How close can one get to pushing the analog envelope?

[Rwood9]

I started vaping almost 3 weeks ago, and I remain amazed at how easy it's been to get off analogs and nicotine. I had weaned myself off the satisfaction of analogs by smoking Carltons as my last 2 packs, so going the e-cigarette route wasn't too much of a shock. I've been alternating between two rigs (1) an Ego-T, and (2) a dual coil Ego-style cartomizer on a 900 mah Ego-clone battery. So far so good, but there's still as sense of loss because vaping is NOT smoking.

Although I agree with many posters that vaping is a better flavor experience than smoking, vaping never gives me the "full lung" feeling that was so satisfying with analogs. Thus, I've begun to wonder how close can e-cigarette technology get to reproducing the feel and satisfaction of analogs? Admittedly, I chose my two "starter" rigs because they were low investment ways to try out vaping. I haven't gotten into mods and don't really know what's out there. I read posts from mod users who sound as if they're extremely satisfied and I wonder whether there's something out there that I should try.

I'm happy with vaping now, and haven't really given any serious thought to going back to analogs or even cheating, but I wonder whether I'll still be satisfied in another few months. I suppose I'm concerned that I'll get bored with vaping or frustrated by the aggravation.

Any thoughts on any of the above?

 

[GhostPirateLeChuck]

I started vaping almost 3 weeks ago, and I remain amazed at how easy it's been to get off analogs and nicotine. I had weaned myself off the satisfaction of analogs by smoking Carltons as my last 2 packs, so going the e-cigarette route wasn't too much of a shock. I've been alternating between two rigs (1) an Ego-T, and (2) a dual coil Ego-style cartomizer on a 900 mah Ego-clone battery. So far so good, but there's still as sense of loss because vaping is NOT smoking.

Although I agree with many posters that vaping is a better flavor experience than smoking, vaping never gives me the "full lung" feeling that was so satisfying with analogs. Thus, I've begun to wonder how close can e-cigarette technology get to reproducing the feel and satisfaction of analogs? Admittedly, I chose my two "starter" rigs because they were low investment ways to try out vaping. I haven't gotten into mods and don't really know what's out there. I read posts from mod users who sound as if they're extremely satisfied and I wonder whether there's something out there that I should try.

I'm happy with vaping now, and haven't really given any serious thought to going back to analogs or even cheating, but I wonder whether I'll still be satisfied in another few months. I suppose I'm concerned that I'll get bored with vaping or frustrated by the aggravation.

Any thoughts on any of the above?

Hi! I'm new here, so take everything I say with a grain of salt, since I'm pretty inexperienced compared to everyone else here.

I was poking around the Volcano forums yesterday after I ordered and Inferno with a tank kit (which I've found out tonight here is really an EGO-T), and they have a "low-res" atomizer that it supposed to deliver a hotter vapor that's more like a real cigarette. You might want to look into it.

Again, I'm sure the more experienced members here will correct me, so take it with a boulder of salt.

 

[WomanOfHeart]

It's true that vaping will never be able to duplicate smoking. It comes close, but it doesn't match it. I would say that if you still not feeling completely satisfied, then it might be time to move to a mod so that you can experience the warmer vapor and increased TH that only mods can give you.

Moving up to mods isn't something one should jump into, though. I would do more research on what mods are available, how they're used and what they can do. Mods are an investment and this is why I suggest doing the research. I researched for three months before I bought my first mod (the ProVari wasn't available at that time or I would've bought one) and I'm very happy with what I have now.

 

[LadyWeeps]

Hello and welcome! You might want to try a mod with a bit more oomph than the ego can deliver. There are alot of very inexpensive 3.7 and 5 volt boxmods available. I'm sorry, but I can't give much personal experience with the higher end vaping as I prefer a cooler, less throat ripping vape.

The best advise I can give is don't over think it, just let the vape waves flow and before you know it, you'll be a year down the road

 

[JD1]

Upping your voltage on the duel coils should get you some pretty thick vapor. It becomes a game of finding the right wattage with the right juice lol. If you're not doing so already, be sure to experiment some with long slow draws and lift the tongue every once in a while to get more taste buds involved. Try preheating a little by hitting the button before starting your draw and letting off before finishing if need be. The coils will continue to produce vapor after you release the button. Also, leak a little vapor and smell it every once in awhile. I've come to think of vaping as being more like a pipe than cigs.

 

[Rwood9]

JD1,

Interesting that you should mention the pipe analogy. I had come to the same conclusion. I've never been a cigar or pipe smoker. I loved analogs, and because they were pretty much limited to 5-7 minutes, I never had the patience for cigars or pipes. However, the size and shape of the Ego or Ego-T lends itself to comparisons with cigars or pipe stems. Also, I've found myself puffing on the e-cigarette before actually inhaling - sort of like inhaling while smoking a cigar or pipe.

Maybe I need to get myself one of those e-pipes with higher voltage.

 

[JD1]

.......Maybe I need to get myself one of those e-pipes with higher voltage.

There's a couple of good looking models available, but it looks like they would be a little heavy. I recommend looking at one of the vv mods first though.

 

[eko824]

I'm pretty new myself but I noticed the e-juice really matters as well. Take Boba's Bounty and Bounty Hunter for example. They both taste great but Boba's gives me a much better throat hit which I crave at certain times of the day like after a meal or before I go to sleep.

 

[eko824]

It's only been a few days since I got my Riva and I'm really happy with it but I'm also tempted to jump on the Provari bandwagon after reading these forums. Yup, I'm definitely hooked on vaping.

 

[VegasVaporz]

Hi! I'm new here, so take everything I say with a grain of salt, since I'm pretty inexperienced compared to everyone else here.

I was poking around the Volcano forums yesterday after I ordered and Inferno with a tank kit (which I've found out tonight here is really an EGO-T), and they have a "low-res" atomizer that it supposed to deliver a hotter vapor that's more like a real cigarette. You might want to look into it.

Again, I'm sure the more experienced members here will correct me, so take it with a boulder of salt.

Volcano Ecigs offers the Volcano Inferno or the Volcano Inferno Tank. The difference between the two is just the delivery system of the eliquid to the atomizer. The Volcano Inferno Tank system has a reserviour called the "tank" and it holds quite a bit of juice in it. It holds a considerable amount more than a cartomizer. The tank distributes a constant drip to the tankomizer and gives you the luxury of not constantly dripping eliquid and or refilling cartomizers. However, I found that the tanking system reduces the taste, vapor production, and throat hit. I do not think the tanking system is fully developed but it is definately a good idea. To combat this, I simply ordered a couple of the 1.5 low res atomizers and a drip tip. By doing this, I can guarantee that the direct drip method is the most pleasureable. If you have any questions, please pm me. You can also check out my review of the Volcano Inferno Tank system on Youtube.com just search VegasVaporz

 

[eko824]

You also might want to look into a Liquinator type tank system. I ordered mine over the weekend and have heard nothing but great things about it.

‪THE NEVER GURGLY VAPE-O-MATIC LIQUINATOR‬‏ - YouTube

 

[Ever1ast]

If you're after more of a kick, I'd have to agree with those that posted about upping the voltage. I started out a few months ago where most of us do, at 3.7v on ego batts. Tried carts, cartos, dual coil cartos, LR attys, you name it. Don't get me wrong, I was enjoying it ~ but that was nothing compared to trying my first mod. I recently got a 5v regulated mod. Wow....what a huge difference. The first time I fired it up it felt like I'd been kicked in the lungs lol. I hadn't felt anything like that since analogs. To be honest, it was actually a bit too much to vape on all day. It's not a VV device, so to tone it down a bit, I've started experimenting with attys and cartos with different ohms to find the right combination for me. Now I can still get a really powerful vape when I want it, but I still alternate back to my 3.7v's throughout the day too. Definitely do your research first, but there are quite a few models out there that will give you that full lung feeling you're looking for. Good luck

One other thing to consider is the juice you're using. Some come much closer to what analogs tasted and felt like than others. You can ask 100 members here and get 100 different answers as to which juice is the best, so you'll have to experiment for yourself. The closest I've found for me to get that analog feel has been a few of the tobacco flavors from FreedomSmokeUSA. Maxx Blend has a bit of a peppery kick to it so you can feel some real throat hit. Some of their others like Pure Cig are even stronger if that's what you're after. But again, what works for one person, may not work for you so keep trying different ones till you find the one that really does it for you.

 

[Sainted_S]

I have smoked analogs during an extremely stressful time, and honestly, I kept puffing on the thing trying to get the same hit I would with my PV. To me analogs are now like sucking air (polluted air), but don't give me nearly as much hit as a LR carto or 5v device. I smoked 5 in one night, but went right back to vaping without missing them. Actually, by the time I got back in the car, I was missing my PV.

Of course vaping is not going to give the same feelings of analogs because of all the chemicals in analogs besides nicotine that affect mood. However, it is a workable substitute.

I'm happy with vaping now, and haven't really given any serious thought to going back to analogs or even cheating, but I wonder whether I'll still be satisfied in another few months. I suppose I'm concerned that I'll get bored with vaping or frustrated by the aggravation.

There are many mods out there that make vaping a much less stressful or frustrating activity. I'll probably get some flack for this, but you could go ahead and try an analog. Most people find after vaping for a short time that the pleasure we associate with smoking is destroyed after vaping. It taste awful and doesn't satisfy as it once did. Many times it makes people more committed to vaping because it is so unpleasant.

 

[Sainted_S]

If you're after more of a kick, I'd have to agree with those that posted about upping the voltage. I started out a few months ago where most of us do, at 3.7v on ego batts. Tried carts, cartos, dual coil cartos, LR attys, you name it. Don't get me wrong, I was enjoying it ~ but that was nothing compared to trying my first mod. I recently got a 5v regulated mod. Wow....what a huge difference. T

I agree that sometimes you just need that extra kick. You can get an inexpensive 5v passthrough here 5 VOLT USB PASS THROUGH (REQUIRES SUFFICIENT POWER SOURCE) to see if 5v vaping gives you a bit more satisfaction. A great investment.

 

[dormouse]

You can use juices that are heavy on VG to get the full lung feeling but they are difficult to use in cartomizers - too thick (I stick to 20% or less VG in cartos). And sometimes they are too thick for an atomizer and don't wick as fast as a person vapes (in which case you need to thin them with some drops of distilled water). Try Alien Vision's Boba's Bounty. Downside of VG juices is VG dulls flavor and dulls TH (while smoothing the irritation of nicotine and adding thicker vapor). But Boba's Bounty, though 100% VG, has something in it that gives good hit.

 

[Ak8s]

Although I agree with many posters that vaping is a better flavor experience than smoking, vaping never gives me the "full lung" feeling that was so satisfying with analogs.

I am probably vaping wrong because I DO get that full lung feeling. When I do the full lung technique, there isn't as much vapor as when I do the easy breezy type of puff/inhale.