Finally Taking The Plunge, Sort Of, But Which One?

[Robb]

As a bonafied 2 pack a day smoker of Marlboro Reds for 20 years, my lungs and accountant begged me to search this forum and try e-cigs instead.

From searching, it looks like the best liquid to mimic my Marlboros would probably be Wicked......... and it looks like I'm kinda hanging between the M401, the EVO, or the DSE901 mini as for which e-cig to get. Any suggestions on which might be better for a newbie?

And, one other thing: Is there much difference, if any, between the EVOlution and an M401??

Thank ya much!

 

[shaker]

I really can't give too much advice, since I've only been vaping a couple of weeks. However, after a ton of research, I realized that the general consensus here is that a dse901/rn4075 is a great starter model.

It's easy to use, plenty of parts from many different distributors and easy to mod. I was a 1.5/2 pack a day Marlboro smoker and although I haven't completely kicked the analog habit, consumption has gone down over 95%!

Now, this is just my experience, so your mileage may vary. But ever since I made the magnum mod, I don't think I'll be buying any other type of ecig. I'll just load up on juices and atomizers.

I hope this helps. I know that with all the different reviews about different models, it can get a bit overwhelming.

Good luck!

-shaker

 

[Frankie]

Unfortunately, I think NOTHING will mimick your Marlboro. Water/PG vapour just is not smoke and does not feel like smoke. And the taste of any cigarette is 99% just smoke. Be prepared for a completely new experience. The vapours will not be anything like your cigs - but most people find them much better actually. Do not be afraid to try something completely different, like Red Bull or Banana flavour.

 

[Tobay]

Another vote for the 901. Many etailers carry 901's model, so you can easily get spare parts for them. Since, you are heavy smoker, you might as well stock up on e-juice also. Get 30ml bottle to save some money. I also recommend a sample e-juice pack, so you can try them all out and see which flavor you like best.

 

[Robb]

No, I understand the vape isn't going to be like smoke, I think I'm more looking for that "satisfying hit", and general tobacco flavor, and am trying to make the right choice on what will give me that. I had shown an interest in the mini types because the seem more like a cigarette size-wise, and I didn't want to wind up having to vape something the size of a small dog.
But if a mini won't do it for me, then best to get something that will. I guess I need the vapor hit, some tobacco flavor, and yes, the nicotine as well. Meaning, satisfy the mental and physical cravings in one.

So it seems the 901 would be the bomb for that? I assume we're talking the penstyle 901, not the mini?

Sorry for the newb attitude; I love smoking, and don't really want to quit.......... I just don't feel like killing myself with analogs anymore!

 

[flexy123]

Hello Robb,

esmoker from Germany here, i got my first ever 901 two days ago. I was a heavy smoker too...reds mostly.

I try to explain based on my experience:

There are def. liquids and flavors who give a good hit, and it might take some trial and error to find the the right flavor for you.

At first, you might think that the "smoke" tastes empty (compared to normal ones)...but i found out there are some flavors which have a "certain" sweet note which i like very much. I am still testing out various liquids.

When i was feeling "now i need a real one in between" because i missed the "full flavor"...i experienced that my real ones tested really, really awful! I say that as someone smoking for 30+ years! It was like licking a stale/dirty ashtray. I was very surprised because i was only esmoking for a day and the real ones already tasting like *** to me.

The ecigs literally "taste" way better....but you might need some time getting used to it and try a variety liquids. Since the ecigs TASTE better, give me the nicotine AND also give a good throat hit...there's no reason to take the real ones anymore.

The 901 should be good...i am very satisfied with mine...vaps like a MF, nothing to complain.

 

[Tobay]

Umm...The penstyle is a DSE801 e-cig that looks like a pen, and the DSE901 is a mini e-cig that look more like a real cigarette. Don't worry, it will take awhile for you to get familiar with different models. They go by other numbers and names too, but I don't want to confuse ya. If you have anymore question, just ask away, I'm sure someone here will be glad to answer ya.

 

[flexy123]

i also recommend a 901, especially for beginners/jumpers. why?

It's a mini and it looks like a real one (almost)...but compared to MANY others it produces good hit and vapor. Actually, i havent really read anything negative about the 901 yet. Their atomizers seem to be the best of all the ecigs out there. I also see many say it gives one the best throat hits.

Also..you can buy 30ml, sure. But if you don't like a flavor you're sitting on it. So..in the beginning you might want to sample a few 10ml first..

As most "newbs", i though that i need "tobacco flavor"....but now i see that i might like other flavors better. It sounds odd for someone smoking for a long time ("red bull ??" "strawberry" ??? <-- are you nuts ... but its really about the taste and "tobacco flavor" is probably not even the best flavor...

And yes, "mimicking marlboro" is like drinking tea, but really, really want to mimic coffee flavor. After you tried some ecig flavors it can very well be that you will think that your marlboro actually taste pretty disgusting.

 

[Robb]

Oops, thanks for clearing that up. Yes, the number models give me a headache but are starting to stick in my head now. Maybe I'll just get the Screwdriver, and I'll be sorta number-free in a way, not to mention apparently some serious vapor too from what I've read.
And for all of you that have responded, I really appreciate it. I'm gonna do the stocking up thing as well, to avoid any surprises.

 

[Robb]

Thanks flexy........ I've seen people describe some juice with a caramel flavor............. now that's one I know I'd love.

 

[flexy123]

sounds good. For now i have

Coffee
DK-TAB (dark tabacco)
regular
menthol
as well as some cartridges.

I have partynebula's vanilla, fs-extreme, havannah and banana coming.

Note that flavors vary from vendor to vendor - some flavors can suck from one vendor and be great at another vendor.

I never liked menthol a lot, but right now i enjoy mixing some drops of menthol with a tobacco flavored one. I had one flavor where there was a very great, sweet hint to it...but i cant reproduce the flavor anymore..(maybe it was the factory-liquid flavor).

The "coffee" one doesn't taste like coffee at all, and the "dk-tab" is very harsh, unbalanced in my opinion. I am looking forward to the banana/vanilla. I already spent a ***load money those last few days (since i bought a ds901+liquids for me plus wife)...but now i am tempted to get even more flavors.
However, from what i read most of the fruit flavors are kind of weak and don't produce lots of hit. Might be wrong tho.
Caramel sounds VERY interesting. Darn i am tempted...

I'd also be interested in rum flavor...but they're very expensive since only two vendors in EU carry the rum flavor and they want EU19/10ml (insane). Dont know about US stores. Otherwise i pay EU5/10ml which is very reasonable.