Goodness Gracious! Where to start..... ?

[candik]

Feels kinda like I can't see the trees for the forest! (I know the saying goes the other way, but with so much information, opinion and options, I feel a bit overwhelmed by the whole thing!)

Like most other people who are interested in vaping, I've been doing research until my head is spinning! It seems the more information I have, the more I feel like I don't have. So, I think I just need a little hand holding or mentoring or push in the right direction. Right now I'm at approx 1/2 pad, full flavored menthol (pall mall darks). Sometimes a few more sometimes a few less. Anyway,, I've been looking at the different options and reading as much as I can and I think (maybe?) I might have an idea. I keep reading about individuals who start with one product and fairly quickly switch to another and then another. I know that's a natural progression. But I've sort of developed the mind frame that maybe I should start with something that can change with me. Like one of those variable volt styles. Since I'm not sure what's going to work for me, would a variable volt give me choices regarding the hit or is it more a juice or carto/atty thing?

I did call a vape store (no brick and mortars near me) and the person I spoke to had a different idea for what would work for me. He said variables don't work for newbies (apparently we burn them out?) and then suggested an imist 650 kit. He felt I needed a low resistance (1.5) dual coil cartomizer and a 5v output battery. I'm not knocking his opinion or his merchandise, (ok, so I'm not crazy about the flat mouth piece, but he was very nice and sounded like he knew what he was talking about!) I just still feel a bit lost.

Thoughts please?

 

[FACE MEAT]

Either would work just fine. However, most vapers upgrade to something bigger and more expensive not long after they start. If I were to do it all over again, I would have ponied up the cash for a Provari straight away.

Don't be scared of variable voltage devices. There's no reason to be.

 

[nickj83]

So true! I went from eRoll to Tornado-C Slim to Tornado-C and Then added a Mini Nova in 4 months and now im thinking about a Provari.....

 

[Leal]

If you think you would like a variable voltage device don't let the sales people talk you out of it. With VV it is important to know the ohms on your delivery system (cartomizers, atomizer, or clearomizer) so you can set your voltage appropriately. Don't feel like you have to go big right away. Going with an ego/510 threaded device would be helpful as it allows for more options in the long run. Keep asking questions that's what this forum is awesome for, as well as support.

 

[KatyLoo]

Right now, you are at the steepest point of the learning curve. Don't worry it will get better. You'll probably get a lot of different recommendations, ultimately you'll just have to choose something and dive in. Just go with the one that "feels right" and suits your price point.

 

[candik]

Oops, should have used reply with quote, this is for Face Meat...

Thanks! Provari's are (sad to say!) out of my budget league right now. The cost of one would be more than I spend in a few months on cigarettes.

 

[Leal]

Here is a decent non-VV kit that can get you started. I'll look for a VV as well or you could just add a VVego battery to order.

http://www.gotvapes.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=179&products_id=843

 

[candik]

If you think you would like a variable voltage device don't let the sales people talk you out of it. With VV it is important to know the ohms on your delivery system (cartomizers, atomizer, or clearomizer) so you can set your voltage appropriately. Don't feel like you have to go big right away. Going with an ego/510 threaded device would be helpful as it allows for more options in the long run. Keep asking questions that's what this forum is awesome for, as well as support.

The variable I find myself going back to is the ego-v 650mAH. I think that's a 510 thread? It goes from 3 - 6 in .10 increments. I found the info for it on ........'s blogspot.

 

[nickj83]

A great start with no worries would be a Tornado-C Twist compact kit 49.99 (Rebranded eGo-C, i just like Totally Wicked's customer service) and a Mini Nova 14.99. Just my 2 cents! http://www.totallywicked-eliquid.com/

 

[candik]

Here is a decent non-VV kit that can get you started. I'll look for a VV as well or you could just add a VVego battery to order.

GotVapes StartMeUp! New Vaper COMPLETE Kit - Everything Included [gc-NEWVAPERego-starterkit] - $79.95 : GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more

That is a really nice kit and it looks great. Thanks for the link! It's one to consider.

 

[lulu836]

Also up for consideration should be a VV/VW such as the Vamo or Evic. Provari only gives VV (variable volts). It is made very well, made in the USA and has a fantastic guarantee. It costs over $200. The Vamo or Evic have VV/VW and cost under $100 for a complete kit to get you started. VW is variable wattage and makes the ecig much easier to customise to your taste. As you do your research you might want to give the Vamo or Evic some special attention.

 

[Leal]

What vendor is the 650 through?

 

[tj99959]

Ask your self this: is this the car you would send your kid to drivers ed with?

#1 find out if you even like vaping (and you don't have to spend over $20 bucks to find out)
#2 learn how to use an atomizer, a cartomizer, and a clearomizer.

That way when you buy a nice APV you will at least know WHAT you are looking for.

 

[lulu836]

^^^^Solid advice^^^^^

 

[candik]

A great start with no worries would be a Tornado-C Twist compact kit 49.99 (Rebranded eGo-C, i just like Totally Wicked's customer service) and a Mini Nova 14.99. Just my 2 cents! Electronic Cigarette | E Cig Liquid | Totally Wicked E Cigs

A very cool site! I hadn't found that one yet. I like the kit you suggested, but I keep thinking about what the gentleman suggested regarding my possibly needing a 5v out to replicate my analog throat hit... Is there a big difference between the 4.8 and the 5? The ego-v I was looking at has a 3-6 range...

 

[candik]

Also up for consideration should be a VV/VW such as the Vamo or Evic. Provari only gives VV (variable volts). It is made very well, made in the USA and has a fantastic guarantee. It costs over $200. The Vamo or Evic have VV/VW and cost under $100 for a complete kit to get you started. VW is variable wattage and makes the ecig much easier to customise to your taste. As you do your research you might want to give the Vamo or Evic some special attention.

Thanks! I've been looking at the Vamo V2 (in addition to the ego-v) since it's self adjusting taking potential newbie errors out of the equation.

 

[candik]

What vendor is the 650 through?

Fasttech...

$17.83 EGO-V 650mAh USB Rechargeable Battery for E-Cigarette - champagne / adjustable voltages at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[candik]

Ask your self this: is this the car you would send your kid to drivers ed with?

#1 find out if you even like vaping (and you don't have to spend over $20 bucks to find out)
#2 learn how to use an atomizer, a cartomizer, and a clearomizer.

That way when you buy a nice APV you will at least know WHAT you are looking for.

I did try one of those disposable logic ones you can get at the gas station. The throat hit was inconsistent but I could definitely see the potential and in fact, found that when I got a hit in the range I liked, I preferred it to lighting up. I thought if I had a product that would give a fairly consistent hit, be user-cost friendly I'd be in a win win situation.

I just started watching youtube videos for the atomizer, cartomizer and clearomizer's. Wow is there lots of information to learn!

 

[nickj83]

A very cool site! I hadn't found that one yet. I like the kit you suggested, but I keep thinking about what the gentleman suggested regarding my possibly needing a 5v out to replicate my analog throat hit... Is there a big difference between the 4.8 and the 5? The ego-v I was looking at has a 3-6 range...

I don't think you'll have to worry about getting enough throat hit. You will get your fair share of them with that kit and a nicely paired juice.

 

[Crocky]

An ego c twist would be a great starting point and you don't have to spend a lot to try it. I got my egos from Vicki at cignot! she has helped me more times than i can count when I was first getting started. always answering my questions etc. i started with them and my partner still uses them however in 2 weeks time I found myself wanting more.

I ended up getting a sigelei zmax kit with battery and charger for less than $100. Very solid device and super easy. I was so worried I would not be able to understand the menu and how to change it etc...but once I got it I was like well crap that was a piece of cake. I find it hard to use my egos now. Since then I bought a billet box which is awesome b the way but that was strictly a frivolous buy but WELL worth it. Anyway for less than $100 at varitube.com you can get the sigelei zmax kit. Not to mention Perry has excellent customer service. I like the VV/VW option while I am still fairly new as I don't have to change the voltage of my resistance on my delivery device if it is different. Makes it super easy, I just put whatever device I want to use on the zmax and it works for me. Once I got use to it I felt like I could easily use an APV that is just a vv device and at least have more experience on how to set it.

There are a ton of choices out there and everyone has their favorites. I just ended up focusing on one and went from there. The more i thought about the choices the more confused i got. Get a good solid device then you can look at all the other choices out there.