First of all, hello everybody! Second of all, thanks to everybody for the massive amounts of information here. This site has been invaluable to me as I've researched the various types of devices and tried to decide what is a good place to start.
It's time to kick the cigarette habit, and I have failed with the patches, the gum and the lozenges. My only options left are to try a PV or rewire my brain chemically and hope I'm not one of the "lucky" ones who comes out suicidal or homicidal on the other end. The pills are "Plan B."
My previous experience with PVs was some truck-stop trash from when the devices first started coming out -- it was not satisfying and you had to pull on it like a milkshake straw to even get the switch to operate. My grandmother has graciously loaned me her Nicotek Metro and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it made a decent replacement for an analog. However, it's not mine, it has a whistling draw so loose that the inhalation technique I read about here won't even turn the atomizer on (I have to cover two little ports where the carto threads on to the battery to make it even halfway work right), and the cartos taste like household cleaner to me.
But, the mini form factor is appealing to me, and the minimal care and feeding involved in the new generation of sealed auto 808s seems like a strong choice for someone looking to transition from analog to electronic to done. I'm not saying I won't continue to vape as a hobby after I've given up analogs, but right now it's more motivating to see a PV as a means to an end rather than a slightly less expensive habit to replace my more dangerous and expensive habit. I'm primarily worried that some of the more...involved...devices will lead to frustration, relapse and, ultimately, "Plan B."
So with all that, and based on what I've seen from users on here, I'm wavering between starting out with a Bloog or a Volt, as these seem to strike a good balance between performance, convenience and price point. I'm open to a 501 model using a cartomizer as well, but most of those seem to have shorter battery life and the good ones cost a bit more than a comparable 808 model.
Still, given what my goals are and how my research has led me, would anyone mind weighing in? I'm open to just about any newb-friendly mini that gives decent performance and won't set me back an arm and a leg. Thanks very much in advance!
It's time to kick the cigarette habit, and I have failed with the patches, the gum and the lozenges. My only options left are to try a PV or rewire my brain chemically and hope I'm not one of the "lucky" ones who comes out suicidal or homicidal on the other end. The pills are "Plan B."
My previous experience with PVs was some truck-stop trash from when the devices first started coming out -- it was not satisfying and you had to pull on it like a milkshake straw to even get the switch to operate. My grandmother has graciously loaned me her Nicotek Metro and I was pleasantly surprised to discover that it made a decent replacement for an analog. However, it's not mine, it has a whistling draw so loose that the inhalation technique I read about here won't even turn the atomizer on (I have to cover two little ports where the carto threads on to the battery to make it even halfway work right), and the cartos taste like household cleaner to me.
But, the mini form factor is appealing to me, and the minimal care and feeding involved in the new generation of sealed auto 808s seems like a strong choice for someone looking to transition from analog to electronic to done. I'm not saying I won't continue to vape as a hobby after I've given up analogs, but right now it's more motivating to see a PV as a means to an end rather than a slightly less expensive habit to replace my more dangerous and expensive habit. I'm primarily worried that some of the more...involved...devices will lead to frustration, relapse and, ultimately, "Plan B."
So with all that, and based on what I've seen from users on here, I'm wavering between starting out with a Bloog or a Volt, as these seem to strike a good balance between performance, convenience and price point. I'm open to a 501 model using a cartomizer as well, but most of those seem to have shorter battery life and the good ones cost a bit more than a comparable 808 model.
Still, given what my goals are and how my research has led me, would anyone mind weighing in? I'm open to just about any newb-friendly mini that gives decent performance and won't set me back an arm and a leg. Thanks very much in advance!
It's not bad though. 555 and RY4 are both popular blends, IDK about the 555, but RY4 is kinda a sweet, caramel type tobacco. Very popular in general, not sure about the SI version. You may try a sampler pack so you can try all the tobaccos. You need to pick up some extra juice as well for refiling the cartos. 1 pack won't last long.
