1st cig since I started vaping

[The Soot King]

My carts were dry at work (I had forgotten to refill or bring my stuff with me) and I was nic'ing pretty badly, so I bummed a Newport off of a friend. I had never loved Newports, but I had always been able to smoke them without issue: I got about five puffs in and tossed the cigarette. It was unsmokable. Bitter, acrid, and every other negative taste you can imagine. I can't and won't go back.

 

[Faids]

I noticed that they are a lot harsher on your throat. Just a real bad burnt taste.

 

[Dragonbroom]

Good on you! Isn't it amazing how fast vaping becomes the prefered choice?

I have pretty much given up the carts for the clearomisers...that way I know if I am low on juice.

 

[Harplayr]

Whatever setup I'm currently vaping, I always have a backup cartomizer and a backup volt battery in my pocket.

 

[frosting]

Congrats! Another step for vapers )

 

[flaurez]

Out of curiosity, how long was it since you switched to the vaping from the analogs that this happened? I'm a newb who hasn't started vaping yet and just sort of wondering how long does it take to adjust to the "new reality"....

 

[WickedSick]

Last time I tried analog I had the same reaction, I thing that this change in my preferences is bad.

 

[durgidog]

Agreed! Only been off cigs for a month and can't stand 'em now (smoked for 27 years). +1 on the backup!

 

[The Soot King]

Out of curiosity, how long was it since you switched to the vaping from the analogs that this happened? I'm a newb who hasn't started vaping yet and just sort of wondering how long does it take to adjust to the "new reality"....

A little before June 1st, so about two months now. Just as a note, I never preferred harsher cigarettes, my preferred brands were Camel Crush or Camel Methols, but I could always smoke Kools, Newports, whatever without an issue when I needed a smoke or there was a good sale. I was also a social smoker (bad reason, but hey, it's in the past) so I never enjoyed any type of reds.

Last time I tried analog I had the same reaction, I thing that this change in my preferences is bad.

Why is it a bad thing?

 

[JENerationX]

Why is it a bad thing?

Not wanting a cig is a good thing as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Baptyzmbyf1re]

Bitter, acrid, and every other negative taste you can imagine.

Great description! I bet a lot of people that have switched to vaping cold turkey, like me, imagine how an old stinkie would taste. I can't stand the smell of them now and am pretty sure I would have the same experience as you described.

 

[sedna]

I had same experience! I so expected it to taste sooo good, but it was blech! And it stunk up my hands...had to go wash them post haste...along with a quick mouth rinse. Amazing..viva my diy peach!

 

[bidslayer]

Out of curiosity, how long was it since you switched to the vaping from the analogs that this happened? I'm a newb who hasn't started vaping yet and just sort of wondering how long does it take to adjust to the "new reality"....

I had the same (or worse since I only managed two puffs before tossing the cigarette) reaction as the OP after two weeks of vaping. It doesn't take long at all. I also noticed that I couldn't stand the smell of cigarette smoke pretty soon after I started vaping. Your senses of taste and smell start improving within days I think.

 

[Harplayr]

When I took up vaping I still had a half carton and an open pack.
I still keep these in the garage (where I used to smoke) and they have been baking in the summer heat.
I can't imagine how dried up and stale these are...so if I get the urge to cheat, I'm betting they will be just horrible.

 

[Cherryblossom]

I've still got the last pack I opened before I started vaping as well. Think it's in the bottom of my backpack. I can only imagine how stale and nasty they must be by now....

When I'm around someone who smokes now, it smells horrible to me, and that's a wonderful deterrent!

 

[95zsean]

I've been using mine for 10 weeks and cant stand the taste of a cigarette!!!! I smoke for 28 years a pack a day. I carry my spare battery with me everywhere I go. I'm now using a eGO-C.

 

[Stormlark]

About a month into vaping I decided it was time to toss my last pack of cigs. Before throwing it into the garbage, I got the urge to have just one final smoke before I quit forever. I was expecting to cherish the experience, but instead, I got about three puffs in and tossed it. Very disgusting taste.

 

[macgyverfc]

I had the same experience as the others here. After about a week, I figured I would try one because it had been a very long and stressful day. I bummed a Camel Crush off a friend and we went to the smoking area to light up. One drag and I snuffed it out. Gave him a dollar for throwing out the smoke he bummed to me. He told me no worries and congrats for not even wanting it. We sat and talked about PVs and juice for about an hour. I had 3 tanks with me and let him try all three. He now owns 2 of my Ego batteries, and the last 3 atomizers I had with me. This weekend we get to make a road trip so he can pick up some of his own juice and accessories. I'm just happy that one more person is coming off the analogs!!

 

[Medieval Barber]

congrats, my last opened pack was American spirits, gave them to a friend who still smokes. I agree with what everyone says, I still go out to the smoke hut and the smell is terrible, but I don't want to create waves at school. I actually have gone back to cartos instead of clearos ( they don't last long enough for me, buy to 5 packs worth good for a month).

 

[vap0r]

off cigs officially for 3 days now. there are some hours that i really want one especially when i go outside to vape and my friends are smokers. but after i vape and get rid of the urge i feel much better. overall im hoping this gets better as each day goes by. one day at a time...