Tribeca Clone 26

[fogMann]

Clone for Tribeca (mix number 26):

The basic RY4D+AP formula published get in the ballpark but lack the body and sharpness of Tribeca. Thinking Tribeca was an acronym for three tobaccos, I kept looking for just three tobaccos for quite a while. However, adding a fourth (TA) got it to what I consider a near perfect clone. I can taste a slight difference when vaping side-by-side on identical hardware but it's difficult to determine which is which unless you know.

The RY4D provides the base flavor, the AP gives it the nuttiness, Flue Cured lends body and depth, the Virginia adds tang and also gives it a spot-on color match. (Note that you must use FlavourArt Virginia to get the golden color. Also, it takes about two weeks for the color to develop.) I finally gave in and added TA, the fourth tobacco, which gave it the final kick it needed. A PG/VG ratio of 85/15 seems about right. The mix below yields 10ml at 15 mg/ml NIC.

TFA RY4 Double 12.0% 1.200 ml
FA Virginia 1.1% .110 ml
Hangsen Flue Cured 1.1% .110 ml
TFA AP 1.0% .100 ml
TFA Tobacco Abs 0.4% .040 ml
NIC 100mg/ml 15.0% 1.500 ml (I use 100% VG based NIC)
PG 69.4% 6.940 ml
VG 0.0% 0

Note that I use 100% VG NIC. For a net 15mg/ml it just happened to work out that I didn't need to add any extra VG.

I'd be interested in hearing about any tweaks to this formula. However, I'm closing this one; I have what I was striving for in the formula above. Plus, I still have around 50ml left from the prior 25 test batches to consume.

 

[fogMann]

PS - sorry for the layout of the formula in my original post. I had it all lined up perfectly but I guess the forum machine ate all the extra spaces I inserted.

 

[HandbananA]

Awesome, when I reapply I'm totally going to try this. Thanks

 

[darkjedi]

I am definitely going to give this a try only missing the Virginia which I will have to get
as soon as possible.

 

[StarDose]

Any decent vendor that sells all those flavors? My usual vendor has maybe 2 of those

 

[fogMann]

ECX and RTSVapes both carry the HA and FA. My understanding is that ECX 'Signature' is the same as TFA. Unfortunately, their price is high for those and they don't carry AP. Wizard Labs has best price on TFA and do carry AP. So, you probably need to go to two vendors.

I always hate when I see a formula I'd like that has a mish-mash of flavors/vendors (which I seem to only have one or two of) and I'm guilty of that here. However, this is what I had to do to get close to Tribeca.

Note that I haven't tried HA Virginia because I knew I needed FA for the color. And, I haven't tried other Flue Cured although I don't think that TFA Flue Cured would work.

 

[StarDose]

Thanks

 

[littlebluepig]

Looks like its time to get to ordering.

 

[SweetPuff]

Thanks for this recipe! I'll be trying it once I get all of the flavors together .

 

[Busted knuckles]

Juse mixed this up. The Tobacco absolute seems a little strong, does it mello out with time?
Thanks for this recipe and all the work you put into it!

 

[HandbananA]

Juse mixed this up. The Tobacco absolute seems a little strong, does it mello out with time?
Thanks for this recipe and all the work you put into it!

Did you dilute the tobacco Absolute or did you buy pre diluted? Kinda taste like chewing tobacco to me.


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[fogMann]

Did you dilute the tobacco Absolute or did you buy pre diluted? Kinda taste like chewing tobacco to me.


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This is pretty tangy when first mixed and the TA will fade a bit. Of course, you can also reduce that a bit.

HandBananA - my apologies; I should have noted that the TA is the diluted version. Using pure TA didn't occur to me. I haven't seen the pure form called for in other recipes and it hasn't even been available for quite a while. I guess you just mixed the 'extra rich' version of this formula. Hope you didn't do a big batch. Again, sorry.

 

[Busted knuckles]

OH yeah, this one does benefit from sitting a little while. The flavors have blended nicely over night, The TA fell right in line with everything else. Nice vape!

 

[HandbananA]

This is pretty tangy when first mixed and the TA will fade a bit. Of course, you can also reduce that a bit.

HandBananA - my apologies; I should have noted that the TA is the diluted version. Using pure TA didn't occur to me. I haven't seen the pure form called for in other recipes and it hasn't even been available for quite a while. I guess you just mixed the 'extra rich' version of this formula. Hope you didn't do a big batch. Again, sorry.

Haha No I didn't do pure. That would be gross. I got pure and diluted it down. That stuff is potent and it stains everything it touches. Got mine from "one stop DIY shop"


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[fogMann]

Haha No I didn't do pure. That would be gross. I got pure and diluted it down. That stuff is potent and it stains everything it touches. Got mine from "one stop DIY shop"


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I have some pure but have never diluted it. I've seen postings for how to dilute but I recall the information was a bit conflicting so I just use the standard TA dilution from Wizard Labs. I use the PG version but I assume the ALC version is same strength. (Perhaps now is good time to stop assuming.)

Anyway, the formula still isn't 100% but it shouldn't taste like chewing tobacco. Although, maybe you're stumbled onto a new recipe.

 

[HandbananA]

Anyway, the formula still isn't 100% but it shouldn't taste like chewing tobacco. Although, maybe you're stumbled onto a new recipe.

Oh my bad. The Tobacco Absolute all by itself tastes like chewing baccy.




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[arh32]

fogmann tribeca is what got me to stop smoking. I have my own tribeca rec but cant wait to try yours when i can ever find the time to mix any....for now its all work work work and no play.

 

[StarDose]

Love this recipe! Finally a great ry4 DIY now the only liquid I will have to still buy is Vader pudding until I can come up with a similar recipe.

Anyone who likes Tribeca should try this one out!

 

[Absinte]

is this closer to Halo Tribec vs the RY4D+AP formula published get in the ballpark?

 

[littlebluepig]

I mixed this up four days ago, and it's pretty close. I get this "that's it" moment, then I get a peppery or spicy note on the end. The smell and flavor are just about right on, except for that note. I've tried my nic by it's self and don't get that smell or taste. Hoping after a little more steeping it will be there.