Which RDA did you use to learn coil building?

[Lucky1384]

I'm struggling to find any definitive answers here, but I suppose people find different platforms easier than others!

Im wanting to experiment with 28AWG Kanthal and probably cotton. I've heard the Trident and it's better clones are quite easy to start on, and mixed opinions on the ease of working with Kayfuns. The only thing personally I don't like about the Kayfuns is the plastic tank, but appreciate that it can be swapped out for Stainless.

Ideally I'm looking for a good sized platform (preferably up to 22mm total diameter), quality easy to work with posts, and little hassle.

I wouldn't say money is no object, but I don't mind paying for quality. I'm not the type to pay 50% more because it's good plated. I wouldn't normally go for a clone, but I know some are very well made at a fair price.

 

[bambloo!™]

I started on the trident, it was great, but I couldn't use anything thicker than 26g.
Currently using the omega, which was apita at first but easy now

 

[BecAbejas]

My first RBA was an AGA-T2, which was a bear (genesis attys aren't beginner friendly, IMHO), but I honed my techniques on a couple of IGO-W's that are still in rotation. I've got a few different kayfun style attys (a few kayfun Lite Plus clones, a Russian 91%, a Fogger and an Aqua clone) and with the exception of the Fogger and Aqua, they are absolutely easy as pie to build on. The Fogger can be a pain thanks to the deck design, and the Aqua is a dual-coil which is just more of a challenge. All the kayfun-style attys are my everyday, reliable, go-to, take-out-of-the-house attys. Once you get a good build on them, they're zero effort.


Apparently I have an "ooh shiny" issue.

 

[Lucky1384]

My first RBA was an AGA-T2, which was a bear (genesis attys aren't beginner friendly, IMHO), but I honed my techniques on a couple of IGO-W's that are still in rotation. I've got a few different Kayfun style attys (a few Kayfun Lite Plus clones, a Russian 91%, a Fogger and an Aqua clone) and with the exception of the Fogger and Aqua, they are absolutely easy as pie to build on. The Fogger can be a pain thanks to the deck design, and the Aqua is a dual-coil which is just more of a challenge. All the kayfun-style attys are my everyday, reliable, go-to, take-out-of-the-house attys. Once you get a good build on them, they're zero effort.


Apparently I have an "ooh shiny" issue.

I have the same affliction, like a magpie Glad you told me about the fogger, I have looked at that. The IGO-W looks pretty good! If a little plain on the outside. Maybe I am a fancy shiny addict!

 

[Annie56]

For total simplicity's sake--Igo-L. Built well, and dirt-cheap. I am going to throw a simple 28 g microcoil on it, this weekend, to sample a new juice.


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[Rule62]

My first was on an early edition DIDalike genisis type with ss mesh.

 

[yotogi]

For a Genesis style atty, I would recommend an RSST. It has an insulated wick hole into the tank making it a more straightforward build if you want to go with a stainless wick. I wicked mine with silica and it was pretty easy to learn on.

I would not recommend that approach though. I have limited experience with a range of RBAs, but the Kayfun style atty is a piece of cake. Set aside a day and have a decent amount of 28g Kanthal and a cotton ball or 2 and learn your build. It is very easy to do with a little practice and for the effort and price easily delivers what I consider the biggest bang for the buck right now.

Other people will certainly steer you in different directions, but this is what worked for me in my limited experience.

 

[Lucky1384]

For a Genesis style atty, I would recommend an RSST. It has an insulated wick hole into the tank making it a more straightforward build if you want to go with a stainless wick. I wicked mine with silica and it was pretty easy to learn on.

I would not recommend that approach though. I have limited experience with a range of RBAs, but the Kayfun style atty is a piece of cake. Set aside a day and have a decent amount of 28g Kanthal and a cotton ball or 2 and learn your build. It is very easy to do with a little practice and for the effort and price easily delivers what I consider the biggest bang for the buck right now.

Other people will certainly steer you in different directions, but this is what worked for me in my limited experience.

Got to admit the KF does still tempt me. There's just so many people that love it

 

[suspectK]

AGI was my first. I got the 3d, omega, and origen on vaping tech..I don't get to drip as much as I'd like.. having a baby and working without sitting at a desk all day will do that. I'd probably mainly use kayfuns regardless. I love my omega though.

 

[WileECoyote]

I started on an IGO-L. Cheap and easy to build on. The Kayfun is easy but I have to fiddle with wicking and such. Right when I am cussing it out and about to give up, she returns a sweet constant vape for days. Good luck!

 

[k702]

I'm vaping on my first RDA right now. It's an igo w. 17 bucks is what I paid for it at a local b&m. You can get it online for like 23 plus tax. It's got a nice big deck, a good lip to hold any over dripping. The chamber in the cap seems like just the right size to me.

The only drawback I've found with it so far is that the cap comes stock with miniature air holes. I opened one up to 1.6 mm and have another cap on the way I'll open up both holes on for dual coil builds. I really couldn't recommend it more as a first rda to get used to coil builds..

I am planning on getting a couple more rebuildables including a genesis of some kind already, I've only been using this IGO for a little over a week, I think it'll stay in my rotation, I'd just like to play with some other cool stuff now that I know I can.

 

[Rule62]

Got to admit the KF does still tempt me. There's just so many people that love it

I've sold all mine off, except for one KfL that I rarely use. I fooled around with them for a while; but I just kept going back to my mesh gennys and drippers. Kayfuns are nice, easy to set up, and don't leak. But for me, they just don't compare to the flavor and vapor I get from the genisis types and RDAs.

 

[gpjoe]

Igo W. As stated above they are well made, cheap, and they work. Great value, and they are not clones, which I am not opposed to, but it's nice to get something of decent quality for a reasonable price that isn't a knock-off. In fact, I won't waste my money on a $20 clone, rather have an Igo.

 

[Lucky1384]

I'm vaping on my first RDA right now. It's an igo w. 17 bucks is what I paid for it at a local b&m. You can get it online for like 23 plus tax. It's got a nice big deck, a good lip to hold any over dripping. The chamber in the cap seems like just the right size to me.

The only drawback I've found with it so far is that the cap comes stock with miniature air holes. I opened one up to 1.6 mm and have another cap on the way I'll open up both holes on for dual coil builds. I really couldn't recommend it more as a first rda to get used to coil builds..

I am planning on getting a couple more rebuildables including a genesis of some kind already, I've only been using this IGO for a little over a week, I think it'll stay in my rotation, I'd just like to play with some other cool stuff now that I know I can.

The more I look at the IGO-W, the more I think I'll add it to the collection regardless of anything else I get. Certainly worth a try at that price!

 

[k702]

The more I look at the IGO-W, the more I think I'll add it to the collection regardless of anything else I get. Certainly worth a try at that price!

quite easy to set one up and get a seriously tastey vape. Got mine, came home.. watched one youtube video just to make sure I had things down and had it chucking pretty good vapor 10 minutes later.. That was my first build.


You will love the IGO W. For that matter most of the IGO line is pretty great. YouDe makes some solid stuff at great prices.

 

[sawtoothscream]

I started building with a protank, then igo l. after awhile i switched to a trident which is stupid easy to build on.

 

[Nomoreash]

A Vivi Nova V1 was my first coil build, Phoenix V1 was my first RBA.

 

[donnah]

I've sold all mine off, except for one KfL that I rarely use. I fooled around with them for a while; but I just kept going back to my mesh gennys and drippers. Kayfuns are nice, easy to set up, and don't leak. But for me, they just don't compare to the flavor and vapor I get from the genisis types and RDAs.

My goodness! You sold something? LOL I've got several kfls and am finding that while the flavor is good.. I like the flavor I get with the RM2 on my Reo's a bit better.

 

[donnah]

A Vivi Nova V1 was my first coil build, Phoenix V1 was my first RBA.

I learned by rebuilding my vivi nova heads too. Then I went straight to mesh in a genesis, which wasn't easy to do using a provari. I also have a few of the little phoenixs in a box.

 

[jpcwon]

I learned how to build coils on my HCigar Kayfun 3.1....that then prompted me to go buy an authentic KFL+.....I then moved onto several different RDA's and have lately been really into Genny's....I still think the Kayfun or its clones are the easiest/best thing to learn on and the results are very rewarding!!

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