Chewing Tobacco + Smoker New Guy

[Hostil]

Hey guys,
On a few other forums...know it's nice to introduce youself for your first post.
I know nothing about vaping, other than it has worked for a handful of my friends. I have been chewing Copenhagen for 20 yrs (man that sounds bad) and smoking cigarettes for about the same. I pretty much chew all day long (work in an office) and smoke when I get home. A pack will last me 3 days or so. I did some research yesterday and ended up ordering the Halo Triton. Probably should have researched a little more, but it did get some decent reviews so I'm not to worried about it being a starter. Stumbled across this forum this morning... I must say I am truly impressed with how many & how long people have gone without smoking in their sig's. Hopefully I can have an impressive one someday as well. So here are my first questions....

- Has vaping helped anyone with a chewing tobbaco addicition? I do enjoy smoking as well so I'm hoping it can.
- I ordered 18mg ejuice, and after reading a little here am worried I went to strong being as I will most likely be vaping alot right off the bat. I tried the nic mints before and know what it feels like to nic overdose....not pleasent.

Anyways....thanks in advance!

Tim

 

[UncleChimney]

Welcome Hostil! Yes I have one buddy that is similar to you, but he dipped more than smoked and he absolutely loves to vape! If you get the juice and think that it is to strong and want a quick fix you can run to your local Wally World and grab some VG to dilute it with. Be careful though because it will also dilute your flavor. Give it a shot first though, because 18mg might not be to strong for you. It seems like a lot of folks around here start off on 18-24mg. Good luck with it Tim, I'm sure you'll do great!


Jacob

 

[Razzlematt]

Welcome, Hostil.I'm fairly new to the forum, but used Copenhagen for 26 years before discovering Ecigs a bit more than two years ago. Hadn't smoked a cigarette in more than 20 years, but found vaping to be a very pleasant experience! I still use either 12 or 18mg juice.Haven't had a single dip of Copenhagen in all this time, not one!I wish you the same success!

 

[Hostil]

Thanks guys!
Jacob, I definitly dip more than I smoke...looking forward to getting on the Vape Wagon!
And Razzlematt... Holy cow! That is exactly what I was hoing to hear! Thanks!

 

[dripdaze]

Hello Hostil! Welcome to the forum. Congrats on deciding to quit the cigs. and dip. I started with 24mg/ml juice but I didn't vape unless I had the urge to smoke. I only took a few draws and then stopped. The 18mg could be a problem if you want to chain vape.

 

[Kovertkow]

I love Copenhagen.... Smoked heavily for ten years... Now I'm smoke/dip free for a year and a half. I did notice I had to upgrade to mods and a decent tank fairly quick to keep away from the evil stuff... But hey that's me. Good luck dude!

 

[Hostil]

Thanks guys.... I love Copenhagen as well. Can't even imagine not using it. Cool to hear from a few ex-dippers on here!

 

[ClaimedVacancy]

I hear you're pain Hostil... I dipped Copenhagen for many years until I felt like my gums were shot... I dipped a can a day and started at 24MG, that was my sweet spot but i quickly moved down (body detox maybe played a factor?). I think you made a good move by starting at 18MG, it'll give you a good idea as to where you need to be. I did also move fairly quickly into mods and such as Kovertkow said, and it sure did keep me away from cope!

 

[Hostil]

^^ Good to hear man! Great to hear from another ex-dipper!
Thanks!

 

[fat0n3s]

Thanks guys.... I love Copenhagen as well. Can't even imagine not using it. Cool to hear from a few ex-dippers on here!

I smoked 2-3 packs a day for 15 years and decided I wanted to quit. I tried everything to quit (gum, patches, meds, etc) and nothing worked. Decided to give chewing a try and I was able to stop smoking, but then I was addicted to chew. I chewed 1-2 cans a day for the past 7 years until a buddy of mine showed me an ecig that he bought. I tried it and was surprised how similar it was to smoking. Decided to buy one myself and was finally able to quit tobacco completely. I've been tobacco free since 09-30-13 and I'm never going back. Vaping is now a hobby for me that I enjoy. With all of the variety of juices and flavors out there, it makes tobacco products seem old and outdated to me now.