im not gonna get into the ethics of clones because everybody has there own opinions but if you are a budget vaper who like clones the tugboat is a welcome product. yes the tugboat is cheaper than most authentic RDAs but 80 dollars for a 22 mm piece of metal with some screws and O rings in it is still steep. 11 dollars for a quality clone is extremely reasonable. like me personally i really enjoy mech mods and RDAs. they are what keep me off of cigarettes. a basic kanger pro tank with a little stick battery did not help me not smoke cigs. but I'm 18 and working at a burger joint while paying for school so i have a very tight vaping budget. there is no way i could afford an authentic mech mod and an authentic RDA. so its either buy clones or smoke cigarettes. i think the right choice is clear.