RDA Suggest something for me to use solely for taste testing?

[shreduhsoreus]

I'm going to be switching to DIY juice very soon and I want something to use specifically for testing my blends. An RDA seems to make the most sense because it will require the least amount of juice to test and I can vape some straight VG in between tests to clear out the old flavor. Plus, rewicking it will be way cheaper than wasting cartos and the coil will last a long time since it will literally only be used for taste testing.

I want something cheap, I don't care if it's a clone, and it has to be simple. It doesn't have to be great, and I don't want something geared towards super low sub ohm builds. Something that comes with a pre-built coil would be preferred(especially if it's anywhere in the 1 ohm and up region, but I will settle for .5).

I really don't know much about RDAs and quite frankly, I don't care to learn more than required to have a small one for taste testing. I will always be about them large capacity tank

Thanks in advance!

 

[Paramaniac413]

I'm no expert by any means (especially considering I've had it for a day), but I like my Magma. It came with a prebuilt coil, but I have no idea what resistance it was. I built my own coil that read 1.8ohms on my iStick. Great flavor. I think Fasttech has them for like $15 or something, but I'm sure there's cheaper stuff out there.

 

[shreduhsoreus]

The 1:1 Magma clones on FT are about in the price range I would prefer and have decent reviews. I'll definitely keep it in mind. Looks easy enough to build on and use.

 

[DoubleEwe]

+1 on the Magma Clone

Easy to build on, single or dual coil and decent flavour.

If you don't want to build your own coils then Fasttech have a range of pre-built microcoils that you can buy, I think they are pretty cheap and come in a range of resistances and wire gauges.
(But I would just learn to make your own, it is easy after the first few and satisfying)

 

[shreduhsoreus]

I actually have a 10 pack of pre-built on the way just to have some and because they were $1.28 haha.

I've also been eyeballing the Smok Mini RDA that has a 2 ohm build, but I have a feeling that because it's so cheap, it's going to be garbage.

 

[javyn]

Another vote for the Magma. I just got an authentic Mutation X v3 for chucking, but still find myself always going back to the 20 dollar Tobeco Magma as that's my most comfortable, flavorful vape.

edit: I'm dumb! You are requesting something small, specifically for tasting! The Magma is your standard size. For tasting I'd look at the Scar clone. $4.26 Scar Style Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[shreduhsoreus]

That mini one looks decent, super cheap too. The Magma doesn't look like it would too big for what I'm looking for, it's about where I want to draw the line though. I just don't want something gigantic that pretty much requires a dual coil build.

 

[Fattlestar]

The airflow settings determine the coil setup limitations, and even then a lot of dual coil airflow RDA's vape just fine with single coils in them. The Magma is really a solid atty for flavor though and is quite simple to build singles on as it is a two post design. They do have a tendency to get a little "weepy" with juice with extended use, which wouldn't be a problem for your application (unless you try the magma and fall in love with dripping - it happens!)

 

[edyle]

This magma:
$12.51 Magma Style Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer - stainless steel at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

22mm

the 23mm and the 30mm versions on the list there (I have the 30mm) have a frosted white separator block down in the juice well.

after a few months using my magma and veritas, I came to the conclusion that the plastic in the magma was making a contribution to the flavour (I vape a lot of unflavoured).

 

[shreduhsoreus]

(unless you try the magma and fall in love with dripping - it happens!)

I just don't like the idea of having to refill it so often. I hate having to refill my 3.5ml tank, can't imagine being limited to ~40 drops! haha

I'll be getting a Subtank soon though, from what I hear, flavor wise it's fairly close to dripping. So if I DO end up loving the flavor of dripping, I'll at least have something "good enough" with a good sized tank.

This magma:
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22mm

the 23mm and the 30mm versions on the list there (I have the 30mm) have a frosted white separator block down in the juice well.

after a few months using my magma and veritas, I came to the conclusion that the plastic in the magma was making a contribution to the flavour (I vape a lot of unflavoured).

That's actually the exact one I was looking at!

 

[shreduhsoreus]

I did an impulse buy and ordered the Magma that's posted above haha. Thanks for the input everyone

 

[Never Lift]

You wont be disappointed the magma rocks! For flavor testing its all about your coil, a stove top or if you can make a taco coil works best for the ease of changing wicks.

 

[shreduhsoreus]

I literally have no idea what you're talking about hahaha. I just know micro coils.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

1:1 Magma clone from Fastech. I vape it for a bit to get more of a flavor feel, then I just change the wick.

 

[KTMRider]

I had the same requirement a few months ago. I went with a Smok Caterpillar. Easy to build on, air flow adjustments from mouth to lung or lung hits, single or dual coil and cheap. I picked one up at my local vape shop for $11.

https://www.myfreedomsmokes.com/smoktech-caterpillar-rda.html


I recently ordered a Mutation X v2 clone and Infinite CLT v2 because I figured out the Caterpillar and like drippers.

 

[aggo]

LOL what the hell is a taco coil? And yes, I searched.

 

[aggo]

Also, OP, if you just want to quickly test flavours I would suggest an IGO-S. It's cheap, and a very small RDA that's easy to build on, so you don't have to use as much juice compared to the Magma to test a flavour. Just drip a few drops, vape to test, remove the cotton, dry-burn the coil, and replace with new cotton to try another juice.

IGO-S Rebuildable Atomizer | Volttron Vapes


A taco coil....somebody please tell me what this is...lol.

 

[Never Lift]

Ok my local vape shop cloud chasers vapor lounge in dobbs ferry NY only carries drippers. So for flavor testing they set up taco coils for fast wick swapping. The look like this.

 

[aggo]

Interesting. I'll have to try a miniature version of the taco coil. I'd hate to use up a whole sheet of cotton like that...lol.

 

[shreduhsoreus]

Haha that's pretty cool! I'll have to try that.