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[crxess]

I just wish I could figure out where all that extra money is going to.

Well, on my end, it is offsetting the Lost income from being on WC at like 65%
I have noticed, while I might suddenly spend $150-$200 on vape Gear/Flavorings/Etc. to Resupply and Add to OUR(wife/self/daughter) backup/future...............I only do this once every several months with little to no spending in between.

So in reality, I rarely average $50 or less per month or the cost of a fairly Nice dinner for 2 once a month.
With the decline in Gas prices this expense has become tolerable.

 

[gofishtx]

Well, on my end, it is offsetting the Lost income from being on WC at like 65%
I have noticed, while I might suddenly spend $150-$200 on vape Gear/Flavorings/Etc. to Resupply and Add to OUR(wife/self/daughter) backup/future...............I only do this once every several months with little to no spending in between.

So in reality, I rarely average $50 or less per month or the cost of a fairly Nice dinner for 2 once a month.
With the decline in Gas prices this expense has become tolerable.

Prayers that that all gets straightened out for you soon CR

 

[crxess]

Prayers that that all gets straightened out for you soon CR

It isn't to Bad now GFT. My Lawyer rattled the WC insurers cage and got the checks moving again.(seems there was a computer glitch........uhuh!) and my Prorated SSD does make up the difference. Only problem is when the insurance messes with things.

Right now my biggest problem is Feeling Drunk every time I stand or lean forward.
Not sure if it is a Virus or a touch of Vertigo. Either way, everything else is good, BP/etc. and no new insurance yet, so I will ride it out for a week or so and see where things lead.

Don't mind the Drunk eyes, but a bit worried about falling over

 

[gofishtx]

Glad to hear they have the checks straightened out. Hopefully everything will get straightened out for good and you can quit jumping through hoops. As for the drunkenness, please check your blood pressure, I was having the same problem and that was the culprit. We can't have you stroking out on us while we wait for a new contest

 

[GPC2012]

A new contest sure would be nice

 

[gofishtx]

A new contest sure would be nice

Well good morning GPC. I was just thinking about ya. I am needing a decent starter set up for a co-worker. Someone else had set her up with a starter kit that just doesn't do it for her (EGO) and I let her puff on my Cuboid with a .5 ohm coil yesterday and she liked it but wants smaller and more MTL with an internal battery so she doesn't have to mess with changing and charging batteries. I was thinking a Coolfire or an Istick. I had a Cubis Tank and she liked it and it does have higher ohm coils. What do you think?

 

[GPC2012]

Well good morning GPC. I was just thinking about ya. I am needing a decent starter set up for a co-worker. Someone else had set her up with a starter kit that just doesn't do it for her (EGO) and I let her puff on my Cuboid with a .5 ohm coil yesterday and she liked it but wants smaller and more MTL with an internal battery so she doesn't have to mess with changing and charging batteries. I was thinking a Coolfire or an Istick. I had a Cubis Tank and she liked it and it does have higher ohm coils. What do you think?

I'd go for the coolfire, I have always had real good luck with Innokin. My only problem was the fire button on the SVD, the way it was recessed it was painfull for me use for long periods of time. My VTR and 134 were steller.

 

[GPC2012]

I'd go for the coolfire, I have always had real good luck with Innokin. My only problem was the fire button on the SVD, the way it was recessed it was painfull for me use for long periods of time. My VTR and 134 were steller.

Come to think of it we had 2 disruptors but just don't care for the built in battery as a rule. I like to change and charge my batteries. The disruptors worked very well. in fact arkansasDave got them.

 

[Kodak]

Well good morning GPC. I was just thinking about ya. I am needing a decent starter set up for a co-worker. Someone else had set her up with a starter kit that just doesn't do it for her (EGO) and I let her puff on my Cuboid with a .5 ohm coil yesterday and she liked it but wants smaller and more MTL with an internal battery so she doesn't have to mess with changing and charging batteries. I was thinking a Coolfire or an Istick. I had a Cubis Tank and she liked it and it does have higher ohm coils. What do you think?

Coolfire IV or Istick 30w is what I generally start people out on because they are so user friendly and don't cost that much. I tend to decide on tanks for em after I know about their smoking style, but usually always start them with a tank that can do 1.2-1.8 ohm coils that are replaceable.

 

[GPC2012]

Coolfire IV or Istick 30w is what I generally start people out on because they are so user friendly and don't cost that much. I tend to decide on tanks for em after I know about their smoking style, but usually always start them with a tank that can do 1.2-1.8 ohm coils that are replaceable.

AGREED

 

[gofishtx]

Thanks GPC and Kodak I was leaning toward the I Stick or a Pico, I just love my little Pico for on the go or stealth vaping. I don't know too much about MTL tanks but I know the Cubis is decent and my brother loves his. Lots of vapor even from the 1.2 coil plus it doesn't leak. She is trying to stay under $50 to start off with. If she wants the Pico I will PIF her a couple of almost new batteries and a single cell charger

 

[crxess]

Glad to hear they have the checks straightened out. Hopefully everything will get straightened out for good and you can quit jumping through hoops. As for the drunkenness, please check your blood pressure, I was having the same problem and that was the culprit. We can't have you stroking out on us while we wait for a new contest

Blood Pressure/temperature all good I have a new cuff and fresh batteries

 

[gofishtx]

Blood Pressure/temperature all good I have a new cuff and fresh batteries

great now all we need is a contest

 

[SLM]

Thanks GPC and Kodak I was leaning toward the I Stick or a Pico, I just love my little Pico for on the go or stealth vaping. I don't know too much about MTL tanks but I know the Cubis is decent and my brother loves his. Lots of vapor even from the 1.2 coil plus it doesn't leak. She is trying to stay under $50 to start off with. If she wants the Pico I will PIF her a couple of almost new batteries and a single cell charger

The iStick 30w is a nice little mod, really like mine with an Aspire K1 on it for a stealth vape. It's definitely MTL but works for a bit for me. I'm a lung hitter.

The iStick Pico is my new out and about mod when I don't want to carry the weight of my iPV4s. It's proving to be a nice little mod. Pair it with a Kanger Subtank Mini and IMO... A perfect starter setup. The Pico has onboard charging that seems to work well so she wouldn't have to take the batteries out but could and the Kanger Subtank is just... A tank, literally. There are options galore on coils from Ni for temp control to 1.5 ohm Kanthal and then the RBA deck. And the air adjust allows for MTL or lung hits. And Kanger stuff is available at practically any B&M so no ordering if she doesn't want to wait. Sucks running out of new coils and not having them available quick! IMO, that's important with a new vaper. Stuff needs to be easy. Easy to get, easy to use.

Just my thoughts on getting someone going with vaping. Make it easy, decently priced and they are more likely to give it an honest chance.

 

[gofishtx]

I got my new IPV5 today. I ordered it 2 days ago from Wake and Vape. That was fast It is nice, slick device with YIHI 330 chipset. So far my new favorite We will see how I feel after a month

 

[gofishtx]

The iStick 30w is a nice little mod, really like mine with an Aspire K1 on it for a stealth vape. It's definitely MTL but works for a bit for me. I'm a lung hitter.

The iStick Pico is my new out and about mod when I don't want to carry the weight of my iPV4s. It's proving to be a nice little mod. Pair it with a Kanger Subtank Mini and IMO... A perfect starter setup. The Pico has onboard charging that seems to work well so she wouldn't have to take the batteries out but could and the Kanger Subtank is just... A tank, literally. There are options galore on coils from Ni for temp control to 1.5 ohm Kanthal and then the RBA deck. And the air adjust allows for MTL or lung hits. And Kanger stuff is available at practically any B&M so no ordering if she doesn't want to wait. Sucks running out of new coils and not having them available quick! IMO, that's important with a new vaper. Stuff needs to be easy. Easy to get, easy to use.

Just my thoughts on getting someone going with vaping. Make it easy, decently priced and they are more likely to give it an honest chance.

Thanks SLM, I forgot the Pico can be charged with the USB. I am familiar with Subtanks too but I am afraid a bit too leaky for her to deal with, otherwise I would gift her one of mine. We have a couple of nice B&Ms near us that carry a good variety of coils, just have to figure a decent MTL Tank for her and so far I am leaning toward the Cubis since my brother is a new Vapor and loves his. I am open to researching other tanks for her but just not familiar with many MTL tanks.

 

[markfm]

On the STM I find the SSOCC can be leaky, but the standard square heads tend to be more forgiving.

 

[SLM]

@gofishtx A leaky Subtank Mini? That's mind blowing to me. None of mine have ever leaked a drop. Not one. Granted, I haven't tried the SSOCC heads yet that @markfm says may leak. I just got a pack but I'm all about the RBA decks right now. The STM and ST plus are the tanks I'm not afraid to drop in my pocket at work all day.

Where do your STM's leak? I have three authentic bases and two FT clones (skip those, buy the authentic IMO) but none of them leak.

Just curious. I really have never seen one leak. Now the iSub tanks and Aspire Atlantis... I know from personal experience those will leak sometimes so you may want to avoid those. It seems to be hit and miss on the iSub lineup, more prone with 70%+ PG based juice though.

 

[gofishtx]

I don't really use the subtanks anymore, but they are notorious for leaking issues. Mine would leak a little thru the airflow, not real bad but more than my other tanks.

Kanger Subtank Mini LEAKING

 

[SLM]

Cool, thanks for the info. That's one thing about this... hobby. What works for one person doesn't always work for someone else.

Oh, and yea... Through the airflow is where the iSub and Aspire Atlantis tanks leak so I'd say avoid those.