Closet Vaping?

[Huffelpuff]

Ok. So I've put down the analogs for a week, spent countless hours researching this site and have gone through my obligatory bad 1st investiment in a PV. I'm officially off to the vape-races.

There is one thing that I don't get. A number of strings and articles suggest stealth vaping, appropriate places to vape, vape "friendly" environments and making sure that you purchase the "right" pv so that you don't get hassled.

This past week I have vaped at work, in the car, in the mall, in eating establishments - basically everywhere. I guess maybe I should be hiding? I'm missing something.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

 

[P1NkY]

Naw, you're vapin' now; you ain't missing a thing!

Little side note: I vaped in a police cruiser last week (I'm not a P.O., I'm their mechanic!) It... was... AWESOME!!!

 

[reprisal]

I vape proudly pretty much anywhere I normally go. I wouldn't vape on a plane though.

 

[Rizzer]

What model are you using?

 

[Huffelpuff]

Right now, a small cigarette clone. My Riva 510 is on order and I plan to use that once it arrives.

 

[MTV]

yeah...plane is not good...I still go outside at work too.

 

[ThreePutt]

If you vape on a plane, definitely stealth vape (with heavy emphasis on the stealth part) or use the lavatory. Passengers seeing smoke rising from your seat may get you jumped, as they may think you're lighting something.

I take my PV everywhere. It never leaves my pocket. I'll vape in stores, but usually as I'm heading down an aisle without a bunch of shoppers. It's not really stealth vaping - I'm just not being Mr. Obvious, showing everyone that I'm pseudo-smoking.

Enjoy the vape. Be discreet if you feel it may set a few people on edge.

 

[MTV]

maybe someday things will change...but we still have a stigma with major corps

 

[myselfnjit]

my wife felt odd vaping in non-smoking places. just couldnt do it.

 

[JimmyA]

Heck the first few days driving in my truck I felt like I was doing something illegal! LOL my friend said the same thing in his backyard! It takes getting used to I assume and I'm a newb anyway. I still wont hit it just ANYWHERE because I just don't want the hassle. (that's just me/for now)

 

[wv2win]

Ok. So I've put down the analogs for a week, spent countless hours researching this site and have gone through my obligatory bad 1st investiment in a PV. I'm officially off to the vape-races.

There is one thing that I don't get. A number of strings and articles suggest stealth vaping, appropriate places to vape, vape "friendly" environments and making sure that you purchase the "right" pv so that you don't get hassled.

This past week I have vaped at work, in the car, in the mall, in eating establishments - basically everywhere. I guess maybe I should be hiding? I'm missing something.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

Most of us vape just about everywhere with our larger PV's and proudly. There are a few people who are overly concerned about what other people think. Which is quite ironic sense they use to smoke. Many of us long time vapers feel the more our PV's DO NOT look like a cigarette, the better it will be for the vaping community. We don't want to be associated with smoking and we want the general public to start looking at vaping as completely different from smoking and much safer if not totally safe.

Perception IS reality. If we act like it isn't safe or like it is just like smoking, then that is how it will be perceived.

 

[badunkamunk]

well i for one have no shame! But i live in the bay area. Most people know what it is since we had many kiosks in the mall selling them when they first came out. Some people look, but ive never had anyone tell me to stop.

I have done it on a plane too, but i didnt really feel comfortable so i stealth vaped out of courtesy for peoples comfort when flying.

 

[Puffadder]

Your fine in Philly but cross the bridge into Jersey and you will find the merits since they consider vaping to be the same as smoking. Vape Proudly but also do it smartly.

 

[badunkamunk]

Yes, you should know your surroundings and know when it is appropriate. We should all be aware of others body language and subtle cues that let us know others are uncomfortable. Just remember that this is a very new and growing industry that many know nothing about. So we should give vaping a positive image for the hobby. Vape on!

 

[markfm]

Planes and movies are absolutely stealth, to not disturb others. Restaurants, misc. stores, work, I vape openly.

 

[stretchpants]

I guess I got so used to not being able to smoke anywhere.I only vape in the car, at home, or if I'm outside.

 

[Diesel9]

I still pretty much vape where I feel its ok to smoke. I do enjoy vaping at my desk at work though! Maybe one day I'll feel more comfortable vaping everywhere, but for now i'm fine with work/car/home/outside vaping. Sometimes I just get tired of having to explain what mods are and all that everytime I rip out my SB. Running into fello vapers in public is a real treat though! So maybe I should vape in public more often.

 

[badunkamunk]

yeah i got that three times today. It does get somewhat tiresome explaining it to others. Its like when you come back from an awsome trip and come home to tell the same story to everyone for the next few days. After a while i think i might just quit doing it so openly just for that little annoying fact.

 

[Pepsifreak]

Heh, im an electrician that builds schools. A couple weeks ago I had my fire Marshall test. Stood right there in front of both fire marshall and people from the school board that wanted to be there for test. Nothing ever said. Was kinda cool.

 

[K I W I V A P E R]

I have vaped in bars, (it's illegal to smoke in bars here), but I usually clear it with the barman/bouncer first. One bouncer was so curious he had to have a go on it first, so he took a drag, blew some vapor, smiled with surprise and said 'go for it'. So I put on a new cartomizer and vaped away