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Anyone have experience with the pico? How is it on wicking/leaking?

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Weird thing on the pico, I bought it mainly because I loved the looks and it had good reviews but imo it lacked an intense TH. I set it up like all my other rta's and although it had warmth, it didn't have that zing. The only thing I attributed it to was that it had no thin part to the chimney as with all my other rta's chimneys go from a base to a thinner tube up top. I also noticed when I was on an rda kick that it was similiar because rda's don't have chimneys

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Weird thing on the pico, I bought it mainly because I loved the looks and it had good reviews but imo it lacked an intense TH. I set it up like all my other rta's and although it had warmth, it didn't have that zing. The only thing I attributed it to was that it had no thin part to the chimney as with all my other rta's chimneys go from a base to a thinner tube up top. I also noticed when I was on an rda kick that it was similiar because rda's don't have chimneys

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Weird thing on the pico, I bought it mainly because I loved the looks and it had good reviews but imo it lacked an intense TH. I set it up like all my other rta's and although it had warmth, it didn't have that zing. The only thing I attributed it to was that it had no thin part to the chimney as with all my other rta's chimneys go from a base to a thinner tube up top. I also noticed when I was on an rda kick that it was similiar because rda's don't have chimneys

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I had the same issue but try an M-wick and dont thread the wick through the holes and cut it off. That is death for this atty, the juice holes are too small but if you have the wick inside and just pressed up against the holes, and keep the coil as far from the hole as you can, it really works well!!!!
 

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:) Ordered! Got any tips on this one? Looks likes a spaced coil and a cotton U and its good to go...
I really do!
The AF is from the side, across the length of the coil. It is, at first glance, a stuoid way to do it but it does work. BUT, you need to make sure that the wick stays away from the air holes, and that it leaves a clear path for air to flow over it. If you over wick it it, you will get a pool of juice directly under the coil and it will spit-back like a ......make sure there is space around your build everywhere and it will be a really special vape imho. If you miss a trick, it will be a spitting leaking nightmare! There is no middle ground. The Izi will test your building skills and your patience but if you nail it, it is really one of the most flavourful atties I have ever tried!! Lol!!
 

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I had the same issue but try an M-wick and dont thread the wick through the holes and cut it off. That is death for this atty, the juice holes are too small but if you have the wick inside and just pressed up against the holes, and keep the coil as far from the hole as you can, it really works well!!!!
Honestly I only had it for like a week , should of tried more builds but got offered a trade and swapped for something else. I don't remember if I was cutting just before hole or just to the outer part tbh

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So the Dome II arrived safe and sound from Canada, untouched by HM customs which is a relief! Turns out it's from the first batch (which is a bit annoying) so the wick sleeve still screws on clockwise (and the threading is a bit crunchy) in contrast to the later batch which are counter as @Mark Todd pointed out (but still crunchy)! I assume this was done to prevent inadvertently unscrewing the wick ring when refilling but don't know for sure. Not sure what other 'improvements' the later batch have but there it is! Anyway, it vapes beautifully and, again as Mark said, it is a proper M2L and I love it. Just fired it up for the first time and the wick is still a bit fresh so will add some thoughts about flavour etc in due course. First impressions, however, are very, very good!!
As usual, sorry about the rubbish pics...

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Im def going to check this one out, it looks like an Origen specifically built for cotton. Looks leakproof as hell...

I had one but ended up selling it when my ES-z RDTA by Estoque came in. I started using the One with cotton, but then moved to Mesh and then SS rope with mesh LOL, big flavour then.

The Crazy thing was that when the bloke came around to pick it up, I built a 1.5 ohm coil for him (as he was pretty new to vaping) I did a simple cotton wick and tested to make sure it was working well, and bugger me sideways but the vape was exceptionally good!

You are right in your assessment that it is indeed an Origen style and has a very reduced chamber.
 

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I really do!
The AF is from the side, across the length of the coil. It is, at first glance, a stuoid way to do it but it does work. BUT, you need to make sure that the wick stays away from the air holes, and that it leaves a clear path for air to flow over it. If you over wick it it, you will get a pool of juice directly under the coil and it will spit-back like a ......make sure there is space around your build everywhere and it will be a really special vape imho. If you miss a trick, it will be a spitting leaking nightmare! There is no middle ground. The Izi will test your building skills and your patience but if you nail it, it is really one of the most flavourful atties I have ever tried!! Lol!!
This is kind of a weird vape, warm with very little vapor production. Flavor is good... i wish i could get a tighter draw... even with 1 hole on either side running its pretty loose for me.
 
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