What Was Your First Mech Mod?
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My first mech was the AR mod that I picked up from vapor hub. It was alright. sucked not having a locking ring.
My first mech was a SS Nemesis clone, I bought it because it was the cheapest mod I found around me at any B&M and I didn't know if I would like it. If you tried a mech before, and know how to rebuild and know about the safety issues involved if done wrong, and are ready to go mech and have the cash for and already know a mech is for you, I would recommend an authentic, especially since you can get a good one now between $100-130 USD made in the USA, but not sure how that works if you're in Canada?
For a beginner, you might want to look in to a clone, since you will also need to invest in a good ohm reader, and a good battery smart charger, along with IMR batteries preferably Sony VTC4s or VTC5s for safety and trusted specs. Just make sure they are authentic Sony's.
http://www.sun-vapers.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-sony-vtc5-battery/
http://www.steam-engine.org/ohm.asp
For a beginner, you might want to look in to a clone, since you will also need to invest in a good ohm reader, and a good battery smart charger, along with IMR batteries preferably Sony VTC4s or VTC5s for safety and trusted specs. Just make sure they are authentic Sony's.
http://www.sun-vapers.com/how-to-spot-a-fake-sony-vtc5-battery/
http://www.steam-engine.org/ohm.asp
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Prices here are much more expensive it seems, at least in some local shops. I have a Stingray clone with a Vulcan as my setup right now, not too fussy on the locking of the Stringray but enjoy the size of it and the simplicity of it.
My first was a nemesis clone SS version. I don't have anything against authentics, but I would suggest a good clone before dropping that much money into something you might not even like. There are plenty of high quality clones out there...like my second mech 
(a well made panzer clone)
(a well made panzer clone)
Atomo V1. I now own 2 Atomo clones and 2 authentic Atomos. I guess I have a thing to Italian design
First mech was a Caravella Clone. It's still one of my best mech mods I have. Only recently it's been replaced by a King V2 style mod only because you can set it down without having to lock it. I also have an origin and a Nemesis (clones). Origin is 21mm, so I dedicate it to the Aqua atomizer in hybrid mode. Button needs a hard press to use, and it doesn't lock easy. The Nemesis's threading is too narrow, so it takes a while to lock it, and since the locking ring is chromed and flush with the atty, it takes too long to lock. Adjusting it is a pain, since it takes a lot of unscrewing to get it.. I hate that mod. I even bought a kick and magnet upgrades for it and it's still collecting dust.
I still recommend the Caravella as a first mech mod. It's simplicity, looks, and ease of use make it my top recommendation. My King is a bit too heavy to recommend, but I still like it personally.
I still recommend the Caravella as a first mech mod. It's simplicity, looks, and ease of use make it my top recommendation. My King is a bit too heavy to recommend, but I still like it personally.
My first one —by a few hours– was a Kamry K101 kit I found at a B&M and the price was right. A few hours later, a Smok Magneto I had purchased online arrived. It was a quantum leap. My favorites are the Nemesis. I can tune the switches to a buttery smooth operation.
My first Mech was one a just bought a few weeks ago - the Akuma black copper clone by Acerig. It is very nice and works great. Has a magnetic switch (also comes with a spring if you like), and can be used with the three main sizes of batteries. I paid $44 for this beautiful, solid copper and brass mod and love it!
Caravela 18350 clone mod was my first. I have since purchased a copper Nemesis and a SS King (both 18650s). I use the Caravela now for my Fogger V4 and Ithaka RBAs and the SS King for any coil build over .4 ohms the Copper Nemesis when I really want to make clouds
SS Nemesis clone was my first, followed by 2 Reo Woodvils (regular & mini) and now I want a Kato box mod clone (assuming the reviews are positive). I'm a box mod gal!
Maraxus clone. Now I want more...lol. I do love the adjustability of the mech but would like my next one to have settings I can tweak around with
Mine was a Caravella clone, that I coupled with a Patriot clone. Had no idea if I wanted to continue on with wrapping my own coils, and dripping, and did not want to get too invested in it. Have since stepped way up from there, and love my current rigs.
Sold my clones to a friend for about half what I paid, and he found he did not like wrapping coils and dripping, so it was a cheap lesson for him. Not so cheap for me to find I wanted to go much further into things
Sold my clones to a friend for about half what I paid, and he found he did not like wrapping coils and dripping, so it was a cheap lesson for him. Not so cheap for me to find I wanted to go much further into things
My first was a Sigelei 24. I thought it was just so cool looking and nicely machined I had to have it. That was a year ago. I foolishly put my Protank on it and burnt through coils at a ridiculous rate, rebuilding them en mass until I got sick of that, and I got a genesis RBA. Been happy since. Using an Hcigar Nemesis now. Want a Carvela.
I purchased both an AltSmoke Silver Bullet (18650 battery) and BB (14500 battery) over two years ago.
Light weight, highly crafted aircraft-aluminum bodies with silky-smooth threading, made in Ohio so if they need repaired I can merely return them to AltSmoke to get them fixed. The Silver Bullet has an extension sleeve available to use a Kick in it and continue to use the 18650 battery.
I prefer a mod with the more natural side-firing switch because it is more comfortable and I believe it is safer than a bottom-fire switch.
Light weight, highly crafted aircraft-aluminum bodies with silky-smooth threading, made in Ohio so if they need repaired I can merely return them to AltSmoke to get them fixed. The Silver Bullet has an extension sleeve available to use a Kick in it and continue to use the 18650 battery.
I prefer a mod with the more natural side-firing switch because it is more comfortable and I believe it is safer than a bottom-fire switch.
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A Madvapes Roughstack nearly 4 years ago. I vaped that sucka at 8.4 volts with 3 ohm dual cartomizers. Stacked batteries mind you. Times sure have changed. I was a cloud chaser at the get go
My first Mech mod was a magneto. I got so deep into mods so fast that a few days later I went and dropped $150 for a Signum...loved it.
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