This may end up being a bit of a rant, and for that I apologize. Everyone here has been so helpful, and I feel my lack of success is personal and does not reflect on this community or the vaping industry in any way. I sincerely hope you understand this and keep it in mind as you read what follows.
vaping instead of smoking is really tough for me. I've been at this since the start of April and I've made some real strides toward success (click my name and view old threads if you want the background), but I've plateaued. I feel like I'm stuck and not making progress. My current vaping setup is good, but just doesn't compare to the satisfying enjoyment I get from smoking. Vaping feels like a chore or a diet -- like eating salads instead of steak and potatoes. Sure, it's a good salad, but it doesn't compare to what I'm used to.
I'm now on a Bloog with DK-Tab for the all day vape, and I love this setup as far as vaping goes. It is good, but just not quite satisfying. What is really frustrating is I can't exactly quantify the problem any more, so I can't really come up with any ideas of what to try next. The analogue cigarettes are just so satisfying (I smoke regular Camel Filters). I really like the earthy taste, the smoke is smooth and inhales easy without causing coughing, it gives me a nice buzz, and it is easy and convenient. Vaping is harsher and makes me cough if I don't consciously think about my drag and inhale technique, I don't really get everyone's love of throat hit (I don't like my throat tingling, and analogues don't cause that), I don't get that satisfied feeling I get from analogues which I think may be from things other than the nicotine, and the taste is good but just not good enough. I've only found one flavor I can vape for any length of time, DK-Tab, and even it can't quite hold my attention. And frankly, sampling liquids has started feeling like a hopeless chore. I'm disappointed time and time again. So many taste sweet, and few if any taste like what they are supposed to taste like (to me). Most taste artificial or strange to me, much like the void between cherry cough syrup and a real cherry.
Now the dilemma... Where do I go from here? I'm thinking about trying some more VG liquids. They seem to be a bit easier on the TH which will help with the coughing. Also, they seem to produce a thicker vapor which may be more physically satisfying. The problem is, VG is sweeter and seems to convey less taste, which will compound my taste frustrations. Still, it is worth a shot. Honestly, I'm thinking about giving up though because of the cost. So far, I have sunk $335 into this and any continuation of vaping will just dig a deeper money pit. However, if I can make the switch to 100% vaping, I'll break even and then start saving money .... eventually. But if I can't switch, then I've wasted all this cash with nothing to show for it, which has me wondering if I should cut my losses soon and give up, or gamble on the hope this vaping experiment will work out.
vaping instead of smoking is really tough for me. I've been at this since the start of April and I've made some real strides toward success (click my name and view old threads if you want the background), but I've plateaued. I feel like I'm stuck and not making progress. My current vaping setup is good, but just doesn't compare to the satisfying enjoyment I get from smoking. Vaping feels like a chore or a diet -- like eating salads instead of steak and potatoes. Sure, it's a good salad, but it doesn't compare to what I'm used to.
I'm now on a Bloog with DK-Tab for the all day vape, and I love this setup as far as vaping goes. It is good, but just not quite satisfying. What is really frustrating is I can't exactly quantify the problem any more, so I can't really come up with any ideas of what to try next. The analogue cigarettes are just so satisfying (I smoke regular Camel Filters). I really like the earthy taste, the smoke is smooth and inhales easy without causing coughing, it gives me a nice buzz, and it is easy and convenient. Vaping is harsher and makes me cough if I don't consciously think about my drag and inhale technique, I don't really get everyone's love of throat hit (I don't like my throat tingling, and analogues don't cause that), I don't get that satisfied feeling I get from analogues which I think may be from things other than the nicotine, and the taste is good but just not good enough. I've only found one flavor I can vape for any length of time, DK-Tab, and even it can't quite hold my attention. And frankly, sampling liquids has started feeling like a hopeless chore. I'm disappointed time and time again. So many taste sweet, and few if any taste like what they are supposed to taste like (to me). Most taste artificial or strange to me, much like the void between cherry cough syrup and a real cherry.
Now the dilemma... Where do I go from here? I'm thinking about trying some more VG liquids. They seem to be a bit easier on the TH which will help with the coughing. Also, they seem to produce a thicker vapor which may be more physically satisfying. The problem is, VG is sweeter and seems to convey less taste, which will compound my taste frustrations. Still, it is worth a shot. Honestly, I'm thinking about giving up though because of the cost. So far, I have sunk $335 into this and any continuation of vaping will just dig a deeper money pit. However, if I can make the switch to 100% vaping, I'll break even and then start saving money .... eventually. But if I can't switch, then I've wasted all this cash with nothing to show for it, which has me wondering if I should cut my losses soon and give up, or gamble on the hope this vaping experiment will work out.
I highly recommend the VG!
