Checking in from Rochester, NY..

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RochVap

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Mar 2, 2013
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Hi Everybody.

Thought I'd introduce myself on this board as it was instrumental in me finding a local supplier.
I have been smoking analogs for 30 years (bad habit I picked up while in the USMC).

I can't stand smoking, don't smoke in my own cars and never in the house. Add to that the way my State (NY) and when I'm home in NYC punishes smokers with taxes. Well I had to do something.

Was driving up to the Reservation but that was getting old, besides cheaper smokes means you smoke more.

While having read and seen the commercials on E-cigs my first exposure was a few weeks ago when I picked up a starter kit
at Jan's Smoke shop called E Cig XOX. I was very disappointed with the unit and worse yet they have no working contact information so I could find out where to get refills.

Long story short I did some searching on E-Cigs and found this board. Which helped me get up to speed on the different types and terminologies. Particularly I found this thread http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...club/165738-local-suppliers-rochester-ny.html that led me to Three Days Smoke Shop which isn't far from me.

Stopped in and almost every customer was in there for E-Cigs. The guy behind the counter, Tyler, was very knowledgeable, Vap's himself. I wanted a Joye 510 kit but he said they were sold out fast. Seems they don't last long.

Was going with a Smooth kit (808 style) but Tyler steered me from it. His reasoning being that for a pack a day smoker like myself it wouldn't suffice. Instead I got a Smoov REV 650mah matched up with a Smoov XL Clearos Cartomizer and Volt Menthol Burst e-liquid.

This setup is more complicated than the pen style I had before and I'll have to do some more reading.

However it's more closer to real smoking than my previous setup. Okay this is been too long an introduction already. I look forward to hanging out here and picking up some info on my new venture.

Thanx 4 reading.
 
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schmicknick

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Hey Roch... cheers, and welcome :)
...sounds good,.... it's nice that you had someone to suggest some stuff that would suit you.
...I'm sure it will be a process, but something I expect you'll look forward to experiencing... I never worried much about quitting smoking, I more knew that I would enjoy the vaping.. 100%
...all the best, ~M
 

RochVap

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Mar 2, 2013
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Thanx everybody who replied so far. Yes it does seem quite lively and fun at the same time here. "Inquiring" you should check out the regional section of this board, specifically Upstate NY. There are plenty of vapers around in Rochester and WNY. Whoda thunk it?

I did some research b4 heading out there, but when they were outta Joyce kits I was back at square one, so yes I'm glad I was able to talk so someone who could "break" things down for me. Which brings up a good point.

I'm like everyone else these days and scour the Internet for deals on prices of stuff. But I really wanted to get vaping as soon as possible to avoid smoking, so waiting for yet another delivery wasn't in my book for now.

What I really want to say is I think it's important to get the local shops not just selling these products but becoming more knowledgeable about them.

I might have to check out this Vapfest coming up.
 

RochVap

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I'll definitely have a look at Phils site. After spending a day with the smoov Rev 650Mah setup I can use some pointers. I'm trying to find my sweet spot on the voltage and get my technique down.

@ about 3.8v 2.4 ohms seems okay for during the day vaping but I find I need a little more "kick" for that first in the morning vap with my coffee. About 1/4 the way to 4.3 using the same ohms. But the higher voltage setting tends to hit the back of my throat too hard

I'm using the Volt menthol burst 34mg in case I forgot to mention.
 
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