I think you are right mate, 30 or 32 gauge wire it looks like.
Kanthal will stop you from using the temp control feature will it not?
Yes need ni200 for temp control, but from what I've experienced so far, it's not worth the hastle, not like I'm getting burnt hits left right or center, so no lose really.
I'll try again when my rayon arrives and ill try a different atty, my zenith v2 may not be making good enough contact and the build on my veritas is slightly higher ohms so could be improved, I'll see.
cheers for looking it over though.