Beyond "blu". What now? Need Suggestions.

[BAY Rose]

Okay, I've had my first e-cig, blu, for a little over a week now, and already it isn't enough. Not enough flavor, vapor, and battery life.
What do I consider as my next investment for a better vaping experience? I keep grabbing an analog because I feel I'm sucking my head off on the blu without getting what I need/want. However, the analog already taste BAD compared to my e-cig and I really don't want it either, and look forward to quitting them completely.

I'm sure most noobs ask these same questions over and over...I'm like the rest in begging for help.

Thanks in advance, Saw Tooth

 

[Bullette the Cowdog]

Okay, I've had my first e-cig, blu, for a little over a week now, and already it isn't enough. Not enough flavor, vapor, and battery life.
What do I consider as my next investment for a better vaping experience? I keep grabbing an analog because I feel I'm sucking my head off on the blu without getting what I need/want. However, the analog already taste BAD compared to my e-cig and I really don't want it either, and look forward to quitting them completely.

I'm sure most noobs ask these same questions over and over...I'm like the rest in begging for help.

Thanks in advance, Saw Tooth

Welcome to ECf sawtooth
I went from blu to kgo.
Blu only lasted me 1 week also. I found ECf & here is where I learned about kgo. I think it was a good next step for me. Btw I haven't had an analog for 10 days now
Keep comin back
Bullette the Cowdog

 

[buGG]

indigo would be the natural progression. j/k, i can't give you a recommendation, but i encourage you to do some research on the components involved in whatever you decide to go with and of course take any rec. you do get with a grain of salt. best of luck!

 

[DCB305]

Well you can take the next step in the ladder of vaping and get a ego/kgo/riva type battery and possibly a cartomizer/clearomizer or wahtever. What exactly are you looking for? Vaping is going to include some trial and error before you know what it is you like and don't like and then you can fine tune your set-up from there. If you want some flexibility and battery life get something like a ego (3.4volt) or better yet a kgo (3.7volt) batt and then you can use all types of attomizers/cartomizers/clearomizers, etc. Good luck

 

[MiamiMom63]

I went from something similar to the blu e-cig to using an e power, but now most are using ego's or kgo's. I personally recommend KGO's to my newbie friends. The starter kit at hoosierecigsupply is about $42 for 2 sets of batteries and the batteries last you all day and vape strong and hard. EGO's are very similar as well. Best of luck and just remember whenever you don't feel satisfied in vaping, there is always a better e-cig or flavor for you that you can use.

 

[Bullette the Cowdog]

Also, sawtooth. Save your blu cartomizers. They work on the kgo. Not great but they do work.

 

[kantor1003]

Several would probably disagree with this, but if you have tried out e-cigs and found that it's a viable route to go, I'd just spare myself all the hassle and go all in buying a provari. I wish I bought one earlier and I hear similar sentiments expressed from those around my area who I've managed to talk into purchasing one.

 

[GeminII]

My affair with Blu lasted precisely 12 hours for the same reasons as you state. It just wasn't getting me there. I hunted down a local vape guy and bought an eGo kit. Haven't looked back since. For me, eGo provided just the right amount of power and battery life to completely move me away from analogs. Since then (i.e. within the past month) higher voltage eGo batteries have come out, so there's now a better eGo experience than the standard 3.3v. YMMV. eGo/kGo is a very common progression from the Blucig class of ecig.

 

[yzer]

E-Power 14650. Regulated 3.7V performance, 1050mAh capacity. Batteries cost as little as $8 for two (I have six: more than a week's worth).

 

[mom2matoskah]

I have been analog free since Feb 16, so far so good... started with a Blu as well. I am still using my Blu batteries, blu chargers and charging pack, but went to CE2 XL Clearomizers. I am having some trouble with their life and leaking issues, especially with the blu batteries having the hole in the center where the cartomizer screws in, leaking juice getting into that hole is a nightmare! My suggestion to you based on what I have experienced thus far is to invest in a manual battery. A blu is a 510 threaded battery, so the size should stay familiar to you and not feel like you are carrying around a cuban cigar as long as you keep with a 510 style battery. I am wanting to get a Joyetech eGo but haven't settled on the exact model (eGo-T, standard 510, etc... they are all 510 threaded from what I am reading).

Still learning here as well, hope that this has been at least a little helpful!

 

[nansc]

I myself went from 2 crappy little disposible kits to a 510 and then to an EGO .I would say any EGO/KGO/Riva type would be the next step,but thats just my opinion.Good Luck to you.

 

[JAY73]

IMO THE EPOWER(14650,18650) WITH SOME BOGE 2.0 ohm, OR SMOKTECH 1.7 ohm CARTOMIZERS JUST CANT GO WRONG. BUT LOOK AROUND AND FIND WHATS RIGHT FOR YOU ECF IS THE PLACE FOR GREAT INFO ALSO YOU TUBE HAS SOME GREAT REVIEWS TO HELP YOU OUT ALONG THE WAY GOOD LOOK.
LOVE PEACE & CHICKEN GREASE...

 

[DaveP]

Anything with more than 500mah capacity and a 510 thread will be a step up. The bigger the battery in mah, the better. The eGo, Riva, Kgo, Epower ... all are good.

I have used the eGo for a couple of years now and tried virtually all the options for atomizers, clearomizers, tanks, and cartos. I finally settled on Boge 2.0 cartos and found a good vape. I carry a 3ml bottle in my pocket when I go out and stick an extra 1000mah battery in the car just in case.

Two days ago, I began to realize that my 1000mah batteries weren't lasting as long and I was going to be needing replacements soon. At $22 or so apiece, it was going to cost me close to $50 to order new ones. I thought about going to the triple voltage eGo batts that do 3.2v, 3.7v, and 4.2v. That would have been a slight step up from my current batteries.

I thought about it long and hard and ordered a Provari. It will be here tomorrow. The 18650 batteries are $12 or less and eventually I will break even, although it will take a while. I'm thinking I will be vaping the Provari V2 for a LONG time.

For a next step, the eGo class batteries will give you much enjoyment and the option for many atomizer choices. I'd try a box or two of Boge 2.0 ohm cartos and maybe a carto tank. Those will give you the best and most consistent vape.

 

[hanathan]

No doubt there are a lot of interesting devices out there, but for now, your goal is to stay off analogs. With that in mind, the key things to consider are battery life and form factor. Cigarette-looking mods give you a form factor you're accustomed to, but as you have noticed, require long draws and deliver iffy battery life. The eGo/KGO/Riva/Epower style batteries are a nice compromise because you can take shorter draws and enjoy longer battery life without feeling too self conscious about the heft of the device while you're out and about. I personally used a KGO to quit analogs, but that doesn't mean it's right for everybody. You know yourself best, so just think about what you can see yourself taking around and relying upon.

The less common suggestion that you might consider is a feeder-style device. These are typically rectangular shaped units that hold a small bottle of juice inside, which you squeeze as needed. I've not personally owned this type, but people who like them seem to swear by them for the sheer convenience of not having to drip or re-wet your cartomizer all the time.

Although in theory you can get similar benefits from attaching a tank (a cylindrical reservoir of juice to keep your cartomizer moist) on top of your pen/tube-style battery, that's a far less turnkey solution because a lot of tanks on the market require tinkering to get optimally functioning. Even the ones that work without a hitch will require you to puncture holes in your cartomizers, which I'd reckon isn't something you want to fiddle with when you're still in the throes of getting away from smoking analogs.

 

[Flaps]

I'm using an EGO 1100mhA battery and after several hours charge it lasts me a week without having to recharge it.

If you're looking for a good battery life on these devices, you can't go wrong with this, as it is cheap and durable.

Though I haven't experience with others, there may be better ones out there

 

[BAY Rose]

This is a real learning experience and I'm getting some sound advice...some of which is still "over my head", unfortunately.

Hanathan, I appreciate you including exactly what a "tank" is in your post, and by your description of how it's used it sounds complicated if I have to understand how to make and where to put holes. Very confused here.

Right now I want as much simplicity as possible until I really understand how everything operates, you know--- a plug n' play, LOL.

I have used the suggestion to visit YouTube, since I operate better with visuals. I'm sort of leaning towards the KGO at this point, but have not decided as yet. I can't fool around too long because of my frustration with my "blu" and reaching for an analog.

Okay, so if I did decide on KGo (kit I saw at Hoosier), would someone tell me anything else I should order with it. I want to try my hand at filling my own e-juice, as well as having some ready-to-go cartos. Before I order for example: What is a Drip Tip? Do I need or would I desire one? Should I buy a tank? Etc.

Thanks again for taking the time to teach me. I am guessing you do not resent the same questions from newbies or you wouldn't reply in this New Member's Forum.

 

[Dant]

Hi, fellow novice here. I am using a Riva, which is basically the same thing as the KGo, and I am very happy with it. I am very happy with the amount of vapor (i.e. a lot) it produces and the battery lasts me a couple days of fairly heavy vaping. Also important to me is the small size which I find very convenient. Good luck with whatever you choose.

 

[Off Topic]

Think in terms of "what will I do if this thing fails?"

Have a backup for everything. Charger, batts, device, juice, cartos......

I start all of my vape noobs out on two of these little devices:

Ego 510 650mAh USB Passthrough Battery

The charger is built into the tail section of the device. I've run 1.5DC and 1.7SC with no problems. They plug into any USB power source. In a pinch, you can plug in and vape on a dead battery, but it probably doesn't do great things for the battery lifespan.

I use my Provari most of the time now, but I still have my pair of passthroughs as backups.... I'm not going to be left with no way to vape.

 

[BAY Rose]

Now that's a term I've not come across before - passthrough. What exactly does that mean, Off Topic?

Another question: I was under the impression the KGO and eGO were very similar. What is the difference?

 

[blkhwk07]

I use a Kgo also. Get yourself some Boge 2.0 single coil or Smoke Tech 1.7 single coil. And you'll be
off to a great start.Then vape and read, and it will
all come to you fast.