Help? Did I buy the wrong e-cig?

[MickiO]

I just bought a M-201, after hearing about the "great" throat hit. I have to just about suck my eyes to the back of my head to get vapor, it's giving me a headache trying

Does anyone else have a M-201 or know if this is normal, do they have a hard draw???

 

[CaSHMeRe]

M201's are the BEST penstyle on the market IMO. If you are used to the easy draw of an 801 or other PV with multiple holes, it may be a bit different.

Try drawing slower and with not as much force .... Inhale for 4-5 seconds slowly and you should get a great hit

 

[MickiO]

I do have an 801, and I love it, was just looking for something with a little more kick, first thing in the morning, or times when I want to feel it when I inhale, so I can take a few hits and lay it down. I have trouble putting my 801 down, trying to get "that hit". lol

 

[CaSHMeRe]

lol ... definitely understandable MickiO --

If my memory serves me correctly, the draw is infact a bit more tight on the m201 over the 801. The m201 pulls air from the battery chamber as well, while the 801 doesn't.

A big reason for a harder throat hit does have to do with the amount of holes IMO ... I got a much better throat hit on an m201 over an 801, until power was increased.

Try blowing the M201 out and starting from scratch -- Slow inhales, and you should be good to go. Its simply a small learning curve

 

[MickiO]

Hmmm, I don't see any holes on the atty, I do see two small holes the battery though,
Thanks CashMeRe, I'll keep trying, if I draw slowly, I don't get any vapor or very little

 

[wv2win]

If you want kick, then the 5 or 6 volt premiere devices are the ones recognized to do that the best:

Prodigy: PureSmoker.com - Home of the USA Built PV !!!
GG: SmokeJuice - HOME
AdapteverR: AdapteveR Home of the ORIGINAL USA built PV : Home
Silver Bullet: AltSmoke | Personal Vaporizer Silver Bullet - Kit - Starter Kits

And of course, manual switch only.

 

[stevo_tdo]

Yes, the draw is a bit tough now and then and I find it caries between m201 atomizers. The juice has to have the right consistency or the m201 atty will get clogged. Especially if the mix is to thick. Of course I rarely use the m201 batteries anymore because I chose to use my mod. If you are a hands on type person there are a few things you can try.

1) enlarge the holes that are in the battery threads slightly or add a same size hole to the ones already there.

2) Get a dremel and make a very thin groove from the center hole in the battery to the gap between the center post and the outer threads. Just take a little off at a time till you get that sweet spot of airflow you like.

3) any combination of the two.

That's what I've found, always worth a try.

 

[Superstargoddess]

If it's anything like the other PV's you may have to wear it in? Give it an adjustment period? I don't know for sure, I've only used a 510. Also, don't suck too hard!

 

[PatriciafromCO]

I love my 801 style have the Janty KissBox it's been the best,, wanted to try the M201 from litecig (Awesome service and product form Litecig). The main difference is the resistance of the draw.. The harder draw on the M201 makes my 801 feel like I am sucking air through an open straw.. I can see why some would prefer the harder draw of the M201 because it is more like drawing on an analog.. I have vaped them both side by side and I don't see a difference the M201 and kissbox are both the same for vapor, throat hit, and quality of taste.. The resistance of the draw is different as well as the M201 is a heavier device seems built solid.

The atty on the M201 has a monster wick I drip (not a good thing since it doesn't come with a manual switch to protect the battery but I like dripping over using carts) I find I can put 4 to 5 drops on the atty and vape a longer time then the 2 to 3 drops on my KB..

I agree give the M201 a chance, it's a nice e cig... I love my KB and I love the M201 just as much...

I am using a passthrough for both the KB and the M201 only...... It may make a difference that my Janty Passthrough for the KB has a battery on it, and the other 801 passthroughs I have don't have an added battery?

 

[MickiO]

Thanks everyone!

"Patricia", I see you're a COLORADOAN Too

 

[PatriciafromCO]

Thanks everyone!

"Patricia", I see you're a COLORADOAN Too

,, wish I was more help on the throat hit.. I like what the penstyles have to offer for my needs.. One of my friends tried the KB because I liked it so much but she wasn't able to get what she needed so she went to a 510 model.. and that has been what worked for her..I found my comfort zone at 24mg for that morning vape and she found her's at 36mg we are all different. Don't think you will ever regret having the penstlyes they sturdy reliable e cigs, fully understand finding what works for you.

 

[Lalesa]

I just bought a M-201, after hearing about the "great" throat hit. I have to just about suck my eyes to the back of my head to get vapor, it's giving me a headache trying

Does anyone else have a M-201 or know if this is normal, do they have a hard draw???

I am SO laughing right now! NOT at you! When I first got mine I was sucking so hard I'd pull the cart filler right down into the atty, got headaches and all.

Mine had a break in period. I used them on and off for about 2 weeks with no progress. Finally, I used them exclusively. It's SO different than a mini. Long slow drags do the trick. If you're at it constantly, you should break it in, in a couple of days. I still don't get the throat hit everyone raves over, but I do like it better for those times when I want a harder draw and to be able to feel the amount of vapor I'm inhaling. I've vaped everything from 11mg to 24mg in it and find no difference in throat hit. But that's just me, everyone varies. I also only use strong tasting liquid in it because I personally don't taste anything with the lighter flavors.

I think Figurehead is a throat hit wimp (just kidding, the dude eats fire!8-o)
I also don't get the awesomeness of the 510 everyone else does either, which is strange from an ex-ultra light smoker I think.
I'm still seeking the ultimate PV - Waiting impatiently for Litecig/True Smoker's mod.

 

[MickiO]

I am SO laughing right now! NOT at you! When I first got mine I was sucking so hard I'd pull the cart filler right down into the atty, got headaches and all.

Mine had a break in period. I used them on and off for about 2 weeks with no progress. Finally, I used them exclusively. It's SO different than a mini. Long slow drags do the trick. If you're at it constantly, you should break it in, in a couple of days. I still don't get the throat hit everyone raves over, but I do like it better for those times when I want a harder draw and to be able to feel the amount of vapor I'm inhaling. I've vaped everything from 11mg to 24mg in it and find no difference in throat hit. But that's just me, everyone varies. I also only use strong tasting liquid in it because I personally don't taste anything with the lighter flavors.

Where do you get strong flavors from? I'm trying DIY. I tired Liquidxpress, can barely taste them, no matter how strong I make them.

I think Figurehead is a throat hit wimp (just kidding, the dude eats fire!8-o)
I also don't get the awesomeness of the 510 everyone else does either, which is strange from an ex-ultra light smoker I think.
I'm still seeking the ultimate PV - Waiting impatiently for Litecig/True Smoker's mod.

I like you! I just love your sense of humor Lalesa! I never even thought about it but if you can handle eating fire, what kind of throat hits do you exp8-oect? Or even feel for that matter.

I'm waiting for Litecig's/Truesmoker's mod too. I'm hoping that since it'll work with my 201, that will help. It'ls too bad there wasn't a manual batt.

I have the same issue with flavor's, I am trying to find some strong flavors i can taste

 

[Lalesa]

I like you! I just love your sense of humor Lalesa! I never even thought about it but if you can handle eating fire, what kind of throat hits do you exp8-oect? Or even feel for that matter.

I'm waiting for Litecig's/Truesmoker's mod too. I'm hoping that since it'll work with my 201, that will help. It'ls too bad there wasn't a manual batt.

I have the same issue with flavor's, I am trying to find some strong flavors i can taste

Right now I am using TAB (Turkish A-something Blend) from Good Prophets - its a tobacco flavor - a little sweet but at least I can taste it in the M201 Though I do like it better in any other device I have. Maybe its Turkish American Blend - I don't remember - Its just called TAB. If you like cappuccino that makes it through. BUT be prepared to really wash your atty when you change from that flavor. It just stays on everything! 8-o

Other flavors that make it through are Litecigs Kiwi and I think watermelon makes it. Orange is nothing but its good in my minis which I use mostly. Johnson creek flavors are pretty strong - might try that sometime.

I'm not gonna talk about Figurehead - I saw the video of him chasing that girl with a hatchet! Clowns freak me out anyway - but HIM! Damn, he's a walking, talking clown nightmare! LOL
Not to mention, If I knew how big he was, I probably wouldn't have ordered a penstyle - it just looked smaller when he held it.

 

[phee]

wow, more CO peeps than i thought hahahaha

 

[MickiO]

wow, more CO peeps than i thought hahahaha

Hi Phee! Colorado native here

 

[MickiO]

So far, it's been a few days, and I'm liking the 201 better now, except the draw is sooo hard, just wish there was something I could do to make it easier, so I won't be using it as much.

I'm looking forward to the Litecig's/Truesmoker's mod for the M201 and maybe that'll help, I hope, kindof exprensive way to find out , ik.

 

[kbarrows]

I'm lost trying to choose a e-cig. But I am in Colorado!

I want something that will last 10 hours (typical work day with commute), probably about the size of a regular analog cigarette. When it comes to "juice" I get lost in teabags and cartridges, and, and, and...

For flavour, probably a vanilla as I don't enjoy the tobacco flavor much - just can't seem to quit them darn analogs yet...

TIA

 

[MickiO]

I'm lost trying to choose a e-cig. But I am in Colorado!

I want something that will last 10 hours (typical work day with commute), probably about the size of a regular analog cigarette. When it comes to "juice" I get lost in teabags and cartridges, and, and, and...

For flavour, probably a vanilla as I don't enjoy the tobacco flavor much - just can't seem to quit them darn analogs yet...

TIA

DSE801 lasts around 8 hrs with a reg. battery, and around 10 - 12 hrs with a manual push button. It looks like an ink pen and is the same size as one.

E-cig's that most resemble tobacco cigs, have shorter battery life. That's why I went with the penstyle 801 and I LOVE it! I stopped smoking after 31 years of smoking 1-2 packs a day. I got my e-cig on July 11th, and haven't had an analog ever since! I don't even want them and I enjoy vaping with my e-cig waaaaay more than I did smoking.

 

[kbarrows]

Probably still the wrong thread - but ...

What is the difference between a DSE801 and a DSE901? What little I can see on some sites they look identical and the starter kits come with the same things - except the SKU number.