Frustrated as hell and ready to give in...

[stomper38]

So I switched to vaping the first time (ages ago) with a Greensmoke kit... Didn't last and went back to analogs... Eventually did some research and got a Twist kit and went the clearo route... Bauways, Kangers, Vivi Novas, etc... None of them did it for me and I eventually went back to analogs a second time... This go-round, I went with carto tanks... Got a load of Boges, a few J-tanks and a punch... Still not happy... Has anyone else had this much trouble switching? It would be cheaper for me to have just kept smoking, at this rate...

 

[The Ocelot]

Hi

Sorry you're having trouble. What do you not like about your current set-up?

 

[UnclePsyko]

I didn't take to it the first time either. It wasn't until I found the right juice that I could live with at the right nicotine strength that this whole vaping thing took off. What is it you're not happy with exactly?

 

[retrox]

What problems are you having exactly? What aspects of the experiences you described were not satisfying enough to cause you to stick with it? Need a bit more info...

 

[cdf294]

Sorry to hear this isn't working out for you.
What is the problem you are having? Is it an issue with craving analogs or some other issue?
Don't give up yet, maybe there is a solution.

 

[Kdizzle]

Vaping isn't for everyone. From what I'm reading is it a problem with the delivery system, because you don't mention juice at all?

 

[stomper38]

The Greensmoke was just garbage... The clearos never worked properly consistently... The cartos are cool for the first few hits, then they either don't wick properly, the taste changes, etc... I have good juice that I know I like, but it doesn't taste right after very minor use... Currently using 2.0 ohm Boges in J-Tanks on a Vamo, Tesla and/or SID... All 8 watts... None of the juices I have taste "right" consistently... Also have a VMOD I've been working with, but not thrilled with the Vapage attys... Just got a couple different ones to try in there...

 

[Fenris4024]

Without knowing exactly what the issues are that are making it NOT stick...
What's the mg/ ml of your liquid? Its possible there's not enough "punch to it to curb the cravings...

What flavors are you using? Its possible they aren't really your cup of vape. Many smokers thing that switching to a "baccy" juice will make the transition easier, because they think tis going to be just like smoking a cig... its not. For the most part, from my very unscientific observations, I see way more successful converts that try something completely different from a tobacco/ menthol... I was one of them. Cinnamon did it for me, for example.

Are you trying a "cold turkey" approach? (going from no cigs at all to 100% vape?) This amy not be the right method or mindset for you... maybe look to vape more, and not pay attention to the cigs you're smoking, but the one's you AREN'T smoking as a result of the vaping. Not everyone can do the cold turkey swap. Main thing is to not beat yourself up over it if you have a cig...

Keep your Vape gear closer at hand than the cigs... it makes it easier to just grab the PV and take a rip than to get up, and grab a cig.

Hope some of these suggestions help, but don't give up...for some people its not an easy road no matter what they're using. But it IS worth it.

 

[stomper38]

Very, very rarely crave an analog... Just get frustrated... Have yet to find a consistent, good cape through all of the stuff I've tried and I'm blowing way too much money in the hunt...

 

[stomper38]

Vape... Damn autocorrect... I know I like the juice I have and 12mg is cool for me... Just can't get any consistency in the delivery...

 

[retrox]

Try a Kanger Evod. They're relatively cheap, easy to maintain, and perform consistently. In my opinion, it's the best clearomizer on the market today for dependability and ease of use.

 

[Dvx67]

I don't have much experience with cartos. They didn't really work for me but I didn't have good hardware. Sounds like you do so not sure what to say about that setup.

I quickly moved from cartos to tanks. They were very frustrating due to poor quality. I started buying a little better hardware that was rebuildable and learned how to do my own wicks and coils. At that point the experience took a turn for the better. I'm currently using ProVaris with protanks mainly and ego twists with Evods for out and about. With my own wicks, coils, and some tweaking of the hardware (and diy juice), I have been very happy with my results for several months now. So for me it took some experimenting and I'm sure getting used to the whole vape experience compared to actual smoke was part of it.

Don't give up, it is well worth it once you find a happy place. Best of luck.

 

[freeall]

" just get a provari"

I kid, I kid.

Do alotta research on the forums and you'll find what's good and what isn't. There's a lot to know.

 

[Kellycat]

If you're getting taste changes, turn your devices down from 8w, seems a little high in my experience..I run my Vamo around 7w tops with dark juices, 6w or less with clear/light liquids, this is in a Vivi Nova so perhaps using a carto-tank it's different, but just my two cents on the matter.

 

[Steam Turbine]

Ever tried a simple atomizer like a 357 and a drip tip and drip directly into it?

 

[Vash]

Why not try something simple like a dripping atty.Easy to use and consistent hits .

 

[Alyssasmama]

Sorry your having a hard time. I started on the itaste MVP starter kit. Worked for me. Then i got some tanks and cartomizers. I was using 12mg. Hope you have success this time around.

 

[Vash]

Ever tried a simple atomizer like a 357 and a drip tip and drip directly into it?

You beat me to it ! LOL

 

[BigBen2k]

If you're getting taste changes, turn your devices down from 8w, seems a little high in my experience..I run my Vamo around 7w tops with dark juices, 6w or less with clear/light liquids, this is in a Vivi Nova so perhaps using a carto-tank it's different, but just my two cents on the matter.

Spot on. 8W is on the high side, and can alter the flavor of some juices in a bad way.

 

[stomper38]

Considered a Provari, actually, even though I know that was a "fanboy" crack... LOL... I've been around the forums, watched all of Grimm and Phil's videos, etc... Went with the Boges and J-Tanks based on Phil's love for them, actually... Just can't seem to get it, though... Don't know if it's the wicking or the filler changing the flavor or what... It's all killing me... Now I give up on the tanks and move on to something else again, there's another plethora of wasted money and useless gear sitting around...