Digiflavor ETNA MTL RDA – An MTL Atomizer Suitable for Nicotine Salts
Giuseppe Pappalardo collaborated with Salvatore Agrosi to launch the 18mm ETNA MTL RDA. Etna is located in Italy and is also the highest active volcano in Europe, making the name quite fitting for this device, which reaches 38mm in height with the long dr
Giuseppe Pappalardo collaborated with Salvatore Agrosi to launch the 18mm ETNA MTL RDA. Located in Italy, Etna is also the highest active volcano in Europe, and for this atomizer, which reaches 38mm high with a long drip tip, it truly lives up to its name.
The first impression of ETNA is often its outer cover with a 5mm diameter airflow hole, but its positioning is purely for mouth-to-lung resistance. To achieve the best atomization effect, the internal airflow has been carefully planned; it cannot adjust the airflow by rotating the outer cover, but users can change the airflow resistance and range by removing the screws inside the outer airflow hole and replacing the internal airflow blocks. The side-turned bottom airflow and the compact vapor space, which is only half the height of the outer cover, make its vapor production direct and rich.
The coil position near the mouth and the small tank usually present three issues: noticeable heat, easy leaking, and insufficient oil storage. Digiflavor addresses these issues with several clever designs. The use of a PEI material drip tip and heat-insulating ring minimizes the perception of the outer cover's temperature during use, while the integrated color scheme enhances its aesthetics; the oil storage capacity is improved by a deeper bottom, creating a structure similar to RDTA; the leakage issue is mitigated by slightly raising the airflow block, which is higher than the outer wall of the base, and adding some space in the center of the dual posts. This unobtrusive design allows e-liquid to be absorbed by the cotton inside the coil while also ensuring that the e-liquid moistens the cotton on both sides when squeezing the bottle. The varying diameters of the outer airflow holes also provide a certain air pressure directly affecting the airflow, continuously enhancing ETNA's anti-leak capabilities while shortening the oil path to increase oil guiding efficiency.
ETNA also subverts my stereotype of Italy; almost every design or structure prioritizes practicality, and if there is extra effort, it also enhances the visual recognition. Like the Etna volcano, it appears simple and understated from a distance, but when the firing button is pressed, it delivers explosive performance and clarity.
This packaging design features the red, white, and black colors characteristic of Digiflavor, and the contents include: the main body, dual-sized 510 drip tips, three replacement airflow blocks, dual-sized screwdrivers, two high-resistance Clapton wires for mouth-to-lung use, four regular wires, popular shoelace cotton, screws, O-rings, and other accessories, as well as a manual and promotional card; the main body can be disassembled into: drip tip, upper heat-insulating ring, outer cover, airflow block, and base.
To address the noticeable heat in the small tank, ETNA features a PEI heat-insulating ring on top of the drip tip, and it is integrated with the outer cover using O-rings. The 13mm long drip tip and 10mm short drip tip both have a condensation return design that narrows at the top, and the airflow diameter of the long drip tip is narrower than that of the short drip tip, effectively concentrating the vapor.
This ETNA, like the Drop, presents a more understated style, with the logo subtly engraved on the outer cover. The dome is rounded and conical, with a limited slot to ensure the position of the internal and external airflow holes is fixed. Unfortunately, the ETNA's airflow cannot be adjusted by rotating the outer cover, which I personally find to be a minor flaw. However, Digiflavor mentioned that this is to modulate the internal airflow's effect and clarity to achieve a more precise and excellent atomization effect.
In addition to the single-hole 1.2mm, dual-hole, and triple-hole 0.8mm airflow blocks included in the packaging, additional dual-hole or triple-hole 1mm, single-hole 1.5mm, and 1.8mm airflow blocks can be purchased to achieve a wider range of resistance. The maximum resistance of the triple-hole 0.8mm is actually comparable to that of a cigarette, while the minimum resistance of the single-hole 1.2mm can satisfy players who prefer a tighter draw.
The 5mm diameter outer airflow hole is very noticeable, and the accompanying L-shaped screwdriver is also quite prominent. Its main function is to connect the airflow block with screws, reducing the inner diameter to nearly 2mm. The dual sizes of the inner and outer diameters provide an unobtrusive benefit: through the external air pressure and surface tension effects, the possibility of e-liquid leaking and seeping is reduced. During use, I even intentionally dripped more e-liquid inside; even if e-liquid or condensation adhered to the outer airflow hole, the design with three steps ensures that as soon as I inhale, the e-liquid is sucked back into the tank, effectively preventing leakage.
The depth of the base is also another noteworthy aspect; even after accounting for the cotton and airflow block, using high-concentration salt e-liquids still offers decent longevity. As for traditional freebase liquids or salt e-liquids below 30mg, it is still recommended to use them with a BF system.
The first impression of ETNA is often its outer cover with a 5mm diameter airflow hole, but its positioning is purely for mouth-to-lung resistance. To achieve the best atomization effect, the internal airflow has been carefully planned; it cannot adjust the airflow by rotating the outer cover, but users can change the airflow resistance and range by removing the screws inside the outer airflow hole and replacing the internal airflow blocks. The side-turned bottom airflow and the compact vapor space, which is only half the height of the outer cover, make its vapor production direct and rich.
The coil position near the mouth and the small tank usually present three issues: noticeable heat, easy leaking, and insufficient oil storage. Digiflavor addresses these issues with several clever designs. The use of a PEI material drip tip and heat-insulating ring minimizes the perception of the outer cover's temperature during use, while the integrated color scheme enhances its aesthetics; the oil storage capacity is improved by a deeper bottom, creating a structure similar to RDTA; the leakage issue is mitigated by slightly raising the airflow block, which is higher than the outer wall of the base, and adding some space in the center of the dual posts. This unobtrusive design allows e-liquid to be absorbed by the cotton inside the coil while also ensuring that the e-liquid moistens the cotton on both sides when squeezing the bottle. The varying diameters of the outer airflow holes also provide a certain air pressure directly affecting the airflow, continuously enhancing ETNA's anti-leak capabilities while shortening the oil path to increase oil guiding efficiency.ETNA also subverts my stereotype of Italy; almost every design or structure prioritizes practicality, and if there is extra effort, it also enhances the visual recognition. Like the Etna volcano, it appears simple and understated from a distance, but when the firing button is pressed, it delivers explosive performance and clarity.
This packaging design features the red, white, and black colors characteristic of Digiflavor, and the contents include: the main body, dual-sized 510 drip tips, three replacement airflow blocks, dual-sized screwdrivers, two high-resistance Clapton wires for mouth-to-lung use, four regular wires, popular shoelace cotton, screws, O-rings, and other accessories, as well as a manual and promotional card; the main body can be disassembled into: drip tip, upper heat-insulating ring, outer cover, airflow block, and base.
To address the noticeable heat in the small tank, ETNA features a PEI heat-insulating ring on top of the drip tip, and it is integrated with the outer cover using O-rings. The 13mm long drip tip and 10mm short drip tip both have a condensation return design that narrows at the top, and the airflow diameter of the long drip tip is narrower than that of the short drip tip, effectively concentrating the vapor.
This ETNA, like the Drop, presents a more understated style, with the logo subtly engraved on the outer cover. The dome is rounded and conical, with a limited slot to ensure the position of the internal and external airflow holes is fixed. Unfortunately, the ETNA's airflow cannot be adjusted by rotating the outer cover, which I personally find to be a minor flaw. However, Digiflavor mentioned that this is to modulate the internal airflow's effect and clarity to achieve a more precise and excellent atomization effect.In addition to the single-hole 1.2mm, dual-hole, and triple-hole 0.8mm airflow blocks included in the packaging, additional dual-hole or triple-hole 1mm, single-hole 1.5mm, and 1.8mm airflow blocks can be purchased to achieve a wider range of resistance. The maximum resistance of the triple-hole 0.8mm is actually comparable to that of a cigarette, while the minimum resistance of the single-hole 1.2mm can satisfy players who prefer a tighter draw.
The 5mm diameter outer airflow hole is very noticeable, and the accompanying L-shaped screwdriver is also quite prominent. Its main function is to connect the airflow block with screws, reducing the inner diameter to nearly 2mm. The dual sizes of the inner and outer diameters provide an unobtrusive benefit: through the external air pressure and surface tension effects, the possibility of e-liquid leaking and seeping is reduced. During use, I even intentionally dripped more e-liquid inside; even if e-liquid or condensation adhered to the outer airflow hole, the design with three steps ensures that as soon as I inhale, the e-liquid is sucked back into the tank, effectively preventing leakage.
The depth of the base is also another noteworthy aspect; even after accounting for the cotton and airflow block, using high-concentration salt e-liquids still offers decent longevity. As for traditional freebase liquids or salt e-liquids below 30mg, it is still recommended to use them with a BF system.
