RDA question
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you can run an rda in an ego...
you just need to know your mod limitations and build accordingly it should work great.
I've never used an istick nor know much about it but it will work.
I would suggest getting a simple to build 3 post design rda with adjustable airflow control.
the quasar is a great option, easy to build single as well as double coil configurations and has amazing flavor
but there are hundreds of rdas out there
didn't watch the video
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Yes, the 30w of the istick from eqweef...erm i mean eleaf is capable of firing down to a .5, as new sounding as you are I do NOT suggest even approaching that without building up some skills first but yes, RDA on an istick is completely possible, now as far as recommending RDA's I gotta ask what are you looking to get out of your RDA? Cause RDA's can only be recommended based off of what you want
True...if you're out there cloud chasing, BUT if you want a more mellow (and for some more pleasurable vape) then a 30w device is plenty and either of those RDA's is out due to them being designed with one purpose in mind, cloud chasing
Thanks for the advice. I actually don't know if I like dripping yet. That's why I'm interested in trying it. 
. And I like to tinker with stuff so I think it'll be fun to learn.
. And I like to tinker with stuff so I think it'll be fun to learn.
I run a Magma Paradigm with coils in the 1.2 to 1.4 ohm range on my MVP2 at about 9 to 10 watts. Works just fine.
RDA is another breed of vaping because there are so much to it and you need to know your ohms laws, you need to know what your doing. Its possible but again its dangerous if you dont know what your doing. But dont let me scared you lol. I advise you to read or watch youtube because they will be your friend. But beside that yes the new ISTICK 30w will work because it comes with a new feature subohm.
Welcome to ECF, DaCa...
Another example of a specific build, but this time based on a single 28 gauge coil at 30 watts: A 1.9Ω single coil, 10 wrap on a 2.5mm mandrel, will provide a heat flux of 280 mW/mm².
If you decide that you'd like longer battery life between recharges, or a cooler vape... simply lower the wattage (specifically with the two examples shown) a bit at a time, until you find your happy place.
For example, if that dual coil build is working, but too hot for you... dropping down to 20 watts will reduce the heat flux to 178 mW/mm².
If you're new, you might want to find a RDA that has an AFC for both single and dual coils... an Origen V2 would be an example of this.
Another example of a specific build, but this time based on a single 28 gauge coil at 30 watts: A 1.9Ω single coil, 10 wrap on a 2.5mm mandrel, will provide a heat flux of 280 mW/mm².
If you decide that you'd like longer battery life between recharges, or a cooler vape... simply lower the wattage (specifically with the two examples shown) a bit at a time, until you find your happy place.
For example, if that dual coil build is working, but too hot for you... dropping down to 20 watts will reduce the heat flux to 178 mW/mm².
I would recommend you get and ohm reader and some kind of rebuildable tank like a kayfun clone or the AWESOME eleaf Lemo. They have a build deck in which you can make your own coils and learn how to build. The Lemo is a rebuildable tank atomizer which holds your juice like a clearomizer and can last you all day instead of carrying a bottle of juice with you all day. I have a mutation xV2 that I drip on the weekends. But with being out and about during the week and working, I find the Lemo to work and I can blow huge clouds with it also.
I started off with a ego twist.. but switched to Tube mods with different RDAs'.. Now looking to Box Mods.. What ever you choose be safe and research
don't get scared you don't really need to know a lot when using a regulated as it has all the safety features you will need, but on the other hand if you want to get the best performance you will need to learn a bit of ohms law in order to calculate what would be your ideal ohms to get the most wattage possible as the real limiting factor on a regulated device are the amps
For mouth to lung hitters, I always recommend the Magma RDA. For lung hitters, pretty much any RDA will work but I have a Mephisto that's easy to build, can go either single or dual coil and has great flavor production and vapor. As for the whole safety element, unless you're planning on using a mech mod, there's no need to worry about ohms law or battery safety. I use RDAs, RTAs and clearos and have no intention of messing with mech mods. The 30w iStick is fine as long as you keep your build above the firing point of the mod itself (.4 ohm I think).
After dripping, tanks just don't do it for me any more, I'm pretty sure I'll never buy a tank again, rebuildable or otherwise. So, to cut to the chase, get a dripper and get started practicing
You can totally run an RDA with 30 watts, I did it at 15 for a while.
I started with a humble trident, and if you can find one for $10 or less, it's not a bad investment. I'll second the magma, it's quite nice. Easy build, great flavor, but airflow a little restricted. Not bad, but not wide open.
With 30 watts, you can even go for some of the "cloudier" RDAs out there, like a plume veil.
Personally, I'd stay away from either a veritas or origin. They have unconventional build styles, and I'm not sure how much your new skills building either would transfer to your typical n-post RDA (where n = 2 for magma, 3 for many like tugboat, stillare, tobh, etc, and essentially 4 for plume veil, dark horse, mutation x, clt, etc).
I chose to start out my collection by getting drippers that seemed like classics, so when somebody says "that's like a tobh, but without the weird tabs," it would make sense.
You can totally run an RDA with 30 watts, I did it at 15 for a while.
I started with a humble trident, and if you can find one for $10 or less, it's not a bad investment. I'll second the magma, it's quite nice. Easy build, great flavor, but airflow a little restricted. Not bad, but not wide open.
With 30 watts, you can even go for some of the "cloudier" RDAs out there, like a plume veil.
Personally, I'd stay away from either a veritas or origin. They have unconventional build styles, and I'm not sure how much your new skills building either would transfer to your typical n-post RDA (where n = 2 for magma, 3 for many like tugboat, stillare, tobh, etc, and essentially 4 for plume veil, dark horse, mutation x, clt, etc).
I chose to start out my collection by getting drippers that seemed like classics, so when somebody says "that's like a tobh, but without the weird tabs," it would make sense.
to explain a bit deeper
I can't find the amp limit on this device but i've seen someone say it is 6 amps so..
if you use a .4ohm coil you can only get to 14.4 watts as you hit the 6amps limit
to get the best wattage (30w) you need to aim above .85ohms.
don't be fooled by all the sub-ohm vaping trend (sub ohms are the way to get high wattage vaping from a mech mode) as you have a regulate device that can up the voltage you will get a stellar performance on your 1ohm /30w istick setup comparable to sub ohming .57ohms/30w on a mech mod
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