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RDA died and looking for recommendations
submitted over 9 years ago by sofaloafaTobacconist

I know this essentially a hand check but I haven't dripped much in the last few years and my RDA (patriot clone) just died on me. Just looking for a reasonably priced and good flavor dripper. I didn't want to get into the electronic cigarette bro-vice and since I'm really only getting a new one to test my juices I thought I'd ask this sub.

I don't do fancy coils but I'm willing to try some new stuff if it means flavor.

Feel free to delete if not appropriate and I will slink back to EC and post there

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7 points
 
by zenrochover 9 years ago

I love my Sapor RDA. It's simple, easy to build on with large post holes for more complicated builds if you ever want to explore that (and four holes for easy dual coil installation), leak-free with its top airflow design, and is indeed quite flavorful. Would stay away if dual coils aren't your thing though as it does not give you an option for single coil exlusive airflow.

7 points
 
by andrews89over 9 years ago

I've been pretty happy with my Tobecco Velocity clones. I really like the deck layout and the simplicity of putting in builds (and re-wicking), plus the airflow can go anywhere from mouth to lung to basically no restriction. Not having to worry about centering the airflow over the coils (the cap is keyed) is a nice bonus.

1 points
 
by Sehn82over 9 years ago

Ill vote for the velocity. Dual vertical coils and you won't look back. If you like your vape warm then the derringer is another good choice though the 3 post design is a little dated.

1 points
 
by contactclosureover 9 years ago

I love my velocity mini. My hobo and Derringers might have better flavor but I reach for the velocity every time.

0 points
 
by CheebaSteebaover 9 years agoFrugivore

Boy oh boy do I love the Velocity and that deck! Such a great atty, but there are probably better ones out there for flavor. I only use my Velocity for dripping so I won't be much help here lol

2 points
 
by 405Kingover 9 years ago

Building on the idea of the velocity: the Hatty RDA was my velocity killer. It's the same deck, better posts, bigger holes, Phillips screws, airflow through the side and the bottom. I love it. I've been using it for about a month maybe and it's still top dog.

5 points
 
by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

Your RDA died? How?

Just get clapton coils premade and use those wickless to flavor test.

6 points
 
by sofaloafaover 9 years agoTobacconist

Negative post threads are stripped so bad I can't get it to connect.

I'll have to look into the claptons. I've been using a melo 2 for the last 6 months. Been considering a sub ohm tank upgrade as well

2 points
 
by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

ah crap that sucks.

I love my Royal Hunter for flavor testing. I toss a clapton in there, wickless, and just put a few drops of each on the wire. Fast and easy.

1 points
 
by iStickFanboyover 9 years ago

Melo 2 eh? After I went from the Melo '1' to the Mutation X V3, I am never satisfied by the Melo's performance. The Melo got me off of stinkies as well. I just purchased the Monkey King RDA, Happy Year of the Fire Monkey, and I really like it so far. Fits well on my mech, low profile, and glass top. The airflow is perf, right under the coils. Check it out. http://www.efun.top/monkey-king-rta-tank.html

1 points
 
by sofaloafaover 9 years agoTobacconist

I have a feeling that is going to happen again. The Patriot clone got me away from a pro tank and ultimately I rocked between the clone and a nautilus for 2 years. The clone was gifted to me and has always been wonky so it was hard to be my on the go to rig. 6 months ago I ended up getting the melo 2 and 60w tc for cheap from a friend who was quitting. Initially I was going to spend this money on a Uwell crown but I think it's better spend on a dripper right now.

I've been really distant from the scene for the last 2 years up until I started slowly DIY juices the last few months. Mostly just been doing single or 2 flavor combos but I just got in some new concentrates based off a few recipes. Going to pickup some premade clapton coils and maybe something like a Velocity , and start learning how to do these newer builds and play with some flavor profiles.

This sub has really inspired me to be back in control and to dial things back in for myself. Just trying to take it one step at a time.

3 points
 
by captenplanet90over 9 years ago

You just drop the juice right on the wickless coil? That actually works?

6 points
 
by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

Depending on how the Clapton is built, yes. Claptons have a lot of surface area for juice to cling to AND a lot of ridges and valleys and what-not.

You won't get 8 second draws, but for fast flavor testing it's super easy.

3 points
 
by captenplanet90over 9 years ago

Cool, thanks for the info.

2 points
 
by Chrononaughtover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Claptons + Royal Hunter = Happiness.

2 points
 
by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

Yep, that's what I've been moving to entirely. Own 5 RHs now, all authentic, and my vape bench will be just that.

Wish they had workable SS claptons, though.

2 points
 
by Chrononaughtover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

It's just too Fucking good for less than $30 authentic. I only have one, but I'll be picking more up soon. I've never tried any other claptons other than NiChrome + Kanthal combo or all Kanthal. SS would be interesting.

2 points
 
by seabterryover 9 years agoMixologist

This week needs to be over. This is just the type of thread you would would have disapproved of and we would have upvoted your smart-ass remark.

2 points
 
by abdadaover 9 years agoI will rip you a new one if you don't use the sidebar & search.

I know, it's bothering a lot of people it seems. 3 more days to go!

2 points
 
by seabterryover 9 years agoMixologist

Great, so this madness will end on my birthday. Could be the best present ever.

5 points
 
by Jaytalvapesover 9 years ago

Doge V3!

2 points
 
by moonerdooderover 9 years ago

I'll second that, and piggy back for a mini review. Tldr: I love it, get one.

Was using a mutation x v3 for a long time (v1 before that too). Love that thing, it's still my favorite atty. But I just got the doge less than a week ago and have been loving it. I like four post drippers, it comes with a single post you can swap out as well. Large drip tip, it's a nice ceramic one, I haven't noticed it getting hot. No 510 drip tip adapter though. The juice well is huge, biggest I've seen other than the magma.

The best part about it is the airflow imo. There's a slot cut out of the deck (weird description but go watch a review and it'll make sense). What this does is position the airflow underneath the coils instead of from the side like in pretty much every other rda, not counting bottom air flow, to give slightly better flavor. Is it game changing? Nah. But it's unique and I like it. Wide open the air flow is ridiculously airy. Could definitely handle anything you throw at it. I use it halfway open.

Deal breaker might be the design. Neon dog printed on the side might not be for you and I get that. I'm an idiot so I fucking love it.

2 points
 
by Seneekikaantover 9 years ago

I absolutely loved the Doge v2 and still use my Doge x2 all the time. is this such a significant upgrade that it would warrant owning one of these as well?

1 points
 
by moonerdooderover 9 years ago

From what I see from the pictures in element vapes it looks like the airflow slot is the same size. But it's differently placed which allows a larger juice well (it's seriously huge). The walls on the deck around the outside are up higher and the airflow is cut out if that. I haven't had any leak problems (other than when I over drip but it would leak in any atty so I don't count it). The tip might be a little smaller? It's still quite large though. Definitely thicker, and ceramic like I said. Biggest difference I guess would be that it's a four post dripper, which you can swap out to make it three. Watch a review on YouTube so you can see what I mean about the airflow.

Is its worth it to get? I think the main improvement is the airflow and how that allows for a deeper juice well and where it is positioned relative to the coil. Although the v2 looks like it's lower as well. So if you liked the one you have you should enjoy this one as well but I wouldn't say it's a necessary purchase. You'll have to see for yourself.

And did you mean mutation x2 the second time?

2 points
 
by skunchersover 9 years ago

7$ on a tap and re thread the holes?

2 points
 
by sofaloafaover 9 years agoTobacconist

At this point I think I'm just ready for an upgrade. But I like your thinking and may try and fix it too

3 points
 
by skunchersover 9 years ago

This only works if there's enough material around the post holes to go up a size. ;)

2 points
 
by beersandbaconover 9 years ago

I like my Twisted Messes. Huge post holes, metal and delrin chuff caps and a 510 drip tip adapter, 3 colors in 1 box, and it supports both dual and single coil builds. What's not to love?

2 points
 
by [deleted]over 9 years ago

Velocity. It's the best ever.

2 points
 
by Weare177over 9 years agoMixologist

I love my Derringer I honestly use it a lot more than my velocity

2 points
 
by palalabover 9 years ago

Seriously, OP. Seriously: The Derringer. Small, simple, amazing flavor, great for testing. Clones can be had for a few dollars.

1 points
 
by brown71patover 9 years ago

I'm partial to my dotmod petri but I know some aren't willing to pay that much.

1 points
 
by The_Mosephusover 9 years ago

i'll second that.

1 points
 
by Chrononaughtover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Get a Royal Hunter. Thing fuckin' rocks for flavor and can be found cheap now. It's pretty simplistic, but I'd argue it has as much or better flavor than my all time favorite (Aeolus v1).

LFTL: http://www.eciggity.com/royal-hunter-by-cov/

2 points
 
by dinnin789over 9 years ago

Absolutely loved the royal hunter. That is until i used all the screws it came with, the screws on that thing are abismal, the rda worked beautifully for the first 3 weeks or so then i stripped the screws. At this point i just kinda blame myself and replace them, making sure to be extra gentle on them, but nope, stripped again in about a month or so. I can still get really small gauge wires in there for nickel builds and such, but my preferred 22 gauge kanthal is a no go, the screws can't handle getting tight enough to run large gauges of kanthal for a long time. Seeing as OP has screw problems i personally wouldn't recommend it

1 points
 
by Chrononaughtover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Aw damn, that is a major bummer. I haven't had much trouble with my screws, but Idk why people insist on screws other than Philips or flatheads. I don't buy the "they don't back out as easy" it all depends on the quality of the screws as far as that goes for me.

1 points
 
by dinnin789over 9 years ago

Seriously, i think when dealing with such small screws flatheads would work wonders

1 points
 
by danksta210over 9 years ago

+1 on the Royal Hunter. You can get an authentic one on ebay for less than $25. I also recommend the Attty3 and the Industructible RDA.

0 points
 
by Chrononaughtover 9 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Haven't heard of the other 2 you mentioned, but yeah doesn't get much better than the RH for simple well built authentics.

0 points
 
by danksta210over 9 years ago

Check them out. The Atty3(cubed) is a beast. Both are a lot like the Royal Hunter in build and one size chuff cap.

1 points
 
by Tepoztecatlover 9 years ago

I can recommend the Origen V3 clone from fasttech, or if you want authentics you could go for the Tsunami from GeekVape, I hear it's pretty good!

1 points
 
by _Yodaiover 9 years ago

Despite it's reputation for being a cloud chaser, the velocity is awesome IMO once you close off the top air holes and half close or more the cyclops holes.

You can do builds all over the place and there is a deep juice well, and not to mention easy as hell to build on with the grub screws that don't clip wires.

Just my $0.02 ;p

1 points
 
by ibeinspireover 9 years ago

Velocity mini. doesnt matter if it's a clone or whatever, but from a technical point of view it's excellent. Crazy flavour with 20% airflow, with eyelets closed and clouds for days with open airflow eyelets open.

1 points
 
by capita76over 9 years ago

Royal hunter mini and cheapo derringer clone have been my goto rdas for testing flavor.

1 points
 
by InsigmaTheoryover 9 years agoPâtissier

Royal Hunter, Derringer, and Plume Veil - Can't go wrong. Simple, easy, great flavor.

Phenotype L, Twisted Messes, Velocity - Great RDAs, bigger then usual but they're that way because of the build decks. You're meant to use large wire, or complex coils.

After moving to fused claptons, its REALLY difficult to move back to anything else. They're actually easy to make using a swivel. If I don't even feel like wicking or if I'm testing a bunch of different batches I can drip right onto the coil and get a couple drags or a really nice long lung hit.

1 points
 
by BuryMeInSmokeover 9 years ago

The derringer is a nice, simple, flavour atomiser. Great flavour with just a couple of simple dual coils. You can get a smaller ID clapton in there too.

1 points
 
by firespydrover 9 years ago

I test with a Tabecco Velocity clone. 4 post there like 20 bucks

1 points
 
by Kali2007over 9 years ago

Velocity clone works fine for testing juice. Order some organic cotton and kanthal off Amazon and you're set for $20.

1 points
 
by ChilledHandsover 9 years ago

Might be an old Rda by the rate at which they come out but the Plume Veil is a great overall Rda and the magma is fantastic for flavor with deep wells

2 points
 
by sofaloafaover 9 years agoTobacconist

Before I decided to look at the newer styles I was all about plumes, magnas, and mutations.

1 points
 
by HocusKrokusover 9 years agoMixologist

Royal Hunter + Clapton, or a derringer. I own both but find myself reaching for my derringer more often than the others.

0 points
 
by Morreedover 9 years ago

I'm pretty much all about high-airflow drippers lately, if you are into that FT has Phenotype clone in mini version (it's called HL mini), has pretty awesome flavor and shitton of airflow. If not, my most flavorful RDA is Hobo 2.1, beats my Magma/Origen v2. Fancy builds can help a lot if you are liking a lot of airflow, basically the only way to get a good flavour at that setting (My HL mini with staged heating 26AWG/26*32 claptons and two airslots open comes really close to the Hobo).

1 points
 
by BuryMeInSmokeover 9 years ago

How much spitback are you getting with that build?

I put a dual fused claptons in mine and might as well have just poured hot juice on my tongue haha.

2 points
 
by Morreedover 9 years ago

Tbh, it has a lot to do with overdripping and proper wicking, as claptons with imperfect wick tend to boil the juice in the nooks and crannies and that results in spitback. Scottish roll + barely enough juice so it doesn't sit in the well does the trick for me.

1 points
 
by BuryMeInSmokeover 9 years ago

Sweet, thanks. Now you mention it I think the wicking job I did was a bit half-assed.

0 points
 
by Davesnothearover 9 years agoMixologist

Velocity RDA. Best RDA I have used anyways.

0 points
 
by adifferentkindasillyover 9 years ago

Onslaught clone is awesome, check it out, tell me what you think

1 points
 
by sofaloafaover 9 years agoTobacconist

That seems awesome but way out of my current league

1 points
 
by adifferentkindasillyover 9 years ago

Maybe look at a velocity clone

-1 points
 
by Tjroehrover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I have tried most of all the rda's in this thread and there is always one that continues to outperform. That is my Velocity RDA, amazing clouds and flavour. If your used to screw hole/center post rda's it will be a little difficult to learn at first. There are only 2 posts but they are on the side and have 2 hex screw holes in each. I promise you that building dual coils on this has been a breeze and is very easy to build on.

1 points
 
by bawk930over 9 years ago

This, i don't think I'll ever use another rda unless it has the same post layout. If you are used to dual coil builds this is by far the best designed for that purpose

1 points
 
by Wo0d643over 9 years ago

I got a mutank recently and about a week ago I got the velocity style deck. This thing is awesome and building on that deck is a breeze.

1 points
 
by tchefacegeneralover 9 years ago

I got one recently and have been struggling to get good flavor even using clapton coils. Any tips you have found?

0 points
 
by Tjroehrover 9 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

Well, I run nickel claptons with a kanthal wrap. Gives excellent flavor. Maybe try a higher wattage or change up the airflow.

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