Yukon Coil – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

The Yukon Coil is a stainless-steel, mesh-style atomiser coil engineered for high-wattage sub-ohmvaping. Shaped like the Yukon River’s sweeping “Y” (hence the name), its dual-ribbon mesh maximises surface area, delivering dense vapour and pronounced flavour while maintaining even heat distribution. Designed to drop straight into compatible tanks (e.g., SMOK TFV18, GeekVape Z), it bridges beginner simplicity with advanced performance, making it a go-to coil for Australian cloud chasers seeking a reliable, long-lasting option without rebuildable complexity.

Technical Details

How It Works

The Yukon Coil employs a Y-shaped Kanthal mesh ribbon sandwiched between two organic-cotton pads. When powered, the mesh heats almost instantaneously, saturating the cotton uniformly and eliminating hot spots. The Y-profile splits airflow into two channels, reducing turbulence and cooling the coil faster than traditional round-wire builds.

Specifications & Variations

• Resistance: 0.15 Ω (best 80–100 W) and 0.20 Ω (60–80 W)
• Material: SS316L core with gold-plated legs for corrosion resistance
• Wicking: 100 % Japanese organic cotton, pre-angled for top-fill tanks
• Compatibilities: Yukon-X and Yukon-Z series tanks (not to be confused with Vape“>Yocan vape pens)
• Options: Standard mesh, “Frost” temperature-control variant, and limited-edition Ni80 ribbon for the DripTip“>Drip Tip“>Y-Shaped Drip Tip crowd.

Usage & Tips

Priming & Break-In

• Drip 6–8 drops of e-liquid directly onto the exposed cotton, then fill the tank and wait 5 minutes to avoid the dreaded yoyo effect (flavour drop after first puff).
• Start at 10 W below the recommended range for the first 20 puffs to seat the cotton.

Common Issues & Fixes

• Burnt taste: Chain-vaping too high—reduce wattage or open airflow ¼ turn.
• Leaking: Ensure the silicone O-ring sits flush; overtightening deforms the Y-gasket.
• Chip“>YiHi Chip warning: If using a YiHi mod, lock resistance at room temperature to prevent auto-wattage spikes.

Safety Note

Never exceed 110 W; the gold-plated legs can overheat and degrade, risking a short.

History & Context

Launched in 2021 by Arctic Vape Co. (Canada) and rapidly adopted by Australian vendors, the Yukon Coil evolved from mesh strip experiments aimed at sub-ohm tanks. Its Y-profile debuted alongside the first Y-Shaped Drip Tip, establishing a new aesthetic trend in high-performance vaping Down Under.