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Monkey King RDA by Oumier
Monkey King RDA by Oumier

Monkey King RDA by Oumier

Commercial characteristics

  • Sponsor having loaned the product for the magazine: Evaps
  • Price of the tested product: 29.90 Euros
  • Product category according to its selling price: Entry level (from 1 to 35 euros)
  • Atomizer Type: Single Bowl Dripper
  • Number of resistors allowed: 2 or 4
  • Resistance Type: Classic Reconstructible, Reconstructable Micro Coil, Classic Reconstructible Temperature Control, Rebuildable Micro Coil Temperature Control, Rebuildable Genesis
  • Supported Bit Type: Cotton, Fiber Freaks Density 1, Fiber Freaks Density 2, Fiber Freaks Yarn 2 mms, Fiber Freaks Cotton Blend
  • Quantity in milliliters announced by the manufacturer: 1

Reviewer comments on business characteristics

And a dripper, one!

With a name like that one could confuse this manufacturer with a hexagonal, Oumier sounds and is written in such a way that it is difficult to locate in Shenzen at first. Yet it is in this industrial city of southern China that we find, among the largest, this builder to the notoriety for the least modest.

The Monkey King, which we will talk about today, is a RDA (Rebuildable Dry Atomizer) rather original general design, which does not revolutionize the genre however, but arrives with developments acquired since 2014 and its first versions. The Pyrex bell that has changed shape is one of the examples.

Its price places it in a very affordable segment, I would almost compare it to a Youde production, as it has all the practical features, a high quality of finish / design for a moderate price.

Oumier logo

Physical characteristics and felt quality

  • Width or Diameter of the product in mms: 22
  • Length or height of the product in mms as it is sold, but without its drip tip if it is present, and regardless of the length of the connection: 23.5
  • Weight in grams of the product as sold, with its drip tip if it is present: 65
  • Material composing the product: Stainless steel, Gold, Pyrex, Delrin
  • Form Factor Type: Igo W
  • Number of component parts without screws and washers: 3
  • Number of threads: 5
  • Quality of the threads: Very good
  • Number of O-rings, Dript-Tip excluded: 1
  • Quality of O-rings present: Good
  • O-ring positions: Drip-Tip Connection, Bottom Cap - Tank
  • Capacity in milliliters actually usable: 1
  • Overall, do you appreciate the quality of manufacture of this product with regard to its price? Yes

Rating of the vapelier as to feelings quality: 4.9 / 5 4.9 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on physical characteristics and perceived quality

The base and the drip-tip of this atomizer are made of stainless steel 316L, as also the ring adjoining the atomizing chamber also serves as airflow control.

Let us recall in passing what we are talking about when citing the name of this metal alloy: 316L (also called 1.4404) is an austenitic stainless steel. Like other stainless steels, it is composed of at least 15% Chromium and at least 8% Nickel. Its specificity is indeed to contain molybdenum, which increases its resistance to corrosion. 316L stainless steel is non-magnetic, it can be worked cold, it is machinable.

The Monkey King is also very well machined, so much so that once in place, we hardly see the junction between the room and the base. It is, moreover, virtually undetectable to the touch.

Its deck (mounting plate) is designed in 2 posts drilled with 4 1,75mm diameter holes. Arranged on a rectangular block left after machining the tank (thus in the mass). It seems that the negative plot is also an integral part of this base. As for the positive post it is mounted on an insulator and gold plated. Tightening of the wires is carried out on the sides, by means of an Allen key supplied, on the screws without heads (6 sides) entirely integrated with the pylons (studs / posts / posts) of assembly, once tightened.

Monkey king disassembled2

The arrangement and the diameter of the holes allow a mounting vertical quad coils *, easy with multi-strands.

* Thanks to Sylvie for letting me edit her ...

Oumier Monkey King tray quad coil

The atomizing chamber is made of Pyrex, it consists of 2 adjoining parts, which can not be dismantled, including the retaining ring, which also serves as an airflow adjustment.

We will come back later on the specificities of the AFC (AirFlow Control) and the drip tip 510. This dripper is a rather small model that has all the qualities of machining and design in use today, if we add a central positive pin adjustable, also gold plated, we can already estimate having in hand, the product of a very good quality / price ratio.

Functional features

  • Connection type: 510
  • Adjustable positive stud? Yes, through an adjustment by thread, the assembly will be flush in all cases
  • Presence of air flow regulation? Yes, and variable
  • Maximum diameter in mms of the air regulation possible: 2 X 8 X 2mm
  • Minimum diameter in mms of the air regulation possible: 0.1
  • Air regulation positioning: Lateral positioning and benefiting resistors
  • Atomization chamber type: Bell type
  • Heat dissipation of the product: Excellent

Reviewer's comments on functional features

The previous description has already told you what features this dripper could claim. We are well aware, Vapelier, to deal with old monkeys, (if you pass me the phrase) to whom we will not learn to grimace. It is by thinking of the most novices that I will explain in detail what they will be able to serve them various parts listed above. Especially in my opinion, this dripper is one of those who are well suited to neophytes, eager to change the way they vape.

So let's come back to the editing platform. Its tank is relatively comfortable in terms of usable quantity of liquid, without even taking into account the retention that a cotton perfectly placed and dosed can offer: a good big ml without false collar.

The place and arrangement of the clamps are also assets that can be taken into account, the release of the tool (Allen key) allowing adjustment of the positioning of the tabs (resistive son), during tightening, without any hindrance. A double horizontal coil is therefore possible immediately by a newcomer on dripper.

Oumier DC

The positive pylon is fixed thanks to the central positive pin, which allows the conduction of electricity in the circuit that constitutes your assembly. It is adjustable in depth, but without losing sight of it conditions the positioning and maintenance of the pylon, so sparingly. It is, like the pylon fixed in place, gold plated, which gives it both excellent conductivity (because copper base), and a no less excellent resistance to oxidation.

The two vents of airflow, will condition the measurement of the filling in juice, they are laterally arranged in the center of the space, between the pylons and benefit the resistances, slightly below.

Oumier Monkey King tray quad coil Gazette 3

Oumier Monkey King bottom cap

The airflow control allows you to vape from very tight to very airy, with all the intermediate nuances, I already see some that provide for a DC at 0,2 ohm and consider competition with mother nature, as for the production of clouds, we will come back to that.

The atomization chamber is minimal, its volume being reduced by the assembly pylons, the coils and the base of the drip tip, the vapor does not really have the leisure to dilute there with such a substantial air supply either -it is a very appreciable point when looking for a certain taste quality in its material. Let's move on to the drip-tip now.

Drip-Tip Features

  • Drip tip type: 510 Only
  • Presence of a Drip-Tip? Yes, the vaper can immediately use the product
  • Length and type of drip-tip present: Short
  • Quality of the present drip-tip: Good

Reviewer's comments on the Drip-Tip

The drip-tip is also very well designed. It has at its base, close to the coils, a closed disc and 4 side holes that prevent you from burning yourself with splashing liquid sprayed during the pulse, during aspiration. It is stainless steel, insulated with a Delrin insulation that also participates in your comfort of vape, particularly in sub ohm, high power.

Oumier Monkey King detail bell

Its connection to the top-cap (atomization chamber) is 510 type, it measures 6mm in diameter which may seem a little fair to clouds chasers. However, you can change, because there are larger in this type of nesting.

Evaluation of the packaging

  • Presence of a box accompanying the product: Yes
  • Would you say that the packaging is up to the price of the product? Yes
  • Presence of a user manual? No
  • Is the manual understandable for a non-English speaker? No
  • Does the manual explain ALL features? No

Vapelier's note on packaging: 2 / 5 2 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on conditioning

The packaging is clean.

A small cardboard box in a drawer protects the equipment, inserted in a semi-rigid, black and classic foam. Inside, the ato, and a pocket of "spare parts" including 5 O-rings (3 drip tip / top cap and 2 top cap / plate), a complete set of stainless steel replacement screws (4 pieces), a black Delrin drip-tip cabochon and an Allen key.

Unfortunately, no instructions, which means that in a few months, this interesting material will probably no longer be able to be sold as is in Europe, too bad ...

Monkey King packagel

Appreciations in use

  • Transport facilities with mod of test configuration: Ok for an inside jacket pocket (no deformations)
  • Disassembly and cleaning facilities: Easy but requires a workspace
  • Filling facilities: Easy, even standing in the street
  • Easy to change resistors: Easy but requires a workspace to lose nothing
  • Is it possible to use this product throughout the day with several vials of EJuice? It will take a little juggling, but it is doable
  • Was there leak after one day of use? No
  • In the event of leaks during the tests, descriptions of the situations in which they occurred:

Vapelier's note on ease of use: 4 / 5 4 5 out of stars

Reviewer's comments on the use of the product

Very nice to vape, very effective settings and a very good rendering of flavors.

No noticeably annoying heating at 0,7 and 0,5Ω and little disturbing, to tell the truth, at 0,3Ω at normal powers.

The vape, it can heat, for tobacco for example, without it feels unpleasantly on the material, in chain-vape for example. It is appreciable to note by transparency the condition of the coils, or the amount of juice remaining before the unpleasant dry hit. A good point more in favor of this ato for newcomers on dripper.

The anti-projection does its job and if you do not exceed the dose of juice, ato does not leak. For transportation, still prefer to close the airflows.

Reloading by the drip tip is possible, that's all good. Steam production is up to par. It does get a bit noticed if you tighten the airflow and pull hard, but it is I believe the lot of many atomizers. If it were not for the fragility of its bell and the fact that there is no replacement planned, I would take it in my day to live my nomadic life. But, for the moment, I preserve it, it does not belong to me… yet. 😉 

Recommendations for use

  • With which type of mod is it advisable to use this product? Electronics AND Mechanics
  • With which mod model is it advisable to use this product? Electro or mecha (in diam. 22), according to your assembly
  • With which type of EJuice is it advisable to use this product? All liquids without problem
  • Description of the test configuration used: QC 0,3 Ω Istick 100W - Lavabox DNA 200 and Mini volt, DC 0,54Ω and 0,7Ω
  • Description of the ideal configuration with this product: Open bar, you decide. Double coil compulsory

was the product liked by the reviewer: Yes

Overall average of the Vapelier for this product: 4.6 / 5 4.6 5 out of stars

Link to a video review or blog maintained by the reviewer author of the review

 

The mood ticket of the reviewer

A very good thing to have had in hand and on a good box, this original dripper.

His Top Ato is deserved in view of its price, many much more expensive drippers do not reach him at the withers!

At the risk of repeating myself, I confirm that it will be a very good ato start dripper and I want to reassure connoisseurs: given its price, do not hesitate to order one, do not forget that it is maybe already a collector! If the manufacturer does not change its packaging, it would not be surprising that imports cease for him, and for us.

At our level, we alert them so that they back the info and it is with the certainty that the test will be mine shortly, that I thank you for your patient reading and that I will finish a tobacco in this small monkey, who is decidedly royal.

Good vape,

See you soon.

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About the Author

58 years old, carpenter, 35 years old of tobacco stopped dead on my first day of vaping, December 26, 2013, on an e-Vod. I vape most of the time in mecha / dripper and make my juices ... thanks to the preparations of the pros.