Rebuildable Atomizers - worth it for a noob?

[Jorunkun]

Newbie vaper here, (still) in the process of finalizing my shopping list for a REO Grand.

I'm dithering on the question whether to get a rebuildable atomizer, the RM2 to be precise. My understanding is that rebuildables are cheaper in the long run than getting ready-mades, and that you have more control over the quality, provided you are any good at fiddling with wicks and coils and know what you're doing. Being a newbie, I obviously don't, so I wonder if I shouldn't just buy a bunch of ready-mades and see where that gets me.

Could you please spell out for me what made you choose one over the other, and what the respective benefits and tradeoffs are? In particular, is this mostly about price, or quality ... or just builder's pride?

Thanks in advance.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Your vape will GREATLY benefit from a Rebuildable. Not only can you tailor your coils to your taste in warmth, but with the right right RBA, things like flooding are virtually impossible.

The REO RM2 is that RBA. Bottom fed and drain, ceramic base, wide set posts and the perfect chamber proportions for a world class vape. It is also very affordable.

I've owned all the decent bottom fed (there ain't many) RBAs and also the best ones and the RM2 vapes right up with the best one.

 

[dchest02]

For me the Reo and Reomizer 2.0 are a match made in vaping heaven. It is true you can tailor the vape to your specific desires. The reason I don't personally like "ready-made" atties is that on my Grand I can't push enough volts to get the vape warm enough for my liking. Generally my coils on the RM2 are right around .75 ohms. At that point the vape is luciously warm from a fresh battery, right down to 3.7-ish volts when I change them out. Even a LR atty (usually 1.5 ohms) can't provide what I consider to be my perfect setup. YMMV of course, but for me there is no better setup than my Reo with the RM2.

 

[Vapolith]

super_X_drifter's videos were one of the things that convinced me to get an RM2. Also, you can buy coils pretty cheap from Avid Vaper if coiling intimidates you. Might be a good way to have the RM2 up and running right away, and then you can mess with making your own coils later.

 

[dchest02]

Dang Super, you're fast.

 

[ChrisEU]

Hi there and welcome.

Let me put it this way: Sooner or later you will buy the RM2 anyway, so you might as well save on shipping cost.
Throw some cartos into the order as well, this way you will have a decent vape while getting the RM2 up and running, which is not too difficult, even for a complete newbie.

 

[mwdenko]

Hi there and welcome.

Let me put it this way: Sooner or later you will buy the RM2 anyway, so you might as well save on shipping cost.
Throw some cartos into the order as well, this way you will have a decent vape while getting the RM2 up and running, which is not too difficult, even for a complete newbie.

I can't think of anything to add. So I'll just up my post count by stating: Exactly.

 

[Vapolith]

I can't think of anything to add. So I'll just up my post count by stating: Exactly.

Wow, get me a pair of glasses like that and we could be twins.

 

[Jorunkun]

Man, you guys are fast. Thx, keep it coming.

 

[Matthee]

Hi Jorunkun - You do not need to be good with fiddling with wicks and coils to operate the RM2. A few wraps of Kanthal 30g around doubled up silica is how many in this forum still do it. Others do micro coils, using the great picture tutorials and videos on this forum. I started out with absolutely no experience on wicks and coils. Man, I had not even seen one other than the outside of the ones you screw into a protank. After now about 1 and a half month of using a Reo Grand and RM2 I have done quite a few micro coils, even tried my hand at a SS wick. Not perfect, but they work. And, fortunately, the RM2 is very forgiving. Go for it. Even us untechs can do it.

 

[NicoHolic]

As already said, the vape is incomparable. You won't find a safer and easier to use rebuildable atomizer. The drilled, widely spaced posts are easy to use, even for the disabled, and reduce the probability of shorts. The ceramic base eliminates shorts to the base. If Vapeggedon happens, and disposable attys and cartomizers become unavailable, inexpensive 100 foot spools of resistance wire from Temco and a lifetime supply of cotton balls will always be readily available for your RM2.

After using one, you'll want at least four, a primary and a backup RM2 for both your primary and backup REO Grand. Backups for backups.

 

[Big Hitter]

Yep you guys covered it ...... can't add much, except:

a) A crappy built coil on a RBA can still vape the pants off even the best disposable attys.

b) The fact that the RM2 is nearly impossible to flood is huge especially for a noob !!

Hitting that fine line between to dry and flooded was the hardest part to master for most REO noobs.
Now with the RM2 its just squonk - hold for a 2-3 count - let up and vape ...... Yay perfect every time.
Vape a few more awesome hits and repeat.

 

[Della Cirque]

Congrats and Welcome to REOvil!
I would grab a few super shorty cartos from REOSmods and the RM2. Throw a shorty on the REO right out of the box and enjoy almost perfect vaping as you watch this video and build your first coil...then the shorties will just collect dust.
Easy RM2 micro coil build - YouTube


Andree's version of coil wrapping, done my the modmaster himself is shown here reomizer 2.0 - YouTube I never got the hang of silica so I use Super X's version.

 

[txgtr]

It is definately worth it for a noob.

I have a literal pile of tanks, cartos, cartomizers, clearomizers, mods etc. That I don't even look at anymore. The amount of time and effort, not to mention money I've wasted is actually kind of depressing. When I very first got the REO and RM2 I thought I would still use some of my old stuff, but there really is no point. I tried.

The care and feeding of a micro coil in an RM2 is the easiest, most hassle free system I have found and it's performance by far surpasses anything else I have used.

I used to use Vivi Novas and Protanks and I even got a decent vape out of them most of the time. But the hassle they brought with them...ugh....Ever tried to change the head in a Vivi Nova when it was half full of Boba's Bounty? While at the bar? It's not pretty. Even when I brought extra prebuilt heads, there was a chance that the replacement would be sub par.

Now with the RM2, if the flavor starts to get "off" I pull the wick, dry burn and rewick. 1 min tops and that's with distractions. And the vape is unbeatable.

I used to have to bring a whole toolset to maintain my vape equipment "on the go". Not anymore, I bring a bit of cotton and a toothpick. I did buy an extra RM2 to take with me on out of town trips. Haven't had to use it yet.

I could go on and on, but this post is long enough already. I would say that the small learning curve required with the RM2 is far worth the time, money and effort you will save. And you will have the best vape you've ever had.

 

[Raynman]

Just do it. You will not be sorry.

 

[bunker0617]

Another +1 for the RM2 the only thing I rock atop my grands! Since you're overseas add an extra spring $4 (just incase you short your grand) some orings and extra RM2 screws and extra bottles all super cheap and worth it if far away from Rob the Reo Master

 

[azzaman]

Everyone starts out as a newb. Even super x himself started somewhere.

 

[Matthee]

Everyone starts out as a newb. Even super x himself started somewhere.

No, no...he was created with a micro coil and a tuft of cotton.

 

[Vapolith]

No, no...he was created with a micro coil and a tuft of cotton.

Ha! I believe it!

 

[super_X_drifter]

You should see some of my first posts about RBA's. Just ask Hildicat how much of a grom I was (and still am) about this stuff. You are reading the words of a dude that could not figure out how to roll a wick with rolled cotton. Duh, because I wasn't smart enough to realize that that paper protecting the cotton ain't the cotton .

Forget me, these REOnauts are the best teachers out there. They have taken a simple concept and BLEW IT UP baby.

There is no better place anywhere to get info than right here in Robs crib

Thank you for the compliments though y'all