Which RTA should I choose?

[iCook]

So right now I'm vaping MVP 3 with nautilus Mini.(I vape for about a month)
I'm looking at Subtank Mini/Lemo/Goblin right now, any other you could recommend? Budget is about 35$.
I don't vape my Nautilus Mini higher than 15W(mostly about 9W)
I am looking for something sturdy with great flavor production and a possibility of development in future(would like to be able to try the clouds at 30W too)
I have had a baaaaaaaaaad luck with my Nautilus Mini, have already broke 2 glasses and 2 atomizers. I find the airflow on this unsatisfying, flavor also doesn't seem to shine.
I also make my own juice and know a bit of Physics, so the wicking part shouldnt be a problem for me

 

[distortoblotto]

Of the choices you listed, ST Mini hands down.

 

[edyle]

So right now I'm vaping MVP 3 with Nautilus Mini.(I vape for about a month)
I'm looking at Subtank Mini/Lemo/Goblin right now, any other you could recommend? Budget is about 35$.
I don't vape my Nautilus Mini higher than 15W(mostly about 9W)
I am looking for something sturdy with great flavor production and a possibility of development in future(would like to be able to try the clouds at 30W too)
I have had a baaaaaaaaaad luck with my Nautilus Mini, have already broke 2 glasses and 2 atomizers. I find the airflow on this unsatisfying, flavor also doesn't seem to shine.
I also make my own juice and know a bit of Physics, so the wicking part shouldnt be a problem for me

subtank mini.


if it were me, i'd get the full subtank, plus a 10pack of replacement glass tubes and a 5pack of rba heads;
if you can get spare glass tubes and rba heads for the mini then that would be great.

 

[93gc40]

Just build some brackets and flip coins.... really AS a first tank, you can't go wrong with nearly any of the popular tanks. They all have their fans and haters. I would say the Sub Tank does have the NEWBIE advantage in that it is available with FACTORY coil, and the RBA head. But you already have factory type coil head in the Nauti so I might lean to a true RTA in a single coil or if multi coil atty able to be air REDIRECTED for single coil use.

 

[roxynoodle]

A Tobeco Prometey v2 clone. Why? There's no glass to break, and its easy to set up.

 

[iCook]

Thanks alot for the replies!
I broke the glass as a result of problems with atomizer in the Naut, I am not a professional glass breaker, as you may have thought
I recently had an opportunity to try a RDA on a Sigelei 150W of a friend of mine, and I really really really liked it(vaped on about 35W) I mean, this huge cloud of vapor and the flavor, it's surely not for everyday day use, but ocasionally... Will I be able to somehow get close to that on a Subtank?
And how is the flavor in it?
Is Subtank really better than RTAs really built for the sole purpose of it?
I also'd be afraid to use a tank without a glass, like how do I know, when it's empty?(talking about Prometey)
I don't want to buy an RDA right now, it's much more comfortable for me to just take the vaporiser out of my pocket in the street and not to mess with uncrewing, dripping, etc. if only an RTA could be used as an ocasional RDA...

 

[bzoo]

+1 for the Lemo, easiest deck to build on, no leaks. Great flavour and depending on your build, it can make pretty good clouds with the airflow wide open.
But wait for the Lemo 2 to come out, same easy build deck but easier airflow control and top fill.

 

[roxynoodle]

The Prometey is easy because you just unscrew the base and look . And you'll get a flavor change before it dry hits, so you'll know.

Sorry for thinking you were a professional glass breaker You kind of made it sound like it was a problem. I'm actually running a ton of full metal attys now and it really hasn't been a problem. You can always top them up before you leave the house.

 

[Thayamax]

...if only an RTA could be used as an ocasional RDA...

There are RDTAs that are drippers with tanks. You press on the drip tip to release the juice to the coils. The Big Dripper (no glass), EHpro Pontus and Revel (glass) have good flavor close to an RDA, with the ease of a tank. The last 2 are what I use daily.

 

[roxynoodle]

The Aqua v2 comes with a dripper tank so it can be used as an RDA. You can buy one for the Eviva-t as well. I'm pretty sure you can use the Taifun GT as a dripper with the nano kit.

 

[ChiBear85]

Lemo 2 coming out in a week or so after watching reviews I pre-ordered one have never done an rta before but seems like a damn good one to start on

 

[iClearoman]

+1 for the subtank mini. Hands down my favorite rta to date. I have a lemo drop and an atlantis as well and I always seem to come back to the subtank. I would also recommend the atlantis as it is a very good tank and it did change the tank game (imho). The only problem I have with the atlantis is the 2ml capacity but I heard they make a 5ml and even a 7ml tank you can buy separately. All these are in the same price range $30 to $40 range so it really comes down to which one you could see yourself vaping. Good luck on your decision!

 

[iClearoman]

also forgot to mention the atlantis does not come with a rebuildable section whereas the subtank mini does so this is also something to think about.

 

[edyle]

Thanks alot for the replies!
I broke the glass as a result of problems with atomizer in the Naut, I am not a professional glass breaker, as you may have thought
I recently had an opportunity to try a RDA on a Sigelei 150W of a friend of mine, and I really really really liked it(vaped on about 35W) I mean, this huge cloud of vapor and the flavor, it's surely not for everyday day use, but ocasionally... Will I be able to somehow get close to that on a Subtank?
And how is the flavor in it?
Is Subtank really better than RTAs really built for the sole purpose of it?
I also'd be afraid to use a tank without a glass, like how do I know, when it's empty?(talking about Prometey)
I don't want to buy an RDA right now, it's much more comfortable for me to just take the vaporiser out of my pocket in the street and not to mess with uncrewing, dripping, etc. if only an RTA could be used as an ocasional RDA...

1: Huge cloud:
35 watts can produce twice as much cloud as 17.5 watts

The typical cigalike, like the Blu, only puts out 5 or less watts.

2: Subtank
What the subtank is good for is options.
It offers the option to be used as the common clearomizer, while also being designed for you do wrap your own coils.

3: Glass
For somebody new, a tank with a glass so you can see inside is very important.

4: RDA
An rda is a very simple device; an rta can be thought of as a tank that has a small rda hidden inside.
I would recommend any new vaper to get a simple rda; at the very least it is a failsafe backup device

 

[Ou2mame]

My favorites are the taifun gt2 and the kayfun v4. Both can be had for under 25 bucks on ebay as clones. My friend has a subtank mini and I'm really not impressed with it. It's cool because it blows clouds and can take pre-built coils too, but the flavor lacks.