“You’re always going to end up
with a better product when
you have infl uence from people
who have experienced so
many different products and
are passionate about the
industry.”
A: Topside Dual Carbon from The Vapor Chronicles and Dovpo. A
bloody functional product with stellar design.
Q: You’ve had the opportunity to attend quite a few vaping events in
your time, which has been the most memorable for you and why?
A: Without hesitation that’d be Hall of Vape in Stuttgart this year. It was
such a fantastically well-organised show with an amazing collection
of vendors. There were more punters than I’d ever seen with a super
warm, community feel. I can’t wait to go back next year.
mods, rebuildable atomisers and high wattage vaping. What draws
you to these things?
A: I guess I just enjoy the way an unregulated mod feels - the way the
coils ramp up compared to a regulated mod. I’m a sucker for the look
and feel of raw metals too.
Q: Along with the Bonza, Bonza 1.5 and Bonza Mech, you helped
Vandy Vape fi ne tune the Jackaroo Kit. How was this different,
when compared with being part of the design process from the
ground up?
A: The Bonza line was my baby from conception. I was very active,
I’m sure at times Vandy Vape would have said bloody annoyingly so,
in every stage. For the Jackaroo I played an editorial role, tweaking
Vandy’s existing design. There is a huge sense of responsibility and
almost vulnerability when you put something you’ve created out there,
like the Bonza line and hope that everyone loves it as much as you do.
There wasn’t that stress with the Jackaroo. I’m certainly happy to hang
my hat on all of them.
Q: Now that you have several hardware projects under you belt, has it
changed your approach or perspective during reviews?
A: No, it hasn’t changed anything but it has given me a greater insight
into how a product is designed, developed and brought to market.
Q: Aside from your own designs, which are your favourite products
that have come from collaborations between manufacturers and
creators and why?
Q: If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring one
full set up and e-liquid with you, what would you choose?
A: Blotto RTA, Kennedy Vindicator and my own Duck’s Nuts by
Bogan Brews.
Q: Product collaborations between reviewers and manufacturers
are now a staple of the industry. Do you think this is a good thing for
consumers?
A: Of course. You’re always going to end up with a better product
when you have influence from people who have experienced so many
different products and are passionate about the industry,
Q: Do you have any pet peeves when it comes to hardware designs?
If so, how would you fi x them?
A: I can’t stand propriety drip tips. It’s 510, 810 or it’s nothing.
Q: Your latest project, the Blotto RTA, was designed in collaboration
with Dovpo. What made you decide to work with a new manufacturer
and was it a different experience to working with Vandy Vape?
A: I’ve always intended to work with multiple manufacturers. It is all
about the right manufacturer for the right product at the right time.
Dovpo is a smaller company so I have direct contact with the directors
streamlining the design process.
Q: Now that you have a full e-liquid line and several hardware releases
to your name, what’s next? Any projects on the horizon that you can
tell us about?
A: Got some super exciting collaborations coming up but right now
they’re all hush hush. You’ll have to stay tuned to my YouTube channel
for more details.
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