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The NaRDA clones & The NaRDA authentic by Nar Mods.....

NaRDA....Authentic vs. Clone? Does it really make a difference ? Does it matter?

  • The NaRDA was way too hard to get and/or expensive, so I went clone, and it's GARBAGE!

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  • The clone is superior to the authentic

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  • The authentic is far superior to any clone

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  • OMG NOOB! AUTHENTICS ONLY! WHO THE HELL ARE YOU MAN!

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  • The clone and the authentic vape the same

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Lactone

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So guys , here it is, I am about to lay it all on ya . But before I do that, I want to preface this diatribe with a quick question to anyone and everyone out there who owns or has Vaped extensively on an authentic NaRDA atomizer and/or a clone (preferably AND a clone). How does it vape and what are your thoughts ? Thank you in advance . Any and all input , as always, is extremely appreciated! Cheers !

I've got a clone NaRDA , which I purchased for $8.70 from fasttech(gotta love that free shipping!) The thing even came with loads of extras, including the standard replacement Orings, of course, a 2nd set of a DIFFERENT TYPE post screws (HUGE PLUS IMO), a squonking bf 510 pin (Another HUGE PLUS, one that is pretty rare too), a hex tool, and the little blue screwdriver. Overall, an absolute INSANE deal, even for a clone. Just a well thought out and inclusive package!

Obviously, the NaRDA is an EXTREMELY rare, extremely saught after, highly praised, authentic RDA. It is mainly a low profile, single coil, flavor chaser 22mm atomizer. I was quite intrigued, to say the least, when i first heard the raving positive reviews of the authentic. However I was EXTREMELY dissapointed at the insanely limited availabil of the NaRDA! GRRRR! Realizing that my chances at ever even getting the CHANCE of getting my hands on one were beyond slim to none, paired with the fact that I REALLY liked the looks of the little guy, I researched clones, and placed an order for a well respected clone company's version of the NaRDA and crossed my fingers for 6-12 days heh. The website had 50 customer reviews with an average rating of 4.8/5 stars, most of whom were literally GUSHING over the atty, praising everything about it, so I felt fairly good about my purchase decision. I had never bought a clone before , nor had I ever even researched or read/watched reviews of a clone! So needless to say, I was a noob when it came to clones in general. Upon receipt of the device, I was optimistically skeptical because well, let's face it, it's still a clone and the thing was less than 10 bucks shipped....How good could it really be???!?!. However!, after vaping it for a couple hours, I quickly realized it was HANDS DOWN the best flavor atty I had ever tried, definitely the best flavor atty I owned, and it is now one of my top 3 favorite overall attys that I currently own! I'm not going into detail about why I love this device. If you want to know why the atty is so freaking good go watch or read literally ANY review of an authentic NaRDA. My $8.70 clone was holding true 1:1 of the legendary , almost mythical NaRDA atomizer . every pro aspect of the authentic was true for my clone. Zero, yes ZERO CONS on it too. I have Vaped on I literally hundreds of devices and I own a hefty amount as well, and only one other time in my vaping career have I ever been able to honestly say Saya device had zero cons.

Soooooo, after that long winded diatribe (sorry , I'm just as detail oriented guy and I'm and talker; I know this was freaking long) the bottom line is clones can be sweet. There is nothing wrong with using a clone, especially if you plan to purchase the authentic at a later date (which if you like the item, and it's easily AVAILABLE , you 100% SHOULD purchase the authentic at some point ) And there is NO point or satisfaction to be gained from putting someone down for using a clone of an atomizer or mod. Granted my experience with clones is extremely limited, and this is an extremely small sample size , I stand by everything I've said.


Keep calm and vape on!
Brian
 

Lactone

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Link to the clone you bought, with the different type of post screws?
Don't think the authentic is being manufactured anymore.
The clone I bought is no longer available, as it was discontinued . However, there is a similar one available for the same price , with similar reviews, I do not know the actual difference, both are 316 SS but the one I ordered is now priced a few dollars different, but here is the link to mine....

https://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10020502/4379400

And here is the link to the one that is currently available and in stock

https://www.fasttech.com/products/3028/10020502/5869600

Mine came with flat heads installed, and Phillips as extras/replacement. No clue to this day on the manufacturer either, it is literally no where on the package or anywhere within it...the packaging and the atty itself are literal 1:1 clones of the authentic.....z sorry I wish I could be more helpful for you, as I assume you seem interested in one with different post screws!

As far as the current manufacturing of the authentic, I am not sure. I do however know one person who is a authentic owner, and I believe a member of the oh so secretive Facebook group , so I'll contact him and see if he knows anything.
 

KingPin!

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Yeah would like to know the one you got as well please :)

Oops must have posted at same time must admit I was a bit of a clone snob until I picked up the ShenRay Hadaly really impressed with it will probably get the real deal at some point although this one is so good ...the Narda is also on my list and being you can't get hold of the real thing this is my only option
 

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Yeah would like to know the one you got as well please :)

Oops must have posted at same time must admit I was a bit of a clone snob until I picked up the ShenRay Hadaly really impressed with it will probably get the real deal at some point although this one is so good ...the Narda is also on my list and being you can't get hold of the real thing this is my only option
Don't forget the bottom feed pin, damn flavorful attys...!
 

Lactone

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Don't forget the bottom feed pin, damn flavorful attys...!
The clone I linked that costs 8.70 USD shipped, one that's in stock, doesn't say so, but it does come with a bottom feeder pin, my buddy who owns one just confirmed this ! So SQUONK ON! hehe

As far as the hadaly goes, that is another atty that has been high on my list....but I'm not sure I want to shell out for it....I am a flavor chaser at heart and I do dig my single coil devices, so I really think I would fall in love with it. The issue is one of my close vape buddies bought one, has a similar vape style to me and he says he hates the thing and it sucks ! So I am thinking if I csn find a good cheap 1:1 clone, I'll pull the trigger on that to "test" her out!

@kingpin - Is this ShenRay a really good one and accurate 1:1 to the authentic by Psyclone mods ?
 

KingPin!

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The clone I linked that costs 8.70 USD shipped, one that's in stock, doesn't say so, but it does come with a bottom feeder pin, my buddy who owns one just confirmed this ! So SQUONK ON! hehe

As far as the hadaly goes, that is another atty that has been high on my list....but I'm not sure I want to shell out for it....I am a flavor chaser at heart and I do dig my single coil devices, so I really think I would fall in love with it. The issue is one of my close vape buddies bought one, has a similar vape style to me and he says he hates the thing and it sucks ! So I am thinking if I csn find a good cheap 1:1 clone, I'll pull the trigger on that to "test" her out!

@kingpin - Is this ShenRay a really good one and accurate 1:1 to the authentic by Psyclone mods ?

I don't own the original yet mate but supposedly it is a 1:1 ...all I know is this has better machining than some of my premium attys! It's got the etching of the name and it's even serialised at the bottom lol ...haven't taken it off the drone since I've got that mod I like it that much (well once maybe to try a dual coil but took it off as I much prefer the single coil on a squonk)
 

KingPin!

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Gonna check out this Narda.... 3FVape also has some clones for it
 

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