I thought I'd give the 10cm Super a fair trial before replying and, I'm glad to say, it's a favourable report! I've never owned an e-cig before, so of course I've got nothing to compare it to, but these are my impressions.
When it arrived, and I fired it up for the first time, I honestly hated it and thought I'd just chucked away 35 quid. However, it didn't take too much getting used to, and now I love it. I've still got some baccy and straights left (cos I'm too tight to chuck them out!), and I occasionally try one, and I don't miss the
tobacco at all.
I'm still getting used to the routine of an e-cig, I tend to hang on to it and keep dragging, but that's no problem because I'm using the low strength cartridges. One thing I've noticed is that I have to pull quite hard on it after the initial freshness of a cartridge has worn off which makes the facial muscles ache a bit. I haven't had to replace the atomiser yet so maybe that's due soon - how will I know when it's due for replacement?
In terms of cost, I'm a heavy smoker, and it's costing me about the same. I was smoking 'loose'
tobacco, suitable for hand rolling, but with a lower rate of tax here in the UK - possibly the cheapest form of smoking bar stealing it or growing your own!
The benefits are obvious, my rather bad cough disappeared within a couple of days, and I can walk briskly without puffing anywhere near as much. The lack of ash trays and the absence of a constantly smoky atmosphere in the house and car are also a huge bonus. I've used my e-cig in a couple of pubs and in motorway services although, much to my annoyance, I've not been challenged yet!... plenty of time for that I guess
I can heartily recommend pillbox38, his service is very good and he's a friendly guy, and he also launched
his website a little while ago.
Malcolm
