What would it be if you bought your first RBA today?

[Nicco]

I'm curious about RBAs but it seems like a jungle so I ask you.

What would it be if you bought your first rba today, and why?

Money is always an issue, so let's break it into 3 categories, choose how many you will, and what is cheap or expensive:

1: The tight budget
2: Best bang for the buck
3: I've won the state lottery

Seems like a very interesting hobby! ;-)

 

[Asmo6]

Clones negate the need for number 3. Unless you're after the collecty aspect of vaping.

If you just want a very simple dripper something as simple as an IGO-L for a whopping $13 boasts good flavor with the stock air hole. Ive run it from 1.5 ohms on a VW mod down to 1 ohm on a mech. Simple cotton through and tucked under. Good for about 3-4 good triple tap type drags and then you're dripping again.

For the $30 I spent the aqua I have is ......ed. Its a pitfa to set up and the learning curve is steepish just because of the way it works. It also doesn't hold much juice. But the thing rocks. Again. Tobeco clone. Never leaks. Rocks and rolls sub ohm with cotton on a mech.

I'll let the more experienced guys give you a ton more options but some variety of kayfun will most likely be suggested.

Thats next on my list.

 

[Nomoreash]

Kayfun Lite Plus or Russian 91%, authentic if you can afford it, clone if you can't, that covers 1, 2 and 3.

Why - Probably the easiest for someone new to master besides maybe a dripper with consistency and great performance.

 

[jchamb2]

Kayfun Lite clone covers all 3.

 

[Bunnykiller]

HCigar 3.1 KFC, HCigar 3.1 KFC, Hcigar 3.1 KFC

 

[cope]

i just got a russian 91 and .....im going to get a kayfun light + when they come in stock
the igo L i have with a bigger air intake works crazy good

 

[scrappy]

#1 and 2 are the same for me, helios or trident clone. #3 I can't answer until my higher end atty shows up.

 

[Keynith]

Russian 91, authentic, is a good go ahead. It holds like 4.5ml so you dont have to bring a bottle with you if you go out

 

[Royaldrunker]

Russian
Kraken
Atomic

 

[Ben C.]

1) IGO-L
2) IGO-L
3) Origen (RBA) / KFL+ (RTA)

 

[Otherbarry92]

1. Protank 2 (NOT 3, the dual coil heads suck). I know its not really seen as an RBA, but the Protank coil heads really shine when you rebuild them yourself. Comes with 2 coil heads in the package, and that should be all you ever need. For rebuilding, all you need is Kanthal, organic cotton, and a torch of course. I really do believe that a well built Protank head with cotton can produce rich, flavorful, and dense vapor comparable to high end RBA's.

Another plus for beginners is that if you start with a Protank, you can learn and get comfortable with wrapping coils and wicking before you step up to more complicated builds. With every tank that uses Protank heads, you can remove the coil head WITHOUT draining the tank, and potentially losing/wasting e liquid and time getting your atty up and running again. With Kayfuns, Oddy's/Ithaca's, and other high end rebuildable tanks you pretty much have to drain it if you want to rebuild it while there's still juice in the tank. Trust me, you'll be rebuilding a lot when you start out, and even once you master it (because its fun!!!).

$15, you can't go wrong, a great start.

2. A good Kayfun or Kayfun Lite Clone. I'd stay away from fasttech Kayfun clones, and go with an EHpro or Hcigar clone. $30-$50, That's bang for your buck.

3. If I won the lottery? It wouldn't be just 1 atty, lol. GG Ithaca, Authentic Kayfun, Arrow 22, Arrow 17, and tons of drippers. By the time you get to stage 3 you'll have a good idea about what you do and don't like. This is why I suggest starting at 1.

An example of buyers remorse is the Terminator C I bought last month. Resistance wire and no resistance wire is just not for me. Far too involved of a build for not that amazing of results. To me, that's money wasted, but its all part of the learning process.

I love my Kayfun clone, I can probably build it in under a minute, and the vapor is satisfying to say the least.

Sorry for the long winded response. I just like to share my experiences in the hopes of helping my fellow vapers.

Vape on!

**Stay away from gennies until you are really comfortable building, or you risk reverting to analogs***

Edit: +1 for igo's. I have an Igo-W I rebuild probably everyday because I'm mental I guess.

 

[scrappy]

Protanks are a little harder to rebuild than most of the drippers out there. After you segregate the wires then push the pin in you have to hope your coil is straight and even in height. Rba's you stick the wire in the post holes and if you have to adjust you just poke and prod. Worst case scenario you have to loosen a screw to adjust leg length. Plus you don't have to work on a tiny atomizer head.

 

[Cuando]

As far as RBA's, I think the RSST is a great, great starter. I would have used it more in the beginning had I went straight with an auto-dripper setup. I tried a variety of configurations, but with a vertical coil and cotton yarn running from the tank, through the coil, and back into the fill hole, it's worked flawlessly with no dry hits and plenty of vapor.

RDA's on the other hand, I gotta go with the IGO-L followed closely by the IGO-W. I will never need more than two coils, and both can be setup dual or single. They are cheap, sturdy, and easy to build on. I use a PMMC frosted cap on my W and with the drilled out airholes the thing absolutely chucks vapor in a dual coil setup. I hope to see the IGO-M get some traction and see mass release. The only thing these beasts are missing is airflow control.

 

[Ronald3638]

For a first rebuildable I would go with an IGO-L hands down. I started with an RSST and didn't have any problems with any of my builds, stainless or cotton, but the IGO-L is easier to build and gives better flavor.

 

[WattWick]

1. Tough one. Probably Kraken clone... but I can't testify to the quality of the clone. "Genuine" something? Probably gamble on a pyrex RSST.
2. See 1.
3. Probably genuine Kraken. Or a Svarog hybrid with a Paps button.

Did I mention I like gennies?

Oh wait... I would start with a dripper just to test the whole rebuilding thing... Thought it was more of a "if I could start over" thingy.

 

[Jarbs]

Kayfun Lite Plus Clone by Ehpro Stainless Steel w Adjustable Airflow RBA | eBay
just bought that about 10 minutes ago and it's my first RBA

 

[jchamb2]

I just got the same one in the mail today and am using it now. Sweet! I have several Kayfun clones, but this is my first lite plus. I really like it, and I'm sure that you will too.

 

[jchamb2]

Just a note on the Protank II comments; I have 2 Protank IIs and 3 Protank II minis (they use the same coil). Everyone says that they are easy to build, but these always give me problems! The coil has to be tiny to fit into the head, ANY extra wire left sticking out of the post causes problems, and then you have to fit on the "top" chimney part, which can easily touch the coil if not done right.

Now that I've complained, I love them. I have two atomizers in my case at any time, and switch off during the day - one is always a Protank. I just rebuilt mine today and once again it took two tries. I just can't see that rebuilding the Protank is easy. I'll keep doing it forever, because it's cheap to rebuild and a great atomizer. I suppose I'm just too clumsy.

(this was just a comment on my own ineptitude).

 

[Nicco]

Thank you, for all the great advice and points made so far!
You have exceeded my expectations, really good tips for everyone interested in starting with RBA's.
The first hurdle is what to get, and I think this really explains and simplifies the choices!

 

[Jazzu]

My first dripper was by far my favorite, with the probable exception of the new one I'm getting in (Which is a bank breaker). I still love my Trident RDA. Simple to build on, airflow adjustment, and a decent(but not great) well. Never had any problems with juice leaking through airflow. If it's to pricey, a clone can rectify that. There is only one issue I have with it, and that's covered with a magnet for when pieces get dropped.