So I'm two weeks into vaping. Admittedly I'm part timing it, still on analogs a bit. That's mostly due to frustration with trying to find the right setup. I started with a 510 manual/cart kit, which was ill-fated from the start. Between filling carts every 5 minutes and changing/charging batteries every hour it was a royal pain in the rear. The carts are nearly impossible to fill without clogging the air holes- after a few beers it's like threading a needle. And they leak. Every time I touch it, I get sticky e-juice everywhere. I think I've absorbed more nicotine through my skin and gums than from vaping.
And I've tried different stuff, but the waiting time for deliveries is brutal. I got all geared up to make a big change, then found all these roadblocks in my way.
I found myself beating myself up for going back to analogs. I got mad at myself, at the gear, everything. So last night I took out my frustration on my credit card and ordered a Provari and ibtank setup.
Out of all of this I have some advice fore newbies, hopefully it will be helpful.
Anyway, hope this helps anyone starting out.
And I've tried different stuff, but the waiting time for deliveries is brutal. I got all geared up to make a big change, then found all these roadblocks in my way.
I found myself beating myself up for going back to analogs. I got mad at myself, at the gear, everything. So last night I took out my frustration on my credit card and ordered a Provari and ibtank setup.
Out of all of this I have some advice fore newbies, hopefully it will be helpful.
- Do not plan on quitting analogs the day you get your new setup. It may happen, but more than likely you'll need to tweak your setup to fit your lifestyle and needs. Be patient!
- Figure out what batteries work for you and order several different top end options. I like my Vivi Nova, except that it leaks. If I had to do it over again, I'd go with Twist batteries, a Nova, a couple Kangers, and a couple other options.
- Plan on lengthy delivery times. Order spares of everything.
- Plan to spend a bit figuring things out. A $60 kit gets you going but is only the start. My advice would be to plan on $200 to start.
- Order the flavors you like, but also get a bottle of 36mg. You may need it to get over analogs.
- Have backups of everything- at least two ways to charge batteries, a USB pass through, plenty of extra carts or whatever. You will need to add on to any basic kit to get all this, but you will need it. My charger died a week after I got it, and getting a new one meant 10 days without vaping.
- If it all breaks down and you go back to analogs, keep trying.
Anyway, hope this helps anyone starting out.
