In search of a new atom.

34 minutes ago, nitan said:

forse ho capito male ma The new guy non vuole top cup che svitino in senso orario, il v8 ha lo stesso giro inverso , cosa cambierebbe?

I was joking the about anti clockwise. The thing that annoys me is the thin top cap always stuck and always sticky. 

I will start my quest!

Ciao a tutti, I'm back with bad news and questions!

Finally I bought a YFTK by-ka V8 clone and from that day I really started to love my By-ka SE! Yes, I know it's a strange statement but after one day playing with the V8 it went in the drawer of the forgotten tanks. I did try every builds with the 3 wires I use: UD ka 27ga, 28ga and ni80 28ga tip of 2 or 2,5 but never were able to enjoy it. Too hot, too dry, too noisy. Anyway I went back using the SE, got used to it, found it really convenient and cleaner, started to develop a relationship of trust and love was growing... Till, guess what... 

Till that famous day I forgot it on a bench in the park. 

Yes, I know I am a bad person and confess my problematic personality. 

So I went back to the V8 clone and my God! It is a barbarian feeling after the shot of the SE. It is dryer and keep your mouth dry even after a shot. I don't like this atomizer at all. If the V8 clone was my first by-ka I would never bought an other one. Luckily it was the SE. So I know what they can do. 

And now after ordering a SXK SE, which I am still waiting for, and oh yes I will stay with replica for a while because I can't seem to remember the values of things... I was saying I would like to try another by-ka, is the Yftk V7 a good option or the vintage V6 or v9? What do you think? 

And it is to vape Balkan mixtures mostly. You can make allusion to some of your favorite ones also. I am always curious about other people's taste. Much appreciated. 

But remember: I hate the V8 clone and I don't allow myself to buy an authentic right now. 

Thanks in advance. 

P.s: I really love the Vapor Cave Balkanica. I like everything from la Tabaccheria except their Latakia and I won't vape anything from Blendfleed again. 

10 minutes ago, Nick81 said:

@The new guy I usually vape Balkan Mixture from Vapor Cave (no the commercial line) on the By ka v7 6/7@ ka1 27/28ga id 2.5 and is one of my best combo!! Imho is one of the best interpretation of this aroma!!!

V7 is not dry like the v8 but don't expect a creamy atty. Also perfect and better for the mixture.

The v6 you could find it similar to v8 more or less, and v9 has a totally different chamber not suitable for fire cured tobacco or mixture with it.

I don't have the SE  (waiting for it) but for me the v7 is the best By ka ever!

Grazie mille! 

I am preparing an order on an Italian shop, do you have recommendations of mixtures (or singles) to try on the V7? 

1 hour ago, Nick81 said:

Wich shop? Have you ever try Tabacchificio 3.0 or Clamour Vape? They have excellent english mixture or balcanic mixture.

I placed in the 🛒 those 3 already: CV English Mixture and Clamour Sobranie and 3.0 Balkan's Sovereign. 

Not that confident about Kentucky replacing Latakia but there's a offerta at 9,50€. 

57 minutes ago, Karonte said:

Laodicea vapor cave in byka v7 i think it is one of the best combinations you can find in this world.

Unfortunately, Laodicea requires several months of rest to offer you its maximum, but it is absolutely worth it.

PS sorry but I don't speak English / French.

Laodicea = ?TVGC 

21 hours ago, Nick81 said:

Those three you chose are really good aromas!! Well done! About T3.0 I really appreciate Winter Afternoon and Grand Point, but this last one is not fire cured mixture but Virginia and Perique. Also Kentucky Tennessee is good as single tobacco if you like kent!

Laodicea = Scirocco TVGC

8 hours ago, Nicolasan said:

Hi @The new guy

by ka v7 is a great atom.

You have only to work on the balance of the shot with a fine AFC regulation (leaving just one hole not covered trying to reduce it a little bit), the drip tip used and the distance coil-hole under the coil: try to place the coil around 1~2 mm from that hole!

1.4mm air hole

2.5mm coil

7@ awg27

Power range: 15~20 watt

English Mixture LT (8-10%) is probably my favorite aroma to vape with that by ka!

The yftk version is really nice but the combi tank ss-pmma is very fragile.

You can also consider to replace the chimney o-ring because it’s too tight in my opinion and, leaving it, the JFC could be not so confortable!

Please, don’t lose it!!! And be careful drinking!!!

In the past I did enjoy smoking Virginia, especially aged: it has dried fruits flavors, figs, dates, apricots sometimes - but never liked vaping it: too sweet, soft and too bakery/creamy profile. 

Same thing happens with Black Cavendish: fun to smoke but boring to vape. Here you can insert Cicero's "de gustibus..." 

Meanwhile I'm back at the beginning: vaping with LC alpha. 

Plato said that "necessity is the mother of invention": I managed to repair my alpha. 

Speaking of LC do you know where I could find an authentic but used Speed 2019? 

I still have an authentic SVA squonk mod but without an RDA on top. Yes 😂 

By the way guys, when people see me walking in the streets they don't think that I am a guy that loses all his atoms, I look pretty normal I'm telling you, believe me, please 😂

https://photos.app.goo.gl/D63HJSk8Gxso8TXW6

And for those who have the V7 YFTK clone: just a last question before I placed the order: is the airflow smoother than the V8? 

I don't expect Fev smooth but I need something quite better than the V8.  

Anyway thanks again everyone for all the advices. This forum is really helpful and well built from knowledge and passion.