Hello Ladies and Gentleman, a little advice please

[Led Z]

Like most (all I suppose) I have just started vaping--3 weeks. Without any prior knowledge, I decided to try a cigarette type of setup: Halo G6 starter kit with their tobacco sampler and a couple of mini tanks. I quit smoking 7 days ago after 35 plus years. Yea me. Anyway most everyone here seems to be into some pretty advanced hardware. Is anyone else out there just using the simple less powerful gear? For now, I just want to continue with what I have and work on the nicotine replacement. BUT from what I am reading, it takes a little more power to get the full taste of the juices, True or False? I don't even know anyone else who vapes, so I have come here for advice. If true, what would be a simple upgrade? I know you all have heard this before but I guess it's my turn. Thanks folks.

 

[bm2112]

When I started vaping, I bought a Kanger eVod kit and it kept me happy for quite a while. After they broke I moved on to better hardware. If you are satisfied with the vapor production on your starter kit then there's no need to upgrade; some people just find that buying hardware gets addicting. More voltage can help bring flavors out of your juice if the vapor stream is cool and weak. If you don't have the urge to smoke an analog then I'd say keep your current setup until you're no longer satisfied.

 

[roxynoodle]

I used my eGo T starter kit for 4 months and also managed to kick my 35 year habit. I'd still be using it had I not gotten some dud attys and had to get something else asap. You're doing it so don't worry about it right now

 

[Elizabeth Baldwin]

You don't have to go to advanced gear. Lots of folks on here use a simple cigalike. I advanced long ago but I like to tinker with coils and build stuff. You use what you feel most comfortable with. My Mom is still using a starter kit I bought her a few months ago. It's a simple ego with iclear 30s. She loves the taste. There's no need to advance or buy more gear unless you need more. Use what you have and if it satisfies you then you've accomplished what you need.

Good luck

 

[Circa Survivor]

I started not too long ago and I started with a Vision Spinner II and an aerotank. I went through multiple eGo batteries and clearos and was never really satisfied. I bought a Provari a few weeks ago and it was good, but I felt like my vapes could be better. Just got a Cloupor DNA 30 in the mail today and I think I've finally have constant vape satisfaction. The only thing I'll be buying is a few extra batteries and juice.... according to my girlfriend but we'll see XD

 

[Baditude]

To answer the OP questions: TRUE.

BUT, if what ever you are using now is working for you, why change?

Most of us who have been vaping for some time desired something "more" or "better" at some point. There's often a natural and common progression up the vaping ladder to find a better vaping experience. Vaping is a journey into a world of new technology. You can take this as far as you want, or stop anywhere along the way. Whatever keeps you off of the smokes.

Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder with Ego's & Mods

A Good Starter Setup for a Beginning Vaper

Proper Terminology: Is it a Carto, a Tank, or What?

 

[GolemGolem]

I started on the cig-alikes too and I quit smoking on them, and used them for a few months. There is a reason folks upgrade though. I never went whole hog but getting my first MVP (50$) was a revelation. It's nice being able to control how hot your vape is, sometimes I like more sometimes less.
That said, in the meantime, you can try some lower resistance coils in your tanks, which may overwork your battery, but never gave me problems.

 

[Chelonian]

I have a lot of what is considered top end gear - and I still enjoy the simplicity of a cartomizer sometimes.

Plenty of people stay with the basics for a long time - as a matter of fact, for the bang for your buck, fiddle free vape, a decent entry level mod and a carto tank is hard to beat, no matter your level.

If a lot of us vapers who have heavy gear would be honest with ourselves, it's a hobby in a lot of ways.

There is, however, no denying that taste is improved by equipment. How much of a difference.... is subjective

 

[Dadrun Kwan]

I started on a 21st century e-cig, and Blu's...they didn't cut it for me personally and I wasn't able to quit smoking "analogs" completely until I got myself an advanced setup. Now vaping is a passion and hobby. I enjoy the more advanced setups as a personal preference. I found what I liked best and that gave me the tools I needed to break the yoke of a cigarettes.
Stick with what you're comfortable with and whatever you feel personally works for you. If a simpler setup fits you better, then there's no need or reason to delve deeper. Only you know what's best for you. Congratulations on ditching the cancer sticks! Safe vapin!

 

[jonhall2]

the best advice i can give will cost around $150. get your hands on a dna30 box mod clone,a good battery, a kayfun lite plus clone, spools of 28 and 30ga wire and a bag of organic cotton. these tools will elevate your vaping experience to the pinnacle of current technology and let you vape as safely or with reckless abandon as you prefer. your learning curve will resemble a slightly slanted vertical line until something else comes out. i found today there is a new 30 device that can output 50 watts. don't see how anyone could ever use that much power from a regulated device. i will have to consult ohms law calculator to see how many volts would have to be applied to a .3ohm coil for an answer.

i would be interested in how long after getting a 30 mod and a kayfun that you would want two. my starter kits get used mostly by my wife now. they are the handiest thing to have on the go. i usually take one with me for backup and a different flavor on hand. aerotanks are great travelers. you can lay them down, upside down, shake em up without leakage. finding a 30 mod for under $100 takes a bit of doing. i had to prepay/preorder for two of them from vaportek in late may. one of which i still don't have. because of the problem they had getting the order shipped to them, they have since gone to essentially taking names/reservations with no money and will notify you when available. better get your name in the hat. i don't think you will find a better device for less $ elsewhere. happy vaping my friend. i was hooked over 40 years. free seven months july 1.

 

[Chelonian]

A KFL, especially a clone (which might very well need tinkering to work) isn't the best starter imho.

If you really want to find out if you like building, a cheap dripper would be the way to go. No worries about wicking, easy to build on, and decent ones can be had cheap.

With an MVP and a decent dripper clone, you will be in for about $80.

It will introduce you to coils, which is the basis of building, and dripping is something that you will not, in all probability, ever stop doing if you do get into building.

However, an MVP and cartos will take you a long ways, and learning how to use tanks with cartos is an excellent, and simple, step as well.

If you do want to dive into the deep end, do your research. You can get a regulated mod, a mechanical mod, and two atomisers, all authentic and good quality, for less than $300 total, and be set for life.

Or, you can go cloned and spend about half that on decent stuff.

There is a lot to do

PS

The best general advice I can give you is this :

If you buy a clearomiser, like a ProTank, Nautilus, or Aerotank, and find that you have to fiddle with them to get satisfaction, DONT BUY MORE.

Just go straight to rebuildables.

 

[Trevor2472]

I bought q k11


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[Trevor2472]

K100


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[Led Z]

Thanks to everyone for the replies. I look forward to continuing to read and learn. Baditude added the links which led me to read and read and then read some more. This forum has a load of information. I am thankful to be off of the tobacco.

 

[PinkPanter]

Its all about your health and if the G6 of Halo can take you away from regular cigs, then you have won.

 

[Led Z]

Thank you , PinkPanter. I am SMOKE free and I feel like I have won. I do like the the tastes of the Halo tobacco juices.

 

[DingerCPA]

Welcome aboard, Led! In browsing these forums for a few months myself, I've seen everyone use all different kinds of setups. I think it was Baditude who commented earlier - if what you have works for you, then you've won the battle. Cig-a-likes didn't cut it for me, so I did need something more "advanced" (MVP is about as fancy as I've gotten to this point.) But, vaping has become part hobby for me now too. I don't need to chuck a cloud that fills a room - I just want good flavor and something that keeps a cigarette away from my face.

So, if it's working, stick with it and enjoy the vape

 

[GinnyTx]

Howdy LED! Same here, we're at a month and one day, and I have the big mod one for at home, but if you don't want to carry a flashlight out there while driving, and out and about, we use the 1300 - 2600mah ego 510 threaded ones and an air control Kanger tanks (I've got the Aspire Nautilus air control one so I don't have to refill the fluid when going out to work and a little key chain metal tank with fluid "just in case" )and they're great simple and $30-40 each for the set up, I carry an extra battery in my purse but rarely have had to pull it out.

Congrats on the not smoking!!

 

[Led Z]

Thanks DingerCPA and GinnyTx. The support from forum members here is great. To Dinger I lived in Illinois in the 70's so I know the corn (and soybeans) thing. Drove through Indiana many times--now I know how the US can help to feed the world. GinnyTX I lived in Houston for 3 years in the late 70's and early 80's... loved it then (I was young enough). Anyway, thanks again folks for the great info. I don't vape during the work day and GinnyTX I do like the idea of small stuff. The G6 produces enough vapor to replicate the smoke from an analog but sometimes my taste quits for a little while. More vapor more taste? I don't know.

 

[kitti H]

I used cig-a-likes when I first started vaping too, and moved up to a Halo Triton 1300mAh and a couple Vision Spinners (650mAh and a VS II 1600mAh). I really like the variable voltage option and they are small and light enough to not be an insanely dramatic upgrade from cig-a-likes. I'd suggest Vision Spinner or a Kanger eVOD as some good first upgrades from cig-a-likes, they're affordable and great for just starting out especially when you still need time to research more advanced mods etc. Best of luck to you! I hope you continue to find vaping to your liking!

Edit: btw, I use Aspire ET-S BDC clearomizers on my Vision Spinners, and Halo tanks with the Triton (which from what I hear are pretty much Kanger Protank 2's) but I definitely prefer glass to the polycarbonate plastic, less risk involved when trying out new e-liquid flavors and PG/VG ratios.