Hello everyone, ordered 510, new to vaping

[NikkiFresh]

I've been reading up on e-cigs for the past week. I have been an on and off smoker for 4 years (started buying packs when I was 19). I always have bought a pack or two after going through break-ups or before exams at school, just to "deal" with things. I know that's not the best way to deal with problems, but it seemed some times that ciggies were all I had to distract me and take my mind off of things for a second! I've had a real bad past month, I'd say this summer has been very disappointing for me despite graduating from college with honours, I've been buying pack after pack. I like to go out on the front porch and suck on a menthol when I have flashbacks of problems I've gone through this summer. I can smoke almost a pack in a day. I have never done this before, a pack used to last me 2 weeks or more. I hate that I've spent around $150-200 on ciggies in one month this time that I have gone back to smoking. I have gone out of control. I hate smelling like an ash tray, I don't want wrinkles, I don't need cancer... This is where the Joye 510 comes in to save me. I ordered one a couple days ago and was sure to stock up on some strawberry flavoured juice. I hate the taste of menthol ciggies and I can't stand the normal taste of tobacco so the strawberry flavour sounds promising. I can't wait to make the switch. While waiting for my e-cig to arrive, I have bought another pack of menthols and hating myself for it. I hope I can kick the habit. I love smoking and how it feels but I never smoked for the taste. I just like holding and inhaling something, especially when drinking a Corona. I am creating a blog soon that will chart my progress of quitting smoking with e-cigs. I hope to do videos and text. This is going to be a crazy journey I can tell...

 

[skri11a]

Good luck and I hope strawberry does it for you out of the gate.
What nicotine level did you buy and from what vendor, if you don't mind me asking?

In my experience (both personal and observational) smoking rarely stays in a neat little compartment for most people. You may start out with a few cigs a day/week/month but if you're using it for a crutch of some sort, you'll eventually be a full on smoker. Of course there are exceptions (my wife for example) that can smoke when they want and put them away for extended periods. I've only been able to do that for short periods before I'm going through 1.5 PAD.

You'll like the 510, but if you find the battery too short-lived, I'd suggest buying a couple KR808D-1 batteries and a 510-901 adapter. I use a provape most of the time, but when I'm out, I use my KR8 batts with the 510 cartos for convenience.

Welcome to ECF!

 

[NikkiFresh]

Thanks for the reply skri11a, I used to be able to smoke when I wanted to and be ok. The past 3 months I was a "non smoker" and could survive without them, but sometimes would bum a ciggie off a friend if we were out at a bar. Now I am hardcore compared to how I used to be and having 1 or 2 smokes every 1-3 hours or so. I ordered my stuff from electro vapors because they have good reviews. I don't want to worry about getting stuff across the border. Thanks for the battery advice I will look into it if I find my batteries are too inconvenient. Nicotine level is 18mg.. I bought a case for it and I want something I can stick in my purse and be able to get a few drags off of it here and there throughout the day. I would like to be able to charge the night before then use it for a whole day. Would I need better batteries for that?

First time I ever saw an e-cig was at the Opry Mills mall in Nashville, TN back around Christmas time. I thought it was so cool, but it was $200 for the kit. Never seen anything like it in Canada and always wanted one...

 

[skri11a]

That really depends on how much you vape but most people will suggest that it won't last all day. If you got a PCC (personal charging case) and at least one extra battery, you could go all day.

If you find you like this method, you might actually end up buying a big battery mod that can last up to two days, depending on your vaping needs.

There's some really inexpensive places to get the apapter (3-9 bucks) and the KR8 batteries (which two last me all day, easy, for $6-10 a piece).

You started out good though. Try what you bought and see what more you would want or need from a good PV.

 

[Shaka]

Aloha Nikki!

E-cigs may not help with the dramas in life...but it will definitely help you to FORGET about smoking. I use this term deliberately. Try not to think in terms of "quitting," but rather just focus on the fun and enjoyment of vaping...and it will eventually happen, that's a promise. Don't add any more stress to your life with the use of the "Q" word.

There is definitely a learning curve with e-cigs, most of which only you can figure out with experience. So give yourself time and just enjoy the journey!!

Happy to have you with us Nikki!