Could we have a 'Welcome' thread?

[onehungwaylow]

Received my package a little after lunch time today. Started vapeing in the office. Even my boss had a go at it. All I have to say is this is great. I started with the Kamel Menthol, Cool Menthol and Caramel Mocha Frap. I have to say so far the CMF is the one I like best. Also the guys at V4L threw in a couple free bees as well. A pack of the Smilin Special Menthol and the car charger adapter. So far I am very pleased and no issues vapeing at work all afternoon. Hopefully that will last.

I did have one slight issue, the Smilin Special Menthol cart that I tried must have been very full as the first couple drags produced no vape and I got a nice taste of the e-juice. But after a couple more drags it woke up and produced some great vapor. Great taste as well, this is definately my favorite out of the three menthol I have so far.

I'm ready to place an order to try some more flavors but i will wait until more juice is available. This thing is great. Now to start stocking up some juice and cartos.

Also, I did notice one more issue. I can already see this is going to be a problem as I will be vapeing a lot more than I smoked at least for a little while. Did I mention how much I like this thing.

 

[bornagainst]

Glad to hear my man!!

Keep us posted!

 

[cool_guitars]

Right on, very nice work. I play bass but detest the fender ones. Gibson and Rickenbacker are the only type I really appreciate. My favorite at the moment is my Gibson thunderbird nikki sixx signature one with the ebony fretboard and all that, although I've customized it quite a bit.

Nice!! My most fav guitar was my jet glo Ric 360. That thing sounded amazing through a big .... into a 25/50 Jubilee Marshall (the silver head) and 4X12. I still wish I had never sold that one. It could nail that smashing pumpkins tone like on Zero and Cherub Rock. Sustain forever and just sounded HUGE!!

Sorry everyone, don't mean to hi-jack the thread.

 

[LMPLoyd]

Hello everyone. I dont know where to post this, but could a admin or moderator plz pm me. I cant start a new thread, I cant have a sig yet and it's kinda annoying. I wanted to start a new thread but like I said I cant yet.

Thanks in advance!

 

[cool_guitars]

Now back to Vaping....



I had a bad day...and really need advice.



The 18 to 24mg are working wonders for my wife. She has not had a real cig in over 24hours now and no withdrawls or other symptons. She is loving it and can't believe how well this working for her. It's as if she just changed to a different brand analog cig only the Vapor King being the new brand.

Me on the other hand had a horrid day. It turns out my addiction may not be to the nicotine as much as it is just the act of smoking. About 4 to 5 puffs of the 18mg's today and I was having the absolute worst nicotine OD symptons. I'm not talking about the cig withdrawal symptons either that are similiar to the nic OD symptons, although, I was having some of those too. I would have to ride them out for about 2 hours before the symptons would go away and then I would feel normal again. Then a little while later, the craving to smoke would hit. I found I could vap an 18gm if I kept it to 1 or 2 puffs and the symptons would not be as severe, still not good though, but it would not satisfy the smoking craving. Also, tried different carts, just in case, with no difference. I’m probably addicted to something else when smoking a cig too, but really, the cig withdrawals and the cravings don't actually seem that bad. I've only had one since we got the vapor kings yesterday.

I'm definitely going to have to go to a much lower dosage, possibly even an occasional 0mg if I'm going to continue to vap, which I want to do because I love the feel of the thoat hit and the vapor in the lungs, plus going through the process of puffing and inhaling. Like I said, the I think it's more of an addiction to the act of smoking. I definitely do not want to smoke analogs anymore.

Anyway, I'm just curious if anyone may have suggestions on a dosage that may work better. I'm seriously thinking that cutting down to a 2 or 4mg may do it but as I'm still new to this, figured I'd ask and research to find what might work.

 

[cool_guitars]

Hey LMPLoyd,
I was going to ask the same thing too. I hope they help you out. This has been a great community so I'm sure you'll get what you need or at least the answer you need.

 

[bornagainst]

Hello everyone. I dont know where to post this, but could a admin or moderator plz pm me. I cant start a new thread, I cant have a sig yet and it's kinda annoying. I wanted to start a new thread but like I said I cant yet.

Thanks in advance!

You need a minimum of 15 posts to do that.

 

[cool_guitars]

I figured it was somehting like that. Thank you bornagainst!

 

[keyzygirl]

I would think 8 or 11 would work for you.I use 24 so Im not sure.I think 11 would give you some nic without making you feel ill.It could also be a reaction to pg.Maybe you could try some vg menthol in 11 and see if that works.

 

[cool_guitars]

Thanks keyzygirl,

Below is a list of what I would feel. I don't think it's the PG. The reason I say that is because PG is also used in liquid for smoke and fog machines. I've been in and out of bands for the last 20 years and always use them on stage and believe me....That is some serious vapor but have never had a problem with it. It's getting inhaled and all, maybe not quite the same as using it in a PV though.

Anyway, the symptons I was having.

confusion
racing pulse
physical fatigue
muscle twitching
hearing and vision problems
headache
nausea
dizziness
........
sweating

Imagine having that all at once, and of course, I'm at work. It would all start to kick in about 10 mins or so after vaping.

In fact just to try, I was feeling fine a few minutes ago, but could tell I was wanting a smoke. I took 2 hits on my vapor king and now the symptons are starting to kick in, not too severe mind you, but if I hit it anymore, I'll really be hurting.

 

[LMPLoyd]

Thanks keyzygirl,

Below is a list of what I would feel. I don't think it's the PG. The reason I say that is because PG is also used in liquid for smoke and fog machines. I've been in and out of bands for the last 20 years and always use them on stage and believe me....That is some serious vapor but have never had a problem with it. It's getting inhaled and all, maybe not quite the same as using it in a PV though.

Anyway, the symptons I was having.

confusion
racing pulse
physical fatigue
muscle twitching
hearing and vision problems
headache
nausea
dizziness
........
sweating

Imagine having that all at once, and of course, I'm at work. It would all start to kick in about 10 mins or so after vaping.

In fact just to try, I was feeling fine a few minutes ago, but could tell I was wanting a smoke. I took 2 hits on my vapor king and now the symptons are starting to kick in, not too severe mind you, but if I hit it anymore, I'll really be hurting.

Sounds like nicotine flood, or minor OD, what strength are you using?

 

[keyzygirl]

Did you get any liquid,because you could cut the nic down with veg glycerin.I would def go down to like 8 mg.Nic OD is no fun.Be careful!!You could also refill an empty cart with veg glycerin,the nic left in it would probably be more than enough.

 

[LMPLoyd]

Now back to Vaping....



I had a bad day...and really need advice.



The 18 to 24mg are working wonders for my wife. She has not had a real cig in over 24hours now and no withdrawls or other symptons. She is loving it and can't believe how well this working for her. It's as if she just changed to a different brand analog cig only the Vapor King being the new brand.

Me on the other hand had a horrid day. It turns out my addiction may not be to the nicotine as much as it is just the act of smoking. About 4 to 5 puffs of the 18mg's today and I was having the absolute worst nicotine OD symptons. I'm not talking about the cig withdrawal symptons either that are similiar to the nic OD symptons, although, I was having some of those too. I would have to ride them out for about 2 hours before the symptons would go away and then I would feel normal again. Then a little while later, the craving to smoke would hit. I found I could vap an 18gm if I kept it to 1 or 2 puffs and the symptons would not be as severe, still not good though, but it would not satisfy the smoking craving. Also, tried different carts, just in case, with no difference. I’m probably addicted to something else when smoking a cig too, but really, the cig withdrawals and the cravings don't actually seem that bad. I've only had one since we got the vapor kings yesterday.

I'm definitely going to have to go to a much lower dosage, possibly even an occasional 0mg if I'm going to continue to vap, which I want to do because I love the feel of the thoat hit and the vapor in the lungs, plus going through the process of puffing and inhaling. Like I said, the I think it's more of an addiction to the act of smoking. I definitely do not want to smoke analogs anymore.

Anyway, I'm just curious if anyone may have suggestions on a dosage that may work better. I'm seriously thinking that cutting down to a 2 or 4mg may do it but as I'm still new to this, figured I'd ask and research to find what might work.

Try a 0 mg cart and see what happens, if you still get the same reaction try a VG cart, if you still get the same reaction on a omg Vg cart......well I dont know what to say.

 

[cool_guitars]

Also, just to tell where I'm coming from as a smoker. I've been smoking for just over 16 years. I started kinda late in life at the age of 23 on Camel Light Kings for the first few years, smoking about 1 1/2 packs a day. I then switched to Marlboro Menthol Light 100s, and in the last few years, when prices really started going up, switched to Liggett Menthol Light 100s. I found the Liggetts and Marlboros almost identical in every aspect. After switching to 100s I was able to cut down to a pack a day, give or take a few cigs.

 

[LMPLoyd]

Been smoking for 18 years, Camel lights 1 pack a day, Started vaping 11 days ago, have not picked up a analog smoke since, I even went out drinking a few nights ago with all my friends that smoke, No cravings or anything, vaping is great!

 

[cool_guitars]

Thank you all. Yeah, the 0mg to try and possibly up to an 8mg might be a good place to start. I had been researching pretty thoroughly before deciding to try the e-cig thing and based on what I smoked and knowing how I smoke (I hit on long drags and hold my smoke on the inhale), plus, the fact that I can smoke a 100 in just a couple of minutes, I thought 18mg sounded about right based on info I had found on the percentage of Nic delivered through Vaping vs. a Cig. My wife is very close to the same type of smoker as I am and we smoked the same brand and types. Just proves, what works for one may not be the same for the other. When I looked at the nicotine withdrawal symptons, I find that I don't really experience them that bad. I read through one of the threads here that go into great detail in trying to identify the types of smoking adiction, nicotine vs. MAOIs, and why vaping works for some and the different levels of nic that some require vs. others. It's alot to take in but what I got through was very interesting. Well, off to V4L to place another order. At least I get to feed the "stock the mailman" addiction...LOL

 

[keyzygirl]

Just keep trying!!You will figure it out.It takes time to find your sweet spot!!

 

[Belletrist]

it's completely bizarre the way nic levels seem to vary arbitrarily. all my stuff is higher nic, smoked about the same. but you'll get it.

 

[cool_guitars]

Been smoking for 18 years, Camel lights 1 pack a day, Started vaping 11 days ago, have not picked up a analog smoke since, I even went out drinking a few nights ago with all my friends that smoke, No cravings or anything, vaping is great!

That is awesome!! I think once I get the dose right, I'll be good to go. My wife is 11yrs older than I, and has been smoking 1 to 1 1/2 pack a day for over 36 years. She is amazed. It's been just over a day of vaping for her and she honestly thought this would not work for her. She has no withdrawals and desire to smoke a real cig. She says she doesn't feel like she is missing anything. The 18mg and 24mg are working for her. Since it looks like I we won't have to share, with the carts we bought, the 18mg juice we bought, plus the freebies from V4L, she probably has about 5 to 6 cartons worth vaping now at about the cost to buy 3 cartons of our normal brand. She's good to go for a little while.

 

[Joe Camel]

Id suggest buying some 0mg of your favorite flavor to mix with the 18mg of said flavor juice until you get a ratio you like.