Advice from a noob

[J-Lee]

Ok, so I haven't been a vaper long - about a week or two I guess. But I feel like I have some advice to give based on my experience, so here it goes. First, know that this forum is an amazing resource. Probably like a lot of newbies, I was a mix of excited to jump in, but anxious to make sure I did it right. So I jumped in with both feet, but after ordering and spending money, I continued to research. While I'm now happy, I could have probably saved myself some money if I had some quick answers right up front.

Here's what I wish I would have known: buy a couple of Ego batteries and a charger, buy a couple of separate ego vision clearomizers, and buy good juice from a trusted vendor like Heather's Heavenly Vapes for example. I know Ego's and clearos aren't for everyone, but as a starter it's pretty cost effective and it's a great place to start.

I bought an Ego-Tank kit along with some juice all from the same vendor - a vendor who is hardware focused and also happens to sell a small line of juices - and I was underwhelmed. It was OK, but the flavor wasn't there, and all these people were talking about these great flavors from other vendors, and I just didn't get it. So I did more research and ended up buying a couple of clearomizers and a sampler from HHV (note: I have no connection to them and there are other juices out there I still plan to try, this was just my path).

After getting the stuff, I just have to say wow. The clearos give such a better experience and the juice is amazing!! The stuff I had before will now be for emergencies in between orders.

If I had only known this, I actually would have saved money by separately buying the batteries, charger, clearos and juice over the kit I bought, and I would have been happy right off the bat.

I'm sure some folks will disagree with my setup, and I know I'm new, but hopefully this can help someone have a better early experience.

 

[xtypez]

Yeh this is one thing I dislike about ecig's, many thing's i bought weren't to my satisfaction and it took me a while to find what I like, actually I'm still looking for better don't think i'll ever stop.

 

[Rz78]

All of us go through this. Rather than save money, in the end you spend slightly more. Well, regards this as a journey.

For me, once you can get hold of ego twist battery, then that will be a bliss.
Variable voltage which translates to manually changing voltage, dependable on eliquid used or device head used.

The battery is the core soul of ecig, get a great twist.

From there, the any type of 510 device heads, will be up for your judgement on which to choose

 

[qccraig]

"I'm sure some folks will disagree with my setup, and I know I'm new, but hopefully this can help someone have a better early experience."

J-Lee:

Speaking from experience, there's a lot of good setups out there for hitting the sweet spot and new stuff is appearing all the time. After a few years, you'll find your favorites setups for traveling, long drives, work, home, weekends, etc. I think most people that have been at this awhile have a collection of modded devices, tanks, rebuildables and various other atties. It just keeps getting better every year.

I'm new to this forum but have found other forums very useful. Youtube and GrimGreen are other helpful sources. I really appreciate the reviews people do on Youtube. You'll learn quickly, some people know what they're talking about and some people don't. So do your research, most vendors will provide excellent feedback in regards to equipment compatibility, batteries, etc.

CraigW

 

[minimalsaint]

There is always the option to pass your first gear along to a friend to get them started- I gave my 510 kit to a friend so he could try out a (decent) setup and he is hooked. Always nice to help someone else out so they aren't buying a cheap, junky ecig and getting turned off to the whole thing.

 

[empot]

I actually had the same experience and just a little over two weeks vaping. There's just so much information to crunch for a noob like me and i guess the excitement of this new vaping adventure got to me that i had to buy quick. Started with ego-c starter kit. Was pretty disappointed as i had high expectations from what I've read here in the forums. Read a bit more and a week later i bought a Provari. Now my experience seems to be at part with what I'm reading and should be getting out of vaping. 16 days free of smoke. Gluck Jlee!

 

[Burly]

I wish I had read a post like this when I was a noob. Problem was, I didn't even know about ECF when I started and just jumped in blind. I got the same basic starter kit as you and as you put it, I was underwhelmed. On a positive note, it was enough that I didn't smoke a stinky again, but it took me several months and several hundred dollars before I knew about the items you just talked about. I hope every new or about-to-be new vaper that stumbles in to this forum reads your post and takes your very wise advice.

And CONGRATULATIONS on your switch from the analogs! Vape on!!!

 

[jeromeit]

tell me about it.. i bought an ego starter kit... a day later i decide to buy a vv twist.. now I'm thinking I should've just gone straight to an APV -.-

 

[empot]

tell me about it.. i bought an ego starter kit... a day later i decide to buy a vv twist.. now I'm thinking I should've just gone straight to an APV -.-

/agree
should've just used the $ to buy lotsa juice..

 

[jeromeit]

/agree
should've just used the $ to buy lotsa juice..

oh yea... that would've been nice.. lol but then again there's the collectoritis of the hobby.. I dont know if I'll ever be satisfied with only one or two devices.. Its funny I leave some ego batteries at work.. at home.. thinking I'm gonna end up using them.. but instead I bring both of my VV twists everywhere I go.. i dunno lol

 

[empot]

haha! it's not like you can run to a corner store and buy an ego for when you're out of battery.. one can never be too sure. as for me, i bring 2 extra 18650s, few bottles of juice, extra tank, extra heads, and charger with me all the time. Everything is ziplock'd down to a few tiers. hah! i don't know what i'm expecting to happen as I live in the city but oh well... All i know is i need to find a better case for my stuff. heh!

gluck to Jlee again...

 

[Burly]

It's all a process. You don't know how great you have it until you have replaced something less than great. For a hobby vaporer like myself, it's not about the destination, but the journey. Standard voltage eGos got me off the analogs. Now I look at them every day and wish I had someone to give them to. The whole idea behind NOT buying a top-end PV at first is that you don't know at first if vaping is even going to do it for you. For my girlfriend, the Twists are all she wants. She is happy. As for where I am right now, I will always be willing to try the next level thing. The new improvement. The greatest thus far! But I am cautious about my purchases and don't what to buy a POS. What works for one, may not work for another. Always take your time and research your products. Ask people on the forum that have what you want. It will ultimately save you $$ in the long run.

 

[jeromeit]

haha! it's not like you can run to a corner store and buy an ego for when you're out of battery.. one can never be too sure. as for me, i bring 2 extra 18650s, few bottles of juice, extra tank, extra heads, and charger with me all the time. Everything is ziplock'd down to a few tiers. hah! i don't know what i'm expecting to happen as I live in the city but oh well... All i know is i need to find a better case for my stuff. heh!

gluck to Jlee again...

LOL glad I'm not the only one!

 

[jeromeit]

It's all a process. You don't know how great you have it until you have replaced something less than great. For a hobby vaporer like myself, it's not about the destination, but the journey. Standard voltage eGos got me off the analogs. Now I look at them every day and wish I had someone to give them to. The whole idea behind NOT buying a top-end PV at first is that you don't know at first if vaping is even going to do it for you. For my girlfriend, the Twists are all she wants. She is happy. As for where I am right now, I will always be willing to try the next level thing. The new improvement. The greatest thus far! But I am cautious about my purchases and don't what to buy a POS. What works for one, may not work for another. Always take your time and research your products. Ask people on the forum that have what you want. It will ultimately save you $$ in the long run.

true story!