After the debacle with V4L and several other reviews on the new cartomizers, I started talking with the manufacturer and suppliers about the issues that were brought up. The most recent conversation I think has made a great point on their part. They asked that I voice their concerns using better wording as they have taken notice to the remarks made by some members about the lack of proper English grammar.
Comparing the e-cig to cars (since Americans are obviously very car savvy) they made the comparison of a Ferrari to a standard sedan. As we often do on these forum, we compare new products to old products or even modified products. Yes the new cartomizers create better vapor to start, but they appear to have wicking problems in comparison to what some of us are use to. However, the creators have made the point that you wouldn't smoke a cigarette for 40+ puffs because it would burn out before then. The new cartomizers are intended to be smoked like an actual cigarette. If you want a Ferrari, modify it to be a Ferrari, but it is a standard sedan from the factory. It's a standard sedan with one very important intent, safety. Their concerned with the FDA ban on e-cigs and feel that the old form of cartomizers won't pass FDA testing. They feel the new carts will help alleviate the concerns over an FDA ban by reducing the possibility of burning materials in the cartomizer creating an adverse effect in testing.
Personally, I think this is a valid response. We've been testing these "sedans" on a race track hoping to get Ferrari performance. Maybe we should look at letting them cruise the streets and look good in front of the FDA concerns. Once someone modifies them and drops in hemi then we can take them to race track. I'm not saying these are the end all to cartridges, or that they are perfect as they stand, just that they are better if nothing else in respect to health and safety to the user.
Comparing the e-cig to cars (since Americans are obviously very car savvy) they made the comparison of a Ferrari to a standard sedan. As we often do on these forum, we compare new products to old products or even modified products. Yes the new cartomizers create better vapor to start, but they appear to have wicking problems in comparison to what some of us are use to. However, the creators have made the point that you wouldn't smoke a cigarette for 40+ puffs because it would burn out before then. The new cartomizers are intended to be smoked like an actual cigarette. If you want a Ferrari, modify it to be a Ferrari, but it is a standard sedan from the factory. It's a standard sedan with one very important intent, safety. Their concerned with the FDA ban on e-cigs and feel that the old form of cartomizers won't pass FDA testing. They feel the new carts will help alleviate the concerns over an FDA ban by reducing the possibility of burning materials in the cartomizer creating an adverse effect in testing.
Personally, I think this is a valid response. We've been testing these "sedans" on a race track hoping to get Ferrari performance. Maybe we should look at letting them cruise the streets and look good in front of the FDA concerns. Once someone modifies them and drops in hemi then we can take them to race track. I'm not saying these are the end all to cartridges, or that they are perfect as they stand, just that they are better if nothing else in respect to health and safety to the user.
