So I am new to all this. I think maybe I had a BLU a couple years ago.
2 pack a day, In my 60's, smoked for 45 years. Still active, no ill effects.
I smoke these things called "filtered cigars" by Signal. To me they taste like cigs, only in brown wrapper. 9.80 a CARTON, less than a buck a pack.
I would like to satisfy my nic need but not smell as bad and possibly down the road cut down on the nic level.
JUUL (only pod I knew existed, good marketing) didn't seem to offer enough flexibility, but I like the pod idea. Different flavors, strengths, refillable. Didn't want a big BOX MOD, didn't want a fake cig like the BLU.
So I looked and read and talked to bunch of guys and decided on a NORD. Went to a local vape shop here in Houston and bought it. Got an extra pod (nice that it comes with the 2 coils .6 & 1.4) A bottle of Charlie's Chalk Dust / Pacha Mama Salt *apple tobacco* 25mg and a bottle of Naked100 *Amazing Mango* 6mg. 70.00 out the door. I could saved a couple bucks online, but I like supporting local businesses when I can too.
It feels well made, very solid and heavy. Looks good in black.
Filled 1 pod with each of the liquids. 1.4 coil with apple tobacco nic salt. The .6 with the mango ejuice. I did prime the coils. Not sure if you have to do that since they are immersed in solution in the pod, but I read that you should. Let them rest for about 30 min before using.
Both seem to work fine. No leaks, no dry hits.
I seem to be both a MTL and DTL smoker. Even with cigs I do both. Don't know if that's normal or not. Might come from smoking other plant based things a LONG time ago in my youth....
I do not care for the nic salt apple tobacco flavor very much. It is a 50/50 VG/PG
The mango is more pleasing. It is a 70/30
I seem to prefer the 1.4 coil over the sub ohm. 1.4 gives a better draw and is a bit "cooler". The .6 seems to be much hotter and I can definitely take in too much vapor, to the point I cough. I'm not interested in chunking giant clouds.
I have ordered more pods and coils online. As well as some more flavors of reg. juice and nic salts. One of the reasons I wanted a pod was to quickly switch between flavors, coils, etc.
Some thoughts on the whole vaping thing overall and the NORD in particular.
1. vaping vs my cigs cost A LOT MORE.
2. Why are most juices in such large volume. 60ml is great if it's you favorite, but terrible if your wanting to sample it at 10.00 plus $$$
3. Someone needs to tell the manf co's if you want to sell to older demographic, need to stop with the crazy names of devices and flavors. We already smoke, have the money and are a perfect market. Probably why JUUL is going to OWN the market.
As for the NORD itself.
1. I like it, think its worth the price for what you get.
2. It does not (yet) replace my cigs. Still doesn't provide the level of satisfaction. Perhaps new juices at different VG/PG and nic levels will make a difference.
3. Need some way to identify what coil is in each pod. Once installed & filled, you cant tell. A number or dot on the bottom (where it contacts battery) would be super helpful. I have stuck numbers on each pod and have a sheet of what flavor, %, coil is in each.
4. Some grooves or ridges on the side of the mouthpiece. The pods are very slick and very tight in the battery/base unit. Great that they are tight, but a total PITA to get out.
5. A syringe is almost a necessity to fill the pod. Droppers and tips on bottle are way too big. Luckily, I had some from previous projects. I also made a "filling station" to hold the pod while filling it. Basically a sponge with a piece cut out, plus it catches any drips. I will upload a couple of pics shortly of the setup.
Sorry for a super long post. Just wanted to put a newcomers viewpoint out there if it helps anyone else.
2 pack a day, In my 60's, smoked for 45 years. Still active, no ill effects.
I smoke these things called "filtered cigars" by Signal. To me they taste like cigs, only in brown wrapper. 9.80 a CARTON, less than a buck a pack.
I would like to satisfy my nic need but not smell as bad and possibly down the road cut down on the nic level.
JUUL (only pod I knew existed, good marketing) didn't seem to offer enough flexibility, but I like the pod idea. Different flavors, strengths, refillable. Didn't want a big BOX MOD, didn't want a fake cig like the BLU.
So I looked and read and talked to bunch of guys and decided on a NORD. Went to a local vape shop here in Houston and bought it. Got an extra pod (nice that it comes with the 2 coils .6 & 1.4) A bottle of Charlie's Chalk Dust / Pacha Mama Salt *apple tobacco* 25mg and a bottle of Naked100 *Amazing Mango* 6mg. 70.00 out the door. I could saved a couple bucks online, but I like supporting local businesses when I can too.
It feels well made, very solid and heavy. Looks good in black.
Filled 1 pod with each of the liquids. 1.4 coil with apple tobacco nic salt. The .6 with the mango ejuice. I did prime the coils. Not sure if you have to do that since they are immersed in solution in the pod, but I read that you should. Let them rest for about 30 min before using.
Both seem to work fine. No leaks, no dry hits.
I seem to be both a MTL and DTL smoker. Even with cigs I do both. Don't know if that's normal or not. Might come from smoking other plant based things a LONG time ago in my youth....
I do not care for the nic salt apple tobacco flavor very much. It is a 50/50 VG/PG
The mango is more pleasing. It is a 70/30
I seem to prefer the 1.4 coil over the sub ohm. 1.4 gives a better draw and is a bit "cooler". The .6 seems to be much hotter and I can definitely take in too much vapor, to the point I cough. I'm not interested in chunking giant clouds.
I have ordered more pods and coils online. As well as some more flavors of reg. juice and nic salts. One of the reasons I wanted a pod was to quickly switch between flavors, coils, etc.
Some thoughts on the whole vaping thing overall and the NORD in particular.
1. vaping vs my cigs cost A LOT MORE.
2. Why are most juices in such large volume. 60ml is great if it's you favorite, but terrible if your wanting to sample it at 10.00 plus $$$
3. Someone needs to tell the manf co's if you want to sell to older demographic, need to stop with the crazy names of devices and flavors. We already smoke, have the money and are a perfect market. Probably why JUUL is going to OWN the market.
As for the NORD itself.
1. I like it, think its worth the price for what you get.
2. It does not (yet) replace my cigs. Still doesn't provide the level of satisfaction. Perhaps new juices at different VG/PG and nic levels will make a difference.
3. Need some way to identify what coil is in each pod. Once installed & filled, you cant tell. A number or dot on the bottom (where it contacts battery) would be super helpful. I have stuck numbers on each pod and have a sheet of what flavor, %, coil is in each.
4. Some grooves or ridges on the side of the mouthpiece. The pods are very slick and very tight in the battery/base unit. Great that they are tight, but a total PITA to get out.
5. A syringe is almost a necessity to fill the pod. Droppers and tips on bottle are way too big. Luckily, I had some from previous projects. I also made a "filling station" to hold the pod while filling it. Basically a sponge with a piece cut out, plus it catches any drips. I will upload a couple of pics shortly of the setup.
Sorry for a super long post. Just wanted to put a newcomers viewpoint out there if it helps anyone else.
