Help Choosing a RDA

[Stosta]

So I have wanted a tube mech for a long time, and I have finally been convinced by one @Rob Fisher to get one (he didn't have to try very hard, but I still blame him for enabling me). So I have a black and gold Envii Heretic on its way to me in the near future...



But I am really battling to choose what RDA to put on top of it, and hoping that the guys with more dripping experience can help me out. I need it to be:

• 24mm
• Black
• Single Coil
• Not too flashy or too much branding

The diameter and colour requirements are pretty obvious, but the single coil one is simply because I don't like messing around with dual-coil builds, I find them irritating. So I would like a RDA specifically designed for single coils, or at least well suited to single coil, I don't like the idea of only building on half a deck, but may be convinced if someone has had good experience with it.

The "Not too flashy" requirement is because I'm not a big fan of over the top branding (unless it looks awesome). Anyone that knows me, knows that I tend to choose looks over functionality (yes and then I cry when I get burned, but I'm stubborn like that).

So far here's my list, with pros and cons...


Vandy Vape Pulse 24

Pros:

24mm
Black
Understated branding
Found reviews of great single-coil performance
Can drip through cap

Cons:

None that I can see!



Coilart DPro

I recently got given one of these and really like it, so it is at the top of my list ATM.

Pros:
Ticks all my requirements
810 Drip Tip, so I can top it off nicely with an aftermarket buy

Cons:
Don't love the branding, but it is pretty subtle at least
Very shallow juice well, so I have to drip a lot.


ADVKEN Gorge - Removed, the silver ring will be too much!

Pros:

Single-coil only
NO branding (the DT will be replaced - another pro)

Cons:

That damned silver rim that the cap sits on!!!!! I think it would break the aesthetics of the whole setup. It would wouldn't it? Or am I just mad?


Bonza RDA

Pros:

Looks frikkin' epic!

Cons:

Split deck so if I wanted to go with a single coil option I feel I wouldn't be using it to the best of it's abilities.


Vandy Vapes Govad - Removed due to reports of leaking

Pros:

Ticks all the boxes

Cons:

Haven't heard anything about it whatsoever! I can't say I LOVE the look of it, but it seems pretty interesting.


Please help me guys! I suck at making the right decision!

 

[Adephi]

I'm also shopping for my first RDA. Mainly to help with DIY purposes.

I see Sir Vape got a couple of SXK clones on their site. Unfortunately all in Stainless Steel. Might clash with the black and gold mod.

Thats all I can help with. Will follow to see what the veterans say.

 

[Silver]

Ooh, this is going to be fantastic @Stosta

I cant really advise you on the RDAs but whatever you end up picking, its going to look cool! A man with your kind of facial hair can make any vape look good. Lol

I'll also be following this thread to learn more about RDAs. I am going to need one or two for my DIY

 

[87hunter]

I love my DPRO.
Flavour is awesome.
Easy to build.
Good clouds

Only problem is the juicewell is shallow

 

[Stosta]

I'm also shopping for my first RDA. Mainly to help with DIY purposes.

I see Sir Vape got a couple of SXK clones on their site. Unfortunately all in Stainless Steel. Might clash with the black and gold mod.

Thats all I can help with. Will follow to see what the veterans say.

Ooh, this is going to be fantastic @Stosta

I cant really advise you on the RDAs but whatever you end up picking, its going to look cool! A man with your kind of facial hair can make any vape look good. Lol

I'll also be following this thread to learn more about RDAs. I am going to need one or two for my DIY

And if you guys had this mech on it's way to you and had to choose one of the above based on nothing at all, which one would it be?

 

[Stosta]

I love my DPRO.
Flavour is awesome.
Easy to build.
Good clouds

Only problem is the juicewell is shallow

Agreed! I read somewhere that I should try stuff in as much cotton as I can without interfering with the airflow, and then it works out very well. Haven't had the time to do that yet though.

 

[Silver]

Tough one @Stosta

The silver base would probably spoil the look because of the Gold on the Tube mech
I would probably go for the Dpro or the Govad
I would want to see the build decks on them first though.

 

[Adephi]

Personally I'm looking at

https://www.sirvape.co.za/collections/new/products/new-ytfk-haku-phenom-styled-rda
https://www.sirvape.co.za/collections/new/products/new-sxk-entheon-styled-rda

If only I could get them black somehow.

 

[Stosta]

Tough one @Stosta

The silver base would probably spoil the look because of the Gold on the Tube mech
I would probably go for the Dpro or the Govad
I would want to see the build decks on them first though.

I updated the OP!

But I do agree that the tiny little sliver of silver would ruin the look (no offense to your namesake).

 

[Silver]

I updated the OP!

But I do agree that the tiny little sliver of silver would ruin the look (no offense to your namesake).

You know what @Stosta
A while ago i was dreaming about getting a blue Petri tube mech and the blue petri RDA. In the end because of the gold rim it held me back from getting the tube. So i just have the blue petri. Its lovely and has super flavour and a fairly restricted draw so i like it - but i still dream of getting a perfectly matched tube and rda combo.

So i can totally understand!!

Will look at the above pics and report back after i check the decks

 

[87hunter]

Agreed! I read somewhere that I should try stuff in as much cotton as I can without interfering with the airflow, and then it works out very well. Haven't had the time to do that yet though.

I thin my wicks out and fill the bottom with cotton.
Another plus is it distributes juice evenly around the well. Nothing separating it into two separate wells.
I had a leaking problem on single coil. Make sure the leg holes not being used are tightly closed

 

[Puff the Magic Dragon]

I see Sir Vape got a couple of SXK clones on their site. Unfortunately all in Stainless Steel. Might clash with the black and gold mod.

I am the last person in the world to offer advice on fashion, looks, matchy-matchy, (and I mean literally) but I googled various high-end watchmakers and they seem to have no problem with gold/stainless/black combo.

I go with what works best for me. I have never rejected a good product because it doesn't match what I already have. I have zero street cred.

 

[Silver]

@Stosta - i check out the decks

am not experienced enough with this to be able to look at a deck and make a call.

I see the first one has a postless deck. Hmm... Thats interesging. A bit like the Nuppin - but you have to measure your coil legs to get the right height (I think)

Govad also looks cool.

I just dont inderstand why these RDAs have airholes on the side in the cap as well as a hole underneath. Maybe for better flavour? My Petri only has side holes in the caps and the flavour is very good, although I have not much to compare it to.

Maybe folk like @zadiac and @KZOR can have a look and advise, its a bit out of my circle of expertise

 

[KZOR]

But I am really battling to choose what RDA to put on top of it

There is only one i would recommend with the specifications you are looking for and it is also one i have tested and found to be a great RDA at a very affordable price.

https://vapeville.co.za/products/tigertek-morphe-single-coil-spring-post-24-5mm-rda

 

[Stosta]

@Stosta - i check out the decks

am not experienced enough with this to be able to look at a deck and make a call.

I see the first one has a postless deck. Hmm... Thats interesging. A bit like the Nuppin - but you have to measure your coil legs to get the right height (I think)

Govad also looks cool.

I just dont inderstand why these RDAs have airholes on the side in the cap as well as a hole underneath. Maybe for better flavour? My Petri only has side holes in the caps and the flavour is very good, although I have not much to compare it to.

Maybe folk like @zadiac and @KZOR can have a look and advise, its a bit out of my circle of expertise

Yes the Dpro has a postless deck, and this makes it really easy to build on and wick when we're talking about single coils.

I read a review on the Govad that said the flavour was much better with just the side airflow, the bottom airflow muted it quite a bit and was only for bigger clouds. I'm not too interested in the big clouds, so then it seems unnecessary to go with it seeing as that is one of it's biggest draw cards.

 

[Stosta]

There is only one i would recommend with the specifications you are looking for and it is also one i have tested and found to be a great RDA at a very affordable price.
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https://vapeville.co.za/products/tigertek-morphe-single-coil-spring-post-24-5mm-rda

Thanks @KZOR !

Not a fan of all the knurling or whatever you call that design on the topcap, but the rest of it is perfect. Would I notice the 0.5mm overhang?

 

[Shatter]

And if you guys had this mech on it's way to you and had to choose one of the above based on nothing at all, which one would it be?

I would choose the Bonza, newest of the bunch, huge juice well, very smooth airflow, will match up nicely with the red resin just breaking the gold and black a tiny bit, and it got a skull Only con for me by looking at the pictures is the dual coil config, I like my single coils.

 

[Silver]

Thanks @KZOR !

Not a fan of all the knurling or whatever you call that design on the topcap, but the rest of it is perfect. Would I notice the 0.5mm overhang?

@Stosta i doubt the 0.5mm will be a problem. It will therefore be 0.25mm on each side which is very tiny

I think the issue to also think about is do you want something that looks superb but vapes ok
Or something that looks good (maybe not as good) but vapes fantastically
Conundrum deluxe!

 

[KZOR]

Not a fan of all the knurling

The overhang will be so miniscule but it might irritate you at a later stage since you know about it.
Well .... if you prepared to pay more and looking for something that has no knurling, can accommodate single coils and will sit absolutely flush then i would consider the CSMNT RDA.

 

[Stosta]

I would choose the Bonza, newest of the bunch, huge juice well, very smooth airflow, will match up nicely with the red resin just breaking the gold and black a tiny bit, and it got a skull Only con for me by looking at the pictures is the dual coil config, I like my single coils.

Even if I get one of the other ones I will definitely have to get a fancy tip to finish it off, and I LOVE the skull on it too!

But that deck just makes me sad!

@Stosta i doubt the 0.5mm will be a problem. It will therefore be 0.25mm on each side which is very tiny

I think the issue to also think about is do you want something that looks superb but vapes ok
Or something that looks good (maybe not as good) but vapes fantastically
Conundrum deluxe!

That is true, I forgot it would be 0.25 either side and not 0.5mm.

And yes, that is the exact conundrum! I'm still hoping someone says, "Guy why don't you look at the ABC that I have completely overlooked and checks all these boxes!

 

[Stosta]

The overhang will be so miniscule but it might irritate you at a later stage since you know about it.
Well .... if you prepared to pay more and looking for something that has no knurling, can accommodate single coils and will sit absolutely flush then i would consider the CSMNT RDA.
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Now we're talking!

Is that a normal 810 Drip Tip? Looks like there is very little in terms of a juice well too, or is that not an issue?

 

[KZOR]

Is that a normal 810 Drip Tip? Looks like there is very little in terms of a juice well too, or is that not an issue?

It accommodates normal Goon/Kennedy tips and the juice well is great since the topcap seals off the bottom so your juice well actually goes all the way to the height of the airholes.
I still have mine and loving it. There is also a bunch of accessories available for this gem RDA. @Lee will confirm this.

 

[Stosta]

It accommodates normal Goon/Kennedy tips and the juice well is great since the topcap seals off the bottom so your juice well actually goes all the way to the height of the airholes.
I still have mine and loving it. There is also a bunch of accessories available for this gem RDA. @Lee will confirm this.

Off to go do some research on this one, I think it needs to be added to the list!

 

[Silver]

Off to go do some research on this one, I think it needs to be added to the list!

@Stosta - i recall @KZOR did a video on this atty - or maybe more than one video
Just check it out
I think this atty did extremely well in his atty shootout he did a while back

Just check if its draw is to your preference. Ie restricted vs wide open. I cant remember

 

[Darth Vaper]

Purely from the info provided in your OP @Stosta, my vote would be the Govad