First time purchaser for my Mom..

[BigBrother]

Hey all. I'm trying to get my Mom into this and want to get her a starter kit. The problem is that there seems to be a dizzying array here of options, not helped by the fact that I'm seeing lots of model numbers (901?) and not many brands. So I'm pretty confused My Mom smokes Marlboro lights, if that helps.

I'd like to simply get something from Amazon, if possible (stick to the outlets I know and trust). So, what is a simple, trusted and good kit you'd recommend? How can I easily get my Mom into this?

Thanks so much!

[BigBrother]

Oh also, cost is not that big of an issue. What I mean is, I'd much rather spend more to get a quality product she's likely to adopt than skimp and have her leave it altogether.

[wv2win]

Based on your comments and many, many, long time members experiences, I would stay away from auto switch PV's (personal vaporizers) such as the 901, 801, 4081, M401,etc. Go with a manual switch PV. They are much less frustrating, last longer, have throat hit more like the real thing and in most cases, the batteries cost $2 instead of $13-$20 and you will be replacing batteries a lot.

The one that looks the most like a traditional cig is the Joye 510. It is a well liked PV on this forum. It does have a short battery life (2-3 hours) and the batteries cost more to replace. You can get a personal carry charger to go with it to charge batteries while away from the house.

The premier manual switch PV's don't look like a traditional cig but have long battery life (6-8 hours), great throat hit and vapor and batteries that cost about $2. They cost more initially but they really hold up and with the cheap batteries they basically pay for themselves. Here are some links to look at:

Best liked PV poll:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/for...vorite-pv.html


Some Joye 510 suppliers that are trustworthy:

e-Smokey Treats - Electronic Cigarette's, The healthy alternative to traditional tobacco cigarette's
Rocky Mountain Vapor you have reached the mountain top of electronic cigarettes! : Home
RUYAN Brown e-cigar with 25pc Cartridges - RUYAN e-cigar kit - Heaven-gifts.com Ruyandirect.com Best E-smoking Shop

The Big Five in Long Battery Life Manual Switch PV’s:

Screwdriver: ecigscrewdriver.com
The Black Screwdriver Kit / Totally Wicked eLiquid / Electronic Cigarette e-liquid shop
Prodigy: PureSmoker.com - Home of the USA Built PV !!!
GG: THE GG
JantyStick: Janty USA
LV/ZiMoshi: Zi Moshi Home


Also, do not just get prefilled carts. They tend to taste bad and are way more expensive that getting liquid to refill empty carts. I would suggest getting a nicotine strength of 18mg - 24mg based on what your Mom smokes. She can always reduce it over time. Two of my favorite flavors (and many others) are RY4 and KENT which you can get from Rocky Mountain Vapor or Ruyan.

Good Luck

[elevenzen]

Depending on who you ask (who posts) you will get a lot of different answers on what is the best model. Most everyone is giddy about the 510 (also called Joye510, yeti, titan) but it can have a harsh hit.

My favorite model is the DSE901, it has great flavor...I was sold on it from the first time I tried it over 3 months ago and I still love it.

I am female and I smoked Camel Lights.

There are a lot of sellers that sell the DSE901 at really fair prices and some even offer free shipping.

Goodprophets
Rockymountainvapor

I would suggest getting 1 extra atomizer and a bottle of e-liquid as well.

[souporvapor]

Hi BB
Helps to know how many Mom's been smoking daily.
1-2 packs? Under 1 pack?

Also her age.... please, I am not being rude here but these things take a bit of 'comittment' - it's not always like just pulling out an anal log and lighter.
Cleaning equipment, charging batteries - filling carts if she wants that option (saves money and the pre-filled really don't equate to a pack)

If she's a moderate to light smoker - DSE 901 - 510 - or a penstyle..... should be sufficient

Heavy smoker - well she could do the above and have a USB passthrough for power (and be tethered to a USB port)
or it might be wise to invest in something with a bit longer/more consistant battery.

Batteries on the ones that are most like anal logs are 'iffy' - not always consistant vapor - and may last as much as a couple weeks - maybe. (I had 4 die in 10 days when I started)

You'll get lots of good advice here. The best is to figure out what will work for your Mom.
Give us a few more details and we'll all do our best to assist!

Happy Vaping

[geeker]

Hi BB
it's not always like just pulling out an anal log and lighter.

Happy Vaping

OMG! LOLOLOL! Heelarious!

[pattyjo]

I too suggest the Joye510 I have several models of ecigs and this is by far the best.Like the others have said ROCKY MOUNTAIN vAPOR is very good service and he ships free. Vapor Country has good juice I havnt tried RMV liquid yet but I plan to IMHO I dont think a screwdriver is the best thing for a beginner. She will lovethe 510 There is a learning curve to all these products however, I dont know if your an esmoker or not but keep reading the forum youll learn alot and its soooooo worth it to get off cigarettes. I get frustrated sometimes with the equipment but Id never go back to regular cigaretts after using these.

Good Luck

[BigBrother]

Thanks all. My Mom is in her early fifties and smokes about 4-5 cigs a day.

[tmbrown327]

Personal recommendation? Janty Stick. If your mom only smokes 4 to 5 a day, this solution would last her a whole day with no refilling, no charging, minimal maintenance. Have to be OK with not smoking an analog simulation however.

[BigBrother]

I can't seem to find the Joye 510 anywhere in stock? Is it there a widespread shortage?