Finally a "quality" vape (n00b)

[Chimps McGhee]

So I finally got home from work to find my vape mail waiting for me on the table. I must say that if this watermelon flavor is only going to get better as it steeps, I can definitely see how this will be my way to finally kick the analog habit for good. I also have some RY4 and Monster flavor from Mt Baker, although those I am going to let steep to get the best experience with them. I have spent the past 3 days using disposable ecigs, and have craved analogs pretty much the entire time. I am very confident that with this improved set-up of a 1000 mah ego twist and some t3's that I will be able to get past the cravings. I do think that I might have made a mistake in nicotine content on this first order. I went with 24mg 50/50 juice, and I am coughing quite a bit. I thought that as a pack/day full flavor Marlboro user that I would need a higher nic content to get off the analogs, but from what I have read thus far I might be coughing from too much throat hit with the high nicotine juices. I will definitely be trying out the free 12mg sample that James included with my order once it has some time to steep and see if that helps with the coughing.

 

[Ryedan]

Sounds like you are working things out and finding your 'vape space'. Nice going and best of luck with it all

 

[Rickman6982]

Just keep experimenting with different combinations of voltage, resistance, and juice mixtures. You will be vaping like a pro before you know it.

 

[FaceT1me]

Good luck, it only gets easier once you start figuring out the perfect setup for yourself.

 

[MrsGlitteriffic]

Glad you got a twist to play with! I went from plain ego batteries to a twist and the flavor/warmth difference was amazing!
I was recently told that you can use 0 nic juice to dilute the stronger stuff. So if you like the flavor of the 24 mg stuff, maybe you can still use it.
I also started with 24 and went to 12 and have been really happy. Do you have any vape stores locally? Maybe you could go taste/try some juices?
Good luck finding what hits the spot for you!!

 

[mtw4shore]

I used 24 mg to kick the habit, now I'm down to 12-16. It took a $3 XXL SMOK cartomiser for me to kick the habit, the CE4 clearos just were not cutting it. Then I put the same juice in the carto, and WHAM! Never looked back.

 

[BIG CL0UDS]

you will find what works the best for you before you know it

 

[stillnotsmoking]

I was a PAD+ smoker and 24mg was too much for me, 18mg got me off the stinkies, and now I enjoy some juices as low as 12mg (espeically at night, helps me to sleep..nicotine will jack you up!) You'll find what works for you. I can tell you that MntBakers RY4 needs at least a week steeping, but I like to let it go 3 if I can help it...really makes a difference.

Happy vaping!

 

[Oktyabr]

You'll have to relearn how to vape too. Your new setup should be capable of more vapor that is much "warmer" as well. I quit a pack and a half with 36, then dropped to 24, now lower than that (depending on device).

 

[E Dub]

I used 24mg nic for the first 10 months. Then switched to 18mg. Recently bought some 12mg which I'm kinda of digging. Alot of trial and error with this tech. Find what works for you and keep it at it.

 

[pfaber11]

well done on quitting the cough will probably go away in a few days anyway as you get used to it. best of luck.

 

[jfalbanese]

remember when you smoked your first cig?, the cough is because your lungs are not accustomed to vaping. that will change in a few days.

 

[Chimps McGhee]

I do remember how that first analog cough was. I am letting everything but the watermelon steep for as long as possible. The ry4 will def be the last one that I try to get the most time steeping on it. Now I just have to figure out the next order of juices to get some more steeping. Also will have to figure out how to convince the wife to let me order more juice this soon after the first order arrived.

 

[woofpuppy]

Hello & welcome. It's great that you got a VV device, that makes a huge difference. When you vape, try pulling slow & long rather than quick puffs. And mess with that dial! As for the wife letting you order, heh, mine would kill me if she knew how much stuff I have. Tell her the truth if it's an issue...these juices need to sit and steep before they vape well. It's an up-front investment that will pay down the road.

 

[stillnotsmoking]

@OP: "Dream Tea" is one of my new favorites from MBV, required no steep time for me, nice citrus tea notes, best I've tried! Their "555" is another good one similar to RY4 (I actually prefer it to their RY4 despite being an RY4 fan) and I've found it also requires less steep time than RY4 for optimum flavor. Happy vaping!

 

[Chimps McGhee]

So now that I have the go-ahead with ordering more juice, I need to decide on what flavors. I know that taste is subjective and it is hard to say what someone will like, but any suggestions? I think I would like to stay away from the "dessert" type flavors at first, and I'm not a big coffee drinker so those might have to be pushed to the bottom of the queue, but I am open to suggestions otherwise. Thanks again for the tips. Day 3 free from analogs and not even missing them (except for the drive to work today...).

 

[pfaber11]

i would suggest some strawberry and would be inclined to stay away from cigar and other tobacco flavours at least the ones i have tried. i bought some cherry cigar and it demolished an atomizer in just a few days. maybe go for the clearer liquids. your hardware will thank you for it.