I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on an authentic Nemesis in all stainless steel and welcome any input. The main thing I am looking for is a high quality, reliable mech that can be used all day every day and has the potential to last for years if not life. And safety features such as a locking ring and non-hybrid 510 connection are important to me.
I'm thinking the SS Nemesis will fit the bill because: (1) stainless should be more durable and lower maintenance for daily use than other options such as brass and copper; (2) Nemesis is a tried and true design; (3) Nemesis is popular and still in production, so it should be relatively easy to get replacement parts as needed.
To get this out of the way, I am not into cloud chasing or competing or the like. I'm not even into building or sub-ohm stuff. So I don't need ultimate performance, just a reliable workhorse to drive my trusty nautilus Aspire. I like mechs for various reasons--I just love the style and feel of a finely made mech, I like the vape it gives me, I love the simplicity of a mech and the idea that it's a simple hunk of metal that could potentially last a lifetime compared to the latest box of chips that will probably break before they are outdated in a couple years. Generally, I "like nice things," but don't like constantly buying new ones--I prefer to "cry once" and shell out for a nice item I can live with for years. So a good authentic mech scratches that itch for me.
My mech history:
My first mech was a Chi-You in brass. Loved it at first, but decided that the design is too complicated for me--too many little moving parts, which were a pain to adjust and even more of a pain to keep clean and maintain (especially in brass).
Replaced that with an MCV Overdose, all copper and with a simpler design. LOVE the OD, which was my daily vape for almost three years. Its only downfall is that copper is so soft the 510 threads wear down quickly with daily use. I have had to replace the top cap twice, and I'm worried in the future the supply of replacement parts will dry up totally. Started thinking I should get away from copper for daily use.
Very recently, found an authentic Mystic Atmos Zeus. It's brass but rhodium plated for extra durability. It is AWESOME, but yesterday I dropped the bottom cap on a hard floor and bent something so that the button sticks.
. Not the mod's fault--just my own clumsiness. And it was a very limited edition mod that ceased production years ago, so I am worried I can't get replacement parts to fix it.
So I am now thinking of just calling it a day and ordering the SS Nemesis (plus a supply of spare parts, since I know how I am!). I'm thinking this will be my best bet for a mod that meets my criteria and will last a long time in daily use, with spare parts fairly available to keep it running. Thoughts?
I'm thinking the SS Nemesis will fit the bill because: (1) stainless should be more durable and lower maintenance for daily use than other options such as brass and copper; (2) Nemesis is a tried and true design; (3) Nemesis is popular and still in production, so it should be relatively easy to get replacement parts as needed.
To get this out of the way, I am not into cloud chasing or competing or the like. I'm not even into building or sub-ohm stuff. So I don't need ultimate performance, just a reliable workhorse to drive my trusty nautilus Aspire. I like mechs for various reasons--I just love the style and feel of a finely made mech, I like the vape it gives me, I love the simplicity of a mech and the idea that it's a simple hunk of metal that could potentially last a lifetime compared to the latest box of chips that will probably break before they are outdated in a couple years. Generally, I "like nice things," but don't like constantly buying new ones--I prefer to "cry once" and shell out for a nice item I can live with for years. So a good authentic mech scratches that itch for me.
My mech history:
My first mech was a Chi-You in brass. Loved it at first, but decided that the design is too complicated for me--too many little moving parts, which were a pain to adjust and even more of a pain to keep clean and maintain (especially in brass).
Replaced that with an MCV Overdose, all copper and with a simpler design. LOVE the OD, which was my daily vape for almost three years. Its only downfall is that copper is so soft the 510 threads wear down quickly with daily use. I have had to replace the top cap twice, and I'm worried in the future the supply of replacement parts will dry up totally. Started thinking I should get away from copper for daily use.
Very recently, found an authentic Mystic Atmos Zeus. It's brass but rhodium plated for extra durability. It is AWESOME, but yesterday I dropped the bottom cap on a hard floor and bent something so that the button sticks.
. Not the mod's fault--just my own clumsiness. And it was a very limited edition mod that ceased production years ago, so I am worried I can't get replacement parts to fix it.So I am now thinking of just calling it a day and ordering the SS Nemesis (plus a supply of spare parts, since I know how I am!). I'm thinking this will be my best bet for a mod that meets my criteria and will last a long time in daily use, with spare parts fairly available to keep it running. Thoughts?
The other day, after sleeping on it some, I decided I was wasting too much time and energy agonizing about it--reminded myself of how many times I have wasted more money on less--and finally just said what the hell and pulled the trigger.
I believe the Sir Lancelot mech would be a good addition to that collection if it grows.
