Need help choosing a new RBA

[Tom]

Oct 15, 2014 18:38:06 GMT iLardyboy said:

Hi folks, I'm looking for a new RBA. I have a genuine Kayfun Lite Plus, but I'd like something with better airflow and great flavour.  There are so many new RBA's about now that I haven't a clue what to go for, some advice would be great.

I would modify my Kayfun if I had a clue and the tools to do so, unfortunately I don't.

You've already had some cracking advice and can't go wrong with the orchid v3 but...

Have you tried a wide bore drip tip in the kayfun?

Makes a world of difference for me, wouldn't use anything else on them now

[leo]

Oct 15, 2014 19:34:36 GMT Marcus said:

Oct 15, 2014 19:27:40 GMT djs said:

It does look good. I've put one in the basket.

No idea how to build it, but it can't be that hard....

The easiest atty there is to build...each coil has its own negative and positive hole so no messing about having to half tighten things and trying to thread your other coil through.

And if you get stuck, just shout

Going to disagree with 'easiest', the posts are laid out like a Plume Veil (or any other 3 post deck with twin positive holes)... but it's about 65% the size of the plume. I found it fiddly, and the screws on mine snapped a pair of 0.3mm coils with very little effort.
Anyway, both of those are minor quibbles really, and any extra build effort over something like a KF is well rewarded in the vape quality.

Oh yeah, my first build i wicked it like a fogger, and it gurgled a fair bit... needs a tad more wick than a fogger.. but again, not a negative, just a difference.
The vape is very similar to a Fogger, but the build is quite different.

One more thing... anyone buys the FT clone, put a tiny o-ring on the fill screw... mine didn't have one and it seeps a bit of juice out of it. Simple fix, but can't fathom why they wouldn't include one.

[lister]

Thanx, will check that out now. L

[macmagoo]

If you want an Authentic the New Russian V2 is absolutely superb. I think it costs about £65.00 Review link below.

[iLardyboy]

Oct 15, 2014 19:54:15 GMT Tom said:

Oct 15, 2014 18:38:06 GMT iLardyboy said:

Hi folks, I'm looking for a new RBA. I have a genuine Kayfun Lite Plus, but I'd like something with better airflow and great flavour.  There are so many new RBA's about now that I haven't a clue what to go for, some advice would be great.

I would modify my Kayfun if I had a clue and the tools to do so, unfortunately I don't.

You've already had some cracking advice and can't go wrong with the orchid v3 but...

Have you tried a wide bore drip tip in the kayfun?

Makes a world of difference for me, wouldn't use anything else on them now

I'm currently using a wide bore drip tip, still not enough air flow for me.

[Tom]

Oct 15, 2014 20:34:10 GMT iLardyboy said:

Oct 15, 2014 19:54:15 GMT Tom said:

You've already had some cracking advice and can't go wrong with the orchid v3 but...

Have you tried a wide bore drip tip in the kayfun?

Makes a world of difference for me, wouldn't use anything else on them now

I'm currently using a wide bore drip tip, still not enough air flow for me.

Fair enough.

If it were me I'd probably go for the new russian just because of how much I like kayfuns but obviously with the russian you get the airflow.

or orchid v3 is meant to be awesome.

hope you find your perfect vape!

[iLardyboy]

Oct 15, 2014 21:09:22 GMT Tom said:

Oct 15, 2014 20:34:10 GMT iLardyboy said:

I'm currently using a wide bore drip tip, still not enough air flow for me.

Fair enough.

If it were me I'd probably go for the new russian just because of how much I like kayfuns but obviously with the russian you get the airflow.

or orchid v3 is meant to be awesome.

hope you find your perfect vape!

Cheers mate, I'm using the magma clone at the moment.  Bloody great vape it is, now I just want a tank that can come close to it for out and about.  It's hard going back to the Kayfun after using the magma for a couple of days.

[Tom]

Oct 15, 2014 21:41:50 GMT iLardyboy said:

Oct 15, 2014 21:09:22 GMT Tom said:

Fair enough.

If it were me I'd probably go for the new russian just because of how much I like kayfuns but obviously with the russian you get the airflow.

or orchid v3 is meant to be awesome.

hope you find your perfect vape!

Cheers mate, I'm using the magma clone at the moment.  Bloody great vape it is, now I just want a tank that can come close to it for out and about.  It's hard going back to the Kayfun after using the magma for a couple of days.

haha - i know exactly what you mean!

Been puffing on a tugboat all day today.

Nothing really comes close after a good dripper lung hit action.

I can build the kayfun low and it performs great to a point but I do start to get dry hits and trash my wicks pretty quick. I'd rater build it higher and get more usability out of it.

This guy gives me hope! (modded)

[leo]

Oct 15, 2014 21:41:50 GMT iLardyboy said:

Oct 15, 2014 21:09:22 GMT Tom said:

Fair enough.

If it were me I'd probably go for the new russian just because of how much I like kayfuns but obviously with the russian you get the airflow.

or orchid v3 is meant to be awesome.

hope you find your perfect vape!

Cheers mate, I'm using the magma clone at the moment.  Bloody great vape it is, now I just want a tank that can come close to it for out and about.  It's hard going back to the Kayfun after using the magma for a couple of days.

I think Orchid or Fogger is about as close to the Magma as you'll find in a tank

[leo]

Tom, how is the tugboat? And which one did you get... was drooling over the ft v2 today....

[iLardyboy]

Oct 15, 2014 22:03:07 GMT Tom said:

Oct 15, 2014 21:41:50 GMT iLardyboy said:

Cheers mate, I'm using the magma clone at the moment.  Bloody great vape it is, now I just want a tank that can come close to it for out and about.  It's hard going back to the Kayfun after using the magma for a couple of days.

haha - i know exactly what you mean!

Been puffing on a tugboat all day today.

Nothing really comes close after a good dripper lung hit action.

I can build the kayfun low and it performs great to a point but I do start to get dry hits and trash my wicks pretty quick. I'd rater build it higher and get more usability out of it.

This guy gives me hope! (modded)

Yes, watched a couple of his vids and he knows his way around a Kayfun.  Just show you what a modded Kayfun can put out.

[Tom]

Oct 15, 2014 22:06:37 GMT leo said:

Tom, how is the tugboat? And which one did you get... was drooling over the ft v2 today....

Blew my mind to be honest mate.

Didn't expect it to be so good!

Its the black one from arron I have. I believe he still has some for £14 delivered

Put 2 coils in - 0.8ohm total with 28 gauge & some japanese cotton.

Took first puff and was thinking mmm... mmmmmmm... my eyes nearly popped out my head - the vape is great for such a simple 3 post.

Only fiddly bit on the build is that the drip well wall is a little above the post holes but no real fuss and the high wall is great for dripping a tonne of juice into it.

Been blowing clouds all day xD

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Just pulled the trigger on an Orchid V3 today. Anybody know where to get small O rings for the fill screw ?

[leo]

Oct 15, 2014 22:16:59 GMT striker42 said:

Just pulled the trigger on an Orchid V3 today. Anybody know where to get small O rings for the fill screw ?

I had one in the spares bag that came with my fogger... not sure where you'd buy them though.
I think the Russian uses them too

Have a look in your spares box, might get lucky!!

Teflon plumbers tape at a push

[leo]

Oct 15, 2014 22:14:08 GMT Tom said:

Oct 15, 2014 22:06:37 GMT leo said:

Tom, how is the tugboat? And which one did you get... was drooling over the ft v2 today....

Blew my mind to be honest mate.

Didn't expect it to be so good!

Its the black one from arron I have. I believe he still has some for £14 delivered

Put 2 coils in - 0.8ohm total with 28 gauge & some japanese cotton.

Took first puff and was thinking mmm... mmmmmmm... my eyes nearly popped out my head - the vape is great for such a simple 3 post.

Only fiddly bit on the build is that the drip well wall is a little above the post holes but no real fuss and the high wall is great for dripping a tonne of juice into it.

Been blowing clouds all day xD

Nice, looks good for sure.
How does the flavour production compare to other drippers?