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Justadude

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for flavor and cloud options, the Dark Horse would be first recommendation. then the Hobo. Both have several air optinions. Hobo is hardest to build on IMO.

Literally, if you pick any of those, you're gonna be satisfied. you know though, if you throw down 30$, you can pick 3 clones from fasttech...just sayin.
The ease of build is very important to me. Because the plumes have a lot of air flow options I realized that I'm definitely a dual coil type of guy.

Not only that but lately I've been making a lot of pretty advanced coils, anything from simple clapton coils to stapled tiger coils so the more room I have for building the better. I saw the inside of Hobo and it does look tiny so that one is off the list.

I'm not getting any authentics so I was thinking about picking up like 3 or 4 different ones off eBay. I heard some bad things about fasttech. You guys ever had any problems ordering from them?

dark horse atty is poop. the giant widebore driptip and the inability to restrict the airflow much paired with a shallow juice well is just outdated and outperformed by newer attys now. :2c: The mutation X can be good for flavor and clouds if you get the V1 with the straight topcap fins, because with that you can restrict airflow to one hole on each side and get better flavor from dual coil builds. The others I have no experience with but if you are going to get a new atty id suggest getting one that has a wide range of airflow (tight restricted to wide open), and one with a interchangeable driptip, I find myself using my 'big widebore driptip' only attys less and less, because of the fact that im not able to use a 510 drip tip on it if I dont want to wrap my lips around a giant tube tip.
I hear you. And good explanation about the dark horse. That makes me take that one off the list too most likely. I'm after options when it comes to air flow and if it's limited like you say then it's not something I'll consider.

I got 2 chuff enuff caps and almost never use them because it's too much air flow and it takes away from flavor quite a lot.

I'm loving my El Cabrón RDA for the flavor vapor combo. I usually vape it 3/4 closed off and it still puts out great clouds with real good flavor. Not to mention the authentic is only $60.
I'll look into it dude. Thanks.

The only difference between a doge v1 and v2 is the post size. The top cap parts are interchangeable. If you want flavor use the original top cap with a wide bore 510 drip tip. The 1/2 inch "comp" cap is just for cloud chasing. That being said the doge is basically a Tobh that a local shop owner I know redesigned with a one piece deck/ neg posts after having several tobh posts break and a bit deeper well. It's a good atty with lots of options.
Good info. Thanks dude.

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Will check them out. Thanks dude.

Well just speaking on the particular ones i have.
Plume is rather hard to get the wires secure , constantly either crunching them or they're not secure enough.
Plume sounds loud and the time from my wick getting dry to going dry is very short.
Vertex even with same type of build and wicking and same watts and same juice gives me more vapes and more vapor and better taste and the wicks seem to take longer going from getting dry to actually being dry. Not that i take it to dry if you get my point.
When first using the vertex I was waiting for it to get a bit dry and go add juice but it kept going. Plume would have got dryer then harsh.
Vertex for me is more airy but it doesn't make you feel like if your wick gets too dry then instant harshness like the plume.
That convinces me. I've had the same exact problems with both plumes I had. V1.5 that I fried and v1 that I'm still using are both a PITA to screw down. I've already stripped the screws on them and had to redo coils a countless amount of times cause the screws crushed the wire. Especially since nichrome is softer than kanthal.

I love the airflow options on the plume veil but I'm skeptical of getting another one for the reasons mentioned above. So I want something sturdy and that tightens down well without stripping the screws. I'm pretty hard on my attys and want to be certain that the wires on there nice and tight. Especially since I'm often doing coils made up of 3 wires. So the screw and post quality is very important to me and I've had nothing but pain with plume veils in that department.

I will say and its my first dual coil tank and seems your after a dripper and I've only been using it for an hour or so.
This Youde goblin tank is brilliant.
Put it that way - I've finally put my Atlantis tank away for good because of the fact that I flew through a whole bottle of cereal killa in one week because of how inefficient that tank is. I like it and it's convenient but that's about it. I'm better off dripping it couple times and be satisfied rather than waste juice in that tank. So in other words no tanks for me dude.

I hate being the guy that recommends something thats not on your list...but look into the Aeolus RDA. It's amazing. Nice airflow, great flavor and plenty of vapor. It has a deep juice well and the air comes from the top...making it very leak resistant. It's my new favorite...it even bumped the Marquis from the top spot in my rotation.

Of the attys you mentioned...I'd say the tugboat. Tugboats are just plain great attys.
Thanks dude. I'll look into that one too. And don't feel bad cause you're not that guy. The more options as far as attys are concerned the better :)
 
So I went on fasttech and for 50 bucks I got the following sitting in my cart:
Tugboat v2
Plume veil v1.5
Doge v2
Vertex v2
Mutation x v1

Pull the plug or no?

Is fasttech ok to buy from or are they unreliable pain in the .... vendor?

Only draw back is wait time to get everything is going to long time.
 

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So I went on fasttech and for 50 bucks I got the following sitting in my cart:
Tugboat v2
Plume veil v1.5
Doge v2
Vertex v2
Mutation x v1

Pull the plug or no?

Is fasttech ok to buy from or are they unreliable pain in the .... vendor?

Did you read all the reviews and discussions on each item? If not, you should.

All of SE Asia will be shut down for the next 2 weeks due to the Chinese New Year. Don't expect to see your product soon. I read normal delivery can be 2-4 weeks depending on customs. With the CNY expect to be waiting longer.
 

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So I went on fasttech and for 50 bucks I got the following sitting in my cart:
Tugboat v2
Plume veil v1.5
Doge v2
Vertex v2
Mutation x v1

Pull the plug or no?

Is fasttech ok to buy from or are they unreliable pain in the .... vendor?

You have picked a really bad time to order from FastTech or any direct from China vendor. With the Chinese New Year holiday season just beginning all Chinese commerce is almost at a stand still. It will be nearly the end of march before things are back to normal.

You may want to check out Angel Cigs for some of the clones on your list. They ship from the US at a slightly higher price than FT.

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I own every atty you listed. Out of them all the Tugboat v2 provides the best all around experience. Then I would say the Plumeveil is second. The Hobo is another good RDA. I am not really a big fan of the Darkhorse. The Mutation X is for cloud chaseing and if thats what your after its great. I feel the TOBH offers great cloud chucking abilities but lacks in flavour. Out of your list I would say the v2 Tugboat. Its my favroite atty. the clouds are great but the flavour is un real. I thought the Tugboat was good but natrually the v2 is even better. I cant say enough good things about it. I own two authentics.
 

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Thanks dude. I checked them out but I want copper rda's. The only one I found there was a vertex copper. Great prices though. Any other suggestions anybody? :(

Get a v2 Tugboat clone from a US vendor to do you till the end of March THEN spend 50-100 bucks when FTs back to normal and get 5-10 clones to see what you like. That way you have a dripper now but latter can play around with multiples. I have 19 drippers from FT, all good. Its good to have multiple attys so you can see first hand what YOU like. FT is a sick vendor if you dont mind the wait. Like my wife got a package a few weeks ago. 4 mechs and 4 drippers for 110 bucks. I love FT. You just picked the wrong time lol.
 

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Get a v2 Tugboat clone from a US vendor to do you till the end of March THEN spend 50-100 bucks when FTs back to normal and get 5-10 clones to see what you like. That way you have a dripper now but latter can play around with multiples. I have 19 drippers from FT, all good. Its good to have multiple attys so you can see first hand what YOU like. FT is a sick vendor if you dont mind the wait. Like my wife got a package a few weeks ago. 4 mechs and 4 drippers for 110 bucks. I love FT. You just picked the wrong time lol.
Gotcha. I still got my old plume v1 so I'm not completely out of luck. What US vendors do you recommend? I'm not after authentic so I want a decent clone. Also can I order with FT now and just wait it out or is it better to order AFTER Chinese new year?
 

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got vertex v2 off angel cigs and talking to people on ebay trying to get a copper tugboat v2. I've called all the local shops around and I'm not spending 30-40 bucks on a flippin clone if I can have the authentic for 80 (which I won't get but just sayin)

Trying to see if I can get the other ones cheaper anywhere else besides fasttech, if not I'll place that order tonight anyway
 

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One thing I should warn you about if you go for a doge is make sure you get one made by congrevape. All the clones out there are sub par and don't really compare. Rip did a review on it and his was a clone so you can easily see how to tell. Its only about $10 more for an authentic Doge than the clone on average and the FT doge is by far the worst of the clones. Beside the authentic is less than $50 anyway
 

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I have 2 dark horse, a plume, a mx v1, a hobo and a Marquis.

I love the Dark Horse. Who ever said that it doesn't have enough air flow adjustment is wrong. You can get it down to almost no airflow, but the horse is upside down. If the air flow is coming in over the coils the flavor is great. The MX V1 is the same, but I have the wide bore tip in the Dark Horses for easier dripping. The Marquis is absolutely a flavor chaser, as is the Hobo. The Hobo is a bit warm of a vape for me, but the flavor, DANG!!!!

I can't wait for FT, I get my attys at Kidney Puncher.
 

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One thing I should warn you about if you go for a doge is make sure you get one made by congrevape. All the clones out there are sub par and don't really compare. Rip did a review on it and his was a clone so you can easily see how to tell. Its only about $10 more for an authentic Doge than the clone on average and the FT doge is by far the worst of the clones. Beside the authentic is less than $50 anyway
Thanks for the warning dude. I'm glad I didn't pull the plug on the FT just yet. I'll back that doge out of there then. I went with angelcigs Vertex cause several people complained on FT about air holes not aligning up. That and this is in the US so less wait time.

another one I'm skeptical about getting is mutation X v1. One person said that their entire middle post wasn't drilled out. That's the last thing I need.

I have 2 dark horse, a plume, a mx v1, a hobo and a Marquis.

I love the Dark Horse. Who ever said that it doesn't have enough air flow adjustment is wrong. You can get it down to almost no airflow, but the horse is upside down. If the air flow is coming in over the coils the flavor is great. The MX V1 is the same, but I have the wide bore tip in the Dark Horses for easier dripping. The Marquis is absolutely a flavor chaser, as is the Hobo. The Hobo is a bit warm of a vape for me, but the flavor, DANG!!!!

I can't wait for FT, I get my attys at Kidney Puncher.
I actually put Hobo in my crate like 2 hours earlier off FT cause it appealed to me for some reason. Any recommendations on where I should get the mutation X v1 from? Don't want to spend 20 bucks on ebay let alone 30 in a local shop. I've checked out the kidney puncher site. They got some expensive clones when compared to other sites but I guess you get what you pay for.
 
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Just to muddy the waters....
Flavour then clouds: and cheap
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It's also an authentic!! For 30 bucks or so!!!
 
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