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All good suggestions above... I'll toss in the Magma as a good starter RDA... It has a deep juice-well (less mess), as well as a stable (and forgiving) platform for building single or dual-coil configurations, and it has adjustable airflow. Things to mention about RDAs... and these are just my opinions and observations... You will use (exponentially) more juice than vaping from a tank (i.e. more juice expenses) You WILL require lower Nicotine levels with an RDA than you use in your tanks (extra juice costs) You will "want" a Mech MOD or two as you try lower-ohm builds (and yes, you eventually will with an RDA) Buying resistance wires (different gauges), cutters, mandrels (something to wrap wire on), wick (silica, cotton, rayon, etc), and resistance meter are all additional expenses UP FRONT So, buying a $15-30 RDA is cheap, but getting all the necessary equipment to properly use it can set you back $50-150! Again, that is generally an expense you only have to bear once, but I feel it should be pointed out for anyone starting out with their first RDA. My first RDA set me back $23, and even though I already owned Mech MODs (and batteries/charger), an Ohm-meter, cutters, mandrels (drill-bits or other known-size rods), and a torch... I still spent an additional $50 on different gauges of Kanthal and a big bag of Japanese Cotton (enough to last for years). Also, my first week "dripping" added in the extra expense of different flavor/nic-level juices (six bottles), and I vaped roughly 60ml the first week, alone (trying to nail-down new flavor preferences and coil-build preferences)... on top of my usual 18-22ml per week of tank vaping! So, one tiny, inexpensive RDA set me back $150 in total costs to get "going", and I added the extra expense of increasing my juice costs by 200% per week, minimum.... Yes, the flavor and vapor production are amazing from my Magma (like a good pipe or cigar), but I feel everyone wanting to drip should be aware of the initial, up-front expenses, as well as the increase in juices expenses you will incur, weekly. NOW, an alternative would be a Kayfun Lite Plus or Russian 91%. Both RTAs can be found in quality clones for $20-45, still will allow him to build a coil to suit his needs, use wick of his choice, the flavor is still amazing (like a dripper), but you use less juice than a dripper, although still more than a KPT2 If I only use my KPT2s all week, I use ~20ml of juice... If I only use my Russian 91%, I use ~25ml of juice... if I only use my Magma, I use between 60ml and 90ml of juice! Yes, for a Kayfun-style RTA, you still have to have a meter, wire, wick, etc... but juice expenses will be lower... and RTAs typically perform best with coil builds > 1.0 Ohm, so there is no "need" for a Mech MOD... the ProVari (or most any regulated device) will suffice.

I just received a new tank for my Nautilus Mini and an Eleaf iStick. I really have not had much of a chance to play with the iStick yet, but so far I really like it! It is tiny! It really seems to run hotter than my MVP. 11 watts is hotter on the iStick. I have ran it up to 15 watts, but so far this is a little hot for my juice. I will post a new topic when I learn more about it, if anyone is interested.

I'm sorry to hear about this, I have issues with ebay and will not buy from there. I trust Fasttech more than ebay because if you know what to look for, they will tell you it is not authentic. I don't mind buying clones so much, I just want to know it is a clone and not crap passed off as authentic. I wish you luck in getting a refund because they should not be selling clones as authentic. It is what gives ebay a bad name when it comes to E-Cigarettes. That is not to say all ebay sellers are bad, it just seems as if that is where most of the less than upfront sellers are.

Smoktech magneto Sony vtc 4's or 5's Igo RDA (of some sort. There are plenty) 26 or 28g kanthal Organic cotton balls Reasonably priced mod, good starting atomizers that aren't expensive, correct batteries, and a good starting point on wire gauge. This way if he decides he's not into dripping, he won't have dumped insane amounts of money into it. I never had that issue. I went through about 5-6ml a day with my tanks and I still do that in my drippers. Occasionally I'll go through 8-9, but that's only on rough days.

out of all the RDAs I have had, I would say the stillare is probably the easiest and best I've worked with (all opinion of course). Like comp said, you can drip with a provari, but it leaves you with fewer options because you have to build at 1.2 or higher. A mech mod would probably be the way to go for dripping (also opinion)

No apologies necessary. We all had to start somewhere. What I'm writing below are just my personal opinions and preferences. Yours might be different. Vaping is all subjective as you'll find out for yourself. Okay, yes. You have a cartomizer there. You might want to get more of these as carts will only last a week to three at the very most before they need to be replaced. If you want to get into tanks I would recommend a Kanger Pro Tank 2 or an Anyvape Davide (not the mini versions as those will look funny and too small on your K101) with 1.8 ohm replacement coils. What you have is a mechanical mod, it doesn't have a variable voltage/wattage option so you're limited to 3.7v from your battery. While this is fine and preferable for RDAs and RTAs (rebuildable dripping/tank atomizers) and sub-ohm coils, it's going to limit what you can use on this and get a satisfying vape. That's not a bad thing, it's... (ETA: and I see that this is where my brain shut off this morning. Dangerously low levels of caffeine in my system, I'd guess. Lol.) Any higher resistance and you won't get the vapor or the flavor you'll probably want. I'd stick with 1.5 or 1.8 ohm. My preference is for the 1.8 ohm on a 3.7v device. I wouldn't go with anything with dual coils as that usually requires a little more oomph than 3.7v, in my experience. Read through all the different threads and you'll get a LOT of information, especially for someone who is new to vaping. Ask questions. There are a bunch of friendly and knowledgeable folks here willing to help. Good luck.

A good Butane mini torch is optional but recommended, especially if he's going to build micro or nano coils. Another optional thing would be a pair of tweezers or needle nosed pliers with insulated handles. The recommendation that Comp made for a quality OHM reader or multimeter can't be repeated enough. This one is NOT an option. It's a necessity for safety's sake.

You have to work up to being awesome, son. You've still a ways to go. Lol.

Can he drip with a Provari? Yes he just needs to stay with in the min ohms of that device. Though I don't have one I can not say for sure, but 1.2 ohm or above builds would work just fine. If he is wanting to Sub Ohm (Below .9 ohm) then he would want a mechanical MOD with good batteries. I recommend Sony vtc 4s or 5s. He must have a quality OHM reader or Multimeter to test OHMs. RDAs are a mater of debate. I recommend a TOBH, Doge, or Patriot for a starter. These all have good building platforms. Wire... Wicking it is all debatable. Wire: I would go with 30ga, 20ga, 24ga, 26ga, to start with. Temco will give your best deal in bulk wire. I would go no less than 50ft of each. Wick: I would go with Organic Cotton. it is easy to pickup at any Walmart, Walgreens, CVC. Japanese Cotton is better, but can be harder to get and more expensive.

Wait... Not that you're awesome. That only you are allowed to be awesome. Haha

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A mech mod is not really a requirement for a sub ohm build, but any regulated device will need the ability to power it at the sub ohm level you choose. In other words, it will likely be an apv (higher end) type. With a little info and basic skills you should be able to use rba's without a problem on your vamo or other similar devices.

Following a few article links, which started with this one about a town in MA which plans to ban sales all tobacco and related products (including e-cigs) because of the devil called Nicotine... , I ran across this one from Discovery Magazine, touting the medical benefits of Nicotine for Parkinson's Disease, Tourette’s and schizophrenia. But, the interesting portion of the article was independent research buried within, proving that Nicotine (alone) is NOT the addictive component of cigarettes (cigars, etc.), and alluding to the fact that Big-Tobacco, researchers, and our government have known this for decades, despite their demonizing of Nicotine publicly! If Nicotine were so addictive and deadly, do you think we'd be able to buy it from any corner-drug-store, or in bulk on the Internet? Try buying Morphine without a prescription or FDA license.... You can't even buy Lidocaine (Cocaine derivative used as an anesthetic by dentists all over the world) over-the-counter without a prescription or FDA license (in strengths greater than 0.5% - and usually only in first-aid sprays or ointments)! Saying Nicotine is the evil, addictive component of smoking, IMO, is like saying that motor oil is the addictive component that forces people to drive, and thus the leading (evil) cause of vehicle accidents and vehicle related deaths.

Picked up a Ares mod by VIP Customs and a Mutation X.. not super impressed with the MX, but love the Ares mod.

Again thanks to those taking the time to fill out the survey the feedback is great. One thing that seems to be pretty recurring is the product descriptions. This been bumped to a higher priority We'll see if we can't get all of our products updated to include more information, including more detailed technical information by weeks end.

Well, I said I wouldn't buy a Nautilus because of the price-factor, so I'd have to wait for the tank-fairy to drop one at my door... Guess what the tank-fairy dropped in my mailbox this morning I gotta thank AshGone.com for giving out freebies last month... if not for their generosity, I'd still be without a Nautilus...

I am another one weening myself off nicotine. A year and a half ago I was sucking down 24mg like nobody's business. It got me off cigs for good and I've been lucky as I didn't have a very rough go of it. Gradually I've been stepping down to where I'm totally comfortable around 3mg mostly with an occasional bounce to 0mg or 6mg. Mostly 3mg as I mix 0 and 6. But lately, I've taken my first attempts at not vaping at all for periods and......it's ......ok. No big reactions. For the first time I can see myself quitting vaping even. Don't get me wrong, I definitely enjoy it, but for me it's always been a way to not smoke. I totally get how it can turn in to a hobby, a passion even, and I wouldn't find fault with that at all. NOT SMOKING is probably one of my greatest achievements. I know, it sounds ridiculous, but it's true. I am SO. FRICKIN. HAPPY. that I'm not smoking that I'd just about break in to song and dance over it if given a slight nudge. But I could definitely see myself give up vaping too eventually.