Thank you Mark@Nature Vape.For me It is always a pleasure to review a good quality MTL. Here is the place to add a foot note,that anyone who might be interested in buying the Ripley from your website is also guaranteed excellent customer service.
I love you man really i was annoying from your long review but now u are the best reviwer ever you always comparing the tanks with each other and less reviewers doing that 🎩🆙
😁 Thanks Nader. As for my detailed reviews I prefer more then less so you can always pause or finish the review another time but at least you have all the info if you need it.
@MegaStevie14. Thanks yes you would enjoy it just make sure to prime those tubes with liquid then insert the cotton making sure they are completely flat & covering the top of the tubs.
For the top cap I usually just find the indent and then use the ridge on the outside of the cap to gauge where the indent is. Makes it way easier to put it on once you get the hang of where the indent is as it is not exactly in the middle of the ridge but it is still way easier than to look in and then try to put it on.
I really enjoyed watching your review Nathan, it was very informative and I think I may have to get myself a Ripley. Your passion for mtl vaping and NET juices is refreshing to see and makes a nice change to many other reviews that seem obsessed with sweet fruity juices, sub ohm tanks and cloud chasing and filling the room with a thick fog! I noticed you were using Black Note juice and on the video it looked like you had a large (shortfill?) bottle, although I may have been mistaken by the cam angle and it could have been a 10ml bottle. I ordered a selection of 10ml bottles of Black Note juices after watching one of your reviews and was very impressed, the closest I’ve found to a real cigarette and they actually taste like tobacco unlike many others I’ve tried. The only place I’ve been able to find that sell the larger bottles are Black Note themselves but only from their US website and the shipping costs and taxes from the US are extortionate. Can you advise me if you know of any suppliers in the UK or closer to home that sell to UK customers? Thanks and keep up with the excellent, passionate and very informative reviews!
Thanks Patrick. Black Note have released a new 50ml 70VG/30PG tobacco liquids. I reviewed 3 of the new range. Link here ua-cam.com/video/AC5URRSVGfQ/v-deo.html. They are not available in the UK currently only available in selected countries like Geneva Switzerland, Dubai & USA & perhaps some more locations that a google search should display. It is a shame they are not widely available unfortunately as you rightly say the shipping cost make these excellent NET’s not really worth to purchase for most.
Thanks for your advice Nathan and thanks for getting back to me so quickly, it’s much appreciated. I’ll watch your review and check out the possibilities you suggest. Many thanks again and I look forward to watching more of your very informative reviews!
Really enjoying this RTA, thanks for the solid review! Just wish they would have included 1.2 or 1.4mm airflow. The 1.0 is just a touch tight for me, but the 1.6 is too loose.
Yes I know Kevin. Either use one side the 1.6mm & the other the 1mm. Or use one side the blind with the 1.6mm. Although I rather use the 1st option so there is a duel airflow. Lucky for me the dual 1mm is perfect
Another great review, as always. I've been waiting for your opinions about this one. The bottom feed RDTA style is my favorite configuration for tanks and I'm happy that they are gaining in popularity again. I feel that they do not heat up your juice as much as an RTA. I saw one other review and that person seemed to think that the fill port plug was unnecessary and that it worked the same whether the plug was in or not. Do you have any feelings about this?
Thanks Chris. The plug is there to keep the vacuum in the tank forcing the capillary action of the Xylema tubes to push the liquid upwards which it does Flawlessly. It is the most officiant way of juice flow that impresses me every time I vape it.
@@netvaper They should have integrated that plug into the topcap like the Artemis DL RDTA and shape a cone into the deck, help to find the topcaps way to fit (hope you understand, what I mean). Nevertheless, I am now trying to get my hand on this, bringing it to my three bishops. The Italian guys really know about perfect Mtl/NET vaping. They brought us excellent hard- and software in the past years for our pleasure.
@@Hafensaenger yes that make sense. In addition I know quite a few who lost that plug as it is so easy to disappear while working on the deck. In regards to the Italian passion when it comes to MTL & tobacco is well known😊
Thanks Faisal. I am reluctant to advise anyone who has a good quality MTL & happy with it to buy another just for the sake of it. If you are anyway thinking to buy another the Ripley is highly recommended
Hello Nathan! Great review as always! If you could please advise me as to why after couple of hits i get my cotton burnt. I also checked the cotton as is dry too.
The cotton must be completely flattened over those tubs literally touching them and make sure they are not too thick. With the Ripley leas cotton is better especially the tale end so come them out a bit. Also you must prime the 2 tubs before you insert the cotton by dropping liquid down the 2 tubs until you see liquid accumulating at the tubs base. Lastly from time to time tilt the mod from side to side especially if the Ripley was upright for extended periods so the liquid travels up those tubs and moist the cotton
I only watch your reviews you are so honest person Nathan , i have question if you have to choise of this atomizer witch one you would choise Ripley , Bp Sure or Bishop ?? :))
Thanks Burak😊 you chose 3 that are so alike in many ways. It is very much a personal decision not so much a quality decision. The bishop & Ripley are the same on flavour & smooth drew the only difference is the design RTA vs RDTA some prefer RDTA as the gunk of the coil does not contaminate the liquid. The Sure is a fresh concept by BP mods but Flavor-wise it is very close to other 2. If I had to choose one only I would choose the bishop I suppose…or the Sure😊
Hi there, Just wanna ask, does the air tubes get close enough to the coil to give it an adequate amount of air flow therefore hitting exactly both sides of the coil? From a distance view it looks as if the tubes are wide apart from each other once you inset them, I'm worried that the air flow wouldn't be channelled close enough directly on each sides of the coil, and instead go pass over it??? I'm not too sure, and what would be the appropriate coil diameter?... thanks for the great presentation 👍
The airflow is one of the smoothes and the air pins are perfectly located on either side of the coil. As for the coil best is a 3mm ID but you can use a 2.5mm but I would had a rap if you are using a pre-made coil normally 5-6 rap for a MTL coil to make it a 6-7 tap to give the coil a bit more width as it will be easier to secure the coil legs under the post. But really you can use any MTL coil no problem at all.
First of all thanks for that great review. I do not like hot vape and always prefer atomizers giving warm vape. Bishop seems to give warm vape but if you compare the temperatures of vape between Bishop and Ripley , what do you say? I liked Ripley but I do not now which one to buy considering the temperatures of both vapes.
@Serkan Sozen. Thanks, as for the warm vape they are very much alike in flavour & smoothness of drew. The only difference is in the design. Some would say that the Ripley as a RDTA so your mouthpiece is closer to the coil and as such the vape should be a tad warmer I personally did not notice any noticeable difference.
Well Nuno I do like them both but the Ripley is just more compact and so easy to maintain also as a rdta the liquid stays fresh for longer without contamination from the gunk of the coil So the FEV stays on my office desk and the Ripley is on constant use.
Hey Nathan, How is it performing your standard coil cleaning you do when rewicking when the bottom tank and tubes still have liquid? The tubes fall out? Do you have to hold them when you’re dipping the coil in water when cleaning the coil? Or does it all stay in even without cotton to hold the tubes in when your dipping upside down in your cup of water? Second. Any new thoughts with the issues of the fill plug orings breaking and not having replacements. Kind of seems like an eventual deal breaker for someone. Thoughts? Thanks as always!!
Hi Jag. good question😊 well.. I hold the RTA sideways carefully under a gently running tap so the water hits only the hot coil & the tubs stay firmly in place. As for the fill plug yes one must be careful but I advise to buy one spare fill plug that I believe comes with a few spare 0 rings just in case. So far mine is perfect.
Hi Nathan! Great review :) I love my Bishop, it has a good flavor, but I still don't know what I love more: Bishop or Pioneer. I was thinking about getting Ripley as I'm a huge fan of RDTAs but there are not a lot of good ones. I have one question: does Ripley leak when left on the side? When I'm sitting and an RDTA is in the pocket of my jeans, most of the RDTAs leak a lot, does Ripley has the same problem?
Thanks Denis. The Pioneer’s flavour is very good but the build quality is not, the Bishop has them both plus the smoothest airflow but lacks a bit on the flavour sharpness of the pioneer. As for the Ripley If left on the side for a reasonable time it doesn’t leak (I never tried it for long periods) as for Jeans pockets I have no idea as put all my RTA’s in my shirt pocket upright or bit slanting on its side in the pocket and the Ripley never leaked as far.
Update Denis, I left the Riplay on it's side the whole night & no leaking at all. In fact I found it to be advisable to leave it laying flat if you do not vape it for a while as it keeps the cotton saturated.
@NET Vaper Thanks a lot for testing this! I will definitely buy this RDTA. I wish they made a bit more convenient refill method, but anyway. Thanks for your testing, review, and responses!
@@9Denzzil9 another update😊 if the tank is full and placed on it’s side it does leak out a bit. When I placed mine overnight it was a quarter full so I kept it laying on its side to keep the wick saturated, that it did, without leaking.
Yes Nicos. Make sure to press down the cotton so it actually touches & covering fully the top of the tubs otherwise the cotton can’t absorb the liquid. The fluff of the cotton is to separate the strands of cotton but then you need to press them down ( in contras to the bishop that the fluffing is crucial to absorb the liquid from the top) Also by tilting the tank to the side every once in awhile keeps the wick saturated especially important when the tank is half full and left over night upright so in the morning keep it on its side foe a few minutes
@@netvaper thank you for your detailed reply. Unfortunately it doesn’t do the trick, unless the atomizer is left on its side continuously. Thanks anyway
Dear Nathan, I'm new to vaping, just ordered my first Box Mod "La Petite Box (v.1 and VB22)" and looking for my first RBA. Some time passed since your review, what would you say is better regarding MTA flavour - Bishop or Ripley? Thanks for your time and Be Well! .)
@Anton Che if you are asking which RTA (RBA is something different) delivers better flavour the Ripley or the Bishop. Well, although the Ripley is an RDTA (deck above the tank) they are virtually identical on flavour & smooth silent drew
Hello, I just came across your channel. I love how detailed your review is! I want to ask what your top 3 mtl rtas for flavor are in decreasing order and if you still use Ripley over Bishop
@Ali Srour I have more then 3 favourite MTL’s and all produce excellent flavour and the Bishop & Ripley are among my top MTL that I use constantly. It would be definitely easier for me to advise If you have in mind a particular MTL that interest you so I can advise you better.
@@netvaper I really appreciate your response. I want a banging flavor mtl that is silent(like the Bishop) and smooth, and that can run well with a tight-semitight draw (1-1.3mm). with a coil like the one u used in this video, either round 26ga or 28/38. My options are: bishop, ripley, artemis, siren v4. Feel free to add other options from your top ones, but please say them in order. My second question is: is the bishop 2ml more flavorful than 4ml version since it's shorter?
Ok Ali. Bishop & Ripley are nearly the same on flavour & drew but different tank config. Siren V4 second. As for your last question, no better flavour on the 2ml bishop, go for the 4ml. I need to know your budget so i can advise you on other top MTL's P.s I forgot to mention the Artemis it delivers awesome flavour but the reverse threading between various parts of the tank is a pain & takes away any enjoyment for this MTL (my opinion!!)
@@netvaper thanks! My budget is like 30-45$ per rta, but if something is high end feel free to recommend it. Can you also give a flavor rating out of 10 for those? (ripley, bishop, artemis, expromizer v5, and others you may recommend). edit: took out the siren v4, building on it looks too hard for my big shaky hands. Edit 2: slammed in a 26ga kanthal 6 wraps 2.5mm in the expro v5..raised the coil a bit..17 watts, 4 airflow holes open..for some reason I only get extreme flavor when it's cut all the way down which is too tight for me. And even with it fully open it feels more restricted to my taste suddenly. with it fully open which inserts does that equate to in the Ripley?
i have a few minutes so i shell reply now Ali. If you are looking for best flavour on a MTL around the $40 i strongly recommend the Bishop it is amazing MTL for the price. Another option is the Pioneer which delivers very sharp flavour but you need to watch my tutorial on how to wick the Pioneer properly. Another option if you want to buy a High End MTL is the Kayfun lite 2021 which in my book is the best all rounder but it will cost you near 100 euro but you would not need any other MTL ever.
What would u choose between bishop, ripley and pandora for flavour? Im not interested in throat hit cause i vape 0nic all the time and usually fruity liquids.
@Lone Walker. The Bishop & Ripley are more or less the same on flavour. Obviously the Ripley is a RDTA. As flavour with the Pandora is excellent as well. I would choose the bishop for the ease of wicking
i have trouble deciding between chariot, ripley and cabeo :( maybe the price and availability decide but... i really like the rods on the ripley and i am a huge fan of the movie as well
i have tried it with out the metal tube just a long cotton like any other rdta .. it works good .. so it's adaptive tank for those who cant adjust the wick and may have a dry hit .. with only cotton you will never get a dry hit but be attention putting it on side it will leak.
Hi guys i have alot experienve with mtl rtas but this ripley one i really struggle to wick properly and the cotton gets dry after a few puffs . Ive tried everything i rewick it more than 20 times and still i havent manage to wick it properly. i mean with the bishop i never had a problem . Any advice will be much appriciated. Im thinking to try with only cotton as H O A..DIY said above . If still doesnt work im happy to give it to someone that really likes it for free.
@@teokara9235 Don't give up just yet. The simple solution is, first fill the 2 Tubs (Xylema) with liquid until you see a small puddle at the base, then insert your wick not too thick and cut by the end of each cotton sledge, then moisten the cotton & coil, now this is important.. gently tap the cotton ends that cover the Xylema tubs flat that they are actually touching & covering the top of each tube with not gaps or space between the cotton and the top of the tubs. That should sort it out. As a foot note if your tank is below half full tilt the tank from time to time to keep the juice flowing upwards, i especially do that in the morning. Please let me know if the above helped.
@@netvaper thanks very much for your time explaning in detail how to wick this rdta . So i decided to rewick it and now surprisingly everything seems to work fine. From now on ill make sure the cotton actually touches the top of the tubes as this was the issue i think. Superb flavor this tank by the way , a bit better than the bishop in m opinion.
@VapeLikeGeek thanks. Actually it is very easy to maintain compared to other RTA’s just need to set it up once right by following my build & wick section. I took my time specifically for new vapers to follow
Hello Nathan. Do you use the Ripley with the Xylemas and 70/30 liquids without problems ? I was not able to use the xylemas with 70/30 liquids. Any suggestion to help me?
Yes I do without any problem. Do not use a lot of cotton but most important fill the tubes with enough liquid that you can see a little pool of liquid around the tub’s all before wicking. Then insert your strip of cotton & moisten. Now you need to press lightly on the cotton ends over the tub’s so they actually touch & cover the tubs fully. Every once in a while tilt the RTA to either side. This method I vape 70Vg liquids without any issues
Thanks Nathan for a great review once again. Thinking of getting the Ripley as a second mtl accompanying the Berserker B3. Do you recommend it or you suggesting the Bishop. And another question. Can you find spare caps for the liquid hole if you lose the one provided?
The Ripley in essence is like the bishop on flavour, silent smooth drew and both have the same deck design in regards to coiling & wicking. Obviously the main difference is the RDTA factor and liquid filling ports. If you loose the plug over the liquid feeding hole it will be a problem finding another. Other then that I enjoy the Ripley as much as the bishop. Another plus with this design that the liquid in the tank always is clear of coil gunk as there is no contact between them.
Hi. Nic video. I ve being trying ripley for like 2 weeks. I m disappointed cz after 1 day i always get dry hits. I tried wicking differently every time but always seems same bad result. I use mtl super superfine fused clapton 30gax2 (=)+32ga with 5 wraps at 3mm.around 0,73-0,80 ohm. any ideas whats going on?
Yes kostakis. You must press the cotton ends to touch the top of the tubs if there is a slight gap between the cotton and the tubs the cotton will not absorb the liquid properly hence your dry hits.
Once again a great review, bought a ripley on the strength of it. I can’t help wonder though if you have the coil measurements a little mixed up, the way you describe it is to add another wrap will convert 2.5mm coil to 3mm, those measurements are the internal diameter and not the width, perhaps I mis-heard, anyway thanks again!!
Thanks Barry. When I said to add another rap I meant the 2.5mm ID has say 5 raps by adding another rap the coil ID remains the same 2.5mm but simply wider on the width not ID. Reason for adding another rap is simply convenience that the coil legs should fit easier to the slightly offset post. Obviously if you use a 3mm ID the coil would be bigger on the inner diameter but if the coil has 5 raps you can add width by adding another rap as well. In both cases in might change the ohms just a bit but that doesn’t really matter.
@@netvaper it was late when I watched your review, good advice though, I’m not a fan of longer legs on any coil :) , keep up the great work, MTL seems to be getting most of my attention lately
Can I add , since I have received mine, I found that the air pins line up exactly with the little wells on the deck, this makes lining the cap up to seat correctly a whole lot easier, hope it helps.
One downside that I found on the Bishop is that after 3-4 refills, when your coil and cotton gets darkened, the residue somewhat seeps unto the tank (even when I cleaned the condensation well) thus contaminated the remaining liquid in the tank and affect the flavor so it'll be much less enjoyable. This problem is not exclusive on the Bishop as many other RTAs have this problem too, as also many others don't. Do you have the same problem as I do sir? If yes, is this new rendition alleviate the problem? I really enjoy all your reviews! 😁
My solution Timothy is to change my cotton & clean the coil every 2 days to avoid the exact issue you described. It is especially important with NET’s that tend to gunk the coil much faster then any other liquid. The end result is that my liquid is always fresh without darker strands seeping in the tank from the gunk buildup. Incidentally It is very easy to do on the Bishop & Ripley but I do it on all my MTL RTA’s that I vape often.
I just want to add an important point as pointed out in the comment from M Piza that since on the Ripley the coil & wick is above the liquid you would not experience the darker streaks in the liquid as it would not seep downward from the gunk on the coil & wick to the tank. Although if not cleaned you would notice a muted or foul taste after a while so in any case I recommend to change your wick & clean your coil often.
Thank you for your detailed replies sir. I think this one isn't one to be missed, will surely buy this if it fits my budget 😁. Also I think the problem of the gunk buildup seeping into the tank is a problem that very rarely mentioned on any review, I'm glad I can find this information on yours!
saygıdeğer beyefendi, video çok güzel. bu mtl atomizer gerçekten çok hoşuma gitti. keşke türkiye'den sipariş verebilseydim. her daim iyilikler güzellikler dilerim...
@Ze Mahser.I had to translate your comment from Turkish. Thank you. I actually enjoy very much the ION V2 by Fakirs Mods which is Turkish designed. I am fairly certain you can get the Ripley shipped to Turkey from The Vaping Gentleman Club in Italy or other EU vendors.
Unfortunately, electronic cigarettes are very prohibited in Turkey. Many products that I ordered on aliexpress were stuck in customs. I have ion v2 and spica models, but people get sad when they see such beautiful videos. I hope it fixes. I wish you good work again. greetings, respect...
I talked to the Italians, they are very good and communicative people. They are sad about Turkish customs. I pray for his recovery. I have been a complete electronic cigarette enthusiast for 5-6 years... 😊
Thanks Nathan for another great review.can you tell me the name of the side by side as well as the other one you have your bishop on. Thanks for your time. Respectfully Jeremy Salinas😎
@Ziga Kos. Depends what type of liquid. For tobacco both are excellent Kanthal round wire & core or fused clapton. For creamy/ dessert/fruity best core or fused Ni80 coils
@@netvaper I have bought the bishop. I followed your step in wicking but at the end unfortunately no flavour , I mean absolutely zero. I suspect it is because the coil i had at home. It was Ni80 single wire 2.5 mm 0.6 ohm mtl coil. The disappointing part is the flavour is not bad because it is not existing. What do you think I can change Nathan?
@@omacderin6809 that can’t be right. Please email me a photo of your build so I can see what you are doing wrong. No doubt something is wrong as the flavour on the bishop is amazing.
Hey Nathan, hope you read a comment on a year old video! I am very short of buying either a ripley or a bishop (maybe even both to get the 1.8mm pins in black for the bishop!) - or a whole other route and get a steamcrave aromamizer. My biggest concern is: Having them lay around sideways. My experience with DTL RDTAs has been mediocre at best in this regard. So for now the bishop is the favourite, even though its very hard even to get any spare parts for it here in Germany. So maybe it'll just be the aromamizer. I've bought the ZQ Trio RTA on your "recommendation" over a year ago and have been verry happy with it with both the bottom AFC fully open and using it to RDL. Hope i can replicate this with a bishop / ripley with 1.8mm or 2.0mm AFC pins. Why bishop / ripley over aromamizer? Silent airflow, easier wicking. Or whats your take on this? Any recommendation or tip to help me make a decision?
@RedcubeX24. I always try to reply to all comments😊 As for your question. Both RTA’s the bishop & the Classic by steam crave ( I assume that is what you meant) are very good but the delivery of flavours is somewhat different. The Bishop delivers a slightly softer but richer rounded flavour while the Classic delivers sharper & focused flavours. Wicking is easier on the Bishop. Airflow both are very smooth. If you vape Smokey Latakia’s or English mixture go for the classic. If you vape blond tobacco like Virginia (blond tobacco) or fruity or desserts go for the bishop. The Ripley delivers similar flavours and airflow & deck like the bishop but as a RDTA it has an one advantage that the liquid does not get contaminated by gunked up coils but a bit more tricky with the alignment of the top cap with the liquid hole plug also that plug is very easy to loose. So the bishop Vs Ripley the bishop is the better option in my opinion.
I've just got one for myself (with Converter SBS mod). My previous MTL devices were Cthulhu Hastur RTA (a rather poor device) and Dvarw FL 22 (a perfect tank for everyday use). I've used latter one since it's release in 2019. What got my interest in Ripley is it's Xylem tubes, that design by itself is quite interesting. Like a challenge - could these tubes actually provide enough liquid to the wick? So, when my Ripley arrived to me, i first tried using it with 70vg/30pg juice, and, sadly, i couldn't get nonstop juice flow. So, i had to use meshes to upstream the juice, and even with them i had dryhits from especially continuous vaping. But, as one could expect, things got better on Ripley with 50/50 liquids. It's beautiful, and sure can provide enough juice. Dvarw is still a winner for me, not in flavor (Ripley is on par for me), but in overall performance - I've never had issues with dryhits, even though i wick it with almost random amount of cotton, it's just too reliable itself.
@Vladislav Mikhailov. The trick with wicking the Replay is, first to prime the tubs i.e. to fill them until you see the liquid puddle at the base, then flatten the cotton ends right over those tubes, if there is any gap between the cotton and the tubs it will not wick right. From time to time give the Replay a tilt side ways wither way so to ensure flowing juice upwards.
@@netvaper Thank you for the reply! My problem with the Xylem tubes was that my 70/30 eliquid was its' viscosity being too high (even at wattage as low as 12 W), so the Xylem couldn't provide enough flow, and i had to stick in two meshes. I've got my delivery with 50/50 liquid which i usually use, and i tried Xylem tubes with it. Have to say - the problem had solved itself! 50/50 liquid goes through Xylem tubes effortlessly when i vape continuously at 14 W. From now on, i have Ripley on my job, and Dvarw for home use.
@Vladislav Mikhailov. Ok if 50/50 sorted your juice flow issue that is perfect. btw your work / home 2 RTA set up is what i always suggest to new vapers to stop them from over buying unnecessary vape gear. Clever & money saving method 👍
Thank you for the review dear Sir. I would like you to help me out with so questions I've got. Do the tubes handle hight VG liquids? Such as 70Vg with no problem at all? If use 80VG need to switch to the "mesh tubes" then? Or tubes work fine as well? Always talk about MTL use. Another one. Does it rival the Pioneer RTA regarding flavour? I got the Pioneer and I believe it is the most flavourful tank out there. Flavour is very important for me such as the ability to handle hight VG liquids. I wanted to buy the Expromizer V4 but it is out of stock everyware. So I believe the replay is my go to, but I need to hear from you regarding my questions before moving to perchuse. Thank you in advance Sir.
Ok Spartanec first the VG, yes I vape 70VG with no issues at all I never tried 80VG but I assume it will be no problem just tilt the RTA form time to time as it is a RDTA or leave it on it’s side for a few minutes after long period of not vaping it. You need to remember to fill the tubs with eliquid first before wicking or after cleaning the tank. As for flavour of the Ripley it as the Bishop i.e very good indeed. You will notice a difference between the pioneer & the Ripley not in quality of flavour but in the way you are tasting the same liquid on both. The Pioneer is sharper & the Ripley is richer so it is not better but different. Both produce amazing flavours. Finally you would enjoy the drew better on the Ripley it so smooth like the Bishop.
@@netvaper Thank you Sir. You've made my day! Because of your flavour comment I want it even more. Sir, you make the best reviews out there. I am much obliged to you for your efforts. Be well. .
Update Jason. Since your comment I paid more attention and on occasion I did hear a slight squeak when you inhale. I noticed it more after cleaning the RTA but after a while when the air pin get moisture from the vapour it somehow disappears. Strange phenomenon cannot explain so ignore it and enjoy the vape without giving it a second thought 😊
All 3 are excellent Ursa but they deliver the flavour in a different way. The Tripod & Ripley deliver richer notes. The Fev delivers more defined notes. It also depends what liquids you vape tobacco or fruit. For tobacco the Fev is best for fruits & dessert the Tripod is best followed closely by the Ripley & Bishop.
Very interesting tank, the refilling seems a bit more complicated then necessary. Also mounting the coil could be a bit more simple I think. Otherwise it looks great 👍
Thanks Bernard. I actually find the re-filling very easy compared to the bishop bottom feed tank that needs unscrewing. Also the post location is done that you don’t need to align the coil with the wick sledges again easier then the method of the Bishop which is also easy enough.
@@netvaper You know the holes on top for cooling near the mouth piece, feels like they could have made one of them a fill hole from the top all the way to the bottom, it would also add space for more liquid🤔
Yes you use the same airflow pins from the Bishop on the Ripley & Vice versa. I never tried it as a RDL but assuming the flavour will be the same just a bit more vapour
The twin brother to the bishop in all aspects including flavour except for the fact that the Ripley deck is above the tank as it is a RDTA not RTA like the Bishop. That is the only difference in my opinion.
I think that it would have better if the indent for the fill plug was duplicated on the other side, allowing you to fit it both ways. One time i thought that the o rings or something was wrong as the cap wouldn't sit down fully. That is about the Only thing that I can 'fault' with it, that the cap can only go on one way.
Indeed LD that is a good suggestion although you still need to get the right angle on either side as the indent is a perfect fit. After a while you get the hang of it even with the one sided fit. As you rightly say that is about the only slight inconvenience on a overall excellent MTL.
I have the original GTR and it's the only tank that unparalleled to anything else, because it has the most unique flavor profile. It mutes down the sweet notes to zero while it strengthens out the other flavors like nothing else and somehow it adds special spicy feel to the whole vape. It's completely useless for sweet liquids but for NETs it's an absolute beast. As I read on the svapo.it forum the clones are not really keep up with the original unfortunately, but the yftk is a better one in this case.
@Babar Gillani. As an all rounder the Bishop is a wiser choice although the Pioneer delivers a sharper note but it depends too much on the wicking method, so with the bishop you would be happier.
The Bishop delivers a rich flavour although similar but a tad inferior to the Kayfun, the pioneer delivers a sharper flavour somewhat different to the Kayfun. This is the best way I can describe the differences.
I guess Xylema is taken from "Xylem". "Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants, the other being phloem. The basic function of xylem is to transport water from roots to stems and leaves, but it also transports nutrients." - Wikipedia
@PlayStation Balkan, you are not doing anything wrong as the Replay & the Bishop produce excellent flavour but hardly any throat hit. Rather soft, flavours & saturated vapour
@@netvaper Ok thanks Mister Nathan!!! Can you tell me from which ATY I can get good aroma and better th? This are aviable in my country: 1. Pioneer V1.5 RTA MTL ATY 2. VapeFly Alberich MTL RTA 3. Aspire KUMO (which I don't know that can use as MTL but it have 510 adapter and 510 drip tip 4. Steam Crave Aromamizer Classic MTL RTA 5. Innokin ARES 2 D24 MTL RTA 6. Aspire Nautilus GT ATY MTL with Aspire, KIZOKU and VAPTIO COSMO MTL coils 7. ZQ VAPOR TRIO RTA MTL 2ml 8. Innokin Zenith 2 MTL ATY 9. Innokin Zlide MTL ATY??? Which of this MOD's are best and with a few settings and color screen for one of this ATY: 1. Lost Vape Thelema Solo 100W 21700 MOD GUNMETAL, CARBON FIBER etc. 2. Innokin Coolfire Z80 MOD - like your CLOUDY GREY 3. ASPIRE PARADOX MOD QUICK SILVER 4. Geekvape Aegis MAX 2 5. Geekvape Aegis SOLO 2 6. Geekvape Aegis Max 7. Innokin Kroma 217 MOD 8. Lost Vape GRUS & GRUS V2??? Please help me Nathan to choose a hoid looking and optional MOD for one of this STY, and of course one if this ATY with good th, for freebase tobbaco liquid as a NET liquid... ( I can mix my own tobbaco liquids, and I waiting to steeping for El Bacco from FLUID, and PERIQUE and MADURO from WizardLab... Thank's a lot and greetings from the Serbia... P. S. This will be my finnaly SETUP (MOD + RTA ATY/or RBA ATY) for many months in 2023 and later... Tnx and greetings from the Serbia!!!
@PlayStation Balkan. Some of your tank lists are stock coils & some RTA's. For stock coil tank i would choose the Innokin Z60 if you can, the Zenith 2 is also very good. For MTL RTA i would choose The Steam crave Classic. As for Mods, Innokin Coolfire Z80 MOD or the 21700 option (which is a bit heavier) Kroma 217 MOD. the Geekvape Aegis SOLO 2 is also a good option. The Aspire Paradox is elegant but heavy
@@netvaper Tnx a lot Mister Nathan, but I'm already order the thing's that you tell me there are good and solid, and that's: 1. Lost Vape Thelema Solo 100W 21700 MOD BLACK CARBON FIBER 2. Steam Crave Aromamizer Classic MTL RTA 3.5ml BLACK 3. Molicel 21700 batteries x 2 P42A P.S. I've got some problems with Berserker B3 when I refill the TANK, there's are sometimes small leaks, sometimes big leaks from one or two air holes below the deck. Where is my wrong with wicking? I have all sort of preloaded 3mm cottons, but I'm using VandyVape Super Fine MTL Fused Klepton Ni80 coils or Coilology MTL coils, also I make up coils from Kantal 28GA on 2.5mm diameter and I use that 3mm preloaded cotton and I thinned that cotton, but something I do wrong... Can you help me please? With some link or whatever, now I'm learn from your clip to wicked RIPLEY and it's simple and perfect. What to do with Berserker B3, to go back on 2ml TANK on which I didn't have any leaks problem or to stay on 6ml TANK and use a different way of wicking, more cotton or less cotton, larger "mustache" of cotton on both side or smaller "mustache", or I'm wrong with setting up a coil (wrong way with coil legs if is that possible on Berserker B3)???
Good review, but i dont know if anybody ask for it, event czech review nobody mention what happen if i lost this holding pin for cap? You go to tavern drink a few beer, refill ur tank and lost this holding pin and probably you cant close it property etc.., i now thinking about expo v5 and bishop which is sexy, Ripley is an enhanced, but i scared from loosing this pin, ye maybe funny how i thinking right. :)
@The Witcher. You can still vape the Ripley without the liquid cap just do not tiltj the RTA too much. As a RDTA there is no vacuum issues as it works by tilting when vaping. I assume one can get a replacement on various on line vendors. In any case I did not loose mine for nearly a year now, so don’t stress yourself about it😊
Well Kevin if it was permanently fixed to the top cap every time you want to change the cotton you would open the tank and disturb the vacuum balance. The juice plug is securely attached by the 0 rings and very easy to remove when necessary. I think it is a very nice feature over the Bishop
@@netvaper i have had to replace the tiny bottom o-ring on the plug five time as it keeps snapping! shame as i love this tank but have no more o-rings of this size they are tiny.
Great review Nathan, thank you so much for spending the time to do such an in-depth account of the Ripley and the shoutout for Naturevape.
Thank you Mark@Nature Vape.For me It is always a pleasure to review a good quality MTL. Here is the place to add a foot note,that anyone who might be interested in buying the Ripley from your website is also guaranteed excellent customer service.
@@netvaper couldn’t agree more 👍
One important pro for the ripley is that it keeps the liquid in the tank clean
Yes you are right M, as the coil & wick is above the liquid. I should have mentioned it in the review😊 you deserve a thumbs up for your valid point
Omg you just made my day with this upload I seriously thank you for this , I'm gonna watch it now ,cheers.
Thanks Sotos I happy it is helpful to you.
What a great Saturday evening show Nathan👌.
Love to see how you appreciate design and review.
Enjoy the vape.
Thanks Isac happy to have provided you a relaxing time out with something new & exciting.
Thanks net its a very cool and interesting tank .I do enjoying your Saturday night reviews cheers
Thanks gf269
Excellent review! My go to reviewer for MTL tanks and vaping!
Thanks Scott.
Another good review Nathan. I just ordered the Ripley RDTA while watching your review.
Thank Lyn I am sure you would thoroughly enjoy vaping it as I am.
Another great review Nathan. It is certainly a looker...I ordered mine yesterday to supplement my Bishops which get used daily.
Thanks Mark I would love to hear your feedback when you vape it.
Hi Nathan, I'm very pleasure of your videos (reviews). Greetings from Ukraine. Thanks❤
Thank you. I apologise I can’t pronounce your name😊
I love you man really i was annoying from your long review but now u are the best reviwer ever you always comparing the tanks with each other and less reviewers doing that 🎩🆙
😁 Thanks Nader. As for my detailed reviews I prefer more then less so you can always pause or finish the review another time but at least you have all the info if you need it.
I think the pronounciation of the siphon tubes as "zileemas". I love your reviews, you're the best out there!
Thanks Dekota now I know how to spell it right😊
Ripley? Bishop? Game Over Man!!! Love the Aliens reference... 🤣
Thanks wingnut323 I wasn’t aware of the alien connection until Derko has mentioned it as well in his comment
Top review Nathan your costing me a fortune 😂😂😂😂 had to order one after I saw your review
😀Sorry Chris. But firstly it is well worth the price second it will last you for years of satisfying vape.
Very good review and informative I think I may try this one
@MegaStevie14. Thanks yes you would enjoy it just make sure to prime those tubes with liquid then insert the cotton making sure they are completely flat & covering the top of the tubs.
I just got mine, I went straight with the biggest holes and it's great, will be trying mtl next build
Enjoy it Edward. I would appreciate your feedback on MTL setup as well😊
For the top cap I usually just find the indent and then use the ridge on the outside of the cap to gauge where the indent is. Makes it way easier to put it on once you get the hang of where the indent is as it is not exactly in the middle of the ridge but it is still way easier than to look in and then try to put it on.
@Cheesus Rice. Thanks for your helpful tip.
Looks like a great RDTA 👍
It is Adrian
I really enjoyed watching your review Nathan, it was very informative and I think I may have to get myself a Ripley.
Your passion for mtl vaping and NET juices is refreshing to see and makes a nice change to many other reviews that seem obsessed with sweet fruity juices, sub ohm tanks and cloud chasing and filling the room with a thick fog!
I noticed you were using Black Note juice and on the video it looked like you had a large (shortfill?) bottle, although I may have been mistaken by the cam angle and it could have been a 10ml bottle. I ordered a selection of 10ml bottles of Black Note juices after watching one of your reviews and was very impressed, the closest I’ve found to a real cigarette and they actually taste like tobacco unlike many others I’ve tried. The only place I’ve been able to find that sell the larger bottles are Black Note themselves but only from their US website and the shipping costs and taxes from the US are extortionate. Can you advise me if you know of any suppliers in the UK or closer to home that sell to UK customers?
Thanks and keep up with the excellent, passionate and very informative reviews!
Thanks Patrick. Black Note have released a new 50ml 70VG/30PG tobacco liquids. I reviewed 3 of the new range. Link here ua-cam.com/video/AC5URRSVGfQ/v-deo.html. They are not available in the UK currently only available in selected countries like Geneva Switzerland, Dubai & USA & perhaps some more locations that a google search should display. It is a shame they are not widely available unfortunately as you rightly say the shipping cost make these excellent NET’s not really worth to purchase for most.
Thanks for your advice Nathan and thanks for getting back to me so quickly, it’s much appreciated. I’ll watch your review and check out the possibilities you suggest.
Many thanks again and I look forward to watching more of your very informative reviews!
Great review
Bruh
Thanks Abed
great review .. great tank 👍
Thanks HOA
Great Review NET.
I'll waiting for Chariot RTA's review.
Will see not sure about the Chariot yet.
I see what they did there with the naming, 'Ripley" and "Bishop"
Both characters from the movie "Alien".
I didn’t know that Darko
Nice
Thanks Antonio
Really enjoying this RTA, thanks for the solid review! Just wish they would have included 1.2 or 1.4mm airflow. The 1.0 is just a touch tight for me, but the 1.6 is too loose.
Yes I know Kevin. Either use one side the 1.6mm & the other the 1mm. Or use one side the blind with the 1.6mm. Although I rather use the 1st option so there is a duel airflow. Lucky for me the dual 1mm is perfect
Another great review, as always. I've been waiting for your opinions about this one. The bottom feed RDTA style is my favorite configuration for tanks and I'm happy that they are gaining in popularity again. I feel that they do not heat up your juice as much as an RTA. I saw one other review and that person seemed to think that the fill port plug was unnecessary and that it worked the same whether the plug was in or not. Do you have any feelings about this?
Thanks Chris. The plug is there to keep the vacuum in the tank forcing the capillary action of the Xylema tubes to push the liquid upwards which it does Flawlessly. It is the most officiant way of juice flow that impresses me every time I vape it.
@@netvaper They should have integrated that plug into the topcap like the Artemis DL RDTA and shape a cone into the deck, help to find the topcaps way to fit (hope you understand, what I mean).
Nevertheless, I am now trying to get my hand on this, bringing it to my three bishops.
The Italian guys really know about perfect Mtl/NET vaping. They brought us excellent hard- and software in the past years for our pleasure.
@@Hafensaenger yes that make sense. In addition I know quite a few who lost that plug as it is so easy to disappear while working on the deck. In regards to the Italian passion when it comes to MTL & tobacco is well known😊
Great review Nathan, i have got a Kayfun Lite Plus would you recommend trying ripley out?
Thanks Faisal. I am reluctant to advise anyone who has a good quality MTL & happy with it to buy another just for the sake of it. If you are anyway thinking to buy another the Ripley is highly recommended
Hello Nathan! Great review as always! If you could please advise me as to why after couple of hits i get my cotton burnt. I also checked the cotton as is dry too.
The cotton must be completely flattened over those tubs literally touching them and make sure they are not too thick. With the Ripley leas cotton is better especially the tale end so come them out a bit. Also you must prime the 2 tubs before you insert the cotton by dropping liquid down the 2 tubs until you see liquid accumulating at the tubs base. Lastly from time to time tilt the mod from side to side especially if the Ripley was upright for extended periods so the liquid travels up those tubs and moist the cotton
Thank you very much for your reply!@@netvaper
I only watch your reviews you are so honest person Nathan , i have question if you have to choise of this atomizer witch one you would choise Ripley , Bp Sure or Bishop ?? :))
Thanks Burak😊 you chose 3 that are so alike in many ways. It is very much a personal decision not so much a quality decision. The bishop & Ripley are the same on flavour & smooth drew the only difference is the design RTA vs RDTA some prefer RDTA as the gunk of the coil does not contaminate the liquid. The Sure is a fresh concept by BP mods but Flavor-wise it is very close to other 2. If I had to choose one only I would choose the bishop I suppose…or the Sure😊
Hi there, Just wanna ask, does the air tubes get close enough to the coil to give it an adequate amount of air flow therefore hitting exactly both sides of the coil?
From a distance view it looks as if the tubes are wide apart from each other once you inset them, I'm worried that the air flow wouldn't be channelled close enough directly on each sides of the coil, and instead go pass over it??? I'm not too sure, and what would be the appropriate coil diameter?... thanks for the great presentation 👍
The airflow is one of the smoothes and the air pins are perfectly located on either side of the coil. As for the coil best is a 3mm ID but you can use a 2.5mm but I would had a rap if you are using a pre-made coil normally 5-6 rap for a MTL coil to make it a 6-7 tap to give the coil a bit more width as it will be easier to secure the coil legs under the post. But really you can use any MTL coil no problem at all.
First of all thanks for that great review. I do not like hot vape and always prefer atomizers giving warm vape. Bishop seems to give warm vape but if you compare the temperatures of vape between Bishop and Ripley , what do you say? I liked Ripley but I do not now which one to buy considering the temperatures of both vapes.
@Serkan Sozen. Thanks, as for the warm vape they are very much alike in flavour & smoothness of drew. The only difference is in the design. Some would say that the Ripley as a RDTA so your mouthpiece is closer to the coil and as such the vape should be a tad warmer I personally did not notice any noticeable difference.
Hello Net Vaper, what's your preference between the Ripley and the yftk Fev?
Nice review as always! Thank you!
Well Nuno I do like them both but the Ripley is just more compact and so easy to maintain also as a rdta the liquid stays fresh for longer without contamination from the gunk of the coil So the FEV stays on my office desk and the Ripley is on constant use.
Hey Nathan,
How is it performing your standard coil cleaning you do when rewicking when the bottom tank and tubes still have liquid? The tubes fall out? Do you have to hold them when you’re dipping the coil in water when cleaning the coil? Or does it all stay in even without cotton to hold the tubes in when your dipping upside down in your cup of water?
Second. Any new thoughts with the issues of the fill plug orings breaking and not having replacements. Kind of seems like an eventual deal breaker for someone. Thoughts?
Thanks as always!!
Hi Jag. good question😊 well.. I hold the RTA sideways carefully under a gently running tap so the water hits only the hot coil & the tubs stay firmly in place. As for the fill plug yes one must be careful but I advise to buy one spare fill plug that I believe comes with a few spare 0 rings just in case. So far mine is perfect.
Hi Nathan! Great review :)
I love my Bishop, it has a good flavor, but I still don't know what I love more: Bishop or Pioneer. I was thinking about getting Ripley as I'm a huge fan of RDTAs but there are not a lot of good ones. I have one question: does Ripley leak when left on the side? When I'm sitting and an RDTA is in the pocket of my jeans, most of the RDTAs leak a lot, does Ripley has the same problem?
Thanks Denis. The Pioneer’s flavour is very good but the build quality is not, the Bishop has them both plus the smoothest airflow but lacks a bit on the flavour sharpness of the pioneer. As for the Ripley If left on the side for a reasonable time it doesn’t leak (I never tried it for long periods) as for Jeans pockets I have no idea as put all my RTA’s in my shirt pocket upright or bit slanting on its side in the pocket and the Ripley never leaked as far.
Update Denis, I left the Riplay on it's side the whole night & no leaking at all. In fact I found it to be advisable to leave it laying flat if you do not vape it for a while as it keeps the cotton saturated.
@NET Vaper Thanks a lot for testing this! I will definitely buy this RDTA. I wish they made a bit more convenient refill method, but anyway. Thanks for your testing, review, and responses!
@@9Denzzil9 another update😊 if the tank is full and placed on it’s side it does leak out a bit. When I placed mine overnight it was a quarter full so I kept it laying on its side to keep the wick saturated, that it did, without leaking.
Thank you for the review. Mine doesn’t wick at all. I have fluffed the cotton, filled the xylemas but no luck. Any suggestions?
Yes Nicos. Make sure to press down the cotton so it actually touches & covering fully the top of the tubs otherwise the cotton can’t absorb the liquid. The fluff of the cotton is to separate the strands of cotton but then you need to press them down ( in contras to the bishop that the fluffing is crucial to absorb the liquid from the top) Also by tilting the tank to the side every once in awhile keeps the wick saturated especially important when the tank is half full and left over night upright so in the morning keep it on its side foe a few minutes
@@netvaper thank you for your detailed reply. Unfortunately it doesn’t do the trick, unless the atomizer is left on its side continuously. Thanks anyway
Dear Nathan, I'm new to vaping, just ordered my first Box Mod "La Petite Box (v.1 and VB22)" and looking for my first RBA. Some time passed since your review, what would you say is better regarding MTA flavour - Bishop or Ripley? Thanks for your time and Be Well! .)
@Anton Che if you are asking which RTA (RBA is something different) delivers better flavour the Ripley or the Bishop. Well, although the Ripley is an RDTA (deck above the tank) they are virtually identical on flavour & smooth silent drew
Hello, I just came across your channel. I love how detailed your review is!
I want to ask what your top 3 mtl rtas for flavor are in decreasing order and if you still use Ripley over Bishop
@Ali Srour I have more then 3 favourite MTL’s and all produce excellent flavour and the Bishop & Ripley are among my top MTL that I use constantly. It would be definitely easier for me to advise If you have in mind a particular MTL that interest you so I can advise you better.
@@netvaper I really appreciate your response. I want a banging flavor mtl that is silent(like the Bishop) and smooth, and that can run well with a tight-semitight draw (1-1.3mm). with a coil like the one u used in this video, either round 26ga or 28/38. My options are: bishop, ripley, artemis, siren v4. Feel free to add other options from your top ones, but please say them in order. My second question is: is the bishop 2ml more flavorful than 4ml version since it's shorter?
Ok Ali. Bishop & Ripley are nearly the same on flavour & drew but different tank config. Siren V4 second. As for your last question, no better flavour on the 2ml bishop, go for the 4ml. I need to know your budget so i can advise you on other top MTL's P.s I forgot to mention the Artemis it delivers awesome flavour but the reverse threading between various parts of the tank is a pain & takes away any enjoyment for this MTL (my opinion!!)
@@netvaper thanks!
My budget is like 30-45$ per rta, but if something is high end feel free to recommend it.
Can you also give a flavor rating out of 10 for those? (ripley, bishop, artemis, expromizer v5, and others you may recommend).
edit: took out the siren v4, building on it looks too hard for my big shaky hands.
Edit 2: slammed in a 26ga kanthal 6 wraps 2.5mm in the expro v5..raised the coil a bit..17 watts, 4 airflow holes open..for some reason I only get extreme flavor when it's cut all the way down which is too tight for me. And even with it fully open it feels more restricted to my taste suddenly. with it fully open which inserts does that equate to in the Ripley?
i have a few minutes so i shell reply now Ali. If you are looking for best flavour on a MTL around the $40 i strongly recommend the Bishop it is amazing MTL for the price. Another option is the Pioneer which delivers very sharp flavour but you need to watch my tutorial on how to wick the Pioneer properly. Another option if you want to buy a High End MTL is the Kayfun lite 2021 which in my book is the best all rounder but it will cost you near 100 euro but you would not need any other MTL ever.
What would u choose between bishop, ripley and pandora for flavour? Im not interested in throat hit cause i vape 0nic all the time and usually fruity liquids.
@Lone Walker. The Bishop & Ripley are more or less the same on flavour. Obviously the Ripley is a RDTA. As flavour with the Pandora is excellent as well. I would choose the bishop for the ease of wicking
i have trouble deciding between chariot, ripley and cabeo :( maybe the price and availability decide but... i really like the rods on the ripley and i am a huge fan of the movie as well
@cj18 I can only vouch for the Ripley as I don’t have the other 2 it is one of the best RDTA’s for MTL & probably much cheaper
i have tried it with out the metal tube just a long cotton like any other rdta .. it works good .. so it's adaptive tank for those who cant adjust the wick and may have a dry hit .. with only cotton you will never get a dry hit but be attention putting it on side it will leak.
Thanks for the tip & info.
Hi guys i have alot experienve with mtl rtas but this ripley one i really struggle to wick properly and the cotton gets dry after a few puffs . Ive tried everything i rewick it more than 20 times and still i havent manage to wick it properly. i mean with the bishop i never had a problem . Any advice will be much appriciated. Im thinking to try with only cotton as H O A..DIY said above . If still doesnt work im happy to give it to someone that really likes it for free.
@@teokara9235 Don't give up just yet. The simple solution is, first fill the 2 Tubs (Xylema) with liquid until you see a small puddle at the base, then insert your wick not too thick and cut by the end of each cotton sledge, then moisten the cotton & coil, now this is important.. gently tap the cotton ends that cover the Xylema tubs flat that they are actually touching & covering the top of each tube with not gaps or space between the cotton and the top of the tubs. That should sort it out. As a foot note if your tank is below half full tilt the tank from time to time to keep the juice flowing upwards, i especially do that in the morning. Please let me know if the above helped.
@@netvaper thanks very much for your time explaning in detail how to wick this rdta . So i decided to rewick it and now surprisingly everything seems to work fine. From now on ill make sure the cotton actually touches the top of the tubes as this was the issue i think. Superb flavor this tank by the way , a bit better than the bishop in m opinion.
@@teokara9235 Thank you for the update i am happy you can now enjoy the excellent Ripley.
I love this rdta mtl , but need attetion to work well ... Is not for new vapers !!!
Very good review
@VapeLikeGeek thanks. Actually it is very easy to maintain compared to other RTA’s just need to set it up once right by following my build & wick section. I took my time specifically for new vapers to follow
Hello Nathan. Do you use the Ripley with the Xylemas and 70/30 liquids without problems ? I was not able to use the xylemas with 70/30 liquids. Any suggestion to help me?
Yes I do without any problem. Do not use a lot of cotton but most important fill the tubes with enough liquid that you can see a little pool of liquid around the tub’s all before wicking. Then insert your strip of cotton & moisten. Now you need to press lightly on the cotton ends over the tub’s so they actually touch & cover the tubs fully. Every once in a while tilt the RTA to either side. This method I vape 70Vg liquids without any issues
@@netvaper thank you, i Will give It a try following your Tips.
Thanks Nathan for a great review once again. Thinking of getting the Ripley as a second mtl accompanying the Berserker B3. Do you recommend it or you suggesting the Bishop. And another question. Can you find spare caps for the liquid hole if you lose the one provided?
The Ripley in essence is like the bishop on flavour, silent smooth drew and both have the same deck design in regards to coiling & wicking. Obviously the main difference is the RDTA factor and liquid filling ports. If you loose the plug over the liquid feeding hole it will be a problem finding another. Other then that I enjoy the Ripley as much as the bishop. Another plus with this design that the liquid in the tank always is clear of coil gunk as there is no contact between them.
Hi. Nic video. I ve being trying ripley for like 2 weeks. I m disappointed cz after 1 day i always get dry hits. I tried wicking differently every time but always seems same bad result. I use mtl super superfine fused clapton 30gax2 (=)+32ga with 5 wraps at 3mm.around 0,73-0,80 ohm. any ideas whats going on?
Yes kostakis. You must press the cotton ends to touch the top of the tubs if there is a slight gap between the cotton and the tubs the cotton will not absorb the liquid properly hence your dry hits.
@@netvaper i did it. Same shit at 2nd day. Now i dropped cotton in tank.
Once again a great review, bought a ripley on the strength of it. I can’t help wonder though if you have the coil measurements a little mixed up, the way you describe it is to add another wrap will convert 2.5mm coil to 3mm, those measurements are the internal diameter and not the width, perhaps I mis-heard, anyway thanks again!!
Thanks Barry. When I said to add another rap I meant the 2.5mm ID has say 5 raps by adding another rap the coil ID remains the same 2.5mm but simply wider on the width not ID. Reason for adding another rap is simply convenience that the coil legs should fit easier to the slightly offset post. Obviously if you use a 3mm ID the coil would be bigger on the inner diameter but if the coil has 5 raps you can add width by adding another rap as well. In both cases in might change the ohms just a bit but that doesn’t really matter.
@@netvaper it was late when I watched your review, good advice though, I’m not a fan of longer legs on any coil :) , keep up the great work, MTL seems to be getting most of my attention lately
Can I add , since I have received mine, I found that the air pins line up exactly with the little wells on the deck, this makes lining the cap up to seat correctly a whole lot easier, hope it helps.
@@barrygraham8300 thanks for the usual info.
One downside that I found on the Bishop is that after 3-4 refills, when your coil and cotton gets darkened, the residue somewhat seeps unto the tank (even when I cleaned the condensation well) thus contaminated the remaining liquid in the tank and affect the flavor so it'll be much less enjoyable. This problem is not exclusive on the Bishop as many other RTAs have this problem too, as also many others don't. Do you have the same problem as I do sir? If yes, is this new rendition alleviate the problem? I really enjoy all your reviews! 😁
My solution Timothy is to change my cotton & clean the coil every 2 days to avoid the exact issue you described. It is especially important with NET’s that tend to gunk the coil much faster then any other liquid. The end result is that my liquid is always fresh without darker strands seeping in the tank from the gunk buildup. Incidentally It is very easy to do on the Bishop & Ripley but I do it on all my MTL RTA’s that I vape often.
I just want to add an important point as pointed out in the comment from M Piza that since on the Ripley the coil & wick is above the liquid you would not experience the darker streaks in the liquid as it would not seep downward from the gunk on the coil & wick to the tank. Although if not cleaned you would notice a muted or foul taste after a while so in any case I recommend to change your wick & clean your coil often.
Thank you for your detailed replies sir. I think this one isn't one to be missed, will surely buy this if it fits my budget 😁. Also I think the problem of the gunk buildup seeping into the tank is a problem that very rarely mentioned on any review, I'm glad I can find this information on yours!
saygıdeğer beyefendi, video çok güzel. bu mtl atomizer gerçekten çok hoşuma gitti. keşke türkiye'den sipariş verebilseydim. her daim iyilikler güzellikler dilerim...
@Ze Mahser.I had to translate your comment from Turkish. Thank you. I actually enjoy very much the ION V2 by Fakirs Mods which is Turkish designed. I am fairly certain you can get the Ripley shipped to Turkey from The Vaping Gentleman Club in Italy or other EU vendors.
Unfortunately, electronic cigarettes are very prohibited in Turkey. Many products that I ordered on aliexpress were stuck in customs. I have ion v2 and spica models, but people get sad when they see such beautiful videos. I hope it fixes. I wish you good work again. greetings, respect...
@@okur_yazar_34 I bet cigarettes are freely available ha? What twisted logic
@@netvaper you are absolutely right. The electronic cigarette ban is complete nonsense. because the state collects very good taxes with tobacco... 😏
I talked to the Italians, they are very good and communicative people. They are sad about Turkish customs. I pray for his recovery. I have been a complete electronic cigarette enthusiast for 5-6 years... 😊
Thanks Nathan for another great review.can you tell me the name of the side by side as well as the other one you have your bishop on. Thanks for your time. Respectfully Jeremy Salinas😎
Thanks Jeremy. The side by side is the Balance called Ed Balance on naturevape website. The Bishop is on the GEN Nano by Vaporesso.
What type of coil is the best for flavor in youre experience?
@Ziga Kos. Depends what type of liquid. For tobacco both are excellent Kanthal round wire & core or fused clapton. For creamy/ dessert/fruity best core or fused Ni80 coils
I have a budget for ripley or bishop. I really like fruity&Menthol flavours. What mtl rta would you recommend me?
Big fan of your reviews by the way
Thanks Omac. If you can purchase the Bishop go for it as any flavour profile would taste very good on the Bishop
@@netvaper I have bought the bishop. I followed your step in wicking but at the end unfortunately no flavour , I mean absolutely zero. I suspect it is because the coil i had at home. It was Ni80 single wire 2.5 mm 0.6 ohm mtl coil. The disappointing part is the flavour is not bad because it is not existing. What do you think I can change Nathan?
@@omacderin6809 that can’t be right. Please email me a photo of your build so I can see what you are doing wrong. No doubt something is wrong as the flavour on the bishop is amazing.
Hey Nathan, hope you read a comment on a year old video!
I am very short of buying either a ripley or a bishop (maybe even both to get the 1.8mm pins in black for the bishop!) - or a whole other route and get a steamcrave aromamizer.
My biggest concern is: Having them lay around sideways. My experience with DTL RDTAs has been mediocre at best in this regard.
So for now the bishop is the favourite, even though its very hard even to get any spare parts for it here in Germany. So maybe it'll just be the aromamizer.
I've bought the ZQ Trio RTA on your "recommendation" over a year ago and have been verry happy with it with both the bottom AFC fully open and using it to RDL.
Hope i can replicate this with a bishop / ripley with 1.8mm or 2.0mm AFC pins.
Why bishop / ripley over aromamizer? Silent airflow, easier wicking.
Or whats your take on this?
Any recommendation or tip to help me make a decision?
@RedcubeX24. I always try to reply to all comments😊 As for your question. Both RTA’s the bishop & the Classic by steam crave ( I assume that is what you meant) are very good but the delivery of flavours is somewhat different. The Bishop delivers a slightly softer but richer rounded flavour while the Classic delivers sharper & focused flavours. Wicking is easier on the Bishop. Airflow both are very smooth. If you vape Smokey Latakia’s or English mixture go for the classic. If you vape blond tobacco like Virginia (blond tobacco) or fruity or desserts go for the bishop. The Ripley delivers similar flavours and airflow & deck like the bishop but as a RDTA it has an one advantage that the liquid does not get contaminated by gunked up coils but a bit more tricky with the alignment of the top cap with the liquid hole plug also that plug is very easy to loose. So the bishop Vs Ripley the bishop is the better option in my opinion.
I've just got one for myself (with Converter SBS mod). My previous MTL devices were Cthulhu Hastur RTA (a rather poor device) and Dvarw FL 22 (a perfect tank for everyday use). I've used latter one since it's release in 2019.
What got my interest in Ripley is it's Xylem tubes, that design by itself is quite interesting. Like a challenge - could these tubes actually provide enough liquid to the wick? So, when my Ripley arrived to me, i first tried using it with 70vg/30pg juice, and, sadly, i couldn't get nonstop juice flow. So, i had to use meshes to upstream the juice, and even with them i had dryhits from especially continuous vaping.
But, as one could expect, things got better on Ripley with 50/50 liquids. It's beautiful, and sure can provide enough juice.
Dvarw is still a winner for me, not in flavor (Ripley is on par for me), but in overall performance - I've never had issues with dryhits, even though i wick it with almost random amount of cotton, it's just too reliable itself.
@Vladislav Mikhailov. The trick with wicking the Replay is, first to prime the tubs i.e. to fill them until you see the liquid puddle at the base, then flatten the cotton ends right over those tubes, if there is any gap between the cotton and the tubs it will not wick right. From time to time give the Replay a tilt side ways wither way so to ensure flowing juice upwards.
@@netvaper Thank you for the reply! My problem with the Xylem tubes was that my 70/30 eliquid was its' viscosity being too high (even at wattage as low as 12 W), so the Xylem couldn't provide enough flow, and i had to stick in two meshes.
I've got my delivery with 50/50 liquid which i usually use, and i tried Xylem tubes with it. Have to say - the problem had solved itself! 50/50 liquid goes through Xylem tubes effortlessly when i vape continuously at 14 W. From now on, i have Ripley on my job, and Dvarw for home use.
@Vladislav Mikhailov. Ok if 50/50 sorted your juice flow issue that is perfect. btw your work / home 2 RTA set up is what i always suggest to new vapers to stop them from over buying unnecessary vape gear. Clever & money saving method 👍
Thank you for the review dear Sir. I would like you to help me out with so questions I've got. Do the tubes handle hight VG liquids? Such as 70Vg with no problem at all? If use 80VG need to switch to the "mesh tubes" then? Or tubes work fine as well? Always talk about MTL use. Another one. Does it rival the Pioneer RTA regarding flavour? I got the Pioneer and I believe it is the most flavourful tank out there. Flavour is very important for me such as the ability to handle hight VG liquids. I wanted to buy the Expromizer V4 but it is out of stock everyware. So I believe the replay is my go to, but I need to hear from you regarding my questions before moving to perchuse. Thank you in advance Sir.
Ok Spartanec first the VG, yes I vape 70VG with no issues at all I never tried 80VG but I assume it will be no problem just tilt the RTA form time to time as it is a RDTA or leave it on it’s side for a few minutes after long period of not vaping it. You need to remember to fill the tubs with eliquid first before wicking or after cleaning the tank. As for flavour of the Ripley it as the Bishop i.e very good indeed. You will notice a difference between the pioneer & the Ripley not in quality of flavour but in the way you are tasting the same liquid on both. The Pioneer is sharper & the Ripley is richer so it is not better but different. Both produce amazing flavours. Finally you would enjoy the drew better on the Ripley it so smooth like the Bishop.
@@netvaper Thank you Sir. You've made my day! Because of your flavour comment I want it even more. Sir, you make the best reviews out there. I am much obliged to you for your efforts. Be well. .
Hi Nathan do you hear a slight squeeking noise when you take a pull from this tank?
No Jason. Make sure your air pins are inserted fully
Update Jason. Since your comment I paid more attention and on occasion I did hear a slight squeak when you inhale. I noticed it more after cleaning the RTA but after a while when the air pin get moisture from the vapour it somehow disappears. Strange phenomenon cannot explain so ignore it and enjoy the vape without giving it a second thought 😊
@@netvaper thanks so much Nathan! Thanks for keeping an eye on it for me :) Ill try not to obsess!
ripley or tripod of fev wich is better on flavor?
All 3 are excellent Ursa but they deliver the flavour in a different way. The Tripod & Ripley deliver richer notes. The Fev delivers more defined notes. It also depends what liquids you vape tobacco or fruit. For tobacco the Fev is best for fruits & dessert the Tripod is best followed closely by the Ripley & Bishop.
@@netvaper i hope one day....when you can....maybe you will make a review about Cabeo rdta.thank you.
Very interesting tank, the refilling seems a bit more complicated then necessary. Also mounting the coil could be a bit more simple I think. Otherwise it looks great 👍
Thanks Bernard. I actually find the re-filling very easy compared to the bishop bottom feed tank that needs unscrewing. Also the post location is done that you don’t need to align the coil with the wick sledges again easier then the method of the Bishop which is also easy enough.
@@netvaper You know the holes on top for cooling near the mouth piece, feels like they could have made one of them a fill hole from the top all the way to the bottom, it would also add space for more liquid🤔
Interesting idea Bernard😊
Do can use the same air pin in bishop rta ? And do you use it in rdl and how is it ! In rdl
Yes you use the same airflow pins from the Bishop on the Ripley & Vice versa. I never tried it as a RDL but assuming the flavour will be the same just a bit more vapour
@@netvaper thank so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️
hi to the flavor ripley is better than bishop??
The twin brother to the bishop in all aspects including flavour except for the fact that the Ripley deck is above the tank as it is a RDTA not RTA like the Bishop. That is the only difference in my opinion.
U can use 1.8 pin on bishop rta? Thats same size?
If I understood your query correctly Parsa, the answer is yes the bishop airflow pins fit the Ripley & Vice versa
@@netvaper thanks 🙏
I think that it would have better if the indent for the fill plug was duplicated on the other side, allowing you to fit it both ways. One time i thought that the o rings or something was wrong as the cap wouldn't sit down fully. That is about the Only thing that I can 'fault' with it, that the cap can only go on one way.
Indeed LD that is a good suggestion although you still need to get the right angle on either side as the indent is a perfect fit. After a while you get the hang of it even with the one sided fit. As you rightly say that is about the only slight inconvenience on a overall excellent MTL.
@@netvaper love mine, although I have the 1mm air inserts I use a slightly wider driptip. But its an excellent tank, one of my favs now
Prefer the Bishop with the bell cap 👍
Enjoy the Bishop😊
Wich tank is similar to taifun gtr? Have a clone from yftk and its amazing
@A C I am not sure what you mean do you have a clone of the Ripley
No i have taifun clone and its amazing Just wondering if the bishop would be similar to the taifun
I don’t have the Taifun so I can’t give a true answer but what I can say that the Ripley is a awesome MTL.
I have the original GTR and it's the only tank that unparalleled to anything else, because it has the most unique flavor profile. It mutes down the sweet notes to zero while it strengthens out the other flavors like nothing else and somehow it adds special spicy feel to the whole vape. It's completely useless for sweet liquids but for NETs it's an absolute beast. As I read on the svapo.it forum the clones are not really keep up with the original unfortunately, but the yftk is a better one in this case.
@DenHviteBaldr thanks for your input.
nice...
maybe need to compare with galaxies rdta 🤭
Thanks uux I don’t have the galaxies RDTA only the RTA and the flavour from the Ripley is better
Which has better flavour Bishop mtp or painior
@Babar Gillani. As an all rounder the Bishop is a wiser choice although the Pioneer delivers a sharper note but it depends too much on the wicking method, so with the bishop you would be happier.
@@netvaper which performs closer to kayfun lite
The Bishop delivers a rich flavour although similar but a tad inferior to the Kayfun, the pioneer delivers a sharper flavour somewhat different to the Kayfun. This is the best way I can describe the differences.
I guess Xylema is taken from "Xylem".
"Xylem is one of the two types of transport tissue in vascular plants, the other being phloem. The basic function of xylem is to transport water from roots to stems and leaves, but it also transports nutrients." - Wikipedia
@Toleot Rex. Thanks for the interesting info
Why is th (throat hit) on RIPLEY so weak, as if there is no th at all, maybe I'm wrong in the setup?
@PlayStation Balkan, you are not doing anything wrong as the Replay & the Bishop produce excellent flavour but hardly any throat hit. Rather soft, flavours & saturated vapour
@@netvaper Ok thanks Mister Nathan!!! Can you tell me from which ATY I can get good aroma and better th? This are aviable in my country:
1. Pioneer V1.5 RTA MTL ATY
2. VapeFly Alberich MTL RTA
3. Aspire KUMO (which I don't know that can use as MTL but it have 510 adapter and 510 drip tip
4. Steam Crave Aromamizer Classic MTL RTA
5. Innokin ARES 2 D24 MTL RTA
6. Aspire Nautilus GT ATY MTL with Aspire, KIZOKU and VAPTIO COSMO MTL coils
7. ZQ VAPOR TRIO RTA MTL 2ml
8. Innokin Zenith 2 MTL ATY
9. Innokin Zlide MTL ATY???
Which of this MOD's are best and with a few settings and color screen for one of this ATY:
1. Lost Vape Thelema Solo 100W 21700 MOD GUNMETAL, CARBON FIBER etc.
2. Innokin Coolfire Z80 MOD - like your CLOUDY GREY
3. ASPIRE PARADOX MOD QUICK SILVER
4. Geekvape Aegis MAX 2
5. Geekvape Aegis SOLO 2
6. Geekvape Aegis Max
7. Innokin Kroma 217 MOD
8. Lost Vape GRUS & GRUS V2???
Please help me Nathan to choose a hoid looking and optional MOD for one of this STY, and of course one if this ATY with good th, for freebase tobbaco liquid as a NET liquid... ( I can mix my own tobbaco liquids, and I waiting to steeping for El Bacco from FLUID, and PERIQUE and MADURO from WizardLab...
Thank's a lot and greetings from the Serbia...
P. S. This will be my finnaly SETUP (MOD + RTA ATY/or RBA ATY) for many months in 2023 and later...
Tnx and greetings from the Serbia!!!
@PlayStation Balkan. Some of your tank lists are stock coils & some RTA's. For stock coil tank i would choose the Innokin Z60 if you can, the Zenith 2 is also very good. For MTL RTA i would choose The Steam crave Classic. As for Mods, Innokin Coolfire Z80 MOD or the 21700 option (which is a bit heavier) Kroma 217 MOD. the Geekvape Aegis SOLO 2 is also a good option. The Aspire Paradox is elegant but heavy
@@netvaper Tnx a lot Mister Nathan, but I'm already order the thing's that you tell me there are good and solid, and that's:
1. Lost Vape Thelema Solo 100W 21700 MOD BLACK CARBON FIBER
2. Steam Crave Aromamizer Classic MTL RTA 3.5ml BLACK
3. Molicel 21700 batteries x 2 P42A
P.S. I've got some problems with Berserker B3 when I refill the TANK, there's are sometimes small leaks, sometimes big leaks from one or two air holes below the deck. Where is my wrong with wicking? I have all sort of preloaded 3mm cottons, but I'm using VandyVape Super Fine MTL Fused Klepton Ni80 coils or Coilology MTL coils, also I make up coils from Kantal 28GA on 2.5mm diameter and I use that 3mm preloaded cotton and I thinned that cotton, but something I do wrong... Can you help me please? With some link or whatever, now I'm learn from your clip to wicked RIPLEY and it's simple and perfect. What to do with Berserker B3, to go back on 2ml TANK on which I didn't have any leaks problem or to stay on 6ml TANK and use a different way of wicking, more cotton or less cotton, larger "mustache" of cotton on both side or smaller "mustache", or I'm wrong with setting up a coil (wrong way with coil legs if is that possible on Berserker B3)???
Hello NET Vaper! Would you please tell us what's your favourite all-day eliquid 🤗
@CIUCHETE MIRCEA-VIRGI. Obviously all things N.E.T😊 Virginias are on my top list for whole day vape. All my favourites I reviewed.
@@netvaper Thanks a lot for your time, I really appreciate what you're doing and I wish you all the best!!!
Good review, but i dont know if anybody ask for it, event czech review nobody mention what happen if i lost this holding pin for cap? You go to tavern drink a few beer, refill ur tank and lost this holding pin and probably you cant close it property etc.., i now thinking about expo v5 and bishop which is sexy, Ripley is an enhanced, but i scared from loosing this pin, ye maybe funny how i thinking right. :)
@The Witcher. You can still vape the Ripley without the liquid cap just do not tiltj the RTA too much. As a RDTA there is no vacuum issues as it works by tilting when vaping. I assume one can get a replacement on various on line vendors. In any case I did not loose mine for nearly a year now, so don’t stress yourself about it😊
That juice plug is a bit of a concern, should've been permanently attached to the top cap.
Well Kevin if it was permanently fixed to the top cap every time you want to change the cotton you would open the tank and disturb the vacuum balance. The juice plug is securely attached by the 0 rings and very easy to remove when necessary. I think it is a very nice feature over the Bishop
right .. also changing the o rings will be awful if it's fixed plug
@@netvaper i have had to replace the tiny bottom o-ring on the plug five time as it keeps snapping! shame as i love this tank but have no more o-rings of this size they are tiny.