Help, I'm new and completely lost as to what to buy
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Your new and have a clean canvas so I will let you know that you get what u pay for. I spent about $300 before I broke down and bought a Provari for just over $200. If only I had done that first. You been smoking for a while and we have no miracle cure. It will still be hard. Why not make it easy on yourself and get one of them out of the gate, so u have a better chance of kicking the habit and not your back side. I cant tell u how many times people made this exact statement: "now I see what people have been talking about".
Dont get me wrong. Lots of other ecigs are good but if u dont go at least variable voltage (VV) your taking a risk IMHO. $300 worth of product just sits on the desk after I bought the Provari. It was only planed to be a at home vape. I just cant live without it now. They have cheap tanks and ill help u get started on your options. Some things you can buy cheap and upgrade later if u find u like something but a firm foundation is imp as most of us know.
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U wont need a drip tip for that tank since the provari comes with one. Its a good one too.
Let me know if u have any other questions. Id like to help if I can.
Dont get me wrong. Lots of other ecigs are good but if u dont go at least variable voltage (VV) your taking a risk IMHO. $300 worth of product just sits on the desk after I bought the Provari. It was only planed to be a at home vape. I just cant live without it now. They have cheap tanks and ill help u get started on your options. Some things you can buy cheap and upgrade later if u find u like something but a firm foundation is imp as most of us know.
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U wont need a drip tip for that tank since the provari comes with one. Its a good one too.
Let me know if u have any other questions. Id like to help if I can.
I'll go along with the crowd in recommending an ego/kgo type kit. I have both a standard 510 mini (aka cigarette-sized) setup and an ego setup, and the mini sits in its box, unused. (Although my husband recently started pilfering my blank cartridges for it so that he can use them with his kgo atomizer.)
Anything that's considered 510-threaded can be used somewhat interchangeably, as a general rule. Now, that said, some things to note: the ego/kgo type batteries are a little thicker -- I'd consider them pen-sized, roughly, but they aren't as large as I would have thought when I saw pictures of them. It's not as narrow as a cigarette, but it's a comfortable shape, especially if you (like I used to do) play with your pens at work to stave off the urge for a cigarette.
To give you a reasonable size comparison, I'm inserting a picture. What you have here (from bottom to top) is a "mini" or 510 cigarette-sized PV, an Ego-T (the tank-style), and an ego battery with a Riva-T clearomizer on it. You can see from the image that yes, the cigarette-sized one (which is roughly like a 100's length) is narrower, but the others really aren't all THAT much wider, and to be honest, you can hold a lot more juice in the tank-type systems -- my ego-T tanks hold about 1.5ml, and the Riva-T holds about 2ml. (The perk of the Riva-T that I've come to love is that you can get a pen-style cap that screws over the mouthpiece, thus enabling you to disguise it as a pen when it's not in use -- it's visible in the picture.)
Now, the ego batteries here are both 650's, which means they're the shortest of the available possibilities of ego-type battery. There are two other variations, the 900's and 1100's, which are larger battery capacity for a slightly longer battery body (same diameter, though). My 900 batt is about, oh, 3/4" longer than the 650, and the 1100's roughly a half inch longer than the 900.
My largest complaint with the mini-style is that you go through the battery very quickly and need at least three so that you've got two on-hand and one charging at any given moment. It's why I stopped using them (although, to be honest, my mom's been asking me if I'm going to keep them, so I may end up handing her my mini kit to get HER off the cigs). Otherwise, they're just fine, and the atomizers fit onto the ego batteries just fine, so if you DO want to pick up a couple atomizers/cartridges, or a couple cartomizers designed for the minis, they'll work.
Going with a kgo is a little bit cheaper, and the voltage is slightly variable, unlike the egos which are one single, steady voltage. This tends to provide a slightly warmer vapor, in my experience, and it seems to bring out the flavor a bit more (which can be good or bad, depending on how potent the flavor is to you to begin with).
All in all -- there's good things to be said for any variety you go for, but my experience with these is that while most people think they might miss the shape of the cigarette, it's surprisingly easy to move up to a pen-sized unit without missing that particular shape and size too much. In fact, for me, I lost interest in the cigarette-shape entirely very quickly.
Hope that helps a bit!
Anything that's considered 510-threaded can be used somewhat interchangeably, as a general rule. Now, that said, some things to note: the ego/kgo type batteries are a little thicker -- I'd consider them pen-sized, roughly, but they aren't as large as I would have thought when I saw pictures of them. It's not as narrow as a cigarette, but it's a comfortable shape, especially if you (like I used to do) play with your pens at work to stave off the urge for a cigarette.
To give you a reasonable size comparison, I'm inserting a picture. What you have here (from bottom to top) is a "mini" or 510 cigarette-sized PV, an Ego-T (the tank-style), and an ego battery with a Riva-T clearomizer on it. You can see from the image that yes, the cigarette-sized one (which is roughly like a 100's length) is narrower, but the others really aren't all THAT much wider, and to be honest, you can hold a lot more juice in the tank-type systems -- my ego-T tanks hold about 1.5ml, and the Riva-T holds about 2ml. (The perk of the Riva-T that I've come to love is that you can get a pen-style cap that screws over the mouthpiece, thus enabling you to disguise it as a pen when it's not in use -- it's visible in the picture.)
Now, the ego batteries here are both 650's, which means they're the shortest of the available possibilities of ego-type battery. There are two other variations, the 900's and 1100's, which are larger battery capacity for a slightly longer battery body (same diameter, though). My 900 batt is about, oh, 3/4" longer than the 650, and the 1100's roughly a half inch longer than the 900.
My largest complaint with the mini-style is that you go through the battery very quickly and need at least three so that you've got two on-hand and one charging at any given moment. It's why I stopped using them (although, to be honest, my mom's been asking me if I'm going to keep them, so I may end up handing her my mini kit to get HER off the cigs). Otherwise, they're just fine, and the atomizers fit onto the ego batteries just fine, so if you DO want to pick up a couple atomizers/cartridges, or a couple cartomizers designed for the minis, they'll work.
Going with a kgo is a little bit cheaper, and the voltage is slightly variable, unlike the egos which are one single, steady voltage. This tends to provide a slightly warmer vapor, in my experience, and it seems to bring out the flavor a bit more (which can be good or bad, depending on how potent the flavor is to you to begin with).
All in all -- there's good things to be said for any variety you go for, but my experience with these is that while most people think they might miss the shape of the cigarette, it's surprisingly easy to move up to a pen-sized unit without missing that particular shape and size too much. In fact, for me, I lost interest in the cigarette-shape entirely very quickly.
Hope that helps a bit!
If you're planning on vaping VG, the most versatile rig for a starter would be an ego or ego clone. The 510 cartomizers it uses are available from practically any vendor and are inexpensive. Since VG will shorten the life of your cartomizers, cheap is good. I vape 100% VG and a carto lasts me 2 days at the most, with frequent topping off. I'd also recommend standard size or XL cartos only for VG; the larger capacity cartos tend to clog up way too fast and you waste a lot of juice when you have to pitch them. Good luck with the vaping!
I have been trying to get a Canadian guide going for some time now and I have one in progress that I think would be perfect for your situation. It is in my signature. Give it a read and let me know if you have any questions. I'd be glad to help.
Here is what worked for me. The best slim style was a 808 batt and cartos, I used Halo G6. That satisfied my smoking a "real style cig" needs. My upgrade was to a GLV 2 SM, which is what I use all the time now. I have an ego as well but I do not like it for performance. My flavors are yucko on it, not sure why, so I don't use it. But it has really good battery life Anyway not sure if that helps or not but good luck in your vaping journey
Anyway not sure if that helps or not but good luck in your vaping journey 
I've been vaping a week now and I've already moved on to a mod that uses an 18500 batt. On that I also have a tank/dual coil carty with a drip tip.....SO MUCH VAPE. I started with the i510 from ivape. Then Got my mod from madvapes. $100 total with the whole setup, extra batt, charger and a ton of mind blowing juice. The only way I figured how to do all this was I saw Grimmgreen on youtube. That guy's videos explain so much. This is mine and my wife new setups.
I would def get a kGo or an E-Power over an eGo. The eGo is only 3.3-3.4V, while the kGo/E-Power are both 3.7V PVs. The 3.7V PVs provide alittle more "oomph"(slightly warmer vape and alittle more TH) and more importantly, they handle the lower resistance attys/cartos a lot better.
With an eGo, I dont recommend using anything below 2.0ohm. Many people do use cartos below 2.0ohm on an eGo, but a lot of people have also fried an eGo bc of it. Using 1.5ohm or 1.7ohm cartos puts a lot of stress on the eGo mosfet and if your not careful, they can fry the mosfet, which turns your eGo into a paperweight.
The kGo and E-Power can handle the 1.5ohm and 1.7ohm cartos a lot better, and can even handle the 1.25ohm cartos, although I dont recommend using them bc they void the PV warranty.
Personally I like the E-Power the most bc its the only one out of the PVs mentioned that uses non-proprietary batteries, which are removable. E-Power batteries cost $4-5 compared to eGo/kGo/Riva batteries that cost $14-20, and the E-Power batts last longer before they need to be replaced. Also everything on the E-Power is replaceable so its cheaper to maintain. I also like that its very easy to carry a spare battery for the E-Power. The batteries are about the size of a AA, but alittle longer so its easy to carry an extra in your pocket/bag and if needed unscrew the switch and pop in a fresh battery. With the proprietary battery PVs, like the eGo, kGo, Riva, to carry a spare battery you have no choice but to carry a second PV. The E-Power batteries are 1050mah and I get on avg a day to a day and a half on one battery.
Honestly I think youd be really happy with a kGo or an E-Power. Their both great PVs that are affordable and give a very nice vape. Both have very good battery life (kGo-1100mah / E-Power-1050mah) so you wont need to change batteries constantly.
Hoosier has a good deal on the kGo, and Crystal Clear Vaping has a good deal on the E-Power. Hoosier also sells the E-Power, but they are sold out right now.
The deal at CCV is another reason I picked the E-Power over the kGo. You get about $25 in free stuff from CCV which makes it a really good deal. The price is alittle more than what other vendors charge, but once you add in all the free stuff you get, it makes it an awesome deal. You get a free 5-pack of Ressurector cartos, a free 30ml juice of your choice, and free shipping. Also put in "ecf5off" to get 5% off the order.
If you do get a kGo or E-power, I highly recommend trying the Ressurector cartos. They are designed for 3.7V PVs like the kGo/E-Power, and they work awesome on both devices. They are 1.7ohm so they give a nice warm vape and they hold about 2ml of juice so they last a pretty long time before needing a refill. The Boge 2.0ohm cartos are also good cartos, but I prefer the Ressurectors bc they hold about twice as much juice. The "Ressurectors" are really just a nickname, and they are really the Smoktech 1.7ohm XL cartos. CCV is the vendor that gave them the "Ressurector" nickname, and they call them by that. Hoosier calls them the Smoktech 1.7ohm XL cartos, but regardless of the name, they are the same cartos.
They will also work on an eGo,but they dont run at full potential bc the eGo is only 3.3-3.4V, instead of 3.7V.
And if you want to be able to go even longer between refills I recommend getting a Smoktech 3.5ml tank. The Smoktech tanks work really well and are super cheap. You can get a 3.5ml tank for about $10, and it comes with a pre-punched carto and drip tip, which makes it an even better deal. Smoktech also makes a bigger 6ml tank, but personally I prefer the 3.5ml tank. I think the bigger tanks just look kinda funny on an E-Power/kGo sized PV and they make the PV top-heavy. Their great on a bigger mod, but on a smaller E-Power/kGo/eGo/Riva, their just kind of awkward bc the tank is considerably bigger/fatter than the PV. The 3.5ml tank is about the same diameter as the battery tube so it looks nice and doesnt make the PV top-heavy. The Smoktech tanks are dual coil tanks, but that doesnt mean you have to use DC cartos. Personally I think dual coils suck at lower voltages so I didnt even use the DC carto that comes with the tank. Instead I use the Ressurector cartos in the tank and they work a LOT better. They are single coil, but they are the same size as a dual coil carto so they fit perfectly in the tank and work great.
CCV and Hoosier both sell the tanks and also sell pre-punched Ressurectors for the Smoktech tanks that have the metal base on them, like the DC carto that comes with the tank has. You dont necessarily have to use a carto with a metal base on it, but they are nice bc it stops the tank from being able to slide down and also keeps the carto in place when you pull the drip tip off.
Heres what the 3.5ml tank looks like:
The first picture is of a 3.5ml tank with a Ressurector in it, and the second picture is of a Ressurector by itself.
As you can see, the 3.5ml tank doesnt make the PV alot bigger or bulkier. While it is the smaller tank, it still last a long time before needing a refill. I really like the 3.5ml tanks bc they are big enough that I can go all day without needing to refill, yet their still small enough that I can easily carry my E-Power in my pocket with the tank on it.
I would def consider getting something like this if you get a kGo or E-Power. I think a Smoktech 3.5ml tank with the Ressurector cartos is a perfect set-up for anyone that has an E-Power, kGo, or Riva.
With the long battery life of a kGo/E-Power and a 3.5ml tank, you can have an all day maintanence free vape, while still having a very portable PV.
I pop a fully charged battery into my E-Power in the morning, and also fill my 2 3.5ml tanks with my 2 favorite juices before I go to work, and I can easily vape all day completely maintanence free, and dont have to worry about needing to recharge batteries or refill cartos. Its a very affordable set-up that is simple to use, requires very little maintanence, and gives a great vape all day long.
Goodluck with it!!
With an eGo, I dont recommend using anything below 2.0ohm. Many people do use cartos below 2.0ohm on an eGo, but a lot of people have also fried an eGo bc of it. Using 1.5ohm or 1.7ohm cartos puts a lot of stress on the eGo mosfet and if your not careful, they can fry the mosfet, which turns your eGo into a paperweight.
The kGo and E-Power can handle the 1.5ohm and 1.7ohm cartos a lot better, and can even handle the 1.25ohm cartos, although I dont recommend using them bc they void the PV warranty.
Personally I like the E-Power the most bc its the only one out of the PVs mentioned that uses non-proprietary batteries, which are removable. E-Power batteries cost $4-5 compared to eGo/kGo/Riva batteries that cost $14-20, and the E-Power batts last longer before they need to be replaced. Also everything on the E-Power is replaceable so its cheaper to maintain. I also like that its very easy to carry a spare battery for the E-Power. The batteries are about the size of a AA, but alittle longer so its easy to carry an extra in your pocket/bag and if needed unscrew the switch and pop in a fresh battery. With the proprietary battery PVs, like the eGo, kGo, Riva, to carry a spare battery you have no choice but to carry a second PV. The E-Power batteries are 1050mah and I get on avg a day to a day and a half on one battery.
Honestly I think youd be really happy with a kGo or an E-Power. Their both great PVs that are affordable and give a very nice vape. Both have very good battery life (kGo-1100mah / E-Power-1050mah) so you wont need to change batteries constantly.
Hoosier has a good deal on the kGo, and Crystal Clear Vaping has a good deal on the E-Power. Hoosier also sells the E-Power, but they are sold out right now.
The deal at CCV is another reason I picked the E-Power over the kGo. You get about $25 in free stuff from CCV which makes it a really good deal. The price is alittle more than what other vendors charge, but once you add in all the free stuff you get, it makes it an awesome deal. You get a free 5-pack of Ressurector cartos, a free 30ml juice of your choice, and free shipping. Also put in "ecf5off" to get 5% off the order.
If you do get a kGo or E-power, I highly recommend trying the Ressurector cartos. They are designed for 3.7V PVs like the kGo/E-Power, and they work awesome on both devices. They are 1.7ohm so they give a nice warm vape and they hold about 2ml of juice so they last a pretty long time before needing a refill. The Boge 2.0ohm cartos are also good cartos, but I prefer the Ressurectors bc they hold about twice as much juice. The "Ressurectors" are really just a nickname, and they are really the Smoktech 1.7ohm XL cartos. CCV is the vendor that gave them the "Ressurector" nickname, and they call them by that. Hoosier calls them the Smoktech 1.7ohm XL cartos, but regardless of the name, they are the same cartos.
They will also work on an eGo,but they dont run at full potential bc the eGo is only 3.3-3.4V, instead of 3.7V.
And if you want to be able to go even longer between refills I recommend getting a Smoktech 3.5ml tank. The Smoktech tanks work really well and are super cheap. You can get a 3.5ml tank for about $10, and it comes with a pre-punched carto and drip tip, which makes it an even better deal. Smoktech also makes a bigger 6ml tank, but personally I prefer the 3.5ml tank. I think the bigger tanks just look kinda funny on an E-Power/kGo sized PV and they make the PV top-heavy. Their great on a bigger mod, but on a smaller E-Power/kGo/eGo/Riva, their just kind of awkward bc the tank is considerably bigger/fatter than the PV. The 3.5ml tank is about the same diameter as the battery tube so it looks nice and doesnt make the PV top-heavy. The Smoktech tanks are dual coil tanks, but that doesnt mean you have to use DC cartos. Personally I think dual coils suck at lower voltages so I didnt even use the DC carto that comes with the tank. Instead I use the Ressurector cartos in the tank and they work a LOT better. They are single coil, but they are the same size as a dual coil carto so they fit perfectly in the tank and work great.
CCV and Hoosier both sell the tanks and also sell pre-punched Ressurectors for the Smoktech tanks that have the metal base on them, like the DC carto that comes with the tank has. You dont necessarily have to use a carto with a metal base on it, but they are nice bc it stops the tank from being able to slide down and also keeps the carto in place when you pull the drip tip off.
Heres what the 3.5ml tank looks like:
The first picture is of a 3.5ml tank with a Ressurector in it, and the second picture is of a Ressurector by itself.
As you can see, the 3.5ml tank doesnt make the PV alot bigger or bulkier. While it is the smaller tank, it still last a long time before needing a refill. I really like the 3.5ml tanks bc they are big enough that I can go all day without needing to refill, yet their still small enough that I can easily carry my E-Power in my pocket with the tank on it.
I would def consider getting something like this if you get a kGo or E-Power. I think a Smoktech 3.5ml tank with the Ressurector cartos is a perfect set-up for anyone that has an E-Power, kGo, or Riva.
With the long battery life of a kGo/E-Power and a 3.5ml tank, you can have an all day maintanence free vape, while still having a very portable PV.
I pop a fully charged battery into my E-Power in the morning, and also fill my 2 3.5ml tanks with my 2 favorite juices before I go to work, and I can easily vape all day completely maintanence free, and dont have to worry about needing to recharge batteries or refill cartos. Its a very affordable set-up that is simple to use, requires very little maintanence, and gives a great vape all day long.
Goodluck with it!!
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I'm leaning towards a riva and stardust combination right now partially because of a good deal I saw on canvapes but will look into your suggestions when I have more time after work. Thanks again to everyone for being so helpful.
I noticed your second post in this thread asked about vanilla e-juice and while everyone was
very helpful with responding to your other concerns, this query went unanswered.('till now!)
I'm a vanilla fan too! If you aren't too adverse to a little DIY...
I've found a couple drops of Capellas vanilla custard, richens(if that's actually a word) up
a vanilla juice if need be.
I've ordered a few flavs. from Capellas like banana split, klua and creme, vanilla custard, butter, caramel etc.
And am enjoying mixing my fav...."Vanilla" with lesser quantities of the others, to taste!
At the very least, if you are a vanilla fanatic like me, do yourself a flavour and pick-up one or two
different vanilla(pg based) flavourings from somewhere to boost the vanilla juices, that you may find a little flat
in the flavour department.
It's workin' fine for me!
And Welcome Katt77, GO CANADA!!!
Cheers Hitme
very helpful with responding to your other concerns, this query went unanswered.('till now!)
I'm a vanilla fan too! If you aren't too adverse to a little DIY...
I've found a couple drops of Capellas vanilla custard, richens(if that's actually a word) up
a vanilla juice if need be.
I've ordered a few flavs. from Capellas like banana split, klua and creme, vanilla custard, butter, caramel etc.
And am enjoying mixing my fav...."Vanilla" with lesser quantities of the others, to taste!
At the very least, if you are a vanilla fanatic like me, do yourself a flavour and pick-up one or two
different vanilla(pg based) flavourings from somewhere to boost the vanilla juices, that you may find a little flat
in the flavour department.
It's workin' fine for me!
And Welcome Katt77, GO CANADA!!!
Cheers Hitme
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canvape is a reputable vendor, they have done a lot for vapers in Canada, have integrity, and great customer service.
Have you got any PMs on juice vendors in Canada yet?
Have you got any PMs on juice vendors in Canada yet?
That sounds like a good set up.
I started with a 510 started kit & upgraded within a few days.
I started with a 510 started kit & upgraded within a few days.
I'm leaning towards a riva and stardust combination right now partially because of a good deal I saw on canvapes but will look into your suggestions when I have more time after work. Thanks again to everyone for being so helpful.
I'm leaning towards a riva and stardust combination right now partially because of a good deal I saw on canvapes but will look into your suggestions when I have more time after work. Thanks again to everyone for being so helpful.
That sounds like an excellent combo. The Stardusts are fantastic and the battery has enough capacity to not be a PITA. Sounds like you are doing much better on your first purchase than I did.
Not sure if you were saying the Stardusts come with the kit you were looking at. If not, be aware that GotVapes.com will have the Stardusts back in stock tonight and they go very quick. You might want to get one of these cheap extenders too, 510 Mini Extender 6.5ml [gotvapes-510MINIextender-adapter] - $3.99 : GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more, as the only real problem with the Stardusts can be a too tight draw on some batteries.
Hey Kat, in one of your earlier post you mentioned that you would try dripping later on. It's kind of a good idea to get something you can drip with early. That way you can sample flavors.
It would really suck to fill a tank or anything else with a juice that you don't like. Been there done that more than once 
It would really suck to fill a tank or anything else with a juice that you don't like. Been there done that
more than once
Yeah I am open to the idea of a drip setup for home use. I hadn't thought of that for sampling but it does sound like a smart idea. Any siggestions that would work with the riva? I was looking at the 1100mAh.
just saw the thread on the 4 stages for newbies..... Tried a friends crappy e health last week, and am up to stage 3 and bordering on stage 4 before even buying anything.... This does not bode well for my wallet - Status
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