Gone full circle and back to MTL

[Lee]

Finally, proof they are authentic sxk

The only difference between them and the ones sold else where is the logo etching

[minime]

I could not decide which to get the v5 or the v3 mini so I got all mardy and didn't get any lol.

[Deleted]

I wasn't going to say anything, but feck it, I will go out on a limb here.

Based on my 3x SXK's (Provape not FT) and 2x SMJY's (Focalecig), I think lee is correct that the SMJY's are slightly better machined, but the difference is negligable and both clones are top notch.

I believe there are two more important differences between the clones though. The SMJY has more air throughput and slightly larger juice holes. I vape at low watts and like a tight(ish) draw and on the SXK I vape typically at airflow setting 2 or 3 and it's perfect. On the SMJY's even setting 1 is too airy for me, to the point where I have now fitted the air restrictor kits to the SMJY's to make them usable for me - although this makes them a bit too tight for me (we need a restrictor for the V5 to match the v3 mini airflow to be ideal).

The juice holes on the SMJY's are also slightly bigger, making them more suited to thicker juices and/or higher watts.

So, for low watt vapers, thinner juice, or those preferring a tighter draw I would recommend the SXK. For higher watt vapers, thicker juices, or those preffering a more airy draw, then the SMJY is more suited for them.

I do not know which clone better matches the genuine. I would guess it is the SMJY based on so many reports from genuine users that it is too airy for MTL. I did not find that to be the case with the SXK at all.

It is possible that I have three freak SXK's, but I doubt it as they were bought at different times over a period of a few weeks.

All in my opinion of course, based on the tanks I have here, but I hope it helps anyone who is yet to buy one.

[thebishman]

Can either of these be lung hit...even if its a restrictive lung hit?

How does the air flow compare to say..a nautilus?

[car147]

I can just about lung hit on the SXK one from FT, but it is restrictive. Also mine is quite a bit airier than the Nautilus on full airflow, but very similar lower down the scale. thebishman

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Oct 24, 2016 9:40:11 GMT thebishman said:

Can either of these be lung hit...even if its a restrictive lung hit?

How does the air flow compare to say..a nautilus?

If you are looking for a good single coil rta that is suitable for both dtl and mtl, I would recommend an Augvape Merlin ... Fantastic flavour, velocity style posts, really large build deck and idiot-proof wicking method. 

[thebishman]

Oct 24, 2016 14:05:28 GMT car147 said:

I can just about lung hit on the SXK one from FT, but it is restrictive. Also mine is quite a bit airier than the Nautilus on full airflow, but very similar lower down the scale. thebishman

Hi thanks for reply. Is that the 5 or the 3 mini?

[thebishman]

Oct 24, 2016 14:23:53 GMT @yinyang said:

Oct 24, 2016 9:40:11 GMT thebishman said:

Can either of these be lung hit...even if its a restrictive lung hit?

How does the air flow compare to say..a nautilus?

If you are looking for a good single coil rta that is suitable for both dtl and mtl, I would recommend an Augvape Merlin ... Fantastic flavour, velocity style posts, really large build deck and idiot-proof wicking method. 

Thanks yinyang. My trusty old subtanks v1 are getting on a bit now. So a good single coil rta would he nice to find. Ill google/youtube that one

[car147]

Oct 24, 2016 16:13:37 GMT thebishman said:

Oct 24, 2016 14:05:28 GMT car147 said:

I can just about lung hit on the SXK one from FT, but it is restrictive. Also mine is quite a bit airier than the Nautilus on full airflow, but very similar lower down the scale. thebishman

Hi thanks for reply. Is that the 5 or the 3 mini?

5ml m8.

[DaveJ]

Oct 24, 2016 16:14:50 GMT thebishman said:

Oct 24, 2016 14:23:53 GMT @yinyang said:

If you are looking for a good single coil rta that is suitable for both dtl and mtl, I would recommend an Augvape Merlin ... Fantastic flavour, velocity style posts, really large build deck and idiot-proof wicking method. 

Thanks yinyang. My trusty old subtanks v1 are getting on a bit now. So a good single coil rta would he nice to find. Ill google/youtube that one

I'm strictly in the MTL group BUT It was the Augvape Merlin I played with here: linky  .Maybe it'll give you a few more thoughts about the Merlin. It'll Direct to Lung pretty well iffn ya remove the optional air reducer it ships with. I got mine from FT.

Certainly it is set up for single central coil (with room for a big fancy coil if that's your thing) with big build area. It certainly can wick heavy juice easily. Note, though, I've only "pushed" mine to 18 watts.....

[beedee]

My favourite at the moment is the Steam Crave Aromamizer V2 - I MTL and I love it (with a narrower drip tip and the airflow closed to a slither), the closest to a dripper I've used in terms of flavour...

[pancser]

I just ordered This

but of you like more airy draw your should try This

I really curious about this tank

[phtumshk]

Cloudone.
clone or legit, best MTL tank ever IMHO.

[car147]

Just a further bit of info, since my last post i have bought the genuine article, and received the SJMY Kayfun 5 clone from 3Fvape, this comes with the etching the same as the original, in fact putting them side by side you would not tell the difference between them, even taking both apart, the threading is silky smooth on both, (the SMJY being slightly better machined than the SXK)

Now comparing the genuine product with the SJMY i can honestly say there is very little in it despite the price difference, the only thing i found was the SMJY version seems to deliver a slightly airy vape on the same settings as the genuine and SXK version.

[sydsut]

Nov 2, 2016 23:31:01 GMT car147 said:

Just a further bit of info, since my last post i have bought the genuine article, and received the SJMY Kayfun 5 clone from 3Fvape, this comes with the etching the same as the original, in fact putting them side by side you would not tell the difference between them, even taking both apart, the threading is silky smooth on both, (the SMJY being slightly better machined than the SXK)

Now comparing the genuine product with the SJMY i can honestly say there is very little in it despite the price difference, the only thing i found was the SMJY version seems to deliver a slightly airy vape on the same settings as the genuine and SXK version.

And that could be down to different coil and wick differences