This was a new member's introduction post to the forum. I read it and found that it truly articulates in a very organized way the initial reaction new members can/will experience when buying and receiving their very first electronic cigarette, mod, etc. The post was by PansSiren, here on ECF. Here it is:
Hello everybody! I've been reading through the forums the last few days and this is my first post. I ordered my first vaporizer on Friday morning and just pulled it out of the mailbox about an hour ago (free 3 day shipping, sweet!), which was perfect timing because I have 3 stinkys left - hopefully I end up throwing them away! So far I love this forum, it's very informative and beyond entertaining! This seems like a really great community, I look forward to my future in it
So, I'd like to share my initial reaction. I'm in absolutely no way a seasoned user. I never tried or even held an 'e-cig' before this, and my first ever puff was shortly after receiving my package. Normally, I smoked a pack of Marlboro Blend no. 27's a day for about 8 years. I got a Smokeless Image Volt X2 900mah manual battery, 2 X2 clearomizers, and one 30ml bottle of juice (didn't want to go overboard yet, had to make sure I liked it). Setup was super easy: poured some liquid in the clearomizer, screwed it onto the battery, and I was vaping!
First hit - wow, this is pretty horrible, but it must be new equipment and that's the way it is. The taste was awful and it hurt my throat. Extremely harsh! It also made crackling noises I didn't care for... actually, it really bothered me (but again, figured it was just the new equipment breaking itself in).
5th hit - hmmm, this is getting better.
10th hit - I think I'm onto something.
By the 20th hit - damn, this is pretty AWESOME!! Tastes great, feels great, and it's absolutely silent!
The "throat hit" is what I'm most impressed by so far. It really feels like I took a drag off a cigarette. I don't know if it's the 50/50 PG/VG mix or the 18mg of nicotine that's responsible for it, but it 'scratches' my throat the same way a real cigarette does, and I like it. I think this will be important in keeping me off of cigarettes.
The feel of holding it is rather nice. It's not a small piece of equipment. It's a little thicker than a AA battery, and when assembled, it's 6.5 inches long, but it's remarkably comfortable. I would describe it as holding a pen that you're about to chew on (no, I don't chew pens, lol - but that's what it feels like when holding it and bringing it up to your mouth). It's all black, which I find aesthetically pleasing, and I like picking it up. So far, I tend to hold it with the manual button facing downwards so I can activate it with my thumb when I use it, and it feels very natural. I thought the button would take some getting used to, but it feels completely natural - I don't mind it even in the slightest bit. I thought I would like something the size of a standard cigarette to start off with, but I'm glad I went with more of a big-boy toy. I figured the users on this forum knew what they were talking about, and they do. The larger size doesn't bother me at all and this size battery should last quite a while throughout the day without recharging - something I'm sure I'll appreciate very much.
The flavor is wonderful. Nothing like a cigarette (I wasn't expecting it to be), but I really really like it. I got the Smokeless Image RY4, which is supposed to be a vanilla carmel tobacco flavor. I wanted a tobacco flavor first so it would at least be closer to a real stinky and help ease the transition. I think this flavor accomplishes that. I can definitely taste those 3 flavors, and it's pretty nutty as well, which I happen to like a lot. I'm beyond excited to try new flavors, and as an occasional shisha tobacco/hookah smoker (maybe twice a year), I think I know what to expect and can't wait to try them! I'll be ordering quite a few tomorrow. I'm also thinking of picking up a fruity flavor with no nicotine - 1. because it sounds fun to vape on it all day, hehe, and 2. I'm curious if that will be enough to satisfy my urges, and see if I really need the nicotine or not.
Smoking wise, I take fairly small hits. I'm producing little to no vapor each time, and it's still very satisfying. I took some larger/deeper hits, which I also like, but don't find it necessary for me to do so every time. A little toot every 15-20 seconds... or even every minute or 2, is quite enjoyable. I really like how it's not just burning away like a traditional cigarette does. I don't need to keep smoking it because it's lit, and it's always ready to go when I am. I think I will really come to like taking a few small tokes every now and then throughout the normal day when I typically wouldn't (i.e.: take 5-10 hits every once in a while rather than really going at it (chaining 2-3 smokes) when it's time for a work break). One of my favorite times to smoke is when I'm on forums (or reading anything online), and I typically would have had about 2 smokes by now in writing this message, or 3-4 cigarettes since I got that package. I don't have the slightest urge for a cigarette, so I think this method will be very effective for me. I've gone through about .6ml so far.
I was unbiased but very skeptical about this whole concept. ... well, I understood how it all worked (I happen to live in a state where, um... "something else" is not frowned upon, and I'm fully aware of the benefits and use of 'water filters' and vaporizers in that sense), but I thought this would be more of a novelty that I would enjoy, but it would not replace my desire for analogs. I'm only a couple hours in, and I highly think this can work - and I don't think I'll have to try hard at it. Time will tell, and I'll keep you posted!
So in a nutshell, if you're on the fence or just curious about "electronic cigarettes", do yourself a favor and just get one. So far I'm really really really glad I did.
Hello everybody! I've been reading through the forums the last few days and this is my first post. I ordered my first vaporizer on Friday morning and just pulled it out of the mailbox about an hour ago (free 3 day shipping, sweet!), which was perfect timing because I have 3 stinkys left - hopefully I end up throwing them away! So far I love this forum, it's very informative and beyond entertaining! This seems like a really great community, I look forward to my future in it
So, I'd like to share my initial reaction. I'm in absolutely no way a seasoned user. I never tried or even held an 'e-cig' before this, and my first ever puff was shortly after receiving my package. Normally, I smoked a pack of Marlboro Blend no. 27's a day for about 8 years. I got a Smokeless Image Volt X2 900mah manual battery, 2 X2 clearomizers, and one 30ml bottle of juice (didn't want to go overboard yet, had to make sure I liked it). Setup was super easy: poured some liquid in the clearomizer, screwed it onto the battery, and I was vaping!
First hit - wow, this is pretty horrible, but it must be new equipment and that's the way it is. The taste was awful and it hurt my throat. Extremely harsh! It also made crackling noises I didn't care for... actually, it really bothered me (but again, figured it was just the new equipment breaking itself in).
5th hit - hmmm, this is getting better.
10th hit - I think I'm onto something.
By the 20th hit - damn, this is pretty AWESOME!! Tastes great, feels great, and it's absolutely silent!
The "throat hit" is what I'm most impressed by so far. It really feels like I took a drag off a cigarette. I don't know if it's the 50/50 PG/VG mix or the 18mg of nicotine that's responsible for it, but it 'scratches' my throat the same way a real cigarette does, and I like it. I think this will be important in keeping me off of cigarettes.
The feel of holding it is rather nice. It's not a small piece of equipment. It's a little thicker than a AA battery, and when assembled, it's 6.5 inches long, but it's remarkably comfortable. I would describe it as holding a pen that you're about to chew on (no, I don't chew pens, lol - but that's what it feels like when holding it and bringing it up to your mouth). It's all black, which I find aesthetically pleasing, and I like picking it up. So far, I tend to hold it with the manual button facing downwards so I can activate it with my thumb when I use it, and it feels very natural. I thought the button would take some getting used to, but it feels completely natural - I don't mind it even in the slightest bit. I thought I would like something the size of a standard cigarette to start off with, but I'm glad I went with more of a big-boy toy. I figured the users on this forum knew what they were talking about, and they do. The larger size doesn't bother me at all and this size battery should last quite a while throughout the day without recharging - something I'm sure I'll appreciate very much.
The flavor is wonderful. Nothing like a cigarette (I wasn't expecting it to be), but I really really like it. I got the Smokeless Image RY4, which is supposed to be a vanilla carmel tobacco flavor. I wanted a tobacco flavor first so it would at least be closer to a real stinky and help ease the transition. I think this flavor accomplishes that. I can definitely taste those 3 flavors, and it's pretty nutty as well, which I happen to like a lot. I'm beyond excited to try new flavors, and as an occasional shisha tobacco/hookah smoker (maybe twice a year), I think I know what to expect and can't wait to try them! I'll be ordering quite a few tomorrow
. I'm also thinking of picking up a fruity flavor with no nicotine - 1. because it sounds fun to vape on it all day, hehe, and 2. I'm curious if that will be enough to satisfy my urges, and see if I really need the nicotine or not.Smoking wise, I take fairly small hits. I'm producing little to no vapor each time, and it's still very satisfying. I took some larger/deeper hits, which I also like, but don't find it necessary for me to do so every time. A little toot every 15-20 seconds... or even every minute or 2, is quite enjoyable. I really like how it's not just burning away like a traditional cigarette does. I don't need to keep smoking it because it's lit, and it's always ready to go when I am. I think I will really come to like taking a few small tokes every now and then throughout the normal day when I typically wouldn't (i.e.: take 5-10 hits every once in a while rather than really going at it (chaining 2-3 smokes) when it's time for a work break). One of my favorite times to smoke is when I'm on forums (or reading anything online), and I typically would have had about 2 smokes by now in writing this message, or 3-4 cigarettes since I got that package. I don't have the slightest urge for a cigarette, so I think this method will be very effective for me. I've gone through about .6ml so far.
I was unbiased but very skeptical about this whole concept. ... well, I understood how it all worked (I happen to live in a state where, um... "something else" is not frowned upon, and I'm fully aware of the benefits and use of 'water filters' and vaporizers in that sense), but I thought this would be more of a novelty that I would enjoy, but it would not replace my desire for analogs. I'm only a couple hours in, and I highly think this can work - and I don't think I'll have to try hard at it. Time will tell, and I'll keep you posted!
So in a nutshell, if you're on the fence or just curious about "electronic cigarettes", do yourself a favor and just get one. So far I'm really really really glad I did.
