Hello! I've been smoking a pipe for a few years now (don't really wanna say how long, as I'm firmly in the under-30 crowd and I don't quite think I want to admit how young I started sneaking puffs off my grandfather's pipe, lol) and very much enjoy it. However, being an opera-singer by trade, I realize that I can't keep smoking forever. I found out about e-cigarettes recently, and have pretty much decided to make the switch; but boy, do I need some advice. There are five-million types and styles to choose from, and I just don't know where to begin. Can you help me?
First off, I am not an evening pipe-smoker. I carry my pipe in its little case everywhere with me, and would expect to do the same with an e-cig. I'm a moderate to heavy smoker (usually 5 or 6 bowls a day, give or take depending on how stressed I am and how long the day is) and would like a battery that will last me a full day. Either that, or something that has a USB charger so I can charge it on the fly.
Secondly, I have no idea what strength e-juice to buy. I don't inhale, and tend to smoke slowly. I have no idea how much nicotine is in a bowl (if it helps, I smoke cavendish tobacco of varrying brands) or how that corresponds to e-juice.
And that brings me to flavor: I think I want something that'll taste of wood and molassass, like cavendish tobacco. I understand that tobacco really is pretty obnoxious once you get your tastebuds back, but...gah, I don't know. Should I try for a cavendish flavor (and if so, do y'all know of a particularly good one?) or should I just admit that it'll never taste like real proper tobacco and go for something like vanilla or coffee instead? How about fruit flavored ones? Aren't those a little weird?
I've seen a few e-pipes on the market, and I'd like to get some opinions on those. Is there a stigma to useing them? Like, "Haha, she's 'smoking' on her pretend pipe! Why don't you just admit you're a vaper and use this futuristic looking thingy instead?" For me, a lot of what I like about smoking has to do with my actual pipe. I like the feel of it in my hand, I like to pack it, I like to bite the mouthpiece a bit...All that makes me think I'd probably like a wooden e-pipe (if there is such a thing...I've only found "woodlook" versions) with a plastic or metal mouthpiece. Any recs?
I really am intending to fully switch to vaping and not go back to smoking. What is the best way to get started for the long haul? I'm not averse to a learning curve, as long as there's tutorials or something. I've seen some models that have glass tanks and metal wicks. Those seem like they would last longer, but I'm really not sure. Is there a page that gives an overview/pro-con of the different types of e-cig? (I've already read the "three main types of e-cig" page, btw)
First off, I am not an evening pipe-smoker. I carry my pipe in its little case everywhere with me, and would expect to do the same with an e-cig. I'm a moderate to heavy smoker (usually 5 or 6 bowls a day, give or take depending on how stressed I am and how long the day is) and would like a battery that will last me a full day. Either that, or something that has a USB charger so I can charge it on the fly.
Secondly, I have no idea what strength e-juice to buy. I don't inhale, and tend to smoke slowly. I have no idea how much nicotine is in a bowl (if it helps, I smoke cavendish tobacco of varrying brands) or how that corresponds to e-juice.
And that brings me to flavor: I think I want something that'll taste of wood and molassass, like cavendish tobacco. I understand that tobacco really is pretty obnoxious once you get your tastebuds back, but...gah, I don't know. Should I try for a cavendish flavor (and if so, do y'all know of a particularly good one?) or should I just admit that it'll never taste like real proper tobacco and go for something like vanilla or coffee instead? How about fruit flavored ones? Aren't those a little weird?
I've seen a few e-pipes on the market, and I'd like to get some opinions on those. Is there a stigma to useing them? Like, "Haha, she's 'smoking' on her pretend pipe! Why don't you just admit you're a vaper and use this futuristic looking thingy instead?" For me, a lot of what I like about smoking has to do with my actual pipe. I like the feel of it in my hand, I like to pack it, I like to bite the mouthpiece a bit...All that makes me think I'd probably like a wooden e-pipe (if there is such a thing...I've only found "woodlook" versions) with a plastic or metal mouthpiece. Any recs?
I really am intending to fully switch to vaping and not go back to smoking. What is the best way to get started for the long haul? I'm not averse to a learning curve, as long as there's tutorials or something. I've seen some models that have glass tanks and metal wicks. Those seem like they would last longer, but I'm really not sure. Is there a page that gives an overview/pro-con of the different types of e-cig? (I've already read the "three main types of e-cig" page, btw)
When I told my husband, he laughed and mentioned me sitting on the porch aka Granny from the Beverly Hillbillies! 
Neither responses appealed to me at the time, but the idea of a pipe still appeals to me. I think now is the time to bring that old secret wish to fruition 
