Tanks, your best and worst

[Stranger]

Thanks! I was thinking of getting the normal base and the mesh one if I get the Zeus as I have 0 experience with mesh but would be good to have the option there. I've however heard only good things about the Blotto so not sure which to go for

Well throwing a spanner in the works, have a look at the Vapefly RDTA. You can build mesh, single or dual coils on the deck. The 2 ML tank equals the Blotto small tank (just about) and the flavour is right up there with RDA's. Then like me, if you cannot get on with mesh, then you still have a very serviceable and usable RDTA

Pro's with the Botto are
big tank available
can change drip tips
not difficult to build on
Cons are the wicking and leaking.

Good luck, hope you find that happy place.

 

[Snape of Vape]

Well throwing a spanner in the works, have a look at the Vapefly RDTA. You can build mesh, single or dual coils on the deck. The 2 ML tank equals the Blotto small tank (just about) and the flavour is right up there with RDA's. Then like me, if you cannot get on with mesh, then you still have a very serviceable and usable RDTA

Pro's with the Botto are
big tank available
can change drip tips
not difficult to build on
Cons are the wicking and leaking.

Good luck, hope you find that happy place.

Thanks for the suggestions!
I'm going to get the Blotto mini as I want to put it on a Swag 2 and that seems to have a limit of 25.5mm. I've been using Reos for such a long time that I will have to see if I can get back to the RTA life. If it works for me I'll probably end up getting a different mod if I want to fit a 26mm tank on there. The mods just get really big and bulky which I then just end up not using. I had a Vandy Vape pulse X that I used for about a week, and that ended up in the cupboard as it was just too much for my pockets, even though the battery life was great.

 

[CJB85]

Thanks for the suggestions!
I'm going to get the Blotto mini as I want to put it on a Swag 2 and that seems to have a limit of 25.5mm. I've been using Reos for such a long time that I will have to see if I can get back to the RTA life. If it works for me I'll probably end up getting a different mod if I want to fit a 26mm tank on there. The mods just get really big and bulky which I then just end up not using. I had a Vandy Vape pulse X that I used for about a week, and that ended up in the cupboard as it was just too much for my pockets, even though the battery life was great.

Just remember that the Blotto Mini has the same deck, so you will still have to run either dual coils, or a fat single... The Swag 2 may run a little low on power? I don't know if you have tried the Gen yet, but it really feels small and smooth for a dual battery mod. I have the Swag 2 for my MTL setups and a Gen for larger things.

 

[Snape of Vape]

Just remember that the Blotto Mini has the same deck, so you will still have to run either dual coils, or a fat single... The Swag 2 may run a little low on power? I don't know if you have tried the Gen yet, but it really feels small and smooth for a dual battery mod. I have the Swag 2 for my MTL setups and a Gen for larger things.

I'm usually around the 0.8-1ohm mark, and using single coils, I've never really vaped anywhere above 35w, probably max 40, so I thought this would work best taking into account, size, wattage etc. I've seen videos of the gen and the Swag 2 compared, and the Gen does seem quite a bit taller.
Would you suggest not going down that route then? (Swag 2 + blotto mini)

 

[CJB85]

I'm usually around the 0.8-1ohm mark, and using single coils, I've never really vaped anywhere above 35w, probably max 40, so I thought this would work best taking into account, size, wattage etc. I've seen videos of the gen and the Swag 2 compared, and the Gen does seem quite a bit taller.
Would you suggest not going down that route then? (Swag 2 + blotto mini)

I don't really know, as it all depends on the build you are going to throw in there. I just wanted to make sure you know that the deck on the mini is the same. The gen is quite a bit taller, but it is not an uncomfortably large mod. I'm sure that if you chuck a 4mm coil in the mini and get it somewhere in the .45 range, you will be fine vaping at about 40 watts or so, just be prepared for battery swaps!

 

[Baj]

I'm usually around the 0.8-1ohm mark, and using single coils, I've never really vaped anywhere above 35w, probably max 40, so I thought this would work best taking into account, size, wattage etc. I've seen videos of the gen and the Swag 2 compared, and the Gen does seem quite a bit taller.
Would you suggest not going down that route then? (Swag 2 + blotto mini)

Personally I'm a single coil guys that doesnt go over 40w if ever. The intake is a winner paired with the puma baby for it's small form factor. Either that or my billet box.

 

[Stranger]

Just checked on another thread, the Blitzen is a 24 mm and is just as good as the Blotto. I would look at the Blitzen before the Blotto mini.

 

[Snape of Vape]

Just checked on another thread, the Blitzen is a 24 mm and is just as good as the Blotto. I would look at the Blitzen before the Blotto mini.

Haha, just ordered the Blotto mini last night, but the order hasn't shipped so I could possibly cancel. Would you recommend the Blitzen then?

 

[Stranger]

I have a normal Blotto and it does produce great flavour, but in the beginning I had many problems with the wicking and setup and you have to get the Blotto just right.
Here is my thread on the Blitzen (with pics nogal)
https://www.ecigssa.co.za/any-advice-on-the-geekvape-blitzen.t66319/

 

[ARYANTO]

As someone who cannot get along with mesh, I can only say good things about the Blotto. It can be a bit finicky to get the wicking right (might just be me) but when you do, you have flavour for ever. I am currently running mine now with some DIY dual cotton bacon comp 2.5mm parallel coils. The flavour is exceptional.

Black , silver and gunmetal Blotto's - having 3 of them must say something - and then the Dvarw family.

 

[Stew]

So, planning on getting either the Zeus x RTA (and the mesh base) or the Blotto. Any mayor differences to note or pros/cons on either?

Hi. Can you tell me how to go about getting an alternative base. Thanks.

 

[Snape of Vape]

Hi. Can you tell me how to go about getting an alternative base. Thanks.

Hey @Stew , I believe there are bases available on Fasttech, I don't know if someone in SA sells them. Perhaps you can ask in Who has stock?

 

[Stew]

OK. Thanks. The way you said it I thought it was easy, but nothing is easy I guess. LOL.

 

[NecroticAngel]

OK. Thanks. The way you said it I thought it was easy, but nothing is easy I guess. LOL.

A bunch of folks are putting together a fast tech order if you look in the classifieds. Might not be too late to join them

 

[SJY124]

Hey @Stew , I believe there are bases available on Fasttech, I don't know if someone in SA sells them. Perhaps you can ask in Who has stock?

SirVape has the Zeus X Mesh Build deck for sale. Black and silver ones
https://www.sirvape.co.za/collections/rtas/products/zeus-x-mesh-build-deck-only

 

[Stew]

A bunch of folks are putting together a fast tech order if you look in the classifieds. Might not be too late to join them

Thanks very much.

 

[Stew]

SirVape has the Zeus X Mesh Build deck for sale. Black and silver ones
https://www.sirvape.co.za/collections/rtas/products/zeus-x-mesh-build-deck-only

Thanks very much.

 

[ace_d_house_cat]

To go back in time; the best and worst tank ever was my Geekvape Griffin. It was so difficult to wick and wasn't shy to leak when you'd done it wrong) but on the 5th try when you got it just right, the flavour from it was just incredible!

Currently (if RDTAs count) I love my PYRO V1 and V2. I'm a single coil guy but I love these so damn much, I don't think I'll ever get rid of them

 

[NOOB]

When I started my vaping journey, I had the Wotofo Bravo RTA. It's not a very "beginner friendly" RTA so I had a few issues with it. That would have been my worst, but I blame that on my inexperience at the time. Discarded the idea of RTA's and moved on to squonking and RDA's. About two months ago I started venturing back into the RTA realm with a Wasp Nano RTA. Easy to build and has loads of flavour. I also recently acquired the Blotto RTA and man oh man am I impressed!!! The versatility of either a single or dual coil and heaps of flavour, can't go wrong!