...whatever analogy works for you.
But, the key point, is you don't necessarily recommend a larger and more complicated and expensive device to new vapers. That's also why pilots don't learn how to fly on four engine jets...they learn on a cheap-o single engine plane and get pilot certified, then they learn the more complicated multi-engine rules.
I am not a Smok fan myself. I kinda dislike them a bit, but that doesn't mean that I bash them. They are, however, innovative and are willing to go out on a limb for new features. Sometimes they work well, sometimes not, and sometimes it's all just bling. They have contributed to a lot of new design features that others copy. Where would top fill be without the innovative TFV4's top fill feature? Also, they opened the norm for atomizers by popularizing larger atomizer sizes (again, TFV4). Whether or not you like Smok or not, they are innovators. They also offer mods at a reasonable price.
This sort of discussion reminds me of the Vamo Vs. Provari debate of years past. Yes, Provaris were better built, more reliable, and just a better mod overall. The problem is, It was so expensive compared to the Vamo. Provape stuck to their ideals, and it eventually ran the company into the ground. That brings home the point that quality isn't everything when price is concerned. Industry needs a balance between quality and price, and I think Smok is closer to the sweet spot than many other companies. There are cheaper mods than Smok, there are better mods than Smok, but there are no mods that are both cheaper AND better.
