Hi

[koolgooseygramma]

I am new to E cigarettes, in fact- I haven't bought one yet because I found I was completely confused. I have gone to E cigarette company sites and realized I need more information before I make a choice.

I am choosing to quit smoking regular cigarettes. My sister told me about E cigarettes, but has never tried one. I have been a heavy smoker for a very long time. I don't want to smoke anymore. I have read about types of E-cigarettes, juice, batteries, vapor..... I am soooo confused! And if that isn't enough, I found out I can smoke Chocolate and pineapples.

I am hoping to find out more info here so I can make some kind of educated decision about all this stuff.

 

[filter]

i bought this along with two extra 5-pack of cartridges (15 carts total). got free shipping by spending enough and got 16% off by using coupon code "VoltSave". Be sure to get 78mm batteries because they last longer. in addition to the free shipping and the coupon code, they also give you points that will buy you stuff later and you can get a free item from them by posting a photo of yourself with your goodies.

 

[Inaris]

I'm new as well to the forum, but I found there's a lot of good info around. I like this member's handbook here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/shoganinja/2998-vapers-handbook.html I hope it's okay for me to link it. I would try googling GrimmGreen and check out his massive collection of YouTube e-cig videos, that may help a lot. Personally so far I'm a fan of something like an eGo-C Twist (battery/PV) with a Vivi Nova (tank) or Stardust (clearomizer). Either that or a completely different system called a bottom feeder, like the VMOD XL. There's so much info to digest. You'll probably want to start with the illustrated guide: The Wonderful World of Vaping: An Illustrated Guide to E-cigs (Part 1 of 6)
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ping-illustrated-guide-e-cigs-part-1-6-a.html

 

[koolgooseygramma]

Thank you! I will start reading!

 

[base234]

The Volt filter was talking about is okay but if you can handle something a little bit larger, this is a good starter kit KGO kit1100mAh by SLB

 

[koolgooseygramma]

I need to post a few more times before I can read the posts mentioned above.

 

[filter]

The Volt filter was talking about is okay but if you can handle something a little bit larger, this is a good starter kit KGO kit1100mAh by SLB

whoa that looks like an excellent deal!!

 

[jonnypanic]

Hello and welcome. I would suggest you skip the cigarette lookalikes and get a Twist or something similar. I did a lot of research when I was new, and many people steered me that way - if I had come straight to ECF, I would have saved some money. You will get a much longer battery life per charge and the vape will be so much better. You can find an eGo Twist kit for a similar price as some of the lookalike kits. I think that a lot of people want something that looks like a cig, but nearly everyone who sticks with it quickly wants something better. Good luck.

 

[base234]

You can find an eGo Twist kit for a similar price as some of the lookalike kits.

Really? Where did you find that?

 

[filter]

I found out I can smoke Chocolate and pineapples.

just figured i'd quote this for the hell of it cuz its funny

 

[FlipperWi]

Hi,

Could not agree more with the eGo Twist kit. Am new for about 3 weeks now. Didn't start with a Var. Volt device but it was an eGo. After the first week I knew I wanted more (I like options). Once I was very sure this was something I was going to stick with I did the math and know myself well enough and wanted to avoid "wanting more"... I went with a Provari. It was because of all the information which is available on this forum, I was able to decided that would be a wise move for myself. Wish you the best of luck.

 

[jonnypanic]

Really? Where did you find that?

I got a 2 x 1000mha Twist Kit for $56 that came with a couple tanks, charger, and 15ml free juice from Vapor's Choice - actually paid more for my first "starter" kit. I know that there are cheaper stick batteries than what I started with, but some of those kits are super over priced.

 

[base234]

Not bad at all, jonnypanic. Thank you.

Edit: Looks like they're sold out right now, though.

 

[rhinoiguana]

Hi there and welcome to the forum !

 

[ghost62]

First off- Welcome!
It can be kinda overwhelming, huh?
Everyone has their preferences AND EVERYONE IS RIGHT. That's what is so cool about vaping. YOU get to decide what is right for you. Find a COMPLETE kit that you like and can afford then start reading reviews and forum posts to see what others are saying about the gear you have picked out. Then start searching for compatible accessories so you have options down the line.
Finally, and most importantly, throw everything you learned out the window and dive in headfirst. Make mistakes. Waste money. Get aggravated that the really cool new toy you just got in the mail won't work with the gear you already have.
That's all part of the fun- and it IS fun.
Its a process and the people here on ECF can help but ultimately- its up to you. The only way to start is to start. I was a 2-3 pack a day smoker for over 20 years and haven't even wanted a cigarette since I got serious about vaping. Don't expect it to be just like smoking because it isn't. This is a whole new world that you can create to suit you.
Best of luck and keep us up to date on what you decide on, ok?

 

[Baditude]

Congrats on making the decision to stop smoking. Using an e-cig is the best way to stop because it provides an alternative means of providing nicotine w/o the other deadly stuff, and replicates the behavior habits learned by years of smoking.

Most beginners believe they need an e-cig to look like a real cigarette. If that's you, fine. Whatever it takes to quit. However, realize that you will need to faithfully change batteries every 3-4 hours and recharge them constantly.

Fact: The more an e-cig looks like a real cigarette, the more poorly it will perform. The smaller batteries used in the "mini's" just can't perform like the larger batteries.

Most vapors eventually advance to the mid-level ego class of mods. These are more the size of a cigar, provide longer battery time and yet are still portable enough to carry in a pocket. If you don't care that your first e-cig doesn't look like a real cigarette, save some money and possibly some frustration by starting out with a few of these.

Notice I said a few of these. The experienced vapor's creed is to have backups for your backups and backups ... You can't have "too many" batteries.

You'll never find an e-juice or device that will taste the same as your old cigarettes, so don't waste time or money trying. But this is actually a good thing. Your choice of flavors in vaping can include tobacco, menthol, candy, coffee, deserts, breakfast foods, fruits, and even bacon if you are willing to try them. You'll never get bored with the variety available.

When looking for juices, buy sample packs or small trial sizes until you find a juice that you like enough to buy a larger bottle. Beginners often buy prefilled cartomizers, but these are expensive compareed to the fill-your-own, and its so easy to learn how to do that.

You've found an excellent resource and support group here. Just realize everyone will have their own opinion on what's best for you. Take all opinions for a grain of salt and use your better judgement on what you spend your hard earned cash on.

 

[Lilag]

I got the cig 2o kit and I'm trying to get the feel of it. I wanted something that still looked like a cig. I'm in college and wanted something small. But that is my personal choice you will find what suites you and since I bought the kit a week ago I have cut down a lot on my cig habit I'm down to a pack a day insed of almost two packs. I have tryed the watermelon and it tastes like a jolly rancher lol I'm smoking a pice of candy. Lol

 

[SuziesMom]

Congrats! I don't know what your budget is like, but I was a 1.5-2 pack a day smoker for over 15 years, and it took getting a REO grand to get me off analogs. It's simple, not variable volt, but with a Boge 2 ohm cartomizer I really don't need extra voltage. I load it up with a fresh battery, and 6 ml of juice and really I'm good for a couple of days. It just works. It doesn't leak, I don't have to fiddle with tanks, it's sturdy, and if you decide you don't like it- it has good resale value. I've had mine for over a year, and it's never failed me (knock wood). I wish someone had told me about it when I was a newbie.
reosmods.com

Good luck!

 

[Inaris]

I need to post a few more times before I can read the posts mentioned above.

Actually, you should scroll back up and take a look at the handbook/blog again. I know if you're logged in to ECF you won't be able to read it, but if you log out and refresh that page you'll see everything. Honestly the system is kind of silly--I discovered that ECF user's blog via Google, and then after I made an account and logged in I could no longer read it, so I have to log out, refresh and read anytime I want to see it. Can't wait to get up to 20 posts to be verified.

 

[koolgooseygramma]

Actually, you should scroll back up and take a look at the handbook/blog again. I know if you're logged in to ECF you won't be able to read it, but if you log out and refresh that page you'll see everything. Honestly the system is kind of silly--I discovered that ECF user's blog via Google, and then after I made an account and logged in I could no longer read it, so I have to log out, refresh and read anytime I want to see it. Can't wait to get up to 20 posts to be verified.

This does work... how strange. I have started reading the hand book. To a newbe it is a lot of info to try and digest. Thanks for showing me how to read the handbook!