Good gravy! I'm soooo confused

[Myrany]

I've only been at this for 2 months, but I second (or 4th or 5th or whatever) the suggestion of an Ego twist battery. I tried the drugstore cigalikes a couple of years ago, and while they might have been adequate had I been really determined, they just weren't doing it for me. I tried them again this time, because I was absolutely convinced in my head that I needed something cig-sized. I was wrong. One puff on the Twist was SOOOOO much more satisfying.

I've tried a few tanks in this new endeavor, and the simplest and least leaky etc for me has been the Evod BCC (bottom coil clearomizer). I mostly stick with the 2.2 Ohm screw-in replaceable heads for it. Once you have that, you just need a charger for the battery, and some juice. Sampler bundles in 5 or 10 flavors are nice, since you have no idea what you will like.

I picked all these not because they are the greatest thing since sliced bread, but because they are not too expensive, pretty reliable, and idiot proof, and miles better than drugstore cigalikes. I'm a recent enough noob to know how overwhelming it can all seem - it STILL is sometimes! I didn't want a big learning curve in the midst of trying to quit. If you move on later to a bigger or more powerful device, the Ego is still great to have around as a backup or travel PV. So: 1 or 2 Ego Twists (or clone), couple of evod bcc tanks, some heads, and a charger.

I strongly suggest that you see if there is a vaping storefront anywhere near you. My local shop has been invaluable, especially when it comes to trying out juice flavors (most shops have a sort of "vaping sample bar" set up so you can try stuff.)

That's my Noob to Noob advice. Welcome, and good luck!

The twists are nice devices and let you adjust how much power they apply to your juice delivery device which is why the 2.2 ohm attys work for you.

Just a note here. If you get a basic ego style battery that does not allow you to adjust voltage or wattage you really want the lower ohm atty say 1.8-2.0 range (there is room for debate either way). Otherwise you just wont get the amount of vapor needed to satisfy most people.

I am only a couple of months into this and yep it is confusing. DO your homework. google PBusardo videos and his web site (I THINK it is tasteyourjuice.com but I am not sure). He does many videos on all levels of stuff from absolute beginner to really advanced. On his website he has tutorial videos that are real basic and will give you some pointers that help alot.

Remember backs for your backups. You need at LEAST 2 of everything. Never want a battery dying when you are mid nic fit. Been there done that it wasn't fun! SO make sure one battery is charging while the other is being used.

 

[cat58]

I can only second what MartiP and Myrany have said - my very very noobie experience is right on those lines (Evods are so easy for me and I am old-ish and cranky - needed something seriously idiotproof. The ego 650 batteries last me all day FWIW without needing to change out until the evening and I was a PAD smoker for way too long to admit to). To try to avoid the 'me too post' spanking, if there is a Sonic over there since they are currently having the Sumer of Milkshakes (40+ flavors!!) it would totally be worth the day trip for that alone to get one or four. Living as I do in Sonic UberLand it is all I can do not to have one every day and end up the size of a small barn. Something about a Hot Fudge Shake with Vanilla Bourbon vaping on the side is a tiny bit habit forming.

 

[Hangman0417]

I can only second what MartiP and Myrany have said - my very very noobie experience is right on those lines (Evods are so easy for me and I am old-ish and cranky - needed something seriously idiotproof. The ego 650 batteries last me all day FWIW without needing to change out until the evening and I was a PAD smoker for way too long to admit to). To try to avoid the 'me too post' spanking, if there is a Sonic over there since they are currently having the Sumer of Milkshakes (40+ flavors!!) it would totally be worth the day trip for that alone to get one or four. Living as I do in Sonic UberLand it is all I can do not to have one every day and end up the size of a small barn. Something about a Hot Fudge Shake with Vanilla Bourbon vaping on the side is a tiny bit habit forming.

Whose Vanilla Bourbon do you vape on? I've been looking for a good bourbon flavor for a while now!

 

[SeaTownLassy]

Everyone has pretty much already given wonderful suggestions and tips....you'll enjoy vaping, eravenheart! I was 1 1/2 to 2 PAD smoker, and I started with a cig-alike that helped me dwindle down to 4 cigs a day then finally to none. You're right in that there's alot of info here on ECF, and you might find that hanging out here on ECF just as much as a hobby as taking care of your gear and researching gear. Be sure to watch GrimmGreen and pbusardo vids and you'll learn alot!! Toddecigreviews on YouTube is good too....and Todd has a cool accent as well.

"E-cignorant".... I love that.

 

[napdog]

Mr. Busardo has some very informative videos. He is good at explaining how devices work. I agree with others, watch some of his videos. What works well for some, may not be right for you. A ego is a good place to start. You don't have to invest in the latest and greatest. What ever keeps you of the analogs is whats best for you.