Calling all Vancouver vapers!

[NW Redneck]

I'm looking at getting into e-cigs, and after a bunch of cruising the forum I think I want to go with one of the e-go starter kits. I'm currently going to school here for the next month and staying with relatives in Surrey. Anyone know of any B&M retailers in the Van/LML area? I would like to be able to check out the products in person and possibly test some different juices before I buy.

Thanks!

 

[recidivus]

There's one in Newton, don't know the name since it was only mentioned here in passing. Other than that you can look at Vancity Vapor, though they don't have regular business hours and I'm not sure if you can try before you buy.

Also, if you are willing to make a trip to the island, there's Vapoursolutions in Victoria.

You JUST missed the vapemeet on Sunday unfortunately. If you're around for the last Sunday of the month there's a regular meetup with at least 1 hardware and one liquid vendor.

 

[Jason-Tank]

I'm looking at getting into e-cigs, and after a bunch of cruising the forum I think I want to go with one of the e-go starter kits. I'm currently going to school here for the next month and staying with relatives in Surrey. Anyone know of any B&M retailers in the Van/LML area? I would like to be able to check out the products in person and possibly test some different juices before I buy.

Thanks!

Vancityvapors.com he'll even deliver. He specializes in ego stuff

Cheers

 

[johnnytwofingers]

Vancityvapors.com he'll even deliver. He specializes in ego stuff

Cheers

Don't get an eGo-T kit or something like that though. I found his selection to be pretty poor and it not to be a terribly informative place in general for an absolute noob.

 

[DjC4]

You JUST missed the vapemeet on Sunday unfortunately. If you're around for the last Sunday of the month there's a regular meetup with at least 1 hardware and one liquid vendor.

Will have to get the details on that for the end of October!

 

[recidivus]

Here ya go

The next one hasn't been submitted yet, but keep your eyes on the events page, normally gets posted ~mid month.

 

[cactusgirl]

In your case, where you are brand new, I would encourage you to send a PM to Motivaper. Just introduce yourself and let him know that you are thinking of getting in to vaping ~ he is a strong advocate for vaping and will more than happy to guide you through the process and get you set up.

 

[DjC4]

Heya, I know you said you wanted something local to try before you buy, but I thought I'd throw this here since I'm from Van and I just got back into e-cigs recently. I haven't been paying attention since they first got restricted into Canada.I posted about my first kit / buy here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...new-e-cig-taking-suggestions.html#post7403308

 

[NW Redneck]

Well, after almost 2 weeks of scouring the forums and watching youtube vids/reviews I decided to pull the trigger on an eGo-C 1000mah kit last night. I ordered the eGo kit, extra attys & tanks and a case from Canvape and 6 assorted bottles of juice from Vapour Solutions. Should be here by tuesday and I can't wait! I'll check back in after once the stuff arrives and let you know how I make out!

 

[NW Redneck]

It's official, I'm a vaper! My orders arrived yesterday. I got 10ml bottles of Timmys ice cap, french vanilla coffee & Captain Black, along with a sample pack of 4x6ml Pink Spot juices all at 24mg nic. I was like a kid at christmas! The batteries came fully charged and ready to go so I loaded up a tank of the french vanilla first and started vaping! The first several drags seemed to taste a little wierd, kind of like a 'burnt' taste even though I primed the atty with a few drops of juice and let it sit upright with the full tank installed to make sure the wick was well saturated. After about 1/3 of the tank the funny taste started to go away and I could properly taste the juice flavor. Yummy!

After only about 1/2 a tank I just had to try another flavor so I loaded up the other unit with some of the Captain Black juice. I love the taste of those things so I was really looking forward to this one. I quickly puffed through about 1/4 of the tank to 'break it in' and like the first flavor the taste started to 'clear up'. Awesome! I definitely like this one better than the french vanilla. IIRC the FV is a 50/50 mix and the CB is a 70/30. Both seemed to give good vapour and were satisfying to inhale/exhale. The throat hit on both is pretty intense, and I think I may need to drop down on the nic level. I kind of over did it last night and ended up with a headache and a bit of nausea from too much nic. I've already ordered some low level juice in the same flavors so I can try mixing and find out what the best nic level is for me. As much as I want to try them all right away, I think I'll vape another tank or two of these two before sampling the other flavors and trying the low res attys.

As of right now, I haven't had a regular cig in 25 hours and don't crave one! The eGo is satisfying both the nic craving and the hand-to-mouth & blowing smoke part I always liked/desired. I would like to thank everyone here at ECF for being so welcoming and providing such a great resource about the world of vaping! After many prior attempts, I think this is going to be the beginning of the end of burnt plant matter for me. I was never this excited about quitting any of the previous times so I am very hopeful.


Thanks again ECF! As a wise man once said: "Keep calm and vape on!"

 

[MisterMike]

As of right now, I haven't had a regular cig in 25 hours and don't crave one! The eGo is satisfying both the nic craving and the hand-to-mouth & blowing smoke part I always liked/desired. I would like to thank everyone here at ECF for being so welcoming and providing such a great resource about the world of vaping! After many prior attempts, I think this is going to be the beginning of the end of burnt plant matter for me. I was never this excited about quitting any of the previous times so I am very hopeful.


Thanks again ECF! As a wise man once said: "Keep calm and vape on!"

Welcome to the club! I understand exactly what you mean about the excitement. I think that's the number one reason I managed to kick the cigs from day one - it was all just so cool.

Enjoy your vaping journey, don't beat yourself up if you slip up, and enjoy your newfound lease on life.

 

[recidivus]

Uh oh, we got us a live one! The doors have just opened a crack, wait till you REALLY get into it!

 

[NW Redneck]

Uh oh, we got us a live one! The doors have just opened a crack, wait till you REALLY get into it!

Tell me about it! I've had this thing one day and I'm already drooling over all kinds of tanks, fancy batts, drip tips, mods, etc. I've made myself a pledge to stick with my eGo for at least a month or two before I start buying new stuff. I'll just spend the time trying different juices to get an idea of what I like. But I can definitely see myself with a sizeable collection of stuff in the not-so-distant future!

 

[Bdbodger]

Other local vendors to try are NicFitNation ( Gibsons ) Vapour Solutions ( Victoria ) and VaperGeek ( Surrey )

 

[drsocal]

We have plans to visit Vancouver next month!

 

[tygertyger]

Yay for you! After three days of vaping, I tried what turned out to be my last cigarette, just to see if I still wanted it. I didn't. To be honest, it was gross and I didn't enjoy it. Haven't had one in two weeks now, and I'm loving the vaping! Best of luck to you.