The G2 (and most likely the Slice) is certainly not straightforward. If you expect to just screw on a Kanthal coil, set a temp and vape, you’re probably going to be disappointed. Unlike the “structured fiddling” you do with other TC mods, the G2 takes more time – and some guessing – for parameter setting.
For example, right now I’m using a 0.5 ohm dual Kanthal build on a Billow. My FSK is 92%, running it at 75w and 450 degrees. Vapes like a dream – instant ramp up, then trails down to maintain temp. If I chain vape it so hard that I get ahead of the wicking, it drops way down and prevents a dry hit. I can’t do that with Kanthal on any other mod.
However, if I were to put on another atty with the exact same coil specs, I probably would have to fiddle with the FSK to get it to perform as well. That lack of repeatability can be frustrating – just because a 92% FSK works with my current 0.5 dual coil does not mean it will work with any 0.5 dual coil.
For me, the benefits outweigh the frustrations. But, I can certainly see how it could be the inverse for others.
For example, right now I’m using a 0.5 ohm dual Kanthal build on a Billow. My FSK is 92%, running it at 75w and 450 degrees. Vapes like a dream – instant ramp up, then trails down to maintain temp. If I chain vape it so hard that I get ahead of the wicking, it drops way down and prevents a dry hit. I can’t do that with Kanthal on any other mod.
However, if I were to put on another atty with the exact same coil specs, I probably would have to fiddle with the FSK to get it to perform as well. That lack of repeatability can be frustrating – just because a 92% FSK works with my current 0.5 dual coil does not mean it will work with any 0.5 dual coil.
For me, the benefits outweigh the frustrations. But, I can certainly see how it could be the inverse for others.