Bloog Maxx Fusion Review: Take 1

[zeromisfit999]

So sitting here with half a pack of cigarettes, a nifty looking matrix style electronic cigarette case, and a mind full of hope, I am about to delve into the world that is vaping. I received my Bloog today, roughly ten minutes after I was supposed to leave for work. I had to wait, I had to experience what it was like, and I'm going to be honest, at first I was a little disappointed. After I walked to my car after work, I decided what the hell lets give this another try. I was initially disappointed for a few reasons. I'll make a little list, and it's nothing about the product itself. The product overall is a hop, skip, and a leap above the initial e-cig I started with... The Green Smoke.

• It's not a real cigarette (obviously)

• The initial first few drags made me nervous, almost itchy, probably because I was getting a lot of nicotine all at once (16mg cartomizers)

• The menthol was not the brand I smoke, and I quickly realized my ignorance for being hopeful of having a cigarette taste.

Ok now that initial disappointment quickly changed. I had to try all of the flavors I had got once I returned home, which was only about 15 minutes ago, but I am doing this strictly based on a first impression. Now let's get to the positives. Having smoked the green smoke, I was used to a fog machine tasting, multiple drag, heavy, electronic cigarette, that's cartomizers flavor lasted for maybe the first (burning sounding) drag. I quickly noticed Bloog is a much more flavorful vaping experience. Here's the review for the flavors, in my own honest opinion.

• The menthol is great. It's not the Newport 100 menthol I'm looking for, more or less the only comparable cigarette would be a Marlboro Smooth. Very minty, very smooth, lots of vapor (more than I had anticipated completely) This one is my favorite so far. I give it a 9.
• The grape: Well the grape is a hard one to describe. It has a very very flavorful inhale, but upon exhale it doesn't have much taste. The grape taste is sort've like a Jolly Rancher tasting grape, but not overly sweet. Overall due to my inexperience I would rate this at about an 8.5 overall.
• The Vanilla: Well this one was rather disappointing thus far. After taking quite a few big drags of it, trying to give it a second chance (It will likely get a third), I noticed this more like a candle scented vanilla flavor. Not much flavor, the vapor was on par with the other flavors, but overall I just didn't care for it too much. As of now I'd give this a 5.
  
• RY4: When I first smelled this cartomizer I thought to myself, wow this doesn't smell very appealing at all. It smells like burnt caramel popcorn almost. After having taking a few puffs of this my thoughts quickly changed on it. It has a very mild nutty appeal to it that is very mild and yet pretty pleasing to smoke. The vapor seemed a little less than the rest of the other flavors, but it really tasted good. Overall I'd give this an 8 out of 10.
  

Ok here's one thing I can clear up for you guys. I received the newer batteries, I read some of you were having problems with the LED not working when charging. Mine charge in a blue LED and Blink when they are finished charging. No defectiveness to them at all. I would've preferred the other tips, as they look more like a cigarette, and the new target ones aren't that great looking, but it's simply aesthetic preference, I'm not going to hate on this product at all for that minor detail. The mini PCC is very cheaply made, but I am very happy with it. It's almost the exact same width as my cigarette pack, and maybe a half inch longer. Works well, and it is very self explanatory. The fact that it lights up is pretty nifty too.

Ok so in summary my vaping experience has been a good one with few little problems. This product performs amazingly. I've got a few questions for you guys as I am a complete noob. I'll do those in list form too as is simply seems easier to read at the moment. But having finally received this product, I am confident it will help me to quit smoking. Ok here we go.

1. When initially beginning vaping did you notice more cotton(dry) mouth then with an analog cigarette?
2. I feel like this is going to give me a sore throat after a solid day of vaping. Did any of you guys experience this, and did it go away?
3. Any of the other flavors that I have not listed that are worth spending the money on? Right now I'm stuck on Menthol with grape and RY4 closely second.
4. What can I expect when finally putting down the Newports? Any bad withdrawal symptoms?
5. When opening cartomizers, did you find some to be a little sticky? No residue or anything just a little sticky?
6. After dragging the bloog, is it normal for it to still smoke for a little while after dragging? (did not experience this with the greensmoke)

Well that is all I can think of. I hope my review thus far has been helpful for those not yet sure on the product.
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[DeeLeeKay]

As far as the sore throat, you will need to drink more fluids. The PG is a humectant and draws the moisture out of your mouth, throat, and lungs. So more liquids and maybe something to suck on like lemon drops.

I find it is cheaper by far to get some liquid and fill my own blank cartos. It is a process to find your favorite flavors. If you are looking for a menthol analog like flavor I find that myfreedomsmoke makes a good Newport and Salem flavor.

About week into vaping and smoking I felt sorta yukky, like I was coming down with something. It lasted about 24 hours and then I felt better.

My does when I put the carto tip down, it will look like it is smoking, there is some left over vapor in the carto that comes out.

 

[Frick]

Bloog's RY4 is definitely not a typical RY4. I didn't like it when I first got it...now it's one of my favorite juices I've tried. I can vape it all day without complaint. Really nice flavor.

• When initially beginning vaping did you notice more cotton(dry) mouth then with an analog cigarette?
• I feel like this is going to give me a sore throat after a solid day of vaping. Did any of you guys experience this, and did it go away?
• Any of the other flavors that I have not listed that are worth spending the money on? Right now I'm stuck on Menthol with grape and RY4 closely second.
• What can I expect when finally putting down the Newports? Any bad withdrawal symptoms?
• When opening cartomizers, did you find some to be a little sticky? No residue or anything just a little sticky?
• After dragging the bloog, is it normal for it to still smoke for a little while after dragging? (did not experience this with the greensmoke)

Well that is all I can think of. I hope my review thus far has been helpful for those not yet sure on the product.
[/LEFT]

• Drink a lot of water at first. There's a short 'break-in' time with vaping, where you'll feel crazy-parched for the first couple days. It'll subside, just drink a lot of water.
• No sore throat for me. It's the nicotine and throat hit. You'll get used to it, and crave more after a while.
• 555 rocks. I mean it's the tastiest analog-replacement juice I've tried, and I've tried a lot. I need a 100ml bottle of it, or two. Kamel is pretty good as well.
• I have had zero withdrawal symptoms. Remember, you're replacing nicotine with...nicotine, so the only thing really missing is all the other crap in analogs. You won't even miss the handling aspect (this was big for me, especially in the car) of an analog, because the formfactor is so similar.
• Yes. It produces a lot of vapor. There's just a bit left in the carto. As long as your battery isn't staying lit, you're fine.

Glad you like it so far. It's a great product.

Happy vaping.

 

[redempti0N]

shhh Frick dont tell him 555 is good, then there wont be enough for us.

 

[pmos69]

Repeat after me: "There is no 555"

 

[zeromisfit999]

i really appreciate how helpful all of you guys are. I'm currently vaping RY4, and liking it, what is it supposed to be compared to though? A certain kind've tobacco?

 

[pmos69]

Not really. It's a unique thing.
It's usually a sort of caramel something.
RY4 has it's own (troubled) history.

 

[ko josen]

I actually got a sore throat and my lungs hated it.I don't really know what it's about but it went away in a couple dayd. There's so many flavors to play with it's a shame about the blanks being hit or miss (also out of stock) I'm sure you'll find a menthol closer to your brand. Your withdrawls shouldn't be that bad physically

 

[Frick]

Oops, yeah, that was my bad. I meant to type "555 SUCKS". As in it's not good. Tastes like sewer mixed with hot garbage. Nasty, nasty stuff, and it kicked my dog.


The RY stands for "Ruyan", which means (in Chinese) "to resemble smoking", and is the name of the company (originally Golden Dragon Holdings) that employed the inventor of the e-cigarette, Hon Lik. So, RY4 was their fourth formulation of e-juice.

It's usually said to resemble "burnt caramel/vanilla/tobacco".

Bloog's is the best I've tried, and again, I've tried a lot. I would be happy with a big bottle of the stuff in the pre-filled cartos.

 

[korova8]

@zeromisfitt999

About your concern with dropping the Newports all together...you're going to be fine.

I was a pack a day smoker of camel filter (full flavors). Sometimes more depending on the day and if I went to the bar that night. I thought the maxxfusion e-cig would allow me to cut down my analogs slowly and eventually get down to zero analogs a day.

Once I started the e-cig I had no desire for a Camel. I never even thought about one really; only out of habit like when I would see my lighter or my ashtray outside. Its really weird. About 3 days into the e-cig and no analog I was sitting in my car waiting for my lecture to start and decided what the heck, lets just try an analog and see what Ive been missing.(I know you've probably read the stories of people being disgusted and all of that after picking up an analog after starting their e-cig, blah blah blah) but seriously man, I had never been more disgusted at something before in my life after having ONE inhale of that Camel. I could actually taste the chemicals and whatever else in those things. The taste was NOTHING like before. I enjoyed the taste a fresh cig before the e-cig. Now, it blows my mind I ever inhaled those things. It was the first analog I had EVER put out after one puff.

Just my experience so far. Im about 5 days in so far and never plan on looking back. The money saved is great too. MORE GOLF FOR ME!

Good luck and enjoy.

EDIT-
Oh yea, I have not experienced any form of withdraw. In fact, I really feel more energy in the mornings. Thats probably because my lungs are not has heavy feeling. It can only get better.
Also, my first day in the gym after I started the e-cig which was the 2nd day of no analogs, I had the most productive workout I have EVER had. Its almost hard to believe how incredible these e-cigs are. They are truly a miracle.

Again, enjoy and good luck!

 

[SlotJo]

The only down side I experienced was about at 2 weeks in when I got what I will call a reverse smokers hack that lasted a couple of days. If you remember back to when you first started up on the analogs and the adjustment period where you were always hacking… well it kind of happened for me again at about 2 week of vaping and no analogs. A friend who was 3 months in and got me started explained that it was simply my body purging. Don’t get discouraged if this happens to you. It will clear up quickly and you will feel a difference after it happens.

Cheers then,

 

[Frick]

The only down side I experienced was about at 2 weeks in when I got what I will call a reverse smokers hack that lasted a couple of days. If you remember back to when you first started up on the analogs and the adjustment period where you were always hacking… well it kind of happened for me again at about 2 week of vaping and no analogs. A friend who was 3 months in and got me started explained that it was simply my body purging. Don’t get discouraged if this happens to you. It will clear up quickly and you will feel a difference after it happens.

Cheers then,

This is a good point, and something I didn't remember until you mentioned it. My body purged crap out of my lungs for at least three days. It's just so amazing to wake up and not cough for two hours now.

 

[Kembial]

1. When initially beginning vaping did you notice more cotton(dry) mouth then with an analog cigarette?
A couple of mornings of dry, sore throat was enough for me to start taking hydration seriously. Doesn't have to be WATER, just keep up with the liquids. On the other hand, I always feel better drinking water than I do after the same amount of soda...

2. I feel like this is going to give me a sore throat after a solid day of vaping. Did any of you guys experience this, and did it go away?
I haven't had throat issues that weren't a direct relation to not keeping hydrated. And that's usually when I vape heavy before bed, and sleep 6 hours with no water intake.

3. Any of the other flavors that I have not listed that are worth spending the money on? Right now I'm stuck on Menthol with grape and RY4 closely second.
Taste is really, REALLY subjective. The best suggestion is just to try them all. I hate dark chocolate, but I got stuck with it as my only refill option for a while. Turns out to be a great vaping flavor for me.

4. What can I expect when finally putting down the Newports? Any bad withdrawal symptoms?
I haven't had a single withdrawal symptom. I have had the very rare "craving". More of the habit sneaking up and saying "shouldn't you have a cig right now?" And it's just the easiest thing in the world, now, to just tell myself, "Nope. Don't need it."

5. When opening cartomizers, did you find some to be a little sticky? No residue or anything just a little sticky?
No experience with anything at all wrong with any of my cartos.

6. After dragging the bloog, is it normal for it to still smoke for a little while after dragging? (did not experience this with the greensmoke)
Anytime I don't hit the cutoff, there's always that split-second worth of vapor still floating around. Imagine that times however long your drag was, and be happy for the loads of vapor! I found you can't suck it out, because you just set off the batt again, replacing the vape you took out! You can't blow it out, because you'll probably set off an unnecessary "dry burn". When I'm bothered by it, or feeling OCD, I just sniff it through a nostril... Heh. It's odd, but it's not enough suction to set off the atomizer, but just enough to clear the vapes.

 

[starsong]

My turn!

1. When initially beginning vaping did you notice more cotton(dry) mouth then with an analog cigarette?
Yes, as others have advised, just drink more water.
2. I feel like this is going to give me a sore throat after a solid day of vaping. Did any of you guys experience this, and did it go away?
I got a sore throat around the 2nd week. Nothing serious, but I noticed for sure. I upped the water and it went away in just a couple days
3. Any of the other flavors that I have not listed that are worth spending the money on? Right now I'm stuck on Menthol with grape and RY4 closely second.
555 is just horrid!!! You should just let us do you a favor and take those off your hands. Nearly as bad as RY4 (ick ick spit) Those are the only 2 I buy so I know
4. What can I expect when finally putting down the Newports? Any bad withdrawal symptoms?
I've heard the trickiest part is finding your nicotine level. Some people must have 24, others are perfectly happy with 11. I keep 11, 16 & 18 (from elsewhere) around, but the majority are 11. I've never heard of any 'bad' withdrawals, only the good ones from your lungs healing (like that reverse smoker's cough, which doesn't last long)
5. When opening cartomizers, did you find some to be a little sticky? No residue or anything just a little sticky?
Yes, I've had one or two with a tiny bit of liquid in the condom, just wipe it off and all is well
6. After dragging the bloog, is it normal for it to still smoke for a little while after dragging? (did not experience this with the greensmoke)
Just a tiny bit from what was still in the carto, that's normal.

I'm happy for you that you got your stuff. I've heard other people describe the vanilla exactly the same way, like a vanilla candle. Hope you find a flavor you really like (just keep your mitts off my 555). As you use up the cartos, find a juice you like that is similar and refill. It will save a lot of money and you may come up with some interesting blends (like adding chocolate to a mint carto)

 

[redempti0N]

so now I know who took all my 555 11mg..

My turn!

1. When initially beginning vaping did you notice more cotton(dry) mouth then with an analog cigarette?
Yes, as others have advised, just drink more water.
2. I feel like this is going to give me a sore throat after a solid day of vaping. Did any of you guys experience this, and did it go away?
I got a sore throat around the 2nd week. Nothing serious, but I noticed for sure. I upped the water and it went away in just a couple days
3. Any of the other flavors that I have not listed that are worth spending the money on? Right now I'm stuck on Menthol with grape and RY4 closely second.
555 is just horrid!!! You should just let us do you a favor and take those off your hands. Nearly as bad as RY4 (ick ick spit) Those are the only 2 I buy so I know
4. What can I expect when finally putting down the Newports? Any bad withdrawal symptoms?
I've heard the trickiest part is finding your nicotine level. Some people must have 24, others are perfectly happy with 11. I keep 11, 16 & 18 (from elsewhere) around, but the majority are 11. I've never heard of any 'bad' withdrawals, only the good ones from your lungs healing (like that reverse smoker's cough, which doesn't last long)
5. When opening cartomizers, did you find some to be a little sticky? No residue or anything just a little sticky?
Yes, I've had one or two with a tiny bit of liquid in the condom, just wipe it off and all is well
6. After dragging the bloog, is it normal for it to still smoke for a little while after dragging? (did not experience this with the greensmoke)
Just a tiny bit from what was still in the carto, that's normal.

I'm happy for you that you got your stuff. I've heard other people describe the vanilla exactly the same way, like a vanilla candle. Hope you find a flavor you really like (just keep your mitts off my 555). As you use up the cartos, find a juice you like that is similar and refill. It will save a lot of money and you may come up with some interesting blends (like adding chocolate to a mint carto)

 

[starsong]

Oops, yeah, that was my bad. I meant to type "555 SUCKS". As in it's not good. Tastes like sewer mixed with hot garbage. Nasty, nasty stuff, and it kicked my dog.

LMAO @ kicked your dog.

So... if we are using his invention, are we doing the Hon Lik maneuver?

 

[Frick]

LMAO @ kicked your dog.

So... if we are using his invention, are we doing the Hon Lik maneuver?

Yes, I suppose we are.

 

[Gardner808]

Oh. I just got that. Very clever starsong. Or am I just obtuse...

 

[starsong]

so now I know who took all my 555 11mg..

Yeah, geez Frick, you cudda saved some 11s for Red. hmph! Mine are 16s cuz SOMEBODY sold them out of 11s.

 

[zeromisfit999]

little update. smoking an analog as we speak =( Only the 3rd one I've had since about 8 pm, which is great compared to lets see.... the probably 6 or 7 I would've had. after this pack is done I'm just gonna push forth and say the hell with it... Friday is my set quit day, but it may come a little earlier =) I played a lot of guitar tonight to just kind've keep my mind off of smoking, as sitting on the computer is generally my worst smoking time, i picked up the pv a little more than i reached for my pack of smokes which is impressive. It actually has a harder throat hit than a cigarette, i tried to reach the 5 second cut off, and I coughed like a 15 year old smoking hippie lettuce for the first time, so I don't know how you guys hit it often. heh