New guy going to start vaping. What should I buy?

[nickc50310]

Hi everyone! I am a new guy hearing all the hype about e-cigs. I have been smoking in some form since I was 16, I am now 26. I have quit a few times here and there but never stuck with it. Basically, I LOVE smoking! lol! I used to smoke a pack of Camel Lights every day or two. I would say I averaged 12 to 15 smokes per day. I quit the cigs a few months ago and have been smoking black and milds instead. I do inhale the blacks. Its pretty stupid and can be downright painful at times.

Anyhow, I am from Des Moines, Iowa. I know we have a store near here that sells the e-cig stuff but Im sure they are overpriced compared to online.

What do I need to buy to get going? I would like to get something that looks like a cig for now. I have also read that parts will break so maybe I need a spare vaping device also? I also would be down to refill my cartridges. I like many different flavors and would like to be able to "feel" the vape in my throat. I would like to do this fairly cheaply though also. So, what should I get? Who should I buy from?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

[nickc50310]

Im looking at the smoke liberation site. I like the looks of the atom kit.

And then maybe a couple flavors of juice from them?

[wv2win]

The best devices from a performance and reliablity standpoint are the premiere devices with batteries that last 5-8 hours and give consistent good throat hit. They do cost more initially but cost less over time due to the inexpensive batteries. They do not look like the real thing, however. That can be a plus as no one confuses you with smoking.

For much less hassle and better performance, regardless of size, stick with manual batteries over auto batteries.

For the best, IMO, smaller PV with manual batteries and good performance, I would go with the Joye 510. I would also get juice to fill your own carts and some extra atomizers. Here are a few well supported suppliers:

Home - Rocky Mountain Vapor you have reached the mountain top of electronic cigarettes!
Heaven-gifts.com Best E-smoking Shop
www.eastmall.net - Eastmall International Co.,Ltd
e-Smokey Treats - Electronic Cigarette's, The healthy alternative to traditional tobacco cigarette's

[Robert]

Get a 510 with a PCC - Rocky Mountain - good prices-shipping free

Juice- Nhaler is very very good

[clear_blue27]

I read on here that the best vapes are the, ones that don't look like, cigarettes. I want one that looks like one too. So I may end up buying two ecigs. I am eyeing the dse901 platinum from, Totally Wicked. Heard great things about that site. I don't recommend Blu Cigs. Mostly from the bad feedback members got. I haven't purchased mine yet either. As I am unemployed for now.

Just a for warning. Most sites require pay pal. So make sure you have a pay pal account. It is free. If you have one great!

[nickc50310]

I got pay pal.

All of those flavored liquids have nicotine in them correct?

[kristin]

Definitely a 510 + PCC + extra attys and nhaler.com high voltage liquid.

Got my 510 starter kit from libertyecig.com. FAST and allows you to customize the starter kit regarding battery type & charger. Get a PCC "kit" and that will include an extra atty, battery and carts - $37 at libertyecig.com. (No, I don't work there, but he has an easy to navigate site, cheap or free shipping and offers good deals on kits and just about all the spare parts - one stop shopping. Not as big on the liquids he offers, but that could be me. I loved his peach flavor!)

Nhaler has a $70 starter kit w/ pcc and 1 bottle of liquid.

[kristin]

I got pay pal.

All of those flavored liquids have nicotine in them correct?

You can get extra strength, strong, medium, low and zero nicotine. Not all flavors come in all strengths.

[Doc1313]

I bought a Vapor King 808D-1 and I love it. It feels like a cig, it looks like a cig, and the battery lasts me all day. I suggest the Vapor King.

[Hellen A. Handbasket]

Nick, get a few extra atomizers. You'll need them while you clean others, or if one burns out so you won't be waiting on an order. I suggest getting a 5 pack if you can.

Also get plenty of e-liquid. Most use around 2ml a day or more. I was amazed when I bought my first 30ml bottle how quickly I went through it. Menthol can help with cigarette cravings. I never smoked menthol, but bought some after reading about it helping others get over the cigarette craving hump. It mimics a nice throat hit like you are smoking so I'd use it when I wanted a cigarette, and then went back to a tobacco flavored liquid for normal vaping.