HARDWARE PRODUCT REVIEW
Goliath RTA by Youde Review
This RTA does not come with a drip tip. I purchased the
Goliath at the same time as the Zephyrus SubOhm tank as I
liked the juice control on the Goliath, but loved the look and
included RBA section on the Zephyrus.
The Goliath comes in the well known packaging from Youde,
tank in the front and goodies in the back. This is what you get
included:
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Goliath RTA
Instruction manual
Spare O-rings
2 x spare screws
Filling:
This is a bottom filling RTA. You have to remove it from your
device, turn upside down, remove the airflow ring and as long
as you have the juice flow control ring open fully, you have 2
slots where you can fill up the tank.
It takes around 4ml of juice (not oil as it states on the
packaging).
Size:
The Goliath is approx 52mm in height (not including any Drip
Tip or the 510 connector) and 22mm in diameter.
Shape:
Heat sinks fins at the top pyrex glass tank section (no spare
included, so be careful) and then the juice control ring; this
juts out from the normal 22mm size and because of this, it
does add a bit of height to the Goliath.
Airflow:
The Airflow control ring is at the bottom and comes with 2 x
2.8mm holes. This is adjustable to suit your vaping style.
Re-buildable Deck:
It’s not the biggest, but is very workable (2 post design
allowing for dual coils). The juice channels are huge, and this
slightly impairs the screwing back onto the tank section. With
a little practice, you can get used to it. On this, do not try to
force it in, or turn it, as this may mess up your threads.
It uses very little wick as you just need to ensure that the
cotton is just in the juice channels ever so slightly. You don’t
need to jam a load of it in there!
Juice Control:
On the side of the Goliath you will see what looks like
a heartbeat. On the ring is a little drop – the bigger the
heartbeat the more juice flow. The smaller the heartbeat the
more restricted is the juice flow.
With the Goliath, no matter the % mix of PG/VG juice you
use, you can ensure that it doesn’t flood by turning the control
ring until you get the right amount of juice flow.
Flavour:
So far, the Goliath and the Zephyrus are in my opinion the
best RTAs for flavour. In the Kanger and Atlantis, the juice
flavour seems a little muted.
Vapour production:
I use 60 – 70% VG juice and the vapour production again
beats the Kang er and Atlantis hands down.
Both the Goliath and the Zephyrus are now my main RTAs I
use; in the drawer the Kanger and the Atlantis go, may they
enjoy their rest.
In my own opinion, the Goliath is a fantastic tank, especially
with the juice control feature. With a little playing around you
should not get a dry hit from your juice not getting to the wick
properly.
Always remember DO YOUR RESEARCH AND VAPE SAFE.
VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE AUGUST 2015 69