keeps it on top of all the RTAs I own.

Id put these on my list, with the best on top.
FEV3
Origen V2 MKII
Phenomenon
Nectar Tank

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Hey there ana :D , I have actually tried this, my coworker flies with one so I've used it when he's flown with me. You're right it does work really well for flying but it doesn't really fit my style of vaping, I do like mtl but for like an extended trip if it's the only one I have I'd prefer maybe more of restricted lung hits, also when I used it I wasn't getting as warm a vape as id like and it uses a bigger wick than I'd like.

But you are correct about it being an excellent option, I'd probably be using this or the origin if I hadn't found the taifun.

I recommend the V2 over the Armed if you prefer classic coils instead of springs (but that one is not in production anymore so either used V2 original or V2 Clone). The Armed is great with springs but not quite as flavourful as V2 with coils in my opinion. Advantage of the Armed is airflow variability with its exchangeable airflow tubes.

Another airplane proof option might be something with a cotton tank. GP Spheroid can be built with filler material in the tank (fluff) and is then absolutely pressure drop resistant (disadvantage -> low diameter). GP Heron would be perfect (also filler material can be used) but V2 is not in production anymore and V3 is not yet on the market.
Also it is not definitely clear if V3 will be able to use filler material (see GP vendor thread here and nag perseas for more info).

EDIT: Just saw answer from perseas in GP Forums - Heron V3 will not be able to use filler material.

I have actually revisited some of the filler atty's recent ly, my gf still has her spheroid and I remember it being an excellent atty not so long ago, now I've gotten so used to lung hits and whatnot its just not satisfying. I'd say the best of these types of atties is the pometey, but against the taifun 3, I still prefer the taifun.

I will try the Tilemahos though, it's one of the few I guess I haven't yet. Does it use a short wick?
 
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