I recently purchased and started using my first e-cig. I thought that I would take this opportunity to write my first review from the perspective of someone new to vaping. Also I haven't noticed any other reviews on Elumacigs so thought this might help contribute to the completeness of the review library at ECF.
I should note that I bought my first kit based on the fact that a friend has one and recommended it to me. I did very little research before placing my order other than some casual browsing.
The kit I ordered was the Eluma "Complete" starter kit from elumacigs.com. The kit comes with two automatic batteries, one atomizer, one e-pack (PCC), a USB and an AC charger, and twenty-five prefilled cartridges. The kit is available in either black or white, I chose black.
The regular price on the kit is $79.99, first time customers receive $10 off, but after paying for priority mail shipping the total price was back up to near $79.
I placed my order on a Tuesday night pacific time, my order was shipped the next morning, Wednesday, and I received it on Friday. I did receive an email when my order was shipped with a tracking number which I always appreciate. All emails that I received in regards to my order appear to have been automatically generated by the shopping cart software. I didn't have any direct communication with their customer service, however they shipped my order in a timely manner, which satisfied my expectations.
Everything appeared to be in the kit as ordered and it came in what I would describe as professional packaging. Certainly not my advice, but I hate reading instructions especially if it appears to be something that I can easily figure out, so I didn't in this case.As soon as I had everything unwrapped I put one of the batteries on the AC charger. Once the battery was charged I didn't have any trouble assembling the unit.
I was given an option of flavors for my carts, I chose the variety back with menthol since I smoke menthol analogs. The menthol was the first flavor that I tried. I was expecting a little closer to the taste of an analog menthol but found the flavor to be closer to that of spearmint gum. Not a bad taste actually. I have stated elsewhere in the forums here that I did not order my e-cig with the intention of giving up analogs, and I have continued to smoke them. However my consumption has gone down significantly. I'll admit at this point I may not quite analogs altogether because I really do enjoy the taste of a menthol analog and I'll likely need to find an e-cig flavor that comes close to that in order to satisfy that desire.
As far as the vaping experience I initially got mixed results. Occasionally lots of vapor and sometimes very little. After a few days I realized it was all in my technique. Once I figured it out, I was able to get a satisfying amount of vapor consistently.
The claim from Eluma was that a cart would take the place of a pack of analogs. I later read here and some other places that the estimate is generally overrated. However I have found that a single cart will last close to a full day, which is actually pretty close to being a full pack of analogs at my normal rate of consumption.
As far as flavor goes, I already mentioned the menthol and it is certainly the strongest of the flavors I got with my kit. I also received chocolate, vanilla, cherry, and coffee flavors. The coffee I can barely taste at all, the chocolate and vanilla are kind of in the middle, and the cherry is fairly decent.
The battery life also seems to be very good and usually get close to a full day from one charge.
As I mentioned I did initially have some issues with my vaping technique. In addition to inconsistent vapor I also got a somewhat "plastic" taste. This all caused me to assume the Eluma was not a very good unit and I did end up ordering a joye 510, before I realized it was me and not my e-cig that was the problem. After I figured out the correct vaping technique my vaps have become satisfying, I'm getting the throat hit, and the plastic taste has gone away.
All in all, I think the Eluma is a decent unit and performs as advertised. Battery and cart life seem to be pluses to me with this unit, however at $80 it is on the expensive side of other alternatives.
Now that I also have a 510 I can make some comparisons there. The amount of vapor produced by the 510 completely blows the Eluma away. However I am still getting better and more lasting vapor flavor from the Eluma.
I should note that I bought my first kit based on the fact that a friend has one and recommended it to me. I did very little research before placing my order other than some casual browsing.
The kit I ordered was the Eluma "Complete" starter kit from elumacigs.com. The kit comes with two automatic batteries, one atomizer, one e-pack (PCC), a USB and an AC charger, and twenty-five prefilled cartridges. The kit is available in either black or white, I chose black.
The regular price on the kit is $79.99, first time customers receive $10 off, but after paying for priority mail shipping the total price was back up to near $79.
I placed my order on a Tuesday night pacific time, my order was shipped the next morning, Wednesday, and I received it on Friday. I did receive an email when my order was shipped with a tracking number which I always appreciate. All emails that I received in regards to my order appear to have been automatically generated by the shopping cart software. I didn't have any direct communication with their customer service, however they shipped my order in a timely manner, which satisfied my expectations.
Everything appeared to be in the kit as ordered and it came in what I would describe as professional packaging. Certainly not my advice, but I hate reading instructions especially if it appears to be something that I can easily figure out, so I didn't in this case.As soon as I had everything unwrapped I put one of the batteries on the AC charger. Once the battery was charged I didn't have any trouble assembling the unit.
I was given an option of flavors for my carts, I chose the variety back with menthol since I smoke menthol analogs. The menthol was the first flavor that I tried. I was expecting a little closer to the taste of an analog menthol but found the flavor to be closer to that of spearmint gum. Not a bad taste actually. I have stated elsewhere in the forums here that I did not order my e-cig with the intention of giving up analogs, and I have continued to smoke them. However my consumption has gone down significantly. I'll admit at this point I may not quite analogs altogether because I really do enjoy the taste of a menthol analog and I'll likely need to find an e-cig flavor that comes close to that in order to satisfy that desire.
As far as the vaping experience I initially got mixed results. Occasionally lots of vapor and sometimes very little. After a few days I realized it was all in my technique. Once I figured it out, I was able to get a satisfying amount of vapor consistently.
The claim from Eluma was that a cart would take the place of a pack of analogs. I later read here and some other places that the estimate is generally overrated. However I have found that a single cart will last close to a full day, which is actually pretty close to being a full pack of analogs at my normal rate of consumption.
As far as flavor goes, I already mentioned the menthol and it is certainly the strongest of the flavors I got with my kit. I also received chocolate, vanilla, cherry, and coffee flavors. The coffee I can barely taste at all, the chocolate and vanilla are kind of in the middle, and the cherry is fairly decent.
The battery life also seems to be very good and usually get close to a full day from one charge.
As I mentioned I did initially have some issues with my vaping technique. In addition to inconsistent vapor I also got a somewhat "plastic" taste. This all caused me to assume the Eluma was not a very good unit and I did end up ordering a joye 510, before I realized it was me and not my e-cig that was the problem. After I figured out the correct vaping technique my vaps have become satisfying, I'm getting the throat hit, and the plastic taste has gone away.
All in all, I think the Eluma is a decent unit and performs as advertised. Battery and cart life seem to be pluses to me with this unit, however at $80 it is on the expensive side of other alternatives.
Now that I also have a 510 I can make some comparisons there. The amount of vapor produced by the 510 completely blows the Eluma away. However I am still getting better and more lasting vapor flavor from the Eluma.
