Precise ELA Telescoping Mod by Super-T!

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anavidfan

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so I want the ELA Strata, but so scared to pre-order because I've been waiting for the satin media blasted edition to show back up, & would hate to have such perfection from David but in terrible aesthetics.

every time I have seen some available on the site, it's only for the polished - don't we all have enough polished devices? I want the orientation that's distinctive to the ELA & with those beautiful brass accent rings.

how can I pre-order an ELA Strata in good faith, if I don't know whether there will be another list open up for the ELA specific finish?

is there a way I can be guarenteed to make the list for a satin version in the future?, is there even going to be a satin version available again in the future?

should I just wait for when it comes available?, problem is, then the Strata will be sold out as well.

this is so frustrating. I want to be as passionate over Dave's creations as all of you, but don't forsee ever having that chance.

the most aggervating is having seen 3 ELA's go up for sale/ auction in the last month. flippers get what they want & a passionate vaper that truly respects a modder cannot; am I crying here?, sorry, but very frustrated.

if anyone cares to help, what's the best course of action for me to take?

I would snatch up an ELA in any finish, you could always have it satinized by refinishing services theres one thats great and for a great price. PM me if you want the info. To secure perfect match get a Strata in the polished finish and send both items so they will match perfectly. Maybe David will ring in and give a more precise answer to whether or not he will offer ELA in the Super-t Satin so you can purchase with confidence.
 

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Wow, didn't realize David came out with the ELA Strata. Just checked it out on his site, great quality and workmanship as expected. Does he have a pic of one set up with coil(s)? So it's a dripper with a max. capacity of 1.5ml, how does that work - tilt the rda up to get juice to the coil(s)? I don't know squat about RDA's lol. I also thought he was working on a wick (silica) or mesh fueled RBA, was that never in the works or something along those lines coming later?
 
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Yea WOW,indeed.I wish i had known he already had the Strata up to purchase because after seeing the pics i am wishing i had the cash right now to buy.What a sad,..sad day :(

Maybe selling off some vape gear i can come up with the money after waiting for my ELA i would hate to be shut out of getting my SuperT RBA for it.
 

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I can't decide to pull the trigger or not on the strata. This will cause me some lost sleep.


Do it, ragna. I had the same doubts about 2 hours ago, then I went to check my family tree to make sure that I didn't have any Egyptian blood. Well..., I don't. So no afterlife gifts for me, only what I can get out of this ONE life. I blame my Portuguese, and Italian blood for all this spending.


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Very true he just picked me up a Kick tube for my ELA so I can't complain .He is an avid gun collector so I thought it fitting to get him his ELA's. I love disassembling and cleaning my ELA because it reminds me of a high quality firearm.plus I never thought he would quit stinkies after 45 years .
Hey, at least its all in the family, new "heirlooms" to pass down. Nice dad.
 

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The best course of action is just to keep an eye on the classifieds.

worst place for me to look. I saw 1 guy selling two of them over the last month, each listed for $489 + shipping. the one sold to Hawaii, & not sure about the other, but thread was locked in less than 36hrs., so I assume sold. I also saw accent rings for $120obo, ridiculous!

I can't stand flippers like that; it hurts someone like myself from acquiring because someone else was able to 'add to cart' before I was with the pure intentions of profitting without any invested work instead of someone passionate over the device who would keep forever & actually has respect for Dave.

not knowing if/ when I will be able to get a satin media blasted finish is only frustrating me more & I'm struggling to not just walk away from future ownership. it also stalls my purchase of the Strata, which I want to pay for/ get on the list already.

I know all of SuperT is busy with those that have already paid for devices/ gear; & I know he certainly doesn't need my money, but we're talkin' about $300+ that I would like to contribute towards their endeavors. not trying to rant or complain, just lost as to what I should do.

it'll really suck if I just stick with all of my wonderful GP purchases & go on vaping well into the future from my trusty Chi-You, when I could be keeping an ELA all nice & cozy with a matching Strata for when I wanna treat myself to something special.
 

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Not to mention it might be about a year before they are made and restocked as david said he was working on other projects before going back to the ELA,correct me if i was wrong with that??

waiting a year is fine, makes no difference to me. I would just want to know it'll be something in my hand @ some point. I'd be fine with buying the Strata now, admiring it whenever it came in, & wrapping it up in a drawer to be resurrected into the future.

I would snatch up an ELA in any finish, you could always have it satinized by refinishing services theres one thats great and for a great price. PM me if you want the info. To secure perfect match get a Strata in the polished finish and send both items so they will match perfectly. Maybe David will ring in and give a more precise answer to whether or not he will offer ELA in the Super-t Satin so you can purchase with confidence.

you've always been great to me & I've told ya that yourself alongside Nach were the 2 most influencial owners of this device just from your guys posts in this thread alone. thank you again for previously taking your time & having answered about 30 questions in regards to this MOD. you have only made me want one even more than I already did.

the advice you gave in this post as well is of great thought! God am I grateful to you. it prompted another idea, but I'll get back to you on that when I make sure it's thorough enough.
 

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i've been waiting a LONG time, it seams, to post this:

"so i got my electronic notification several days ago....but OMG why hasn't it shipped yet?!?!"


LOL :D

It's like that, Demon. Dave and Kevin prep the boxes first, scan the USPS barcode and then Dave assembles the ELAs and package them.


My ELAs were the same way. Just wait a tiny little longer. Good to see you again, bro.


Nic
 
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