VandyVape Berserker MTL RTA Review – There is a bit of a mouth-to-lung (MTL) resurgence going on in the vaping world. Oh, there’s still a heavy focus on clouds and power, but we’ve been excited to see more products cross our desks aimed at those who prefer a traditional smoking-like experience. One of the most notable is thecVandyVape Berserker MTL RTA. (Available Now At Element Vape)   There are a few quirks with the Berserker that might chase away newcomers, but those who are patient will be rewarded with an amazingly flavorful MTL vape, through and through. Let’s dive in.

After opening VandyVape’s now-traditional minimalist blue cardboard packaging, users will find a nicely fleshed-out kit, complete with the Berserker RTA, installed 2mL Ultem glass, 4mL Pyrex replacement glass, chimney extender, installed Ultem drip tip, spare Delrin drip tip, coils, o-rings, and a slew of other goodies. Yes, it’s a complete offering.

Before we build, I mentioned atop this post that the Berserker had a few quirks, and the assembly/disassembly is one of them. To ensure a solid connection that doesn’t come loose during filling, the chimney section screws into the top cap by tightening it COUNTER-clockwise. It took nearly three minutes of fruitless muscle before I realized there was a flat “key” tool inside the bag of accessories inside the box. (In my defense, there was no mention of this arrangement in the otherwise excellent instructions. Be sure to check everything, lest you damage your Berserkers, kids.) Once reassembled, I took the build deck and the included coil, which read at 1.2 ohms. The deck itself is relatively narrow, but is an absolute breeze to build upon, with large screws in place to secure coils and trim leads. In less than a minute, I had a perfect coil in place, ready to wick. Despite the relatively small deck size, the cotton/juice ports are deep, and I found I needed more cotton than expected to fill them, while still allowing for juice flow. I heartily recommend fluffing your cotton well before placing it, as juice flow is limited in MTL setups. Reassembling the Berserker was a breeze, and the stock o-rings and gaskets hold the tank sections together nicely.

I dusted off a bottle of 9mg, 50/50 VG/PG e-liquid that has been steeping for the better part of six months. (It felt like I was opening a bottle of wine reserved for a “special occasion.”) I wet my coils, filled the tank through the snug top-cap, and let the Berserker marinate for a few minutes before puffing away.   My first draw was on the tightest setting, and man ALIVE, was it tough for my sub-ohm-trained lungs to handle. But after a few conscious, deliberate MTL draws, I quickly remembered the appeal of vaping in this fashion.   Using the Berserker on the recently reviewed Hcigar VT75D, at a conservative 20 watts, the vapor coming from the tight airflow, narrow chimneys and mouthpiece created such a concentrated burst of flavor, I was brought back to simpler times.

I have nothing but positive thoughts about the Berserker. It balances modern design and ease-of-use with a fantastic throwback chimney design that brings rich, dense flavor to MTL vapers of all varieties. I would have preferred one more airflow slot to try some restricted lung hits, but that’s hardly a knock, considering the company never intended this type of use.

Though the initial assembly and disassembly might throw novices for a loop, once they nail down the wicking and airflow, the VandyVape Berserker is an excellent, high-performing MTL atomizer for the masses.

Score: A

VandyVape Berserker RTA specs:

• Length:30mm/40mm
• Diameter:24mm
• Capacity:2ml/4.5ml

VandyVape Berserker RTA contents:

• 1x Berserker MTL RTA
• 1x 4.5ml glass tube
• 1x Accessory bag
• 1x 510 Delrin drip tip