Caught On Quick

[Stratoblaster]

I quite smoking cigarettes 6 weeks ago with no problem or cravings as soon as I picked up my first ego kit at a local mom and pop. I think the desire to quite is a strong influence in how easy or hard it can be. Not having to give up nicotine is just too cool and a plus as well. To satisfy my fixation as well as get my fix, I haven't really given up anything except a shorter lifespan.

I started lurking here at the ECF right away and realized there is a lot more to this than just getting an ego kit and some juice. It's an awesome hobby, a science, and unfortunately with my addictive personality, an obsession. However, I'm like that with everything. I'm determined to find the cheapest prices, best ways of doing things, and DIY if possible.

I've learned so much here. I've already started my own DIY juice, found the best and cheapest places to get supplies, discovered what can harm you, settings that work best for different equipment and toys, and have some cool equipment. Thanks to all who contribute here so unselfishly.

With all that said, I know I still have a lot to discover and am looking forward to it. The hobby, science, and knowledge part of it are a driving and enjoyable force. I honestly do hope the obsession part does taper off a bit though. Anyway, I feel like I already know a lot of you and look forward to being a contributor as well.

Thanks for all the info and making this an easy start.

 

[BootsElectric]

I'm right there with ya! Been four months or so for, e and just now decided to dive headfirst into DIY. Having a blast so far!! I love the scientific part of it. There's so much more to it to be discovered. Have fun!

 

[dice57]

Welcome and congrats. And good luck with that!! lmao. DIY, building, mod collections, it's all good vape fun!!

 

[Dakota Jim]

Welcome to the ECF

Happy to see you here

Hey Stratoblaster

I have almost an identical story (and obsession)

Here is a list of what I purchased within the first 8 weeks of when I started vaping
(let this be a warning to all newbies - it's not just a way for tobacco harm reduction - it's a way of life)

Live to vape, vape to live

2 vamo's
1 MVP1
2 Ego Twists 650mah
2 Ego 350mah (1 is always in my pocket - just in case - remember high school and that ring imprint on your wallet)
1 Ego 1100mah passthru
2 wired VV passthru's (1 in car, 1 in house)
multiple 510 and 808 cigalikes (with carto's) stashed away in car and around house (kinda like an alcoholic hides booze)
8 assorted Protanks (1, 2, and mini's)
12+ evods
12+ assorted vivi nova's, iClear16's, ce4 style clearo's
AGA-T+ and assorted RDA's
about 200 ft of Kanthal in assorted gauges
about 100 ft of assorted silica
2 bags of organic cotton
8 18650 batteries
2 18350 batteries
2 quarts of PG
2 quarts of VG
500 ml of 60mg nic base
1000+ ml of assorted concentrated flavorings
400ml of eliquid mixed, steeped and ready to go
and a credit card (don't use my debit card online)


recent orders
1 Zmax 3 (on order from Fasttech - hopefully it will arrive this year)

 

[Sthur]

Welcome to the forums, and congrats on the DIY. Hope to hear more about your journey on the forums.

 

[Stratoblaster]

Dakota Jim - I thought I was outa hand. That makes me feel a whole lot better. I can go do some more black friday shopping.

So far I have

2 - 350 egos
2 - 650 ego twists
2 - 1100 ego twists
1 - itaste SVD
2 - 18650 batteries
2 - 18350 batteries
Nitecore i4 intellecharger
A lot of juice from different vendors
1 - quart of pg no nic
1 - quart of vg no nic
1 - quart of pg 100mg nic
A whole mess of alcohol based super concentrated flavors
some evods
pro tank mini for acid juice
smoktech pyrex for acid juice
A few other dct tanks
some ce5+ wickless

and that's about it.

I haven't started rebuilding coils yet but am looking forward to it.

 

[swood]

Congrats on the switch! As many might see, you might spend MORE on vaping devices than smoking but finding what works for you is best!
Find your sweet spot of what works for you. I recently got into rebuildable devices and still am satisfied with a small ego battery w/ a ce4 and good juice while working. Figure out what mg levels you want to curb your craving, and have a lower mg level juice for when you want to "chain vape".
Some are here to save money and for the health benefits but when you want that new device, think about if you want or need it
Have fun and enjoy the healthy lifestyle choice

 

[Stratoblaster]

Ya. I'm still quite happy with my ego batteries. They're my stealth setup. I wanted one APV that did it all so got the SVD. Got it on Fasttech for 37.00 so felt justified about it. It's by no means stealth but in 18350 mode it's a good driving around mod. I just like having it. It's cool. I just wanted one and I'm happy with that.

I started with 36mg and still like it a lot. I have some 24mg and 30mg that works for most times. I don't really have any cravings for a real cigarette. However, I do like some of the tobacco flavors, strong fruit flavors, and a good throat hit.

I try desperately to get my smoking friends to change over and always brag to them about how little I spend on actual smoke stuff. The pluses are endless. I can smoke in my house, in my truck, change flavors, etc. etc. but they just keep smoking cigarettes. I don't get it. O well.

Thanks for all the replies and welcomes.

 

[WindyCityJoe]

Welcome to ecf and good luck with your new hobby.

 

[swood]

A lot of the friends/acquaintances that smoked and said vaping was a "fad" have since switched over
Always remember that most of us were smokers and tried the cig-a-like batteries which might have kept us from making the switch.
The ego style batteries being so common now makes it easy for people to see that ecigs do work when they find the appropriate mg/ml ratio

I do sympathize with smokers though as we all are propably guilty of falling into habits that are easy and that work, so finding that setup that works is key to stick with vaping. Sounds like you have made the switch and arent looking back which is awesome

The only people that give me crap about vaping are usually current smokers or people who never have which is understood
Cheers

 

[Stratoblaster]

Ya. That is right. I did try a cig-a-like tobacco flavor and just couldn't see how that could do it for me. Not sure what it was about it. It did have nicotine and addressed the oral fixation but just didn't do it. Glad I already had my first setup.

Thankfully nobody gives me any grief over it.

 

[Moodyfisherman]

Welcome to the ECF

Happy to see you here

Hey Stratoblaster

I have almost an identical story (and obsession)

Here is a list of what I purchased within the first 8 weeks of when I started vaping
(let this be a warning to all newbies - it's not just a way for tobacco harm reduction - it's a way of life)

Live to vape, vape to live

2 vamo's
1 MVP1
2 Ego Twists 650mah
2 Ego 350mah (1 is always in my pocket - just in case - remember high school and that ring imprint on your wallet)
1 Ego 1100mah passthru
2 wired VV passthru's (1 in car, 1 in house)
multiple 510 and 808 cigalikes (with carto's) stashed away in car and around house (kinda like an alcoholic hides booze)
8 assorted Protanks (1, 2, and mini's)
12+ evods
12+ assorted vivi nova's, iClear16's, ce4 style clearo's
AGA-T+ and assorted RDA's
about 200 ft of Kanthal in assorted gauges
about 100 ft of assorted silica
2 bags of organic cotton
8 18650 batteries
2 18350 batteries
2 quarts of PG
2 quarts of VG
500 ml of 60mg nic base
1000+ ml of assorted concentrated flavorings
400ml of eliquid mixed, steeped and ready to go
and a credit card (don't use my debit card online)


recent orders
1 Zmax 3 (on order from Fasttech - hopefully it will arrive this year)

i calculated your payback on the money you saved by not smoking and the money you have invested in Vaping supplies-----58 years.

I hope you are only 11 years old cause you got a long ways to go.... I am just jealous obviously.