Storm RDA V2
The Storm RDA V2 in stock for $24.99
The Storm-A by Orieco was one of the first in a wave of rebuildable dripping atomizers when it came out a few months ago. It was one of the first models that gave you features of an expensive RDA, but for under $30. Well here we are just a few months later and now we’ve got a new company name and a new model – the Storm RDA V2. So is it that different and is it improved on?
Let me start by saying this – the original Storm-A was an extremely impressive RDA. It incorporated design elements typically only found in RDA’s over $100 and delivered at a mere fraction of that cost. The Storm RDA V2 takes that same ethos and improves the original design in some very important ways.
The company changed from Oreico to Focusecig. I don’t know if its a name change, or a whole new company, but I suppose it doesn’t matter too much. The Storm V2 is a really nice RDA for the price. So what is new in terms of design.
Storm RDA V2 (on the right) with larger juice wells
New in the Storm V2
At first look we see the same basic setup. The Storm V2 comes in 3 sections, a 1 post, 2 screws to the deck configuration (which limits the number of parts for a harder hitting connection when the two negative screws go directly into the deck). There are 2 large juice wells in the sides of the deck. The other 2 sections are the top cap and the air flow control ring.
The new improvements start with a taller deck section. The juice wells are also slightly rounded which almost doubles the size of juice you can drip. This is really nice as you can get about 20 drops in this RDA if you wick it correctly. This is a nice addition for vaper’s who prefer dripping. Conventional designs like the IGO-W or the Patriot need re-dripping every 4-6 vapes on the device. This will let you go much longer between refills.
Next you’ll notice the top cap is taller which is to compensate for the deeper wells. But what’s REALLY cool is that the inside of the top cap has been redesigned to allow a conical funnel for the vapor as it leaves the RDA. You see this on the best RDA’s on the market like the Tobh or even the Magma. This creates a spinning motion to the vapor as you’re pulling air through the device. It means a denser vape and a smoother pull. This is really nice and well thought out.
Storm RDA V2 Conical Inner Cap (on right)
And finally the last major difference is the airflow control. It was good before but tweaked now to be slightly better. The Storm A featured a slot collar that controlled 3 holes on each side of the device. The holes are eliminated and you are left with 2 slots that lay over one another for the airflow control. This is only a slight difference I realize, but my complaint with the wholes is that on my RDA they weren’t drilled in a straight line. It just looked sloppy. The airflow control now is very smooth and cleaner looking.
One other thing I should mention is that the Storm A featured various colors of airflow control pieces you could buy to change up the look of the device. These are NOT compatible with the Storm RDA V2. Not a big deal for me, but the redesign made them incompatible. I’ve not seen new ones available. I like the included stainless steel so for me its not a problem.
What’s missing?
My ONLY complaint about the Storm is the center pin for the 510 connection. There is no screw so you can’t extend this. For most people this is not a big deal, but for me it adds another point of adjustability when you’re working with a mod to get things flush. A fixed 510 pin is pretty standard for this price range so I guess I’m asking for a little too much, but it would be nice to see.
One thing missing is the third hole in the inner top cap that accommodated for single coil builds. The Storm RDA V2 is now a double coil only RDA.
Conclusion
Folks the Storm A was a no brainer and now the Storm RDA V2 is even better. At under $30 why wouldn’t you add this to your collection? If you’re on a budget, this makes and excellent dripper. It also makes a very reasonably priced spare so get one today!
The Storm V2 in stock for $24.99