To Clone or not to Clone.

[boxerulez]

Should have known better than to dive in...
I do understand your opinion that was politely presented (I'll try to respond the same). We are at a bypass as I can't agree with it at all. I see those that buy clones as accessories to the crime after the fact, a partner of sorts that drives the clone manufactures that are only in it for the almighty buck no matter who they step on to get it. Clones for folks that suffer from one of the worst infections in vaping... instant gratification, a laziness that is found in every single aspect of vaping (life for that matter). But anyone could afford an authentic if they are willing to give up some of the frivolous things everybody wastes some money on every day, week or month and save up for it. Yes, anyone can if they really wanted to. But many will buy clones anyway because they do not care that they are supporting crimes that will degrade the overall health of the vaping business. Cloners will never go away as long as buyers support them. As I suggested we are at a bypass as I will never support clone MFG's (or those who buy them), so I feel no need to discuss this further with anyone. Spy out.

I sure am happy you do not work for the DoJ.

 

[E.T.]

Warning long ass post coming if you are pressured for time please skip

I bought an "Authentic" Hadaly, and liked it so much that I bought a Clone to see how it compares.

Well after about 3 months I can say the following:

The clone sees most of the usage, always out and about, braais, beach work, camping etc.

The authentic is mostly at home, don't want to subject it too abuse or loose the bloody thing. (used every night though)

here is the kicker, the vape on both atty's are basically the same, cant tell the two apart (maybe its just me who cant tell them apart).

There are a few minor differences, the clone has gold screws, the cap doesn't sit as flush as the authentic bla bla bla bla.

to summarize all the useless info above

The Authentic Hadaly (R1200)

Very nice atty, does have its issues, whistle that does not go away (tried most of the advice on the forum) and one of the screws "top" broke off while recoiling (no force used) with the little blue screwdriver and it was a biaatch to remove. One of the spare screws does not even have a slot (totally flat on top)

The Clone Hadaly (R400-R500)

Very nice atty, no whistle, no issues as of yet whatsoever.

Does that mean the clone is better? NO, maybe I received a dud Authentic or an exceptionally good clone, maybe I am an idiot who knows absolutely nothing about "real vaping".

To buy a clone LC (low class) / Low end or only authentic HE, is each and every persons own prerogative.

Lets just all enjoy vaping in our own way and not judge one another on gear, status and other crap. (and yes it does go both ways).

My first real ramble about a load of shyte jipee

 

[DoubleD]

Lets just all enjoy vaping in our own way and not judge one another on gear, status and other crap. (and yes it does go both ways).

 

[David Naude]

Cloning is theft of intellectual property

Couldn't agree more as much as I would like one if I cannot afford the authentic I would do without it. Well said @Rob Fisher

 

[Clouds4Days]

I have been browsing the web looking at vape gear to be more specific PETRI RDA and dont know if any one has noticed but you wont find any on any of the chinease websites anymore.

I started to look more into this and found out that the chinease no longer clone DotMod products with the petri logo but they still do clone them but now they are called PTI RDA or PTI RDA .

Does anyone know how DotMod managed to get the cloners on pulling the plug on copying the name of their hardware?

 

[Dolfie]

@E.T. I was looking at the Hadaly for some time alot off reviews complain about the seals that's to tight and its not sealing properly. Well after your post I bought the SXK Hadaly. Mine is fantastic no complaints everything works perfect have no idée how original is but for R300 why bother.

 

[Scissorhands]

@E.T. I was looking at the Hadaly for some time alot off reviews complain about the seals that's to tight and its not sealing properly. Well after your post I bought the SXK Hadaly. Mine is fantastic no complaints everything works perfect have no idée how original is but for R300 why bother.

Removing one o ring on the authentic solves the problem, i have used both, the sxk clone is very good, my only 2 cons: the clamping surface area is smaller on the clone, not that the authentic has alot to begin with and found the clone screws to be very soft. If i had to shop again i would consider getting 4 sxk's . . .

 

[E.T.]

@E.T. I was looking at the Hadaly for some time alot off reviews complain about the seals that's to tight and its not sealing properly. Well after your post I bought the SXK Hadaly. Mine is fantastic no complaints everything works perfect have no idée how original is but for R300 why bother.

Jip the clone is awesome i do simple builds and both the authentic and clone perfoms equally well. On the same build you cant distinguish beteen the two. The Hadaly clone or Authentic is awesome. But for the price the clone wins by a country mile