I have not messed around with fancy coils much. Mostly have used TEMco AWG 316L stainless steel round and 316L stainless steel fused clapton and round wire from AVS. The great sale going on at AVS has prompted me to purchase some affordable fancy wire. The aliens still only comes as pre made coils, are still expensive and I have yet to try them. Stainless steel to me is the best bang for the buck not only because it provides great flavor, lasts long and you can also use it for temp control. I really don’t use Nichrome 80 or Kanthal anymore. Here is what I purchased to try today.

Hex-Core (10) Fused
Framed Staple
Oct-Core (8) Fused

On with the show.