Thinking of Taking the Plunge

[Ian444]

I really prefer a mech and a dripper for such tasks, but that has me carrying a juice bottle and pausing to drip. Annoying.

I'm used to building my own coils, so that's not going to be too challenging.

I typically like to vape a 1.2 ohm coil at around 16-18 watts depending on the juice.

Many Reonauts came from dripping, myself included, if you like dripping, a Reo is even better, just choose a suitable bottom feed atty to put on it and you will not look back, ever. You might find a suitable atty here or here. Its a pretty sure bet if you like dripping you'll love a Reo. Yes the price put me off at first, but once you have one and use it, its all good and more than worth the money. Now I have 6 of them, its ridiculous, if you buy just one, more than likely you will want another for backup (because nothing else will do), then a different colour, then its too late

 

[K31Scout]

Will the RM2 produce the same quality of vapor / flavor as these? I generally either run nickel coils, but when I run Kanthal, it's usually at around 1.2 ohms.

How leaky are these units? One of the major draws to a Reo was something that I can really beat up on and use in rough environments. This usually means it will be in my pocket getting jiggled and bumped as I walk around and work. Do different attys perform differently from a leaking perspective?

I'd prefer something low profile for an atty. I'm assuming I could put a shorter drip tip on the RM2, but how secure is it? I find I usually tend to be rough on the 510 connection if the atty sticks up past the top of the mod too much when carrying in my pocket.

Sorry if these questions were covered elsewhere!

Thanks for any help!

Welcome to Reoville! I run my RM2 right around 1.2 ohms and it delivers better flavor than my Kayfuns used to amd WAY less trouble with almost no learning curve. It's a tiny atty that hardly ever leaks. The RM4 (Atomic) leaks more through the air hole ring
due to them being so low to the deck. I have a Magma that is my favorite, single 1.0 ohm coil that has never leaked. The air holes are higher up and it has a deep well and matches the RM2 in flavor but is not as compact as the RM2. All 3 of these have screw down tops that don't rely on O rings and won't pull off getting it out of a pocket.

I've dropped mine with all 3 atty's on hardwood floors many times and sometimes the door flies off but never any damage.

 

[Spydro]

Welcome. I took the plunge a few months ago... and soon learned it is a bottomless pit! IOW just one Reo and one atty will never do.

I'm sure lots have already said the RM2 is a great starter atty. It is, easy to build and it delivers a lot of flavor. I think in general leaks are more a matter of how you squonk and your vaping style than which atty, although there are some known bf leakers out there. The RM2 would be fine if you "clear" it (vape most of what's in the wick) before putting it in your pocket.

Most compact atty on my Reos is an IGO-S with a By Leo Beck (on one of my 14500 Woodvil's). I carry it in a shirt pocket on my wee hours of the night walks, but it would carry as well in pants pockets (way smaller than a package of stinkies). The No Fear is another micro bf atty that would be good for pocket carry because there is much height to it. My most indestructible for pocket carry would be the MicroStick where the BL Slim tank/Sophia/Beck or a GP Spheroid/Beck I ran in it is almost entirely enclosed in the mod. But dealing with filling tanks took all the enjoyment out of using it once I started using a Reo that is so much easier in every way.

Whatever you decide, you'll find lots of help here if you need any.

 

[penguiness]

Welcome to Reoville! I run my RM2 right around 1.2 ohms and it delivers better flavor than my Kayfuns used to amd WAY less trouble with almost no learning curve. It's a tiny atty that hardly ever leaks. The RM4 (Atomic) leaks more through the air hole ring
due to them being so low to the deck. I have a Magma that is my favorite, single 1.0 ohm coil that has never leaked. The air holes are higher up and it has a deep well and matches the RM2 in flavor but is not as compact as the RM2. All 3 of these have screw down tops that don't rely on O rings and won't pull off getting it out of a pocket.

I've dropped mine with all 3 atty's on hardwood floors many times and sometimes the door flies off but never any damage.

I second the suggestion for RM2 or Magma (in bottom fed configuration). The caps screw onto both so it won't pop off in your pocket leaving your coils vulnerable to distortion and your wicks vulnerable to leaving spots on your clothing. The RM2 (get the LP version if you are getting an LP Reo) is smaller in diameter than the Magma if that makes a difference to you.

There may be others with a screw on cap. Hopefully someone else can be more helpful in that area.

 

[TraceyS]

You will love your REO and will be bringing in more atty's than you can count once you get going! Just to see! RM2 is what I started on with one short video by superX

Tracey

 

[Elyptic]

Welcome, Elyptic.

The RM2 will outperform both of the RTA's you mention (I and a fair few others know this from personal experience) - it's dripping without the actual dripping, which will get you the cleanest, richest vape possible.

I've heard this a lot! Personally, I've found my Erlk to be the best flavor from a tank so far, with the Kayfun v4 a close second. In all honestly, my Big Block 454 Dripper delivers better flavor, but again, the nuisance of carrying around a juice bottle and dripping makes this purely an at home option for me.

As mentioned, the reo is nigh indestructible and should anything go wrong, most every part is replaceable, either by yourself or by Rob himself. You're not going to get a better supported mod anywhere. Reos are often the preferred choice of people in high risk of abuse jobs and there are many, many stories of dropping them on concrete or from height with nary a problem for either the mod or the atty.

I'm pretty handy and that is why I'm so interested. It's sounds almost as simple as my Simpl mod, and would be great for my hiking / back country uses. No issues with cobbling a fix in the field. I like user-repairable things

Leaking can happen - not gonna lie to you - but you have to work at it really hard with the RM2. Oversquonking and/or laying it down with saturated wicks are the biggest culprits. Leaking in the general course of vaping, however, is not a factor (and will happen far less than with a kayfun).

Sounds fair. So long as I keep the loose juice in the bottle and not in the wick or atty, I should be good.

 

[Elyptic]

Welcome.........I just got mine and I love it! I also love my RM2.........super easy to build and it just works! You can't go wrong with a REO for so many reasons!

Thanks! One more vote to start with the RM2!!

 

[Elyptic]

I was there for sure. I avoided them for a solid year if not longer. But once I mentally got over the hesitation, I haven't looked back. I sold all tubes and regulated mods except one. I've ventured to multiple REOs, PEKOs and waiting for a Tmod. Buy a used one to give it a try and you don't regret it. IMHO [emoji106]


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I'm not sure why, but I have that initial hesitation. I think since it's such a different concept than a tank, and the somewhat limited availability of bottom fed attys. Everyone seems to love them though. I'm 99% sure I'm going to pick one up... I just have to decide on the color!

 

[Elyptic]

As to the REO's durability.....I'm a logger. My Grand lives in my shirt pocket except when its being dropped, crushed against my chest, engulfed in dust, drenched in hydraulic oil.....need I go on?
Stop torturing yourself and make your way to the REO site. No, no, stop that negative crap and just go to the REO site! Right now!
Now make out the order for the REO of your choice. Just do it, ok?
There...now its just a matter of waiting for the mailman and kicking yourself for every day you put off becoming a REOnaut.
You're in good company--we've all been there. Looking forward to welcoming you aboard.
Roger

Wow! While I may abuse things hiking and hunting, I don't think I'll quite abuse it as much as you. Did the logging crew thing for a month on the side helping out my neighbor. That is a tough job! Also spent a stint helping out as a dairy farmer... but I digress!

 

[dbrandt01]

I must say in regards to color, mine was easy initially, I ordered a blemished one.
I will say I'd be jealous if you got this one and color. It looks beautiful in blue
LP/SL reo grand metallic blue

 

[Elyptic]

If you want low profile atties, the RM3 and Igo-bf on the Reo site are the shortest. If you get one of these, or the RM2, you may or may not have to drill out the air hole slightly to tune it in to your preference, these ones don't come with AFC. Leaking is not a problem. The Reo is a great choice for a harsh environment. The new 510's that are now fitted are stainless and adjustable, so you can crank the atty down firm and with no gap to the mod, making it fairly bullet-proof. The vape quality is great, when you get it dialled in you will appreciate it.

Just a thought, if you want something tiny the Reo Mini 2.1 is about the same size as a Cloupor mini 30 or istick 20/30. It will do about half the distance in juice and battery charge compared to a Grand, but is lighter and smaller in the pocket.

I've thought about the mini. I have a Cloupor Mini 30 as can appreciate the small size, but frankly I find the Cloupor a bit too small for my gorilla hands sometimes. Also, I'm yearning for the 6ml juice capacity!

Low profile attys are definitely good. It seems like the RM2 could be made a bit shorter by replacing the drip tip.

How is the airflow in general of the RM2 / RM3? I'm a lung hitter and for me, the Kayfun v4 is about the perfect draw. I suppose I could always open up the airflow a little with a drill...

 

[Elyptic]

I just bought my first Reo in the beginning of March, and I too was looking for a kayfun type flavor and draw. Yes I love my reo/rm2 better than my kayfuns. The rm2 is GOOD. I bought my second last week I'm looking forward to spending my vape budget maybe on some nice shoes for summer lol.

The kayfun got me off the stinkies so I will always have a soft spot for it, never have I ever found a tank/dripper that gave me what a kayfun did, until now. That's why I switched to a reo/rm2 totally and put the kayfuns away. I have more time as well, I can re-wick in a heartbeat with all them choclate juices I love so much. The time spent is minimal compared to what I spent on a kayfun.

I too have found the Kayfun to be a great tank system. I didn't care for the tight draw on the Lite+ series, but the v4 fixed that. Flavor though is great. Rebuilding them was pretty easy as well once you've done it a bunch, though not nearly as simple as a dripper. I'm thinking the attys for a REO will be nice and easy to rebuild since you can basically vape them dry and just rebuild without having to worry about emptying tanks and such.

 

[Papa_Lazarou]

I'm not sure why, but I have that initial hesitation. I think since it's such a different concept than a tank, and the somewhat limited availability of bottom fed attys. Everyone seems to love them though. I'm 99% sure I'm going to pick one up... I just have to decide on the color!

I think a lot of us had that initial hesitation (I know I did). Once you're in, though, you're all the way in.

As for atties, now is a great time to join Reoville - there are probably two dozen different ones that people have vaped on a reo, with more coming online every other week or so.

 

[Elyptic]

Many Reonauts came from dripping, myself included, if you like dripping, a Reo is even better, just choose a suitable bottom feed atty to put on it and you will not look back, ever. You might find a suitable atty here or here. Its a pretty sure bet if you like dripping you'll love a Reo. Yes the price put me off at first, but once you have one and use it, its all good and more than worth the money. Now I have 6 of them, its ridiculous, if you buy just one, more than likely you will want another for backup (because nothing else will do), then a different colour, then its too late

Thanks for the links! I'd seen that chart before describing all the common attys, and it helps a lot.

I think I'm currently leaning toward the RM2. I like the idea of a threaded top cap so it doesn't fall off in my pocket. I have that problem with my current dripper (Big Block 454). I'm just a bit concerned about the airflow for a full lung hit. It appears people bore them out, but how big?

 

[Elyptic]

Welcome to Reoville! I run my RM2 right around 1.2 ohms and it delivers better flavor than my Kayfuns used to amd WAY less trouble with almost no learning curve. It's a tiny atty that hardly ever leaks. The RM4 (Atomic) leaks more through the air hole ring
due to them being so low to the deck. I have a Magma that is my favorite, single 1.0 ohm coil that has never leaked. The air holes are higher up and it has a deep well and matches the RM2 in flavor but is not as compact as the RM2. All 3 of these have screw down tops that don't rely on O rings and won't pull off getting it out of a pocket.

I've dropped mine with all 3 atty's on hardwood floors many times and sometimes the door flies off but never any damage.

I assume you had to have the magma modified for bottom feed? I can't find any information on a stock bottom feed option.

What is the airflow like between the RM2 / RM4? I don't like the leaking potential of the RM4 as much, but if it's going to provide the airflow I'm looking for out of the box, it may be a viable option.

Screw down caps seem to be essential for my use. If I'm going to go for a durable mod, I may as well make sure it's not going to come apart in my pocket.

 

[Mrs C]

If the RM2 stock air flow is to tight you can open it up easily, ie no power tools needed. A small punch or cheapo precision phillips will get the job done. The RM2 adds about 7/8 of an inch on top of the mod.

 

[Filthy-Beast]

You can think of the Reo as an nearly indestructible battery holder with a built in dripping from the bottom system.

The vape you get is all about the RBA and the build. Blending chamber size, coil build type and ohms with air flow. This allows for any kind of vape you desire from massive clouds to a flavor machine, Smooth to lung scorching.

I have multiple Reos with different builds and RBAs that I pickup based on my mood at the time.

 

[Elyptic]

I second the suggestion for RM2 or Magma (in bottom fed configuration). The caps screw onto both so it won't pop off in your pocket leaving your coils vulnerable to distortion and your wicks vulnerable to leaving spots on your clothing. The RM2 (get the LP version if you are getting an LP Reo) is smaller in diameter than the Magma if that makes a difference to you.

There may be others with a screw on cap. Hopefully someone else can be more helpful in that area.

So where does one find a bottom feeding Magma? I'm curious now, but can't seem to find one. It would appear that there are some that will modify it though.

 

[Elyptic]

If the RM2 stock air flow is to tight you can open it up easily, ie no power tools needed. A small punch or cheapo precision phillips will get the job done. The RM2 adds about 7/8 of an inch on top of the mod.

Well that sounds simple! Won't even need to get out the dremel!

 

[Elyptic]

Okay. So I think I've got it narrowed down to the following:

- Reo Grand LP (color to be decided)
- RM2 Atty (can always upgrade later)
- 2 extra 6ml bottles
- Some form of button cover (depending on which finish I choose)

What else could I need? Rebuild kit? Spare springs? O-Rings?

Also, I have a good deal of LG HE2 / HE4 batteries. These will support the current draw of the REO, but will they work correctly? They are flat top.

Thanks again for all the great advice.