Hello! Nice to meet yall. I am a 10 year smoker and ready to make a switch to an e-cig. I've scoured these forums over the last week learning all I can about vaping as well as trying some disposable choices at 711. I'm starting to get a little discouraged by the limitless amount of options. I'm afraid to drop 100 dollars on something that was not what I expected.
I almost bought a Volt but my confidence didn't last and I pulled out at the last second. Same thing happened with an Ego Mini. Its about time I make a choice and I'd like your help in doing so. I found this questionnaire and I think its the best way to start.
1. How many cigarettes did you smoke or are currently smoking per day? A number is very helpful since my idea of a heavy or casual smoker could be very different from yours.
1 to 1 and a half - 20 to 25 cigarettes a day
2. Did you smoke ultra lights,lights, full flavor, filter-less, roll-your-own or cigars? I mostly smoke lights but greatly enjoy the full flavor of a Marlb Red but not the harsh cough that lingers after a pack or two.
3. How important is it for your electronic cigarette (also called a mod, PV or APV) to look like and feel like a cigarette to you? Less important then it used to. I prefer it to be compact. I want to say I want automatic batteries, but this is by no means a deal breaker. I understand and appreciate the benefits of a manual and dont feel pressing a button would be something I'd have trouble getting over.
3. Do you like things big, bulky and durable or do you prefer small and compact?Smooth and Pocket sized is what I'm looking for. say no longer then 6 or 7 inches. Stealth vaping at work is key!
4. Which shape is more pleasing to you to hold: something cylindrical or a box shape? Cylindrical
5.How long would you like or need the batteries to last in a typical day.For some this an 8 hour shift or could be 16 or more hours depending on your lifestyle. 8 Hours shifts at work. I'm willing to purchase additional batteries to keep the size more compact. I would vape more heavily at home and am considering a long duration (bigger) battery or a passthrough for my off hours.
6. How much effort do you want to put into vaping? Do you want something that requires little effort or are you more of a tinkerer? Generally extremely active lifestyles or someone who's constantly on the go doesn't have a lot of time but the reverse could be true for you as well. I don't want to be discouraged by the whole process so useability is important but it certainly comes second to cost effectiveness and quality
7.Do you think you would prefer tobacco, menthol, fruit and candy or dessert flavors? Oh man, All of them I think. This is the part of vaping that most interests me. Tobacco, Coffee Flavors, Creamy Flavors and Menthol are my ideal choices.
8.Do you think you would like a warmer or a cooler vape? (A warm vape uses higher voltage or lower resistances to make the vapor warmer in your mouth while a cool vape works just the opposite) Also let us know if you have sensitivities to cold or an aversion to hot liquids. Warmer
9. What is more important to you, throat hit (that feeling of weight or tickle hitting the back of your throat when you inhale) , vapor production (the amount of vapor or steam produced by your device and/or e-liquid) or flavor(The intensity of the taste of the vapor)? Again its okay to have more than one answer but please list them in order of importance. Definitely throat hit followed by vapor although some moderate balance of the three would be preferential
10.Which is more important to you, price,quality, ease of use, or reliability? Its okay to have more than one answer just list them in order of importance. Quality > Reliability > Price = Usability
11.How much are you looking to spend on your initial purchase or upgrade? 150 is the ceiling but it would be great to keep it around 100
12. Have you looked at any other accessories such as clearomizers, cartomizers, tanks, pre-filled cartidges etc and do you have any questions about how they work or what they are? This is a BIG hiccup for me. I'd imagine pre-filled cartridges are not cost-efficient, I don't truly understand the difference between a cartomizer and a clearomizer other then the both are some combination of a cartridge and atomizer. Tanks are a e-liquid encasing that are separate of the atomizer, correct? Really I dont know which is favored and for what reasons.
13. Would you feel more comfortable vaping (popular term used to refer to inhaling vapor from an electronic cigarette, mod, PV or APV) in public or do you prefer to do it in private? I dont think I'm going to be completely comfortable with it at first but that is something I'm willing to get over considering the detrimental affects of continued smoking.
14. Whats your favorite color?
Blue
15. Do you have any disabilities or other difficulties that might have a bearing on your choice? ex: some peoples wrists aren't strong enough to hold a big battery mod or their eyesight doesnt allow easy filling of ejuice (the liquid containing nicotine and flavoring used in electronic cigarettes, also referred to as nicquid or e-liquid) None that come to mind
16. Have you thought about securing backup devices in the event of failure or purchasing extra batteries? Yes
17. Do you think you would prefer a battery that starts at 3.7 volts and gradually drops in voltage and vapor production as it drains or would you prefer the voltage to stay the same throughout the life of the battery? A stable voltage seems to be the better option here.
I'm sorry for the excessively long post. I really want to get this right. I've been staring at check-out screens for too long. I need to make a decision. The two things that are keeping me from making purchase are size vs. battery and the intake system.
I've considered the VOLT and an Ego-Mini. I favor a more compact model. I cant wear a PV around my neck with a lanyard at work so it has to fit in my pocket. I know smaller size = shorter battery but I see no other way around it. If its too big I wont be able to use it when its most needed. I liked the size of my friends "odyssey" but got turned off when he mentioned it leaks in his mouth. That does not sound pleasant!
When it comes to a cartonimizer vs tanks vs clearomizer I'm clueless. I would love to know the pros and cons of these types. I wouldn't be against a drip tip either if I knew how often I would be expected to reapply the liquid. Once or twice at work would be fine, too much above that and it could become a problem. I think this decisions is the one most holding me back.Lastly it would be great to make a purchase off a single site at least for the first time. I dont want to get two parts that dont connect together.
Thank you all so much for your help. If you have any question for me please dont hesitate. I'm ready to make a decision. I think I just need an outside "push" to do so!
Thanks,
Chris
I almost bought a Volt but my confidence didn't last and I pulled out at the last second. Same thing happened with an Ego Mini. Its about time I make a choice and I'd like your help in doing so. I found this questionnaire and I think its the best way to start.
1. How many cigarettes did you smoke or are currently smoking per day? A number is very helpful since my idea of a heavy or casual smoker could be very different from yours.
1 to 1 and a half - 20 to 25 cigarettes a day
2. Did you smoke ultra lights,lights, full flavor, filter-less, roll-your-own or cigars? I mostly smoke lights but greatly enjoy the full flavor of a Marlb Red but not the harsh cough that lingers after a pack or two.
3. How important is it for your electronic cigarette (also called a mod, PV or APV) to look like and feel like a cigarette to you? Less important then it used to. I prefer it to be compact. I want to say I want automatic batteries, but this is by no means a deal breaker. I understand and appreciate the benefits of a manual and dont feel pressing a button would be something I'd have trouble getting over.
3. Do you like things big, bulky and durable or do you prefer small and compact?Smooth and Pocket sized is what I'm looking for. say no longer then 6 or 7 inches. Stealth vaping at work is key!
4. Which shape is more pleasing to you to hold: something cylindrical or a box shape? Cylindrical
5.How long would you like or need the batteries to last in a typical day.For some this an 8 hour shift or could be 16 or more hours depending on your lifestyle. 8 Hours shifts at work. I'm willing to purchase additional batteries to keep the size more compact. I would vape more heavily at home and am considering a long duration (bigger) battery or a passthrough for my off hours.
6. How much effort do you want to put into vaping? Do you want something that requires little effort or are you more of a tinkerer? Generally extremely active lifestyles or someone who's constantly on the go doesn't have a lot of time but the reverse could be true for you as well. I don't want to be discouraged by the whole process so useability is important but it certainly comes second to cost effectiveness and quality
7.Do you think you would prefer tobacco, menthol, fruit and candy or dessert flavors? Oh man, All of them I think. This is the part of vaping that most interests me. Tobacco, Coffee Flavors, Creamy Flavors and Menthol are my ideal choices.
8.Do you think you would like a warmer or a cooler vape? (A warm vape uses higher voltage or lower resistances to make the vapor warmer in your mouth while a cool vape works just the opposite) Also let us know if you have sensitivities to cold or an aversion to hot liquids. Warmer
9. What is more important to you, throat hit (that feeling of weight or tickle hitting the back of your throat when you inhale) , vapor production (the amount of vapor or steam produced by your device and/or e-liquid) or flavor(The intensity of the taste of the vapor)? Again its okay to have more than one answer but please list them in order of importance. Definitely throat hit followed by vapor although some moderate balance of the three would be preferential
10.Which is more important to you, price,quality, ease of use, or reliability? Its okay to have more than one answer just list them in order of importance. Quality > Reliability > Price = Usability
11.How much are you looking to spend on your initial purchase or upgrade? 150 is the ceiling but it would be great to keep it around 100
12. Have you looked at any other accessories such as clearomizers, cartomizers, tanks, pre-filled cartidges etc and do you have any questions about how they work or what they are? This is a BIG hiccup for me. I'd imagine pre-filled cartridges are not cost-efficient, I don't truly understand the difference between a cartomizer and a clearomizer other then the both are some combination of a cartridge and atomizer. Tanks are a e-liquid encasing that are separate of the atomizer, correct? Really I dont know which is favored and for what reasons.
13. Would you feel more comfortable vaping (popular term used to refer to inhaling vapor from an electronic cigarette, mod, PV or APV) in public or do you prefer to do it in private? I dont think I'm going to be completely comfortable with it at first but that is something I'm willing to get over considering the detrimental affects of continued smoking.
14. Whats your favorite color?
Blue
15. Do you have any disabilities or other difficulties that might have a bearing on your choice? ex: some peoples wrists aren't strong enough to hold a big battery mod or their eyesight doesnt allow easy filling of ejuice (the liquid containing nicotine and flavoring used in electronic cigarettes, also referred to as nicquid or e-liquid) None that come to mind
16. Have you thought about securing backup devices in the event of failure or purchasing extra batteries? Yes
17. Do you think you would prefer a battery that starts at 3.7 volts and gradually drops in voltage and vapor production as it drains or would you prefer the voltage to stay the same throughout the life of the battery? A stable voltage seems to be the better option here.
I'm sorry for the excessively long post. I really want to get this right. I've been staring at check-out screens for too long. I need to make a decision. The two things that are keeping me from making purchase are size vs. battery and the intake system.
I've considered the VOLT and an Ego-Mini. I favor a more compact model. I cant wear a PV around my neck with a lanyard at work so it has to fit in my pocket. I know smaller size = shorter battery but I see no other way around it. If its too big I wont be able to use it when its most needed. I liked the size of my friends "odyssey" but got turned off when he mentioned it leaks in his mouth. That does not sound pleasant!
When it comes to a cartonimizer vs tanks vs clearomizer I'm clueless. I would love to know the pros and cons of these types. I wouldn't be against a drip tip either if I knew how often I would be expected to reapply the liquid. Once or twice at work would be fine, too much above that and it could become a problem. I think this decisions is the one most holding me back.Lastly it would be great to make a purchase off a single site at least for the first time. I dont want to get two parts that dont connect together.
Thank you all so much for your help. If you have any question for me please dont hesitate. I'm ready to make a decision. I think I just need an outside "push" to do so!
Thanks,
Chris
I was making sense of the different systems in my head. I'm pretty sure were on the same page even if my wording is more then a little distorted 
Whatever you get you will need at least two batteries, because you always need a back up battery while the other is charging.
My metro is ridiculous though! I’m constantly fighting to get a decent pull and it has a major advantage. After a few short seconds it powers down and the fight is over.
My disposable Njoys trumped the metro in this class considerably so it could be this particular product that's lacking.
