e cigs, day one

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lynnie

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hi there i have just discovered ecigs this week, my oh my i've been missing out! my 'smokestik' arrived today and the first thing i noticed when taking a puff was how much it hurt my throat, this must be the 'throat hit' that ive read about, i wasn't expecting something so effective! a few hours in im getting used to the sensation and really enjoying the smooth clean taste :p i have been trying to quit all year unsuccessfully and would fit into the light smoker category i guess usually smoking up to 10 a day, so the lightest nicotine option would suit me best? what is a good e-juice to compliment the smokestik? there is just so much information available here its definately a case of the more you learn the more you realise how little you know!
 

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Congrats Lynnie! Its a great feeling to have found something to kick the habit, isnt it? Im not familliar with the smokestick, and as you will find out if you spend enough time here, juice is so subjective its not even funny. RY4 used to be "the most popular" flavor out there. While most people vaped it like it was going out of style... it would make me gag.

As for nic level, that too is something you'll have to play with. If you find yourself thinking about picking up a cigarette, then upping your level a notch or two is probably in order.

I was a pack a day smoker of Ultra Lights... my first nic level was 18mg. That didnt take the cravings away. So I upped it to 24mg. Two and a half years later, Im down to 11mg.

Welcome, and dont be afraid to ask questions.
 

AddyTude

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Isn't vaping fun. Im loving it especially now that its getting cold outside :)

Definitely a Benefit! :)

I think the recommendation given to me was to start at around 18mg or 24mg. I found this to be pretty effective, the only thing I can add to that is the higher strength of the nicotine can sometimes make a flavor seem harsher than it is (for me anyway)...that was through some trials...but it is definitely worth it.
Start in the middle, and up it if you find yourself really thinking about a cigarette. I found that after a couple of days of both, (only smoking when the vaping didn't cut it) the cigarettes starting tasting really bad in comparison...I mean really bad.
 

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Welcome. I too was going to recommend anywhere between 18mg to 24mg for you to start. However I am not familiar with your ecig brand. For juice I always recommend what I use and that is Virgin Vapors Cherry Vanilla Swirl if you like fruity flavors that is! It's very cherry (not the medicine kind like a lot of other brands) with a undertone of vanilla. So good!
 

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Make sure you dont cape the same way you smoke a cig. It's different and takes alittle to get used to.
If its hurting your throat, when you take a hit, don't inhale right away. Hold it in your mouth for a few seconds and then inhale slowly. Doing that normally helps when you first start

Goodluck!
 

lynnie

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thanks for all the great info guys! the cartomizers that came with the starter pack have two different strengths so i'll see how it goes :) i brought a low strength menthol (6mg) to try, it is a lot easier to use while trying to nail this new technique than the nicotine flavour, quite cooling on your throat. cherry vanilla yum i will check it out :) i have to admit i can hardly put it down tho its very relaxing and such a treat to use around the house
 

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Well I have been smoking a pack and a half of Sherman MCDs a day; they are somewhere between full and lights and and the 18 mg/mL dose gaves me nicotine OD headaches, so as a lights smoker, you are probably best off trying out both the 12 mg/L and the 6 mg/L types and then run with what suits you.

For fine tuning, you can also order empty bottles and mix.
 
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