top 3 MTL tanks?

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Of course is it worth it!
It's top quality Made in Germany, hand crafted by luscious nymphs, sanctified with holy water from the Rhine, sprinkled with pixy dust to improve performance and flavor beyond imagination and quality checked by the wisest and longbearded vapemonks! It's not that sloppy CNC-job that every other company does:headbang:
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You and many others, rightfully so , may not think they are worth it and that's totally fine, but to bash a company that made just about every rta you vape possible, is not fair. I'm all for being smart with your money but you have to respect those who buy the authentics, because if those never sold, they probably wouldn't be cloned for you to buy and enjoy.

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My favorite 3 RTAs at the moment are the Siren V2 (some folks feel it is too airy, but it is adjustable and I like the flavor... Not everyone does.)
The Berserker (consensus appears to be love or hate I use mine configured as the 2 ml version and have no issues. Very tight draw, good flavor)
Hussar Coppervape clone (pretty versatile, comes in one or two coil deck styles, a variety of tank options and an airflow reducer. Very nice RTA for the price, and excellent build quality, is preferred over the original).

Folks are loving the Kayfun Prime for the most part. I don't have one but am considering trying a clone.

Best of luck.

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Been out of the scene for a while. Whats everyone's favorite MTL tanks right now?
Tanks is kinda vague.

My favorites are:
RTA: KFL & Eviva-T
Clearo-tank: Joyetech Ego One Mega V2 with CLR
And, of course, the carto-tank!
 

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I respect everyone that wants to buy an authentic.
But Svoe Mesto is a little bit shy of true innovation. Instead they do the same thing over and over again aside from minor tweaks. There are clones of the KF, that show more innovation than the authentic.
On top of that, if you compare the KF to the Taifun or Vapor Giant, that are produced in Germany/Austria, I think the KF is heavily overpriced.
But to everyone his own.

most rta's out there use the original pressure kayfun design, they are the original innovators. I'm not debating price, just saying SvoeMesto changed the entire rta game

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But that was a long time ago. Since then the industry has moved on.
By comparison nobody would pay the price of a Lamborghini for a car that has the technical standards of the Ford Model T.
Now your being ridiculous. Name me one mtl rta that is so much technically different to something like the prime? Just recently, with the K5, they innovated the wire clamp near screw heads.... Yes it is expensive, as are many authentic rta's , but that's not what I'm debating, I'm simply saying that most newer vapors simply look at price, and have no clue as to why there able to purchase a good, cheap clone these days. The kayfuns are the most popular, most successful clones of all time, and saved many people from going back to smoking . These people needed these clones as they could not afford authentic prices , which is great..I don't mind clones or cheaper China made tanks, I think they are very important , but I also respect those who made it all possible. ...your original remark is silly and is like me posting negative remarks when someone talks about buying a clone....wouldn't it be silly if someone posted, " I'm buying a kayfun clone today, looking forward to it" and out of the blue, I responded and said " why buy a cheap junky clone, it's going to be garbage".

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I personally would never drop anything near $100 on a tank unless it was like... the most AMAAAAAZING thing ever and I knew for SURE it would be the last tank I would ever EVER need and it was the only price I could get it for. I'll buy an authentic when it doesn't cost that much. I'm seriously considering picking up one of the Berserker Minis now that more sites are carrying them. 2fdeal has them for $26!! I never bought from that site before, but it seems like another Fasttech, Gearbest, or 3fvape Chinese type of site. I don't mind waiting a little for the nice discount. Anyone have experience using 2fdeal???
 

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I only have 2 that are in current use. The 3rd I could easily use again and be happy. So far, everything else has been shelved as disappointments (pointing a finger at you, Ares...lol).

1) SXK Doggystyle: have 3 in rotation.
2) Berserker: Finally have this working well. Consider getting the Mini.
3) SXK Corolla 1.5: Not using at the moment as prefer the previous 2, but still a good MTL.

Considering getting an authentic Prime, but I'm having trouble believing the cost is worth it...
 

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Considering getting an authentic Prime, but I'm having trouble believing the cost is worth it...
Of course is it worth it!
It's top quality Made in Germany, hand crafted by luscious nymphs, sanctified with holy water from the Rhine, sprinkled with pixy dust to improve performance and flavor beyond imagination and quality checked by the wisest and longbearded vapemonks! It's not that sloppy CNC-job that every other company does:headbang:
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Thanks for all the suggestions! My budget is probably under $40 or so, not looking for something really expensive (already spent a crap ton on Amazon for the holidays... for mostly myself. eeek! Ok and a few things for my boyfriend). The Berserker looks really cool! I would also prefer to get the smaller 22mm one instead of the 24mm, 2ml capacity is fine for me. I've heard good things about the Merlin (or was it the Mage? they're so similar in names) being good for MTL vapers. I have yet to try one but I've got my eye on it!

Currently, I am using a Serpent Mini, a Kayfun Mini v3, Serpent RDTA, and I have a plethora of other tanks, but since I am temporarily residing in Canada, I only brought a handful of vape things with me. I wanted to bring my rebuildables so I wouldn't have to go through the hassle of looking for coils.

So yea my Kayfun Mini does the trick right now but I think I need better wire or just learn to wick better, or maybe I need higher nic liquid, it's not quite hitting the spot like it used to. Or maybe it's just my brain nudging me to buy more vape stuff while I still have an excuse to do so since it's the holidays!

When's the Berserker Mini come out?? I checked around and most sites are pre-order/out of stock.
 

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Well said.^^^^^^^^ Also, may I add, for those of us WITHOUT unlimited funds, sometimes getting a clone of something is a way to figure out if one would enjoy the original or not, without dropping a lot of money on the original.

I think a Kabuki is a FANTASTIC tank, and I adore it. I still usually recommend that folks buy a clone first (and yes, I do think it doesn't meet the "original" but it can be rather good) as that tank does have its quirks and issues (like any vape equipment) and it isn't for everyone.

Also, some clones are said to be BETTER than the original for various reasons, and you may certainly write that off if you wish, but it does happen.

Also it's a personal decision, and no one is ever FORCED to buy a clone, though sometimes the results can be stellar for that PERSON if not for YOU.

There are certain tanks I like ENOUGH to shell out for an original, but I also like many mid-range Chinese manufactured ORIGINALS, and I'm glad they exist (for me and everyone else).

Honestly, the berserker (while not liked by all) gives me a very interesting experience that I haven't found in another RTA. The draw, (which some folks feel is too tight) is kind of neat IMO, and it's not a juice drinker either, with great flavor.

There are also TONS of terrible vape gear out there for extortionate prices, too, that isn't super great, but is "original".

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I personally would never drop anything near $100 on a tank unless it was like... the most AMAAAAAZING thing ever and I knew for SURE it would be the last tank I would ever EVER need and it was the only price I could get it for. I'll buy an authentic when it doesn't cost that much. I'm seriously considering picking up one of the Berserker Minis now that more sites are carrying them. 2fdeal has them for $26!! I never bought from that site before, but it seems like another Fasttech, Gearbest, or 3fvape Chinese type of site. I don't mind waiting a little for the nice discount. Anyone have experience using 2fdeal???
The Berserker is a fantastic MTL tank and I prefer it over the Siren V2, KF Prime and Hastur. See my comments here:
Vandy Vape BERSERKER (24mm) MTL RTA

It meets my tough standard for tight draw and flavor. If you bottom fill it is almost guaranteed to not leak or flood. Some, who top fill, have had issues, some have not.

There are 2 threads discussing the 24 and the 22mm versions:
Vandy Vape BERSERKER (24mm) MTL RTA
Authentic Berserker Mini (22 mm) from Vandy Vape

2F is fine (its the old Focal group at a new site) but 3F and FT are both shipping next day and use code "MAP" on FT to get the price the same as 2F or login to 3F for same price (give or take).
 

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1. Vandy Vape Berserker
2. SXK Doggystyle
3. Kayfun Mini v3

I really, really like the Berserker. It's my daily vape. But when I need something ultra compact to take around with me, the SXK Doggystyle fits on a 10w iStick Mini and fits in literally any pocket I have. I enjoy the Kayfun a lot, but it's size and shape are a turn off for me, so it usually stays at home and looks pretty while I vape it there.
 

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I really, really like the Berserker. It's my daily vape. But when I need something ultra compact to take around with me, the SXK Doggystyle fits on a 10w iStick Mini and fits in literally any pocket I have.

The Berserker Mini is only about 2mm taller than the SXK Doggystyle so I'd put one on your shopping list as it has the same draw as it's bigger brother, it's 22mm in diameter & the top fill works with no flooding.

Only thing to watch for is on my Mini the top cap is stiff / tight, so I can partly unscrew the tank from the base when I'm removing the top cap if I'm not careful.

Having my thumb on the afc ring / base as well as the glass tank stops this from happening on mine.
 

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Hi, I'm a new member of the forum. My English is not good, so if there are mistakes, do not look up.

Smoking, thanks to e-cigarettes I left on October 4, 2017. First I use e-cigarettes, "AIO ego" was, a short time after it was DL experience, now "Nautilus 2" and "Nautilus 5 mL" I'm using.

I came across the subject while researching this topic RTA Mtl, I want to experience a RTA Mtl tank. That's why I went into the search for an atomizer with coil winding, cotton spinning and no drainage problems.

Maybe I want a lot. But since I will be the first Mtl RTA owner, I do not want to experience too much failure.

So far I have tried to study Siren V2, Ares and Berserker. Including these, or others, I'm waiting for your suggestions.
 

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Well for me its:

  1. Coppervape Skyline with 3x 1mm insert
  2. SXK doggy 2K16
  3. Augvape Merlin with 1,5 mm reducer screw
I´m sure many people will come up with the Berserker but I could for the life of me not wick this correctly to avoid constant dry hits... also the new Innokin Ares did not make it to my top 3 as I hoped for...

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Been out of the scene for a while. Whats everyone's favorite MTL tanks right now?
Hi Kyi,
What are you using now?
What did you decide upon from your previous thread? Recommend a new RTA?

Do you have a budget for the new tank?
Are you looking for a particular tank size? 2ml,5ml... or diameter 22mm, 25mm...
Do you build single or dual coils? What resistance do you prefer? What wattage do you prefer?
What are you putting the tank on? (Mod?)

Cheers
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