cotton and mesh. The answer was a simple one: spring
load a platform to keep that contact consistent!
Q: What were the primary challenges of your fi rst
collaborative project?
The major manufacturers in China have a hard time
understanding that with great risk comes great reward.
Convincing them to try something that others had
failed at is almost impossible. It’s why we see so many
similar designs of products on the market. Most of the
companies are waiting for the other to risk it and if it
sells, they will copy it. That is hands down the biggest
challenge. On that project, Wotofo believed in not only the
idea but in me and for that I will forever be thankful.
Q: Was there anything that could not be realised in the
end product?
If I had to say one thing, that would be the warmth of
typical coils in an RDA that many folks expect. But have
no fear, I’ve been working on that.
Q: These days there’s a style of vaping to suit anyone.
If you could only use one hardware setup from today
onwards, what would you choose and why?
My style of vaping is reflected in the Profi le. I want
massive flavour so I’d have to say the SQ Topside from
The Vapor Chronicles, Signature Tips & Dovpo, paired
with the Profi le. Why? It’s 12.5 ml capacity and paired
with a 21700, the battery life should get me through the
whole 12.5ml. That’s very important to me. The perfect
combination.
Q: Your latest project is the Ohmage subohm tank, in
collaboration with Dovpo. What made you want to work
with them this time around?
Having worked with The Vapor Chronicles on the
Profi le Unity RTA and seeing so many hand checks of
the Topside and the Profi le, it was destined to happen.
Speaking with them and seeing that they care about this
community, it felt right. “Just Right” to be exact!
Q: After chatting at Vaper Expo, we learned that there’s
a personal story behind this project. Could you tell our
readers a little more about this and what your main
objectives were in its design?
Having designed and co-designed two of the hottest
products, one would think I’d feel accomplished but there
was a big void in my life. One the most important people
in my life, my mother, has been battling cancer for years
and she vapes but she couldn’t use the devices I designed.
I asked myself, what I have I really accomplished if my
own mother couldn’t use my products? Absolutely
nothing in my book! Without the beginner market, none
of us would be where we are today.
This is often overlooked when it comes to innovation
because it’s not the cool thing or won’t get loads of hand
checks on social media. I’ve been there, done that.
I want to ensure that when a converting smoker picks up
the Ohmage, they have the very best chance to kick that
nasty habit. So, we include fi ve coils, so they don’t get
discouraged after just two coils.
Q: Aside from your own designs, which are your
favourite products that have come from collaborations
between manufacturers and creators and why?
Two projects come to mind. The Twisted Tripple mod,
with my brother from another Twisted420. Why? He
showed the world no matter who you are or what your
background is, you are in control of your life and what
you get is all dependent on how hard you work! Second
would be the TM-150 with Twisted Messes and Dovpo.
The reason for that would be the fact that it would fi re
down to .05Ohms. I used that thing as a build stand for
years after retiring it from use.
Q: You’ve had the opportunity to attend quite a few
vaping events in your time. Which has been the most
memorable for you?
It is a toss-up between the Vaper Expo UK and ECC
Ontario, both held this year. ECC had long been the
Mecca of vape expos for me, so to fi nally go thanks to
Wismec /JFFairbanks design Team and Damion, much
respect. The Vaper Expo UK was a blast. If you would’ve
asked me just a few years ago if I would ever need a
passport or ever leave the United States, I would’ve
laughed at you. Being able to attend and experience all
the love the UK showed was surreal. I will cherish that
trip and the memories to my dying day.
Q: You’ve designed an RDA, an RTA and now a subohm
tank. Can you give us any hints on what we might
expect for the future?
My end goal is to make it to a point where I can help
others who have unique ideas to get them to the right
companies and hopefully soon #JustRightEditions of
existing hardware, much like Project Subohm has been
doing for years.
I leave you with this: if you have ever felt like you are not
a somebody, I want you to know you are a somebody in
somebody’s eyes and that somebody is me. I love each
and every one of you!
Thank you all, I am forever humbled and grateful for all
the support and motivation! Much love to my babies
Elyssa, Maryssa, Madisyn, Joel and Stephen.
VM26 223