Am I on the right track here???

[hellcatrydr]

Hello all.

Thank you for having me. I am a 20+ year 1 pack/day smoker. (VERY strong menthol) I want them out of my life.

2 weeks ago I discovered this forum and began reading, searching, & learning in an effort to elevate my status from rube to noob. I have also watched dozens of videos made by people ranging from the 'exceptionally attractive' Mistress Nomad to 'who sold this guy a camcorder'. But all were helpful.

Then I went to several mall kiosks & smoke shops to try e-cigs. I found those (Smoke Anywhere, etc.) to be unrewarding and over priced.

What is/is not important to me:
Throat hit: MAJOR, #1. I gotta feel it.
The PITA factor: I prefer not to have to bust out a 'chemistry set' to refill at work.
The Contraption factor: High power, high end but prefer something basically tubular. I don't want something resembling a .... and a car battery hooked to a Tesla Coil with a Sparkletts bottle hangin' off that requires it's own trailer. (Forgive me mod geeks.)
Cost: Not a major consideration. If it works, it's worth it. If I end up with 2 or 3 of these things for different places, that's okay too.

So, with all this in mind I jumped in. I ordered the tank w/1000 mA batts & pass through from NotCig. (I wanted the Bloog Maxx but the website says they're sold out.)
Was this a good first step?

I am also looking at the Pro Vari in case the TH isn't there with the Tank.

Again, thanks for being here and sharing. I would appreciate any advice or suggestions.

 

[Valentine Michael Smith]

Welcome to ECF and congratulations on the life choice decision.

Wow, you went all out for the first time order, especially if you are eyeballing a Provari (I've been eyeballing that thing too) Very wise choices I think. Some people dont like the tank system, but everyone is different and other have found its the about the only thing they do like. If you dont all is not lost because you have very versatile model.

My experience has show me that I needed a higher nic level than I thought I would, but the strong menthol might balance that out.

Keep up the fight, welcome once more and Vape on.

Cheers,
VMS

 

[bjannr]

A guy at work just bought a tank system and let me try it. Vapes great, but I am not sure about how to use it. I have a Provari and really like it. I started with a 510 kit, then the Ego/Riva. I like the battery mods because you don't have to worry as much about recharging. I have a feeder system for my Provari, and I also have a juice feeder box mod.
I find that dripping while driving is not the safest thing to do. However with the tank system, you will not have to worry about dripping. I think you made a wise choice.

 

[lo thatch]

Sorry the Bloog Maxx was sold out. Great throat hit and nice vapor. Can't comment on the others, but if you are not happy and are willing to spend to quit get the BMF when it comes into stock. Good luck

 

[Phreaker]

Hi hellcatrydr,

Welcome to ECF. I think you did great! I am not sure how big (long) those 1000mAh batteries are. I've got a Riva (eGo knock off) and I like its size a lot. I'm pretty sure your pass-through will be the same size as the batteries that come with the standard eGo/Riva.

I have tank atomizers, but no tanks...they should be he in a couple days and I can't wait to try them!

Oh, what kind of juice did you get?

 

[texasgranny]

Basically, more power, more performance. Menthol smokers usually require more than regular smokers.
I have a Riva 510 unit and a ProVape 1. There is NO comparison when it comes to TH that I am trying
to duplicate from being a menthol smoker.
Most vapers have more than one unit. So if the tank does not do it, move on up to the ProVari.
You can regulate the amount of "power" to give the best desired vape to meet your
satisfaction and to what TH means to you. A larger battery unit which I think will be ok with the tank,
will be able to use LR attys or cartomizers which adds to the TH, in my opinion.
Smaller battery units cannot handle the LR's as per manufacture specs as it may hurt the
battery and or electronic parts.

Menthol juices will be a challenge. I was a 30 yr menthol smoker and I cannot duplicate the true
menthol flavor. I can come kinda close and I have tried MANY menthol juices. Menthol juices from
different vendors will be totally different. I would suggest buying small bottles and from
several vendors to see what works for you. You and you alone will be able to determine
what juice you like and what juice you dont. Higer nic juices will give a better TH as well.
I personally use PureSmokers Fire and Ice. It is a cinnamon and menthol mix.
(many menthol uses turn to cinnamon).
By itself, it is too powerful so I combine it with a tobacco flavor and the balance is nice.
But again, that works for me and very easily could and could not work for you.

This is a great community and everyone will be behind you and here to help you along the way.
Glad to have you and looking forward to how things are going along the way.

Wise saying for vaping.....If at first you don't succeed, try, try again!

 

[dormouse]

The tank systems are pretty new and I know more about the beginner PVs, but a couple of people have been very pleased with them. I don't know what attys they were using with them so you could research that a bit.

 

[rmpetty]

Welcome to ECF, you'll find everything you need right here.