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I really like the Xeta,but i haven't used it in that mod since getting the Vapesnail.Depending on your vaping style,mtl,dl,etc. would determine which kit you would want to get,i vape dl so the cheapest one without all the inserts worked perfectly for me,but for a tighter draw i would grab the full set.I have a few other Xeta's still in use in other mods,but plan to replace all but 1 with the snails as money permits haha.
You're right at that stage where you're wondering if it's really worth the drama to continue on with the BB. ALOT of extra work and aggravation compared to other traditional equipment. Totally understand.
I would encourage you to try some other bridges like B.M. is saying and give it yet a little more time and effort. If you get past this hump it will be worth it. Some do, some don't. If you don't, then maybe it's just not for you and there's nothing wrong with that either.
The good thing is that if you really don't take to it, somebody WILL buy your stuff, probably at no loss (or not much) the same day you put it up for sale. People are always clamoring for used BB stuff, including the clones and will pay for it.
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Reckon I'm getting there. The first thing I did was stick a Nautilus coil in it. That was disappointing, not even as good as a Nautilus. Then I tried the Kanger which was a bit better but nothing special. The Xeta was a really good vape though. I got a second BB and tried the Kanger again and it's better now, except for the leaking and flooding. I've only changed the wick on the Xeta once and it took a long time. I couldn't remember how it went together so it took a while to get it out of the tank. Next time should be faster. Now I'm getting ready to pick up a Vapesnail.
I was using the same tanks for years and I can maintain a KFL or a Lemo in my sleep. Using the same juice recipes for years as well. Stockpiling meant I was just buying more of the same sensible gear for a long time. Vaping can be a fun hobby but for that to happen you need a bit of a challenge.
It'll get there, or close, with the BB bridges. I can rewick the Xeta in like 5 minutes now.
i think a key factor for you friend is that you are coming from a situation where you have used the same small number of pieces for a long time, so vaping to you means zip zip zip and I'm back up and running again.
Of course there's not a thing wrong with that. It has however I believe, amplified for you the hassle that BB bridges can be.
I'm more convinced now after reading your last post that enough time will have you humming along with your Billet Boxes. It will ALWAYS be a Billet Box of course and so will be a bit more work under the best of circumstances, but I really think it'll become routine for you. IMHO whatever that's worth.
Again, I say that because it's right at this stage where people who would have done well to stick it out give up too soon.
Some folks you can just tell right off the bat are not going to ever be happy with what the Billet box is. Others give up too soon.
Let's face it. The Billet Box is a hobbyist toy as well. If somebody doesn't enjoy playing with their stuff and just wants a very low maintenance smoking cessation setup, the Billet Box is the very last thing I would recommend.
I just got a couple OG Lemos on clearance the other day and have a Kayfun [lite] 2019 on the way btw. 
I’ve been thinking of getting the SXK clone. Does it do MTL? Like proper MTL I mean. Don’t like the loose MTL.
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How is the clone without the silicone plug at the bottom BTW?
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Totally agree with your post. The BB is perfect for tinkerers and a great vape with the Xeta and the Vapesnail if you like restricted DL.
Even when you get the building and wicking down pat for your favourite rbas there's always some level of condensation to clean up. I usually do a daily wipe - takes a minute or 2 to remove the boro or snail and tidy it up. BTW I took a leaf out of Atmizoo's book and started using small oblongs of muji cotton pad as a condensation plug. Has an added side benefit of concentrating the air nicely.
I haven't had any real issues with it not having it.I do get a bit of condensation after a a day or 2,but not bad.Originally,i thought about buying that silicone plug and some of the cotton dots from Atimizoo,but after shipping it would have been over $30,i think it was closer to $40,so i figure at that price,i'm ok with wiping out some condensation every once in a while haha.
That's actually a very good idea,i had never even thought of doing that.I have a huge pack of those pads i bought a while back for rebuilding some coil heads,now i have another reason haha,thanks for the tip.
Yes sir.
The Vapeshell, the Bridg'd, the Xeta and the Vapesnail all do proper skin tight mtl. Those are the ones I have that i know for sure. I just hit my Vapesnail in my other BB for instance and it is about like pulling on a cigarette. Maybe a HAIR looser. Maybe.
If you mean the condensation thing with the pill shaped cotton pads, I honestly think it's a gimmick. I rewicked my Vapesnail this afternoon and had literally zero condensation in the well when I took it apart. No exaggeration. I didn't even wipe it out for good measure.
With the Vapesnail it wants more wick than you might think. I can leak.... and bad if you don't get the ports full, but I have no issue with dry hits when filling them in pretty tight and the leaking I had at first is 100% gone.
The SXK clone is built quite well. I would get the full kit though. Comes with EVERYthing. Reduced chimney, all the pin inserts everything. Better to do it that way imo than find out later you wish you had.
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I bet if you try wicking it a bit tighter, even that little bit of condensation will go away.
However, I'm running mine as tight as it can go so maybe that makes a difference too.
@b.m. was there at that other unmentionable vaping site when I first got mine. The first few hours were iffy, but once I figured it out all has been very well with the Snail. Great RBA.
I bet if you try wicking it a bit tighter, even that little bit of condensation will go away.
However, I'm running mine as tight as it can go so maybe that makes a difference too.
@b.m. was there at that other unmentionable vaping site when I first got mine. The first few hours were iffy, but once I figured it out all has been very well with the Snail. Great RBA.
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However, the Bridg'd clone is a flat down awesome mtl vape too. The trouble with the clone is though that you have to buy the RBA, the reduced chimney and the inserts all separately. You MIGHT be able to get away without the reduced chimney, but I'm glad I got it.
That grinds my gears a bit. SXK doesn't market a complete kit like they do with the Snail. Do not ask me why.
That grinds my gears a bit. SXK doesn't market a complete kit like they do with the Snail. Do not ask me why.
This is true too. Though I haven't tried the Snail in anything other than mtl yet. The Xeta does excellent rdtl. For that matter, it's a bit trickier to wick, but the Exocet does awesome rdtl too.
EDIT: I should say that with the Xeta it's not even that restricted. You can practically breathe through it wide open.
However, the Bridg'd clone is a flat down awesome mtl vape too. The trouble with the clone is though that you have to buy the RBA, the reduced chimney and the inserts all separately. You MIGHT be able to get away without the reduced chimney, but I'm glad I got it.
That grinds my gears a bit. SXK doesn't market a complete kit like they do with the Snail. Do not ask me why.
I found this:
SXK Bridg'D Style RTA
It has the MTL chimney. But the airflow inserts start from 1.5 and upwards. Are there smaller inserts??
Thanks
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