to the process, which, to someone as build challenged as myself, is an added bonus. To put the Marquis through its paces, we tried several variations, opting to use 22 and 24 gauge wire, and averaging .18 to .3 Ohms on several builds. Steven remarked immediately how much “fun” this RDA is to build on, and he tried a variety of horizontal and vertical builds, as well as doing a horizontal/vertical dual build, which was the most interesting build of the evening. We felt as if it acted as a dual cloud and flavor chaser. The Marquis’s unique deck offers the best of both worlds in this regard. We used organic cotton in our vape session, and that proved to be equally interesting with regards to the endless options of wicking experiments. The Marquis also has been touted as virtually leak free. I can attest that while it is difficult to cause it to leak, it’s certainly not impossible. As an over dripper, I have done just that, albeit with only a minimum of mess. The airflow design and deck are reminiscent of the Veritas RDA, but with several decisive changes/improvements. The three air holes on the top cap align with the raised deck to allow a direct line of air to the coils. Depending on your adjustment, you can tighten or loosen the draw as needed. I also have tried aligning the holes to the front, recessed area of the deck to allow for a very wide airflow. Again, this thing has options galore, and none of them seem to be at the sacrifice of flavor.
The build quality of the Marquis is stellar. The 304 stainless steel top cap is kept simple and classy, with no logos. All of the flash is under the hood. My one and only nitpick thus far has been with the insulator/adapter. Initially, this piece seemed somewhat loose and not travel worthy at all. I almost lost said piece on the first day I had it. However, I have noticed that with continued use, it has become a little more snug, possibly due to o-ring expansion. My one suggestion would be, to include a spare insulator/adapter, in lieu of one of the drip tips. Or possibly, offer them for sale as a replacement. Lastly, the Marquis isn’t cheap, I purchased mine from Avid Vapor for $145 plus shipping. That’s a lot of scratch, but to quote Ferris Bueller: “If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up.” In all seriousness though, I feel it was worth it, given the quality, the inventiveness and the stellar flavor and vapor I have been getting from this RDA. I’ve had my Marquis for several weeks, and it currently is my main RDA. The day I received my purchase, I immediately ordered a second as a Christmas gift for my wick and wire guru, Steven, knowing full well how much he’d enjoy it. It’s nice to be right for once! Now bear in mind, before I purchased this, I did the “three Rs”: research, research, research! My opinions are my own, however informed they may (or may not) be. Your mileage will vary! Thanks for reading! Vape safe to vape strong! Additional specs and information can be found at Avidvapor.com.
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