I know those looks, I dont have something as impressive as your Shockwave, but I do go to some of my local places and when Im browsing thru the store vaping on my Saber people look at it and get those "what the heck is that?" comments. I try not to overplay it. The one down the street is geared to newbies and basic set ups so I dont want to take away from their business, so I just tell them its a custom one , made for me.
Ive had some of the customers sort of stalk me out the door and ask more specific questions about the brand , maker online store etc.
There is another place a bit farther , that carries higher ends and the people there are carrying around GG, Nzonics and other more foreign exotics and I still get the "oh is that a Saber?" and they ask if they can hold it etc. Sabers are not seen around.
Ive also never seen anyone around with a Super-T. Orange county needs to get more sophisticated.
I cant wait to show up with my ELA.