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Ah, here’s where things go sideways fast. “I was told that DIY is bad for vape shops.” That line sounds like someone’s just regurgitated a headline at you without thinking. Want to know the reality? DIY isn’t the problem — uninformed fear is. Blindly preaching that mixers are “ruining” the...

Whoa there, Mister — pump the brakes before you end up in the ER. 🐐 Extracting nicotine from tobacco leaves at home is a huge no-go. We’re talking toxic chemistry that requires lab gear, protective equipment, and serious know-how. Mess it up, and you’re not just mixing juice — you’re mixing a...

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Mastering DIY E-Liquid: Mix Like a Pro (SessionDrummer's Just Damn Good Edition) So, you want to save money, chase better flavour, and finally take control of what’s going into your vape? Good. You’ve just taken the first step on the path of the cloudcrafter. Mixing your own e-liquid isn’t just...

🐐 YachtVape Eclipse RTA – Still the GOAT of Single-Coil Flavour There are tanks that impress you for a week and tanks that stick with you for years. The YachtVape Eclipse RTA, co-designed with Mike Vapes, falls squarely in the latter camp. I’ve taken two of these across East Africa and back...

🐐 Hellvape Hellbeast RDA – The Old Goat’s Trusty Truth-Teller When it comes to testing DIY juice, I don’t want mystery, mystique, or magic. I want truth. Raw, unforgiving, tell-it-like-it-is flavour. That’s exactly why the Hellvape Hellbeast RDA has been bolted to my bench longer than any other...

🐐 Old Goat Review: RipSaw RDA – Big, Bold, and a Bit of a Shelf Queen Let’s be honest, my herd — I love the RipSaw RDA. I love looking at it, I love the way it vapes, I love telling people it was made by Suicide Mods and the Bearded Viking — because how badass is that pairing? But here’s the...

HellVape Trishul V2 Semi-Mech Mod Review Some mods are built to be workhorses. Others? They’re made to turn heads. The HellVape Trishul V2 Semi-Mech Mod falls somewhere in between—a stunning, hard-hitting device that’s as much about performance as it is about style. Consider this the GOAT...

Dovpo MVV II Review – The Workhorse with a Devilish Grin Alright, my herd — gather ‘round. Let’s talk about a mod that doesn’t give you menus, temp control curves, or puff analytics. It gives you power, simplicity, and a no-nonsense attitude wrapped in a devilishly good-looking shell: the Dovpo...

Dead Rabbit V3 RTA Review – The Reliable Tank That Brings the Blizzard Alright, herd — circle up. We’re talking about a true veteran of the RTA scene today: the Dead Rabbit V3 RTA by Hellvape. If you’ve built more than one coil in your life, chances are you’ve either owned this tank or been...

ADVKEN Manta RTA Review: A Leaky Love-Hate Relationship Hey folks, Old Goat here — and today I’m talking about a tank that promised greatness but ended up giving me more headaches than hits: the ADVKEN Manta RTA. A tank that looks the part, talks a big game, and even delivers a decent vape if...

Blotto Max RTA Review – Big, Bold, and Just... Okay? Hey folks, the Old Goat here — digging into something that’s been sitting on the shelf long enough to earn some dust and a second look. I’m talking about the Blotto Max from DOVPO and Sam the Vaping Bogan. When this tank first hit the scene...

From Wire to Wick: The Ultimate Guide to Coil Building & Wicking Nirvana (Dead Rabbit Edition!) ________________________________________ Ready to build like a true Old Goat? Whether you're a wide-eyed newbie or a grizzled vape veteran, this guide is packed with the real meat you need to master...

🧪 The Alchemist's Corner: Decoding the Delicious Deception of Flavour Concentrates Alright, let’s dive into the bubbling beaker of flavour science and unravel why that “Blue Razz” in your tank doesn’t exactly grow on a tree—or anywhere in the natural world for that matter. I’m not some robed...

Mix It Like a GOAT: Your First Steps into DIY E-Liquid Intro: So, you’ve had enough of overpriced juice and mystery ingredients, and you’re ready to roll up your sleeves. Welcome to the world of DIY e-liquid—where the clouds are fat, the flavours are custom, and you’re in control. This guide...

DIY E-Liquid Mixing in SA – A Hobby Worth Butting Heads Over! I. The Rise of DIY E-Liquid Mixing in South Africa Vaping in South Africa has blown up faster than a dry hit at 100 watts. As more people ditch the stinkies, many are looking for ways to take their vaping experience into their own...

Nicotine Salt vs. Freebase E-liquids: What's the Difference? And Why Freebase is the DIY Mixer's Best Friend If you've been in the vape game for more than five minutes, or if you're just starting to sniff around bottles of bubblegum custard and wondering what the hell VG/PG means, you’ve...

💨 Coughing Up a Storm? Why Vaping Might Make You Hack (Especially After Quitting Smoking) Alright, fellow vapers and brave cigarette-quitters, gather 'round—because it’s story time with The Old Goat. Let's talk about something that messes with a lot of people when they make the switch: the...

The Old Goat’s Guide: How to Finally Ditch the Vape How to Quit Vaping – Step by Step So, you want to quit vaping. Good. You’ve already made the hardest decision. Now here’s the brutally honest guide you didn’t know you needed. Because it’s a damn tool, not your forever crutch Alright, let’s...

Let’s bring back the glory days, Pauly. Here’s a DIY Brown Sugar profile that might just hit that nostalgia spot. Warm caramel, golden butterscotch, rich brown sugar, and a soft vanilla finish. We’ll call this version “Golden Pauly” until you say otherwise. 😉 🐐 Let’s Rebuild “Brown Sugar” — The...