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Bigrick

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I know about break in time and what not. Also by the word of others cotton "taste" being undesirable. But I like a fresh cotton wick and the flavor of the juice I am using at any given time. Maybe my taste buds are on the fritz. I just like a good juice in a rda with a fresh wick. I have never tried anything but cotton so I do not know about other wicking materials. I would be interested in trying rayon but can not justify buying a whole box from Sally's in case I do noy like it. Does anyone want to drop a small strip of rayon in an envelope so I can try it? If I like it I will buy a box (Sally is walking distance) and send said person a portion of it for helping me try something new. Peace and love to you and yours.
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inganeer

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I'm like you. Nothing better than a fresh coil and new cotton. Never tried rayon myself either. I've tried Japanese cotton, silica and eco wool. That's the limit of my experience.

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Bigrick

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I'm like you. Nothing better than a fresh coil and new cotton. Never tried rayon myself either. I've tried Japanese cotton, silica and eco wool. That's the limit of my experience.

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Have not used either silica or eco wool. Do you like them better than cotton? I used some drago cotton for a bit. PITA to work with but nice. I like the natural state of it. Might get some as what I previously had was just a baggie someone gave me. It is not forgiving though, fragile. It takes a minute to get used to pulling through the coils.
 
I usually chg my cotton every other day, and sometimes the coil also, I find the best flavor after about 2 ml of juice on fresh cotton, then the flavor starts to chg after a couple tanks, give or take, but it may be due to I like to change my flavor after a tank or 2. I'll find out soon because I started using 2 mods/tanks with different flavors. Gonna try rayon one of these days, but for a big box, hmmm, i could get a couple of new flavor concentrates for the same price...lol
 

Bigrick

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I usually chg my cotton every other day, and sometimes the coil also, I find the best flavor after about 2 ml of juice on fresh cotton, then the flavor starts to chg after a couple tanks, give or take, but it may be due to I like to change my flavor after a tank or 2. I'll find out soon because I started using 2 mods/tanks with different flavors. Gonna try rayon one of these days, but for a big box, hmmm, i could get a couple of new flavor concentrates for the same price...lol
Yeah I went to Sally's to take a look and the box was ginormous. It was probably enough to wick 5,000 rda's. Or maybe 1 rda 5,000 times. But seriously I do want to try rayon. Some say it can not be beat. Although I understand it behaves differently, like it shrinks instead of swell when wet. Maybe someone will bless me with a little strip so I can try it.
 

inganeer

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Sallys is where I bought my box of cotton. Don't remember the name but it was huge as well. Got it 4 plus years ago and still have at least half of it left. It may out last me.
Have not used any silica in quite some time but I still use eco wool in my Penelope's and oddy's. The flavor isn't as good as cotton.
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Just Frank

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I know about break in time and what not. Also by the word of others cotton "taste" being undesirable. But I like a fresh cotton wick and the flavor of the juice I am using at any given time. Maybe my taste buds are on the fritz. I just like a good juice in a rda with a fresh wick. I have never tried anything but cotton so I do not know about other wicking materials. I would be interested in trying rayon but can not justify buying a whole box from Sally's in case I do noy like it. Does anyone want to drop a small strip of rayon in an envelope so I can try it? If I like it I will buy a box (Sally is walking distance) and send said person a portion of it for helping me try something new. Peace and love to you and yours.
Big Rick
Hi Big Rick. I bought a box of it and didn't use much. I can mail you some. It might take me a few days but yeah... I think I got a 40 foot box or something. I should try it out again too.
 

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Hi Big Rick. I bought a box of it and didn't use much. I can mail you some. It might take me a few days but yeah... I think I got a 40 foot box or something. I should try it out again too.

That’s so nice of you. I don’t build yet, but I was hoping someone would step up after reading this. :hug:
 

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Have not used either silica or eco wool. Do you like them better than cotton? I used some drago cotton for a bit. PITA to work with but nice. I like the natural state of it. Might get some as what I previously had was just a baggie someone gave me. It is not forgiving though, fragile. It takes a minute to get used to pulling through the coils.
Aren't too many people with Drago. Might have been me? Yep stuff is great once you get it worked in there but a huge pain to work with.
 

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Rayon is a funny critter, best advice is get in tight as you can in the middle of the coil. Like where it almost is moving the coil. BUT, you must thin the ends out to almost a baby fine hair texture. Do that and it will wick like crazy. Or at least that how it has done the best for me.
 

Bigrick

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Aren't too many people with Drago. Might have been me? Yep stuff is great once you get it worked in there but a huge pain to work with.
You gave me some nice Japanese pads when you sent me the Medusa Reborn. Which I use almost daily over a year later. The drago came from a buddy at a local b&m (closed now). Yes it is nice but takes a gentle touch. I would love to aquire more at some point. I got using it down pat.
Thank you for your input regarding rayon. Reenforces what I have previously heard about it. Thanks again. Hope your new year is a good one.
 

Bigrick

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That’s so nice of you. I don’t build yet, but I was hoping someone would step up after reading this. :hug:
How come you are not building? If it is because you lack a rda? If that is the reason I may be able to help. I must have one around that I can give you. What is your vape style?
 

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@Bigrick if no one sends you any rayon I can send you a couple of feet. Just pm me your addy. I still have a ton left.
@Rhianne that goes for you too. If you want to try rayon pm me your address and I'll send you out a few feet. More than enough to see if you like it.
 

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You gave me some nice Japanese pads when you sent me the Medusa Reborn. Which I use almost daily over a year later. The drago came from a buddy at a local b&m (closed now). Yes it is nice but takes a gentle touch. I would love to aquire more at some point. I got using it down pat.
Thank you for your input regarding rayon. Reenforces what I have previously heard about it. Thanks again. Hope your new year is a good one.
Oh okay, that's right. Hmm, wonder what I did with that drago. lol no matter as the stuff was a huge pain. Yes, I remember the Reborn and I smile when you mention it. I'm happy to see that you enjoy it and it gets a lot of use!
 

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I have been on @Rhianne for ohhhh I don't know, how long now Rhianne? Probably 6 months or so,to go wind up a coll lol. I sent her all the building tools needed but she is afraid she can't do it, when WE ALL know that she can. She's a smart cookie and would have no trouble at all. You know though, I jest, as I do still remember when I tried to do my very first coil and I was all nervous and omg it looked horrible! You know what though? That coil vaped just fine and dandy! Sorry to derail the thread.
 

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I am a HUGE fan of rayon, but only in RDAs. It's tricky to wick. It doesn't absorb the juice into the fibers the way cotton does, it transports the juice along the outside of the fibers. You need to trim the tails to about 1/3 as much as in the wind of the coil. Because the juice isn't absorbed into the fiber, when you change flavors you don't get that lingering mix of flavors for very long. Because of the way you need to thin the tails, I still use KGD in my RTAs. With correctly thinned rayon tails an RTA would flood and leak.
 

Bigrick

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@Bigrick if no one sends you any rayon I can send you a couple of feet. Just pm me your addy. I still have a ton left.
@Rhianne that goes for you too. If you want to try rayon pm me your address and I'll send you out a few feet. More than enough to see if you like it.
You are a very generous pp
Oh okay, that's right. Hmm, wonder what I did with that drago. lol no matter as the stuff was a huge pain. Yes, I remember the Reborn and I smile when you mention it. I'm happy to see that you enjoy it and it gets a lot of use!
It is one of my favorites and lives on my Geek Vape Nova. It makes a perfect set up, imo.
 

Rhianne

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How come you are not building? If it is because you lack a rda? If that is the reason I may be able to help. I must have one around that I can give you. What is your vape style?

Thank you, Rick. You’re a good guy from what I read in your posts! You’re always willing to help people, it’s great. :hug:
I’ve been mixing for about two months and eventually I’ll do building too. I’ve bought a bunch of RDAs but I haven’t used them yet. But I’ll have to prepare for Deeming!
 

Bigrick

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Thank you, Rick. You’re a good guy from what I read in your posts! You’re always willing to help people, it’s great. :hug:
I’ve been mixing for about two months and eventually I’ll do building too. I’ve bought a bunch of RDAs but I haven’t used them yet. But I’ll have to prepare for Deeming!
I thought I read about a rda or two you purchased but you know could have been someone else. Well when you get to it you will not be disappointed. I remember my first pull off my newly purchased rda. It was magic and there was no going back. I do still use a couple of tanks but use rba decks when I can. Wife and I are enjoying a Valarian subohm tank now. It has amazing flavor. Unfortunately there is no rba available and only one coil option. Also a og Crown, which has a rba deck comming. So enjoy building when the time comes. You will not be disappointed.
 

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You are a very generous pp

It is one of my favorites and lives on my Geek Vape Nova. It makes a perfect set up, imo.
Yes it is a great RDA or RDTA really as it holds a lot. Anyway I will pop a little Rayon in an envelope for you too. now IF I can find what I did with the Drago I will put some of that in there also, but heck if I know what I did with that stuff. LOL my memory is crap. I was very happy to hear Kimmy is doing well. That's outstanding
 

Rhianne

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Yes it is a great RDA or RDTA really as it holds a lot. Anyway I will pop a little Rayon in an envelope for you too. now IF I can find what I did with the Drago I will put some of that in there also, but heck if I know what I did with that stuff. LOL my memory is crap. I was very happy to hear Kimmy is doing well. That's outstanding

We have awesome people on VU! :hug:
 

Just Frank

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@Bigrick if no one sends you any rayon I can send you a couple of feet. Just pm me your addy. I still have a ton left.
@Rhianne that goes for you too. If you want to try rayon pm me your address and I'll send you out a few feet. More than enough to see if you like it.
Same here Big Rick, my offer still stands. Just shoot me a PM if you'd like me to send you some.
 

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Okay, little bit of Rayon is on the way for you @Bigrick iI's not a whole lot, but plenty to see if you like it. Couldn't find the Drago I used to have. Hell, I may have pif'd it at some point already
 

Bigrick

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Okay, little bit of Rayon is on the way for you @Bigrick iI's not a whole lot, but plenty to see if you like it. Couldn't find the Drago I used to have. Hell, I may have pif'd it at some point already
Thank you everyone. I am lookink forward to trying it. I have a Sally's 5 min. walk from me. If I like it I will buy some directly. If it is better than cotton I am in there. Been buying Cotton Bacon at b&m. It will save a couple $$$. Thanks again all.
 

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Hope you like it. I never cared for Cotton Bacon. I'm weird, I know others love the stuff
 

Bigrick

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Hope you like it. I never cared for Cotton Bacon. I'm weird, I know others love the stuff
It is easy to use. That is probably why I use it so much. Drago is a PITA but it wicks like a champ.
 

Bigrick

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I am going to find out soon if rayon is for me. I will post my results and opinion. I may also ask for some assistance my first wick or two. I know the appropriate individuals for tutalidge if needed. Thanks everyone!​
 

gsmit1

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I need to break down and try rayon in some higher power setups. It's great in mtl setups. Like I said in another thread. I've had this mental block, based on nothing, telling me that it won't survive well in high powered cloudy setups.
 

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