I had a question...

[Raiden101]

Hello all, I am new to this forum after reading as a guest for over a month.

I read a lot about vapor production versus flavor. I know most people here started vaping to quit smoking, then went on to make it a hobby.

I have never been a smoker and I really enjoy doing things with my hands, so I want to start building mods and coils, just doing the hobby part mostly.

So my question is this: which do you prefer; vapor production or flavor and how do you accomplish this goal?

 

[gandymarsh]

Hello and Welcome!

For me, they go hand in hand. I think flavor is more important but I also like a decent vapor production.

 

[DeloresRose]

My answer, flavor. I accomplish that goal by making my own juice. Which meets another goal, which is saving cash. I like reading about all the fancy shiny gear, but I'm happy with the less expensive, yet durable and serviceable stuff. Different strokes for different folks!

 

[DaveP]

I've never gotten really good flavor without sufficient vapor. I agree and vapor and flavor go hand in hand. You have to heat the juice efficiently and supply lots of air to achieve both. It's why some atomizer systems are excellent and others are bland.

 

[baseballmom]

I'm simple, like my kfl+ clones, higher vg blends give more vapor production, higher pg blends more throat hit and flavor, different wicking media also accent flavor more, rebuilding is fun cause it can be simple or more complex, I do it just to save money though, but have better flavor from my simple builds, so it's been a win-win for me. Always something new to learn or try out, so that aspect is fun too . I tend to vape 70vg30pg or 60/40 blends, enough flavor for me and good vapor

 

[NathanielFT]

Both really, I have not bought tasty liquids because there's not enough clouds, not bought storm-cloud producing liquids because they haven't tasted good. As someone trying to replace smoking with vaping, flavour is important to me as it keeps me coming back and away from the cigs. If i was just doing it as a hobby i think i'd probably be more focussed on getting the biggest clouds possible, with flavour coming a close 2nd

 

[Nep2nes]

Personally, I enjoy more vapor than flavor. I also think it has to do with what type of juice you are into. I'm heavy set into the cream, sweet, and savory rather than the fruity flavors. Vaping helped me quit smoking and I first started with the Blu e-cigs, because it was the closest thing I felt to getting a drag from a cig. With big clouds, it gives me the sensation of taking a drag, but it tastes much much better..which is the reason why I prefer clouds over flavor (anything tasting better than cigarettes is a plus for me)

 

[Raiden101]

Thanks for all your input!

It looks like I'm just going to have to dive in and see what works for me!

 

[K_Tech]

Thanks for all your input!

It looks like I'm just going to have to dive in and see what works for me!

That's probably the best way to do it. Jump in, experiment a little, and see what you like!

Everyone's a little different, I normally tend to stick around the 1 ohm range, using microcoils and cotton. That seems to be my happy place, give or take a little resistance, unless I'm doing dual (or more) coils. But I don't really cloud chase very often, usually around the house when I'm trying to scare the pets with my portable fog machine, lol!

 

[ThargorDraconis]

Both.
Work or general out and about in public, I'm all about flavor.
At home, it's all about the clouds. Any given night around the house you will find glasses full of vapor, vapor bubbles, random vapenados, vapor waterfalls over the couch cushions, and anything else me or my son can come up with lol.

 

[jstjoehere]

its all just personal preference. Go for what you enjoy. But why take vaping up for a hobby if you dont smoke. I mean theres nothing wrong with it or anything but if i never would have smoked I wouldnt be vaping. Maybe you should try model building or something lol

 

[Raiden101]

I would like to see pictures of that Draconis!

I've tried my hand at several hobbies, Including competition shooting and Nitro RC cars, but those are VERY expensive. My girlfriends parents have been smokers for years and are quitting using vapor equipment. I see the fun and money saving in building the coils and making your own juices, mostly for use in my girlfriends mom's numerous tanks, and also the clouds of vapor I've seen in videos on YouTube and at the vapor meets at the B&M's are really interesting to me

 

[DetraMental]

Flavor is important to me. I agree that you'll definitely see more vapor in getting more flavor since vg is the culprit for carrying flavor and it produces more clouds. A good coil set-up is another factor; RBA's/RDA's are game changers so more vg isn't necessary to acquire this although it can still be used.

 

[Rat2chat2]

to ecf Raiden101. So glad you are here. And what a wonderful place to be. As far as I am concerned, I am just looking for a simplistically dependable device and that is what I have found with the reo grand. Good luck to you and happy vaping.

 

[dmredsoxboy33]

I have to say that they go hand in hand as well. If I had to pick one, it would be flavor. You can always take longer drags or increase voltage to get more vapor, but you have to nail flavor in order for it to be enjoyable. I accomplish this by getting cheap e liquid from ECBlend and steeping it to my satisfaction.

 

[VERYRARE]

50 50 VG/PG! They say pg carries flavor, and it really does. Higher VG juices are flavor loaded and don't have as much vapor as higher VG juices. I just use an average-advanced build on my RDA and use stuff 50/50 or maybe a little higher VG.

 

[DaveP]

Both really, I have not bought tasty liquids because there's not enough clouds, not bought storm-cloud producing liquids because they haven't tasted good. As someone trying to replace smoking with vaping, flavour is important to me as it keeps me coming back and away from the cigs. If i was just doing it as a hobby i think i'd probably be more focussed on getting the biggest clouds possible, with flavour coming a close 2nd

The easiest way for me to quit smoking was to taper off while vaping. The first week I vaped I went from 2 PAD to 6 cigarettes a day. I did that for two years and finally starting smoking my after meal cigarettes with my ecig in the other hand. I'd take a hit off one and then the other. It helped me to realize that the cigarette was nasty and the vapor was good. Once I admitted that to myself I decided not to buy another pack of smokes. I quit and never wanted a smoke again. The sad part is that I could have been smoke free now for 4 years instead of two had I done that right off the bat.

Still, I'm glad to be free of cigarettes!

 

[Nightshard]

Flavor is for you, vapor is for people looking at you.
I don't mind having big vapor, i just don't think it's that important.
I use RDAs 75PG/25VG usually with twisted 28.

 

[Whren]

When I quit smoking, it was all about the flavor. Cigs tasted nasty compared to that delicious juice. The better the taste, the more disgusting analogues became. But of course, it's all about personal preference.

 

[Feraloxide]

I'm pretty happy as long as I get some flavour, even if it's slightly muted. I like feeling like Zeus when I blow a weather system out of my mouth mainly.