Well six months ago I started out with a cig-a-like, then a month later bought an ego and protank, found this forum while searching the web for flooding issues. that's when I discovered what was possible, after a few weeks of research, reviews and comparisons, I then purchased a Provari with a PT 2 in the kit. Received my Provari the Friday of labor day weekend, then I discovered rba's and bought the Russian, then a terminator-C. Bought a few cheap Rocket rba's, and then dived into mech mods and the kick 2. Then the Aqua rba, my first high end rba, worth every penny!! I know go kickless on my mech and enjoy the clouds at 30 watts. I also have a Fogger V3 coming tomorrow. Looking at two more high end rba's because the quality is worth the price of admission. Probably get another Mechanical, but still looking for that perfect one. I am very happy with the one I have, even though it's a clone and many here don't like clones, this is a quality device and totally interchangeable with the real deal, and may end up getting the real thing.
I have heard of people progressing faster that I, but I have learned much in a short time. And have also been mixing my own juice for a month, and really enjoying that aspect too!! Everyone has there own pace and learning curve, and it's not a race. The main thing is I stopped smoking and have found something I truly enjoy.