Finally got around to building the Axial. Decent vape but not liking the long coil legs. Can't get the top cap off the mongrel, hate messing with new rdas.
I haven’t had that issue with the axial a, but a few others give me fits. That Apocalypse is terrible- I mean I’d probably like it but The af will not adjust at all and the cap is just too tight.
Axial orings are a treat and do like the vape, af is so smooth. Just not used to coils on stilts.
I just rewrapped eight batteries, a chore that I've been putting off for ages. 'Twas a breeze. I hope I remember that.
Morning shinies 
Anyone know what I'm doing that causes a curved/kinky leg in my coils? It vapes perfectly fine, but it annoys me
My technique:
using a coilmaster winder, I do 2 or 3 extra wraps. I stretch out the coil a bit, then squish it back into place. Unhook the held leg and pull 1 or 2 wraps off to straighten it, pull 1/2 or 1 wrap off the other side.
Then I pull each leg to tighten up the wraps, stick it in the deck, and done - with a kinky leg
Anyone know what I'm doing that causes a curved/kinky leg in my coils? It vapes perfectly fine, but it annoys me
My technique:
using a coilmaster winder, I do 2 or 3 extra wraps. I stretch out the coil a bit, then squish it back into place. Unhook the held leg and pull 1 or 2 wraps off to straighten it, pull 1/2 or 1 wrap off the other side.
Then I pull each leg to tighten up the wraps, stick it in the deck, and done - with a kinky leg
The Thelema on top left was the one SM gave me for review so I’ll work on that this weekend. The other three, well I had a feeling I’d love this so I got those plus spare pods and the RBA and a bunch of coils.
These are beautiful, solid things. Biggish for a pod but not unpleasantly big or heavy.
Morning shinies
Anyone know what I'm doing that causes a curved/kinky leg in my coils? It vapes perfectly fine, but it annoys me
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My technique:
using a coilmaster winder, I do 2 or 3 extra wraps. I stretch out the coil a bit, then squish it back into place. Unhook the held leg and pull 1 or 2 wraps off to straighten it, pull 1/2 or 1 wrap off the other side.
Then I pull each leg to tighten up the wraps, stick it in the deck, and done - with a kinky leg
Sometimes I have a leg that does that too.
I am curious about the wire that you are using. I have seen it before, and I see a lot of people like it. Is it for dl vaping or mtl vaping or both? I am curious, because a while back I almost bought some and decided not to before I researched it... I forgot to research it...lol then I saw yours and remembered it!
They are very pretty! I have never used a new current pod system, but have thought about trying one. So, do they make rbas for pod devices? I don’t know much about them to be honest
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They are very pretty! I have never used a pod system, but have thought about trying one. So, do they make rbas for pod devices? I don’t know much about them to be honest
It’s becoming a lot more common to find RBAs for pods lately. And pods aren’t everybody’s thing, I’m not a huge fan myself , but they’re really convenient and inexpensive. I love all my mods and have loads of them, but I like something light weight and fuss-free for out and about. A Rda and a mech are great for sitting at home, but not convenient for dog walking.
I agree with Delores. I have heavyweight mods and tanks but when I want to dash out I grab a pod. Up until now I like the VooPoo Drag S and have a few. I also got some Thelema's and some Freemax Autpods that I am waiting to come in the mail.
That is too cool! I did not know that they had rbas for pods. I walk my dogs everyday and I bet they would be a lot more convenient.
I think a pod would be great for my outdoor chores! If it’s at all possible, due to the ban, sometime down the road I think I will get a pod system to try.
They are very pretty! I have never used a new current pod system, but have thought about trying one. So, do they make rbas for pod devices? I don’t know much about them to be honest
Same here! My knowledge of "pods" ended in 2016 when pod to me = self contained nonrefillable internal battery throw aways. I really started to look around because of the fast approaching vape mail ban and discontinued CLR coils. I was very surprised to see RBAs for pod devices. Although I'm not too crazy about the whole plastic pod/ tank or units with internal batteries there were systems to me that were more versatile for better longevity. RBAs and external battery was a big deal for me in deciding which to buy along with ease of use and cross compatibility to something I already have and could easily obtain more of if/when needed. OH and it had to be small-ish and pretty!
Same here! My knowledge of "pods" ended in 2016 when pod to me = self contained nonrefillable internal battery throw aways. I really started to look around because of the fast approaching vape mail ban and discontinued CLR coils. I was very surprised to see RBAs for pod devices. Although I'm not too crazy about the whole plastic pod/ tank or units with internal batteries there were systems to me that were more versatile for better longevity. RBAs and external battery was a big deal for me in deciding which to buy along with ease of use and cross compatibility to something I already have and could easily obtain more of if/when needed. OH and it had to be small-ish and pretty!
Pods have come a long way since the closed system tiny battery ones in the early days.
They’re still limited by the internal battery - although I have a 6 year old internal Eleaf that still charges and fires like new, despite having been run over with a lawnmower- but the fact that there are RBAs for many of them is going to extend their usable life span for those who can’t get coils after the ban.
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