i guess if i knew what to set the VV/VW at the get the best flavor and vapor then i wouldnt mind using one of those. what VV mods do yall suggest? and what tank/clearomizer?
What's your budget? There is a range in price and good/bad quality(ies) on each end. I use the Kanger K-Box, which can be had for less than $20 bucks now, and I am just about to purchase a high wattage box for $75 - $100 (depending on how long I wanna wait

The K-Box is definitely beginner-user friendly (only control the wattage), but it is limited by the preselected wattage settings (7, 13, 20, 25, 30,35,40) and beginners should be able to test wattage levels within said presets (IMHO of course).
I top it with the Kanger Subtank mini. Fires premade Organic Cotton Coils (OCC) and comes in 0.5 Ohm and 1.2 Ohms. The mini and the plus come with a rebuildable atomizer kit as well that you can learn to build on.
Also, definitely familiarize yourself with the device of your choice. It will help you understand how wattage, voltage, resistance and amperage work together. Reg. devices should have built in safeties and will warn you when something is wrong (i.e. battery in backwards, short in atty, low battery etc.) Take suggestions and research, research, research. The more you know the better your vape will be.