Vapouround magazine Issue 25 | Page 234

N F E R H MEET THE DESIGNER Vaping Bogan b Sam AKA Vaping Bogan has become Australia’s most popular vaping reviewer after fi ve years on YouTube. In recent times, he’s turned his attention to designing products and we wanted to fi nd out a little more about what that entails. HOBBYIST CORNER Q: It’s fair to say that your channel started off as a bit of a spoof, with a heavy focus on the Vaping Bogan as a character. What made you transition towards a more serious, in depth review channel? A: In the beginning the voice was a bit of a joke, but the no bullshit bogan style is just me. While my reviews have evolved over the years, providing unbiased factual info with some fun has never changed. Q: Your fi rst project was the Bonza RDA, what were the primary goals of this product? A: It was pretty simple. To create an everyday workhorse for those that like high wattage vaping. You can’t say no to the opportunity to create your dream RDA. Q: What were the primary challenges of your fi rst collaborative project? Was there anything that could not be realised in the end product? A: Like any fi rst, it was defi nitely a learning opportunity. I worked with a tip top team and together we weathered whatever challenges came up. I’m absolutely chuffed with what we achieved. Q: These days there’s a style of vaping to suit anyone. It’s quite clear that you favour mechanical 230 VM25