1st time at/for all this E-cig biz

[Western]

1st post, so not sure what I need to say/ask.

33 Year smoker, last 15 have been strictly the ultra lights. 2-3 PAD (bad 16hr day could reach 4pks). One concern is I work out side (construction type) and not sure what can live up to that lifestyle.

I tried a friends Ego-T, made me hack and cough where cigs really dont. It may have been the flavor, since I'm not usually into that.

After scouring these threads and the internet, I "think", I have an idea of what I want, but unsure if the components will work together. Also, I haven't found the list of recommended vendors here yet?? so I will put the link to the ones, I like. Any and all advice is appriciated and I am aware that it ultimately is an individual thing. I also know that if it "sucks" or is a total PITA, it wont work for me, so please keep "easy" in mind. I am not a "fan boy", so recommend away.

I like the Kanger Protank, reviews overall make it "appear" less problematic.
batteries that sounds promising:
1. Mega-KGO-VV-1200mAh-3-6v at Hoosiers
2. V2 1100mAh KGO Kit at Hoosiers
3. Ego Twist

Also considered the Halo Triton.

This how new I am. With choice 1 above in combination with the Protank, will/are they be compatible? and is the only thing left I would need is the juice and replacement heads??

Much thanks for helping and "old guy" out

 

[kabonk]

the kgo and the ego will work with the protank, and when I first switched to e-cigs they made me cough too it went away after a couple of days. welcome to ECF

 

[Zurd]

wow 2-4 PAD, above 2 PAD it's like one smoke after another, just chain smoking the whole day ! That is some crazy smoking there Yes you might cough on the first ecig, just keep vaping more and trying more things, it will work. Anything you can buy is a good start, you will start knowing what you like and don't like. Personally I think a simple cartomizer is a good start since you just drip in it, easy to use and it's not a strong vape, so it's easier to not cough on it, then you can move on to something else.

Bottom line, buy pretty much anything you think is good, anyway there's something new all the time, and welcome on ECF

 

[Ahoy]

The protank is a great pick sir.

If I were you I would probably go with a Kgo or Ego style VV mod, you can usually pick up a kit with 2 batteries(if the kit doesn't include 2 batteries then get another...or maybe 2 extra...I can't stress that enough!! you will find your self up the creek without a paddle if you know what i mean. Keep the spares in your car while you are working and switch when you need to.)

Make sure you pick up a few sample packs of eliquid, I didn't think I would ever vape a fruity flavor or something like cotton candy or coffee( I smoked tobacco not coffee, why would I want to vape coffee) that might change for you! It did with me anyways. As for the question of are they compatible, yes they are compatible and you will be fine.

Basic checklist for you:

-2+ Batteries (trust me...it's going to be worth it.)
-Extra clearo's, atty's, tank's or carto's(whichever you prefer)
-This may sound dumb...but make sure you have a charger LOL!
-A few sample packs of eliquid(i made the mistake of not doing this and I regretted wasting my money on a big bottle of a flavor i never tried)


Tip: Slowly ween yourself off of smoking, if you cut down drastically you will find the results unpleasant and you might do something you don't want to do in the end...start somking again

 

[Nosmik]

I'll go against the grain with the Protank; Too airy. With the batteries, I use a Vision Spinner with a smaller traditional one as a back up. I use the Spinner at all times when working (outside) with no problems. I pair it up with some Mini Vivi Nova's and Clearomizer. Ease of maintenance on both.

I gave up on tobacco flavors and just mix some VG and nicotine. I do got some other flavors that are in a constant rotation. The best way is to get samples from different places and experiment.

As for the cough, it may be that particular flavor that you tried.

 

[brock957]

Welcome. Good advice from Ahoy.

 

[MikeyPanoz]

Whats up brotha fairly new vaper here myself so i'll throw you what i can say from my experience of about a month using all halo products. I started with some disposables but quickly took up vaping. I started with 2 of the xl g6 batterie, the best cigarette style battery, to date that I've used, it easily out performs even halo's shorter g6 batteries and even works better than a few knock off 510 mod's that ive used! I smoked these for about 2 weeks and eventually halo put out their VV triton which i was waiting for and lets just say that i don't think i could even handle a bigger Ecig as of yet. I never even have to move the dial above about 4v (the standard tritons hit 4.2 when full charged) and it vapes amazingly with every flavor I've thrown at it. I guess what i'm getting at is that halo makes amazing products at top of the line quality and their juice is probably some of the best out there. But aside from the fact that I've fallen in love with that the best thing about all of their equipment is how simple it works and how well it brings out the flavor of their vape juice. I've seen a lot of beginners who really hated their starter quits and just gave up on vaping because of a bad hardware experience. As much as it's worth you will definately be vaping with ease right from the get go and loving it. another thing to point out is the fact that vaping doesn't "stick" for a lot of people so there is no point jumping right into some apv and not really knowing what you are doing or if you will even enjoy vaping. Not saying this is you of course just stating some situations that I've seen. anyways sorry for the rant but as far as beginning to vape there is no way you could go wrong with halo. everything just works! good luck man and hopefully you can get off those cigarettes!! Edit: sorry for the horrible grammar typed that on a tab.

 

[Western]

Thank's for the welcome guy's and the great information (BTW 2-3 PAD, not much for my generation, a few lived through urban combat ) Sadly, allot of you "young guns" know what I mean

I agree on 2 batteries as a starter. Sample packs also will a must. great tips so far

Does this sound like a strong enough rig (with due care) to be in the field?

And is it as simple as the VV battery, tank and Juice?

The way I have been able to decipher it (noob here) is fill tank, screw to (charged) battery, vape?? Or is it more than that??

I dont mind spending what I need to, to achieve what I need too. Like the old saying " Its fun to do what you LIKE to do, until it's time to do what YOUR supposed to do" I have spent allot on Smokes over the years, so its apples and oranges if it gets me off the train.

Thanks agian

 

[Myrany]

My 2 cents

I do like my protank but I wonder if it is really good on a construction site since it is glass. Maybe a vivi nova or an evod would be a bit less dangerous since they are plastic. Advantage of an evod is that if you do get a protank for home you can use evod heads in a protank so not stocking 2 different ones.

With vaping we don't generally take a lung hit when we take a toke. We suck the vapor into our mouths and maybe in hale a tiny bit of it then exhale through nose and mouth. It is the mouth and nose that the nic is absorbed into not the lungs so much. I suspect you were trying to vape exactly how your smoke, a direct lung hit. Doing a direct lung hit will make most of us cough up a lung.

Whatever you get get backups
2 batterys
at least 2 juice devices
preferably 2 chargers

The last thing you want is something to break mid nic fit with no spare.

For the juices I like to suggest to new vapers to get a bunch of sample packs from many vendors as that gets you a huge selection of small bottles to try and then you can just reorder the ones you like.

 

[bnrkwest]

My suggestion is based on your type of work and if you drop it. One of the toughest little PV's i have is GLV mini, it is not VV vapes at 3.7, works great with Low resistance cartos or carto tank. If you got a polypro tank it would be more rugged than a glass tank. It does take protected batteries, so you basically have the GLV for life and it is about indestructible. go here to check them out- Great Lakes Vapor Makes a great back up unit as well when you upgrade. Just a thought!

The ego type batts do not like to be dropped, so once they hit hard they are done, so something to think about. bnrk

 

[Western]

OK, so once I decide on the battery (leaning towards this KGO V.V. 650mAh) Thoughts?

Then I can go with the Protank and/or ViVi Nova, BTW is it practical to have both?? I will have to find out what an evod is.

Originally after my 1st "Google" on e cigs, I had decided on Halo as mentioned above, is it worthwhile to have a smaller backup like this??

Myrany what do you mean by "2 juice devices" as in flavors?, or carto/clearo??


I did inhale on the Ego T, like I would a normal cig, thanks for clarifying that, makes sense and have never had that explained.

 

[Jwaterski]

One word of caution, most e- cigs that have any chance of lasting most of the day for you will be to heavy to use "hands free". As much as you smoke, you probably have one going while you work (I know I did often). That's not really going to be an option with most battery / tank combos that will go the distance of a long day. You can get used to just taking a few pulls and going back to work, but it took me a while to get used to not being able to light up and go to work with the cig in my mouth. Just my own experience, may not be anything for others.

 

[Western]

One word of caution, most e- cigs that have any chance of lasting most of the day for you will be to heavy to use "hands free". As much as you smoke, you probably have one going while you work (I know I did often). That's not really going to be an option with most battery / tank combos that will go the distance of a long day. You can get used to just taking a few pulls and going back to work, but it took me a while to get used to not being able to light up and go to work with the cig in my mouth. Just my own experience, may not be anything for others.

You sure got that right, not going to be easy. I like smoking too which sure doesn't help. I may end up owning stock in a bubble gum factory, but.... I think if it's "there" the e cig will do, I work for myself so I have the luxury to stop if really needed. Most of the time I "sitting" on a machine basically so....

bnrkwest Thanks for the link, whole new world right there. I will surely look those over.

Thanks guys and keep it coming, if you have experience with the batteries i listed that would be great to.

 

[DrApex]

Considering how much you smoke you may need something with an 18650 battery.

1 eGo 650mha will last you half a day.

Also, consider a metal clearomiser like an EVOD or MT3.

A provari is one of the more durable mods, but they cost 200$. Depending on how much abuse you give your rig on the job, you may want to consider a metal flashlight style mod.

Sent from my mobile. Ignore typos please.

 

[DrApex]

Here is a fairly popular mod for $50. It'll take the big 18650 battery so you'll be able to vape all day.

http://stormysvaporcellar.com/oc_1/index.php?route=product/product&path=100_74&product_id=586



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[Western]

Thanks Doc, will look into that one. That battery is a totally new idea for me Doesn't look like the size of a baseball bat either.

The GLV mini from Great lakes Vaper looks like a candidate. any user feedback?? and thanks bnrkwest for the link. From one review ( AF pilot) sounds like a nice piece of equipment.

You guys are great, almost like having the same amount of "buddies" trying to help me quit, as there where trying to get me to smoke back in day. There is nothing more lonely than being in a foxhole by yourself....Trust me.

 

[bnrkwest]

The GLV mini fits well in your hand and pocket, I love the little thing. You can charge batteries in a charger while you vape on the one already charged in your GLV in your hand. I would go thru a couple pre-charged batts a day. I do love egos too, I have several, and I have Tirton batts too, but I have killed more egos than are working right now, they fall they are toast. So not good for any type of rough handling. That is the main reason I suggested the GLV, you drop it lives. If you want a bigger size than mini they have that too. If you do get one, get a 510 to 510 adaptor, it saves your threads, I use one with mine. I also use on my Provari. Have fun deciding! bnrk

 

[bnrkwest]

Here is a link to polypro tanks, they do not break and handle every juice. I have dropped these many times and they don't break. Poly Pro Tank - High Desert Vapes

Carto tanks are less fiddly than wick clearos, Vivi's Protank, etc. The polypros do not leak. I have used about everything available and these little tanks work fabulous. I also have pyrex hand blown but they do break if dropped hard. Just some other suggestions bnrk

 

[kas122461]

I started 2 months ago with the ego t and ego c type 650mah batterys, and I carry them inside a cigar tube, in my pocket when I am at work. For me the batterys last a day, before they go dead, but always have a spare on hand works good for me. I also have some of the 1000mah batterys that last longer but they are too long for a tube to go in my pocket. I also work for a construction company so portability is a must. I like the protank also, for the volume of fluid at holds, but I am afraid I will break it.

 

[xzvs]

I am a newb as well but also on the Halo Triton sure don't know what I am talking about but YIKES heavier hit than i ever got analog (1-1.5p a day)