Gosh, you are such a newbie!

[SorryNameTaken]

Hey everyone,

I am Alisa. I live in western PA, and I am noob. My only experience with vaping is my lurking around here for a while before joining and having bought two e-cig kits from gas stations only to be disappointed on an epic scale. I was just going to try to just slip into the forum under the radar without making an introductory post, but I have found I have a few questions.

I am not so much concerned about buying all the perfect equipment right away. I understand trial and error will probably be a factor until I find my dream setup, and I feel I have done enough reading on here to make pretty good decisions. (I completely welcome recommendations though.) However, My first question is regarding manual batteries, I'm pretty sure it is a silly question, but I just want to make sure I am understanding things correctly. I'm also pretty sure it has been answered and I am just missing the answer somehow.

So, with manual batteries versus automatic, when you hold the button down for a brief time, does that make the vapor automatically ready for inhale so that there is minimal lag between when you start to inhale and when you actually receive the vapor? (does that make any sense? ) Clearly I didn't know what I was doing when I had bought my first two kits and I didn't realize a lot of people recommend puffing on it to prime it before vaping, but I feel like I would like to avoid doing that if I can.

Next question.. My body thought it would be awesome to give me adult acne. I don't get big pustular acne like you would think of a teen having, but instead I get acne that consists of small flesh-colored bumps all over the face. I feel like some of it is genetics of course, but I also feel like I can relate it to coming on when I started smoking and its severity to how much I have been smoking recently.

Anywho, I keep reading about people who developed acne after quitting smoking and starting vaping, but has anyone found that their acne (or overall skin health) has gotten better since taking on vaping? (I admit, I did find one thread on this, but it was 3 years old and didn't have many responses.)


I'll stop myself there, for now. However, thank you guys for being such a welcoming community. I am looking forward to seeing you all around!

 

[syeroc]

First of all welcome to ECF! We're glad to have you. I am slightly confused about your first question and have no good information for you on the second one. (still relatively new here myself) I'm sure someone will come along soon with some info for you though. This is an awesome community of people.

 

[msween00]

Welcome from a fellow noob! As for your first question, yes. When I was using my Blu (so glad I got a real kit), I would have to give it a couple "primer" puffs before I took my drag. With my eGo kit, not so much. Sometimes I'll hit the button a second before pulling and that seems to do a good job, but most of the time I'm fine just pressing the button and pulling like normal. Also, don't hit it like you would hit a cigarette, long pulls with the cheeks, then inhale (or don't) the vapor. I guess some people pull on cigarettes with their lungs, I never have, but you do need to take a considerably longer drag on an ecig to get a good amount of vapor.

Your second question I have no idea on but I'm sure someone will chime in.

 

[cardenio]

Hey, i think i can give some good advice here please dont listen to me strictly these are just my opinions. Think about getting a cheap mod, like a 40$ Smoktek SID or something(Itaste SVD is my personal cheap favorite), you dont need a mod but i think they work way better than "stick batteries" and when the battery finally breaks the mod is fine you just needa buy new batteries instead of tossing the whole thing .Then buy some 18650 Panasonicflat top batteries for 5$ apiece some cheap juice (I'm personally giving "HopE-liquid" a shot this week) for 9-10 bucks a 30 ml. for things to vape out of I always have to recommend RBA's a good carto tank, or for the portability clearomizers. That setup would satisfy me and i think thats pretty cheap. Final advice? LOOK AT VAPORJOES BLOG FOR CRAZY DEALS ON EVERYTHING I JUST MENTIONED! lol

http://.........blogspot.com/

 

[Osaton]

First question: the answer is yes. Well, sort of yes.
If you hold the button without taking a drag, your coil heats up. However, such an action does not generate much vapor compared to holding the button and inhaling, as air flow is necessary for proper vaporization, and in some(suitably extreme) cases runs the risk of spoiling the taste because of oxygen deprivation.
If you want a bigger cloud of vapor but notice that the first puff is too weak, I recommend pre-heating the coil with a quick series of primer puffs(short, one-second puffs that you exhale immediately) before taking a proper drag.

Nevertheless, I highly recommend manual batteries over automatic ones: first, because all good batteries, including mods, come only in manual variant, and second, because automatic batteries don't give you the same control over the wire temperature.
Learning curve for using manual batteries is so shallow you won't notice it: I learned to fire the batteries properly after about three minutes of practice.

Can't answer the second question: I only smoked for maybe two weeks before switching to vaping, so I didn't develop the kind of chemical imbalance that regular smokers have. I have noticed only a slight spike in acne intensity when switching, and that's probably because of increased nicotine intake.

Oh, and don't let cardenio scare you into thinking we're all spambots here: he's just a little bit overzealous in his attempts to set all newcomers on the right path.
His advice is good but you'll do fine with an eGo Twist or a Spinner, at least for the first few months. Just make sure you buy the battery and the atomizers separately rather than in a starter kit: you don't want to waste money on the standard eGo atomizers. They are outdated by several years and there are a lot of cheaper, better atomizers on the market now.

 

[Str8_Aim]

eGo Twist with manual button is a great starting point and yes buy the liquid delivery device separately. Evods, T3's Ce5's are good starting devices to go with the Twist.

Put mouth on tank, push button and inhale, let go of button, pull away from mouth, intake into lungs and blow out right after. You do not need to hold the vapor for very long. Most nicotine is taken into the body through the mouth(cheeks) anyways. Once you get the hang of it and try some different e-liquids you like you will be a pro in no time.

Personally I buy quality products from reliable e-cig vendors. "You get what you pay for" is something I live by.

Roar Vapor
Empire Mods
Fluid Vapor
Mister E Liquid

are just a few of the vendors I buy from and trust.

Good luck!

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Hi Alisa and welcome to ECF.

So, with manual batteries versus automatic, when you hold the button down for a brief time, does that make the vapor automatically ready for inhale so that there is minimal lag between when you start to inhale and when you actually receive the vapor? (does that make any sense? ) Clearly I didn't know what I was doing when I had bought my first two kits and I didn't realize a lot of people recommend puffing on it to prime it before vaping, but I feel like I would like to avoid doing that if I can.

Firstly a manual puts us in control of the vape and yes some of us, when needed, do prime" the PV before inhaling. Another plus with manual batteries is they are sealed and less susceptible to damage from juice. "Most" auto batteries have an opening into which juice can enter and possible damage could occur.

Anywho, I keep reading about people who developed acne after quitting smoking and starting vaping, but has anyone found that their acne (or overall skin health) has gotten better since taking on vaping? (I admit, I did find one thread on this, but it was 3 years old and didn't have many responses.)

A neighbor at the cottage that saw me 6 months after quitting smoking was shocked at my complexion and how healthy I looked. The person that introduced me to vaping looked like death warmed over with many health issues. The change in his complexion is just amazing.

With the price of variable volt PVs dropping in price my suggestion would be the VV Spinner. I own the Twist and Spinner and prefer the Spinner cuz:
easy to see voltage markings
wide knurled voltage dial
1 mm wider than Twist but shorter than Twist
Spinner comes in different sizes- 400 mah- 1300 mah
100 mah= 1 hr normal vaping before needing recharge
Best place to find deals is Vapor Joes - Daily Vaping Deals BUT research and/ or ask questions before purchasing.
Best of Luck.

 

[Jetmech0417]

I am not so much concerned about buying all the perfect equipment right away. I understand trial and error will probably be a factor until I find my dream setup, and I feel I have done enough reading on here to make pretty good decisions. (I completely welcome recommendations though.) However, My first question is regarding manual batteries, I'm pretty sure it is a silly question, but I just want to make sure I am understanding things correctly. I'm also pretty sure it has been answered and I am just missing the answer somehow.

So, with manual batteries versus automatic, when you hold the button down for a brief time, does that make the vapor automatically ready for inhale so that there is minimal lag between when you start to inhale and when you actually receive the vapor? (does that make any sense? ) Clearly I didn't know what I was doing when I had bought my first two kits and I didn't realize a lot of people recommend puffing on it to prime it before vaping, but I feel like I would like to avoid doing that if I can.

With a manual battery, pressing the button about a second before you start your inhale kind of preburns a little fluid and gives a slightly warmer vape, in my experience. But, being a manual, if you hit the button the moment you start your inhale, you still get a good vape. It takes a little practice and about 12 seconds to get used to, but once you get it down, you'll probably never go back to an automatic again. I don't know anyone that has.

If you stick with the automatics, a couple of "primer" puffs is a good idea. My first was a cig-alike automatic and I found that if I didn't take a couple primer puffs, I didn't get anywhere near a satisfying hit.

Next question.. My body thought it would be awesome to give me adult acne. I don't get big pustular acne like you would think of a teen having, but instead I get acne that consists of small flesh-colored bumps all over the face. I feel like some of it is genetics of course, but I also feel like I can relate it to coming on when I started smoking and its severity to how much I have been smoking recently.

Anywho, I keep reading about people who developed acne after quitting smoking and starting vaping, but has anyone found that their acne (or overall skin health) has gotten better since taking on vaping? (I admit, I did find one thread on this, but it was 3 years old and didn't have many responses.)

It's thought that the acne is a result of your body clearing itsself of the toxins associated with smoking that causes the acne. This doesn't really make a lot of sense to me, because your body would always try to clear itsself of toxins while you were smoking. Hence the smokers cough, morning phlegm, etc. If I had to guess (and that's all it is, is a guess. I'm no doctor), I'd say it's because of the vegetable glycerin. There's quite a bit of great information on the Medical Research forum at Medical Research that you can read about. I found a post about the medical effects of vaping, but can't seem to find it now.

Anyway, welcome to the forum and the life of vaping. I hope all works out for you and wish you success in your efforts to quit!

 

[Statistic]

Looks like your questions are being answered so I won't kick that horse but I did want to say I LOVE YOUR AVATAR!!

Thanks for the LOL!

 

[SorryNameTaken]

First of all welcome to ECF! We're glad to have you. I am slightly confused about your first question and have no good information for you on the second one. (still relatively new here myself) I'm sure someone will come along soon with some info for you though. This is an awesome community of people.

Thanks for the welcome! I look forward to seeing you around!

Welcome from a fellow noob! As for your first question, yes. When I was using my Blu (so glad I got a real kit), I would have to give it a couple "primer" puffs before I took my drag. With my eGo kit, not so much. Sometimes I'll hit the button a second before pulling and that seems to do a good job, but most of the time I'm fine just pressing the button and pulling like normal. Also, don't hit it like you would hit a cigarette, long pulls with the cheeks, then inhale (or don't) the vapor. I guess some people pull on cigarettes with their lungs, I never have, but you do need to take a considerably longer drag on an ecig to get a good amount of vapor.

Your second question I have no idea on but I'm sure someone will chime in.

I was using a Blu too, just a spur of the moment "I'm going to quit" decision that turned out poorly since I didn't research first. I had never even thought of/heard about primer puffs before I came here. Thanks for the advice on how to use a vaporizer properly! That will definitely come in handy. Since your post, I have been trying to pay attention to how I actually smoke. I never realized it before, but I pull into my mouth and then inhale, so hopefully that will help me along my e-cig journey.

Thanks for the wonderful reply!

Hey, i think i can give some good advice here please dont listen to me strictly these are just my opinions. Think about getting a cheap mod, like a 40$ Smoktek SID or something(Itaste SVD is my personal cheap favorite), you dont need a mod but i think they work way better than "stick batteries" and when the battery finally breaks the mod is fine you just needa buy new batteries instead of tossing the whole thing .Then buy some 18650 Panasonicflat top batteries for 5$ apiece some cheap juice (I'm personally giving "HopE-liquid" a shot this week) for 9-10 bucks a 30 ml. for things to vape out of I always have to recommend RBA's a good carto tank, or for the portability clearomizers. That setup would satisfy me and i think thats pretty cheap. Final advice? LOOK AT VAPORJOES BLOG FOR CRAZY DEALS ON EVERYTHING I JUST MENTIONED! lol

http://.........blogspot.com/

I think your advice hits the nail right on the head. I had been looking at all these crazy mods and thinking WOW.. At the same time, I feel a bit overwhelmed by all of that. I'd like to start somewhere mostly basic, but get away from the Blu and most likely all automatic batteries since the two I have had just didn't do it for me. I will start researching the Smoktek SID and Itaste SVD! I don't think I have looked into either of these yet. I will definitely check out the Blog you linked me to! Thanks for all your help!

First question: the answer is yes. Well, sort of yes.
If you hold the button without taking a drag, your coil heats up. However, such an action does not generate much vapor compared to holding the button and inhaling, as air flow is necessary for proper vaporization, and in some(suitably extreme) cases runs the risk of spoiling the taste because of oxygen deprivation.
If you want a bigger cloud of vapor but notice that the first puff is too weak, I recommend pre-heating the coil with a quick series of primer puffs(short, one-second puffs that you exhale immediately) before taking a proper drag.

Nevertheless, I highly recommend manual batteries over automatic ones: first, because all good batteries, including mods, come only in manual variant, and second, because automatic batteries don't give you the same control over the wire temperature.
Learning curve for using manual batteries is so shallow you won't notice it: I learned to fire the batteries properly after about three minutes of practice.

Can't answer the second question: I only smoked for maybe two weeks before switching to vaping, so I didn't develop the kind of chemical imbalance that regular smokers have. I have noticed only a slight spike in acne intensity when switching, and that's probably because of increased nicotine intake.

Oh, and don't let cardenio scare you into thinking we're all spambots here: he's just a little bit overzealous in his attempts to set all newcomers on the right path.
His advice is good but you'll do fine with an eGo Twist or a Spinner, at least for the first few months. Just make sure you buy the battery and the atomizers separately rather than in a starter kit: you don't want to waste money on the standard eGo atomizers. They are outdated by several years and there are a lot of cheaper, better atomizers on the market now.

You know, I really didn't think about the vapor being mostly produced by the inhale. That makes all too much sense and definitely helps me out. I had worried about having to adjust to pushing a button in order to take a drag, but after realizing my experiences with automatic batteries has been less than stellar, I know it won't be a big deal and I'll get over it. Not everything can be an exact replica of my smoking experience and in the end, I want to kick the cigarettes either way. I have been mostly looking into Vision spinners and Ego Twists, I thought about getting one of each and trying them out. I had also thought about buying an eGo kit out of convenience, but after hearing that it would be better to buy separately, I think that is the right plan. Thank you for all of your advice!

eGo Twist with manual button is a great starting point and yes buy the liquid delivery device separately. Evods, T3's Ce5's are good starting devices to go with the Twist.

Put mouth on tank, push button and inhale, let go of button, pull away from mouth, intake into lungs and blow out right after. You do not need to hold the vapor for very long. Most nicotine is taken into the body through the mouth(cheeks) anyways. Once you get the hang of it and try some different e-liquids you like you will be a pro in no time.

Personally I buy quality products from reliable e-cig vendors. "You get what you pay for" is something I live by.

Roar Vapor
Empire Mods
Fluid Vapor
Mister E Liquid

are just a few of the vendors I buy from and trust.

Good luck!

It is good to hear another recommendation for the eGo twist. Helps me know I am on the right track of finding something of good quality! I will have to look into T3's Ce5's since I don't think I have come across those yet. I have definitely seen the Evods and had been interested in them. Thank you for the advice on vendors too. I don't mind buying online, but there are so many different vendors for e-liquids especially. I am like you, I want to pay for good quality. Of course, money is a factor, but I'm also not wanting to go buy the cheapest products out there and have an unsatisfactory experience.

Thanks again for all your help!

Hi Alisa and welcome to ECF.

Firstly a manual puts us in control of the vape and yes some of us, when needed, do prime" the PV before inhaling. Another plus with manual batteries is they are sealed and less susceptible to damage from juice. "Most" auto batteries have an opening into which juice can enter and possible damage could occur.

A neighbor at the cottage that saw me 6 months after quitting smoking was shocked at my complexion and how healthy I looked. The person that introduced me to vaping looked like death warmed over with many health issues. The change in his complexion is just amazing.

With the price of variable volt PVs dropping in price my suggestion would be the VV Spinner. I own the Twist and Spinner and prefer the Spinner cuz:
easy to see voltage markings
wide knurled voltage dial
1 mm wider than Twist but shorter than Twist
Spinner comes in different sizes- 400 mah- 1300 mah
100 mah= 1 hr normal vaping before needing recharge
Best place to find deals is Vapor Joes - Daily Vaping Deals BUT research and/ or ask questions before purchasing.
Best of Luck.

That is great to hear! I bet it felt amazing to hear how much your complexion had changed, congrats btw! I certainly hope quitting cigarettes will help my skin. My skin definitely seems so dull and almost rough appearing. Even if it doesn't help my skin, there will be so many other benefits that I won't be disappointed.

I had definitely been looking into the twist and the spinner. It sounds like a lot of people do prefer the spinner. I had considered buying one of each to get a feel for both then keep one as my primary and one as a back up or for in the car. Though, I am sure I'll probably end up buying a few others for back ups or just to try different devices.

I appreciate you noting the size differences. It is so hard to tell from pictures just how big they actually are, and even reading the dimensions online still leaves me a bit unsure.

Thanks for the welcome and all the help!

With a manual battery, pressing the button about a second before you start your inhale kind of preburns a little fluid and gives a slightly warmer vape, in my experience. But, being a manual, if you hit the button the moment you start your inhale, you still get a good vape. It takes a little practice and about 12 seconds to get used to, but once you get it down, you'll probably never go back to an automatic again. I don't know anyone that has.

If you stick with the automatics, a couple of "primer" puffs is a good idea. My first was a cig-alike automatic and I found that if I didn't take a couple primer puffs, I didn't get anywhere near a satisfying hit.


It's thought that the acne is a result of your body clearing itsself of the toxins associated with smoking that causes the acne. This doesn't really make a lot of sense to me, because your body would always try to clear itsself of toxins while you were smoking. Hence the smokers cough, morning phlegm, etc. If I had to guess (and that's all it is, is a guess. I'm no doctor), I'd say it's because of the vegetable glycerin. There's quite a bit of great information on the Medical Research forum at Medical Research that you can read about. I found a post about the medical effects of vaping, but can't seem to find it now.

Anyway, welcome to the forum and the life of vaping. I hope all works out for you and wish you success in your efforts to quit!

Awesome avatar! =)

I am glad to hear the learning curve for a manual button isn't extreme. I originally thought I needed everything to be an exact cig-a-like for me to consider using it, but I have thrown all of that out of the window.

Thank you for linking me to the Medical Research forum. I am such a science/health care nerd and I hadn't stumbled across that forum yet, so that looks like a great place for me to get some questions answered and get my geek fix in.

Thanks for the welcome! I look forward to seeing you around!

Looks like your questions are being answered so I won't kick that horse but I did want to say I LOVE YOUR AVATAR!!

Thanks for the LOL!

Haha thank you! I am all about the cheesy humor! See you around!

 

[bnrkwest]

Not sure if this will help but high levels of VG (vegetable glycerin) make me break out so I get my juice in 70% PG and 30% VG. Also I find automatic ecigs take more sucking power than manuals. I also get more power from manuals, so would say go with those. Good luck & have fun! bnrk

 

[Smokachino]

Welcome to ECF, and please remember we ALL were noobs once! I'm glad to see some of the awesome folks here are answering your questions because I had a big lunch and I'm sleepy I look forward to seeing you around the forum!

Cheers, and happy vaping!

 

[greekgirlvapinginLV]

Congrats on your decision to quit smoking. I have been vaping almost 3 months and I love it as an alternative to analogs. I started out with and ego kit by Joytech ( I prefer Vision now) and soon after purchased a Vamo 2 that I love when I use it properly lol but, I can't walk around at work with big old mod all the time so. i carry an ego

My skin has gone thru some changes. Whenever i am stressed my body reacts to it. Detoxing off of carbon monoxide and the other thousands of chemicals in analogs is stressful physically as wel as mentally. One of the reasons i quit smoking was for overall health. I am genetically predisposed to heart attacks, high blood pressure, clogged arteries and dementia. Another reason i quit smoking is because it is really bad for your skin and ages you even faster then being a mom lol. I broke out here n there my skin is changing but, overall it looks better now. It is not as dry. The longer I do not smoke the better my skin looks!!!

 

[SorryNameTaken]

Not sure if this will help but high levels of VG (vegetable glycerin) make me break out so I get my juice in 70% PG and 30% VG. Also I find automatic ecigs take more sucking power than manuals. I also get more power from manuals, so would say go with those. Good luck & have fun! bnrk

This does help a lot! I keep meaning to do more research on PG and VG and figuring out what mixture sounds right for me. I just keep getting lost in trying to make the final decision on what batteries and accessories I want so i can finally place an order and get this show on the road. I only have one friend who vapes (well an acquaintance really) and he likes as much VG as he can get, but from the little bit of reading I have done on them, your suggestion of 70% PG and 30% VG sounds like a good starting place for me. Thanks so much!

Welcome to ECF, and please remember we ALL were noobs once! I'm glad to see some of the awesome folks here are answering your questions because I had a big lunch and I'm sleepy I look forward to seeing you around the forum!

Cheers, and happy vaping!

Thank you for the warm welcome! I just had a big dinner, so I am half asleep at my desk right now too. I look forward to seeing you around!

Congrats on your decision to quit smoking. I have been vaping almost 3 months and I love it as an alternative to analogs. I started out with and ego kit by Joytech ( I prefer Vision now) and soon after purchased a Vamo 2 that I love when I use it properly lol but, I can't walk around at work with big old mod all the time so. i carry an ego

My skin has gone thru some changes. Whenever i am stressed my body reacts to it. Detoxing off of carbon monoxide and the other thousands of chemicals in analogs is stressful physically as wel as mentally. One of the reasons i quit smoking was for overall health. I am genetically predisposed to heart attacks, high blood pressure, clogged arteries and dementia. Another reason i quit smoking is because it is really bad for your skin and ages you even faster then being a mom lol. I broke out here n there my skin is changing but, overall it looks better now. It is not as dry. The longer I do not smoke the better my skin looks!!!

I had started looking at the Vamos today. They really struck my interest, but then I reminded myself I said I was going to start with something pretty basic and small. I think if I go for anything too big right away I might find it awkward.

My body definitely reacts to stress too. I know I'm in for a roller coaster ride of mental and physical changes when I finally put the analogs down for good. I'm glad to hear another person saying their skin seems to be looking better. =) Naturally, that isn't my only reason for quitting, but I was definitely interested to see if it could be a possible positive to quitting.

Thanks for your reply! I look forward to seeing you around!

 

[kdubbie]

Hello and Welcome to ECF and vaping. I myself am a noob, bought my first e-cig 15 days ago and I just have to say I love vaping. I have only smoked 2 analogues since I started and as of today, I can honestly say that I have no desire to smoke (18 year smoker here and tried every other method of quitting). Don't get me wrong, the first week I would have a number of "OMG, give me a cigarette now" moments (still get them maybe once a day), but I've been able to dispel them by puffing a lot on my e-cig.

I started with an eGo Twist 2 with a couple of Kanger t3's and a couple of carto tanks (or Cartomizer with a tank surrounding to hold more juice), and just placed an order for my first APV (a Vamo V2).

I had started looking at the Vamos today. They really struck my interest, but then I reminded myself I said I was going to start with something pretty basic and small. I think if I go for anything too big right away I might find it awkward.

The reason why I wanted an APV is honestly, because I just have gotten really into vaping. With APV's, you have a lot more options in controlling your vaping experience and I can't wait to try a more upgraded experience than what I have now.

That being said, you can easily use a simple ego twist with simple tanks and be fine (Quite frankly, I LOVE the vaping experience with my eGo and Kanger t3/carto tanks). But starting with something simple is a good way to get a feel for vaping, without a spending a lot of money and then in a couple of weeks and a little more knowledge about APVs/tanks/atty's/cartos/RBA's etc, you can make a more informed decision.

As far as the skin issues, I myself haven't experienced any. But like everyone's mentioned, stress, I know, plays a huge part in how our body's behave and everyone's body chemistry is different and remember, giving up analogues is a BIG deal.

What has been working for me is allowing myself to really get into this new routine and try as hard as I can not to let the mental game of missing cigarettes hold me back.

Welcome again.

 

[SorryNameTaken]

Hello and Welcome to ECF and vaping. I myself am a noob, bought my first e-cig 15 days ago and I just have to say I love vaping. I have only smoked 2 analogues since I started and as of today, I can honestly say that I have no desire to smoke (18 year smoker here and tried every other method of quitting). Don't get me wrong, the first week I would have a number of "OMG, give me a cigarette now" moments (still get them maybe once a day), but I've been able to dispel them by puffing a lot on my e-cig.

Thanks for the welcome! Congrats on kicking analogs! It must be an amazing feeling. This is the first time in my life I don't have any anxiety about quitting, so it feels right. Granted, I haven't quit them yet, but I really want to be well educated before I buy since I failed with e-cigs in the past. I think today is the day I will make my order though.

I started with an eGo Twist 2 with a couple of Kanger t3's and a couple of carto tanks (or Cartomizer with a tank surrounding to hold more juice), and just placed an order for my first APV (a Vamo V2).

If it isn't too much of a bother to ask, do you have any recommendations for carto tanks that you have found you like? I would really like to try something along the lines of the EVOD or T3, but I wouldn't mind buying a couple of carto tanks to try as well.

The reason why I wanted an APV is honestly, because I just have gotten really into vaping. With APV's, you have a lot more options in controlling your vaping experience and I can't wait to try a more upgraded experience than what I have now.

Knowing me, this is exactly what I will do. I don't want to overwhelm myself at the moment, but I also know that as much thought as I am putting into this to get a good experience this go around, I will probably end up with an APV in the near future. Which is fine by me, I'm always open to upgrading and trying new things! I also just want to get something going and worry about what the next upgrade will be later on down the road so I can get on the road to getting off of the analogs. I also really need to focus on trying different E-liquids.

As far as the skin issues, I myself haven't experienced any. But like everyone's mentioned, stress, I know, plays a huge part in how our body's behave and everyone's body chemistry is different and remember, giving up analogues is a BIG deal.

I definitely agree stress has a lot to do with it. I figure when I get the big teenager-type pimples, that is when stress is giving me problems and that the general rough appearance my skin has these days is more related to the smoking. I suppose there is no real way to know, I am just hoping maybe my skin will start to look a little happier when I kick the analogs. =)

What has been working for me is allowing myself to really get into this new routine and try as hard as I can not to let the mental game of missing cigarettes hold me back.

Like you said, I think it will be all about creating a new routine for myself. I am planning on keeping my vaporizer on myself and using it in all of the usual times I would smoke. For instance, I do not smoke inside, I always smoke on my porch. I think it will be vital for me to vape on my porch to kick the thought of needing an analog everytime I am outside.

Sounds like you are doing great at keeping the mental games in check! Keep up the awesome work, and I look forward to seeing you around the forums!

 

[kdubbie]

Thanks for the welcome! Congrats on kicking analogs! It must be an amazing feeling. This is the first time in my life I don't have any anxiety about quitting, so it feels right. Granted, I haven't quit them yet, but I really want to be well educated before I buy since I failed with e-cigs in the past. I think today is the day I will make my order though.

Thanks ... It really is quite astonishing that e-cigs have worked for me (so far)...I will say, mostly my success stemmed from total desperation to quit analogs. The last year I tried everything and I have always found things going on in my life, just stressful enough to say "I'm going to quit, but not this week..." it was getting depressing..

If it isn't too much of a bother to ask, do you have any recommendations for carto tanks that you have found you like? I would really like to try something along the lines of the EVOD or T3, but I wouldn't mind buying a couple of carto tanks to try as well.

I will be honest, the only carto tanks I have used are the ones my friend gave me ... He got them from our local B&M and didn't know what brand for the tank or Carto inside.

That being said, personally, my first carto tank I want to purchase will be a glass one (mainly to avoid any possibility of tank break down with certain e-liquids within polycarb ones), but that's just me...Valley View Vapes has some nice ones at great prices.

I love my Kanger T3, so far it's my favorite, but I have read a lot of people having different experiences with theirs. One thing I have learned with all of the tanks/cartos/atty's, inconsistency in how they work is very common...

I also really need to focus on trying different E-liquids.

I feel like I really lucked out with e-liquid. The first flavor I ever tried (and now have tried a lot) is as of today, is still my favorite.

Also, I have found that tobacco flavored juice works very well at the moments I vape my e-cig like an anologue. For example, with my morning coffee or after a meal and fruit flavor ones while I'm sitting at my computer working. But that's just my preference

I suppose there is no real way to know, I am just hoping maybe my skin will start to look a little happier when I kick the analogs. =)

I don't know if you belong to a gym and if you do, one that has a steam room...But sitting in a steam room 2-4 days a week does WONDERS for your skin. If you don't have access to a steam room, you can always place a steamy hot towel over your face a few times a day/week. Also, drink lots and lots of water! This is very healthy, great for your skin and helps keep you hydrated if you're vaping a lot

Like you said, I think it will be all about creating a new routine for myself. I am planning on keeping my vaporizer on myself and using it in all of the usual times I would smoke. For instance, I do not smoke inside, I always smoke on my porch. I think it will be vital for me to vape on my porch to kick the thought of needing an analog everytime I am outside.

Great idea...For the first few days, I sucked on that thing like a pacifier, non-stop...may want to have an e-liquid with low nicotine to avoid getting sick from non-stop vaping.

However, in an effort to really try and break myself of the traditional analog rituals, I have found that NOT smoking my e-cig like a normal cigarette to help, but that will take some time...Really the first month or so, I would say, just smoke the thing as much as you want until the desire to smoke an analogue dissipates.

Sounds like you are doing great at keeping the mental games in check! Keep up the awesome work, and I look forward to seeing you around the forums!

Thanks a lot, very much appreciated and likewise...Good luck with it all...Happy vaping!

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

You piqued the curiosity cat in me so I did a quick search.

How smoking affects the functions of the skin
"So how and why does smoking cause these physical characteristics of the skin? There are a few reasons. First and foremost, smoking asphyxiates the skin; meaning that it depletes the skin of oxygen and nutrients. This happens because the toxins, chemicals, and carbon monoxide inhaled in cigarette smoke cause the blood vessels to constrict, which slows the circulation of blood and nutrients to the skin. The tiny capillaries located near the skin’s surface are not receiving any nutrients, so they respond by dilating to allow for more circulation of blood, nutrients, and oxygen. This causes them to be visible, which is known as “broken capillaries”.

Smoking also interferes with the body’s production of collagen and elastin, the two protein fibers that keep the skin soft, supple, and firm. The production of these proteins naturally slows with age, but smoking speeds up the process. When the skin is depleted of nutrients and oxygen, it affects the skin’s ability to produce new collagen and elastin, as well as “tear down” old and damaged proteins and tissues. If old and damaged tissue is present, new collagen will not form."

"Another study shows that smoking considerably reduces collagen – the main structural protein of the skin, hence killing the skin’s elasticity. Studies have proven beyond any doubt that smoking eats up the Vitamin C available in the body. It is believed that this depletion causes the loss of collagen, since Vitamin C is the main active ingredient in the synthesis of collagen. With time, the skin looses its elasticity, color and gets a sagging, pale, wrinkled look."

 

[mare ze dotes]

Looks like your questions are being answered so I won't kick that horse but I did want to say I LOVE YOUR AVATAR!!

Thanks for the LOL!

I will second that! Very funny!

 

[greekgirlvapinginLV]

I agree I started with 2 ego C twists one was 650 mah and one was 1000 mah anywho, I started with 2 of everything because I was afraid if one gave out then what? I did not even know what a twist was or VV either/ I felt like I was learning a foreign language LOL and I was the Vape language. I started with clearomizers ( the $5 kind u throw away) and then the LOCAL VENDOR at this SPOT in VEGAS talked me into cartomizers?!?! I was detoxing off analogs and trying to figure that out I was going crazy ( thy also charged me $20 for 5 single coil smok tech cartos RIP OFF) anyway, keep it simple at first IMO get thru the first couple of months. I went crazy and kept buying stuff and more stuff!!! I use cartomizers now occasionally but, when i am out n about I use a an ego battery clearomizer tank. It is easier for me I hope this helps