I want to get back to vaping. Suggestions please?

[mandimay]

I am a 23 year heavy smoker (2 packs a day) who quit last August in ONE day by purchasing a Fiftyone Trio kit. Couldn't believe it. No side effects or cravings for a week. When my store got lots of business off my success they doubled the pack of 6 pack refill carts and I lost the drive and went back to analogs.

NOT knowing what to buy but knowing what I want is what has just kept me from making a different purchase but I am moving in with my boyfriend who doesn't smoke and that's just the kick in the rear I need to get back to vaping.

I don't know what I should buy. It has to be good and I'll spend the money. It's worth it to me. I want to be vaping.

Please make suggestions, brand and websites if possible, based on the following.

I want a starter kit with a nice strong battery (looks don't matter. I don't care if it resembles an anolog.) I also want a backup battery.

I need a nice smooth menthol juice at 24mg. Smooth is key...I smoke smooths right now and love them a little too much.

You guys talk about "tanks." Considering I am a heavy smoker, this caught my eye. I don't want to be refilling constantly and as much as I plan to vape pre-fills will likely cost me a fortune.

Suggestions will be sooo lovely. I get a little overwhelmed and honestly I'm just scared to get burnt again Thanks in advance!

 

[rse1]

Hi and welcome to the ECF.

There is so much variation in people's experiences vaping that suggestions for a good kit are usually pretty diverse. I think its pretty safe to recommend an ego-like system (ego, kgo, e-power) with ego clearomizer (stardust) tanks/cartos (there is some differing opinion on which these are - they are clear and hold about 1.5 ml of juice). This system is generally accepted as a good system that just works without a lot of fiddling. These are manual batteries rather than auto's. Manual means you have to press a button to get the coil to heat while auto means there is a switch that turns the coil on when you inhale. The auto batts are usually used on smaller systems (lower milliamp hours of stored electricity) and help to make the experience more like smoking but the larger/manual batteries give one more options for accessories (ability to use low-resistance cartos/tanks).

As for vendors/suppliers, I recommend doing business with any of those listed in the "Forum Suppliers" tab at the top of the page. They have been vetted by countless members of this forum as good, reponsive and responsible businesses.

Good luck and happy vaping.

 

[djwyman]

as far as a kit. I would recommend either going with an ego style setup or some kind of mod(I haven't used one yet so I don't know which mod to point you too) as far as ego style kits though liberty-flights.com has a few different types that are good and for nice prices. The good thing about these is that they are not huge but much better battery life than a cig sized battery as they come in sizes from 650mah to something like 1100mah. Also they have ego style mods out there that have even bigger removable batteries than that.

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[mandimay]

Thanks all! I am currently looking at a shopping cart on a site that contains a eGo-T Tank 1000mAh Starter Kit - Black - Type A for 49.99. Seems like a good price but I am not really sure about these things. Anyone else tried this?

 

[sailorman]

I will second the suggestion of an eGo-Like system, but not the eGo itself. Egos are regulated to 3.4 volts and that just isn't much battery power to make a really good vapor without resorting to low resistance cartomizers.

I'd suggest either the kGo or the e-Power. They are true 3.7 volt devices. The big difference is that the e-Power uses replaceable batteries, while the kGo is a sealed battery that will last you about 6 months. But, you do get 2 in a kit and they're not horribly expensive at about $14-20.

You can see either model at hoosierecigsupply.com or Sweet-vapes.com
The e-Power comes in two versions. One is a larger 18650 version that'll last you a full day or more. The other is a slimmer 14650 version that should last most of the day for a 1-2 pack smoker. They're super popular so the 14650 version is probably out of stock. You may have to shop around

The kGo is a slimmer model. It should last you 8-10 hours between charges.
Both kits will cost about $45 including spare batteries, a charger, some empty cartomizers and misc. extras, but you will need extra cartomizers, a couple drip tips, an atomizer or two and some juice.
Still, your entire cost should be around $100 including the first couple months worth of juice and consumable parts.

These two models have been suggested to hundreds, if not thousands of newbies and people who are fed up and disappointed with those little e-cigs that look like cigarettes. There have been very, very few complaints. You won't get burnt by either one of these models of e-cigs.

 

[sailorman]

Thanks all! I am currently looking at a shopping cart on a site that contains a eGo-T Tank 1000mAh Starter Kit - Black - Type A for 49.99. Seems like a good price but I am not really sure about these things. Anyone else tried this?

Honestly, that's not a terrible unit, but a lot of people have trouble with those tanks, especially leaking. The other thing is that if you want to continue with the tanks, you have to keep buying their atomizers and their tanks.
An eGo-C type has a better reputation for being less fiddly and more trouble-free.

I'd still recommend a kGo over an eGo. You can just buy a separate tank that fits any 510 connector, which the kGo and the e-Power both have.

 

[mandimay]

Honestly, that's not a terrible unit, but a lot of people have trouble with those tanks, especially leaking. The other thing is that if you want to continue with the tanks, you have to keep buying their atomizers and their tanks.
An eGo-C type has a better reputation for being less fiddly and more trouble-free.

Thank you very much! I'll check that out!

 

[mandimay]

I'd still recommend a kGo over an eGo. You can just buy a separate tank that fits any 510 connector, which the kGo and the e-Power both have.

I'm looking at the kGo right now...also checking out reviews as well and they look good. I'm going with the 1100mAh KGO. Thank you for the laymen's explanation. That's just what I needed!

Thanks to everyone else as well. I appreciate all the input

 

[djwyman]

Now that you have the hard ware out of the way...the fun part comes...picking a juice/or juices rather.

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[tinajfreeman]

Thanks all! I am currently looking at a shopping cart on a site that contains a eGo-T Tank 1000mAh Starter Kit - Black - Type A for 49.99. Seems like a good price but I am not really sure about these things. Anyone else tried this?

Yes, this is a great basic setup. If they have them, add on a couple of Vision Ego or Stardust Clearomizers to try. They are extremely easy to use and I love them.

 

[sailorman]

I'm looking at the kGo right now...also checking out reviews as well and they look good. I'm going with the 1100mAh KGO. Thank you for the laymen's explanation. That's just what I needed!

Thanks to everyone else as well. I appreciate all the input

Tina made a good suggestion about the Vision Stardust clearomizers. They'll work on your kGo and they hold a lot of juice. If they don't have them where you get the kGo, I think Gotvapes.com has them, as well as some other large capacity cartomizers and clearomizers that'll last a long time between refills. Keep in mind that you want cartos or clearos in the 2-2.5ohm range.

 

[rse1]

Thanks all! I am currently looking at a shopping cart on a site that contains a eGo-T Tank 1000mAh Starter Kit - Black - Type A for 49.99. Seems like a good price but I am not really sure about these things. Anyone else tried this?

That's a good price for that kit (if it includes two batteries and a charger).

The ego-T system works well for some people. It is a three piece system (battery, atomizer, cartridge/tank). There are two sizes of cartridges (A=smaller, B=larger). I found that they muted the flavor of juices and they tended to leak on me after a few refills (others report they haven't experienced any leaking if they separate the tank from the atomizer when not in use). I tried cartos on those batteries and they worked well but took too much fiddling for me (needed to top off regularly). I then tried the ego-C system (which is very similar but has a replaceable cartomizer separate from the cone) and found they acted just like the ego-T system.

I have tried other juice-delivery systems (cartomizers/clearomizers/fluxomizers/DCC tanks/Vision Stone tanks) and found that they leaked/gurgled/gave dry hits (until modified), or just required too much fiddling for me, YMMV. I settled on stardusts as they have a small, clear tank (so you can see when to refill), they only cost $6 each, none of mine have ever leaked, and they just work.

 

[Bebe56]

i don't know, maybe is just me, but i don't like non-replaceable batteries... I rather carry another 18650 in my pocket than another e-go or such.
Apolloecigs has LavaTubes for ~$50 - i think is the best bang for the buck and they're not as bad as some ppl say.

 

[sailorman]

i don't know, maybe is just me, but i don't like non-replaceable batteries... I rather carry another 18650 in my pocket than another e-go or such.
Apolloecigs has LavaTubes for ~$50 - i think is the best bang for the buck and they're not as bad as some ppl say.

Apollo had them a day or two ago for $65. They're all over the place with their pricing. I have a V-Tube from Apollo. I think it's a great value for the money. But somehow I got the impression that the OP wanted to keep things simple and effective. We should probably let the poor girl pull the trigger before she gets mired up in analysis paralysis. I suspect that any time now, people will be recommending a Provari. If she keeps reading this thread, by another couple hours, her head will be swimming and she won't know what to do.

The kGo is a fine starter PV. Almost nobody regrets their decision to get a kGo as a first PV and, if nothing else, it will make a great backup for anything else she might get in the future. The first step now is to do something and not spend a month reading about every PV on the market.

 

[sailorman]

... I settled on stardusts as they have a small, clear tank (so you can see when to refill), they only cost $6 each, none of mine have ever leaked, and they just work.

Stardusts are a great tank. But the OP needs to be aware that they WILL crack if you vape cinnamon or high acid juice, like some colas and citrus juices. Just a head's up on that issue.

 

[tinajfreeman]

Stardusts are a great tank. But the OP needs to be aware that they WILL crack if you vape cinnamon or high acid juice, like some colas and citrus juices. Just a head's up on that issue.

Thanks for the heads up, I knew about the cola but don't vape cola, but just ordered some citrus. I'll pull out the old ego tank carts for that.

 

[tinajfreeman]

Apollo had them a day or two ago for $65. They're all over the place with their pricing. I have a V-Tube from Apollo. I think it's a great value for the money. But somehow I got the impression that the OP wanted to keep things simple and effective. We should probably let the poor girl pull the trigger before she gets mired up in analysis paralysis. I suspect that any time now, people will be recommending a Provari. If she keeps reading this thread, by another couple hours, her head will be swimming and she won't know what to do.

The kGo is a fine starter PV. Almost nobody regrets their decision to get a kGo as a first PV and, if nothing else, it will make a great backup for anything else she might get in the future. The first step now is to do something and not spend a month reading about every PV on the market.

Agree 100%. Even if she moves on to something bigger, you ALWAYS need to have a backup. I have 7 backups, but I am a vapaholic.

 

[tinajfreeman]

That's a good price for that kit (if it includes two batteries and a charger).

The ego-T system works well for some people. It is a three piece system (battery, atomizer, cartridge/tank). There are two sizes of cartridges (A=smaller, B=larger). I found that they muted the flavor of juices and they tended to leak on me after a few refills (others report they haven't experienced any leaking if they separate the tank from the atomizer when not in use). I tried cartos on those batteries and they worked well but took too much fiddling for me (needed to top off regularly). I then tried the ego-C system (which is very similar but has a replaceable cartomizer separate from the cone) and found they acted just like the ego-T system.

I have tried other juice-delivery systems (cartomizers/clearomizers/fluxomizers/DCC tanks/Vision Stone tanks) and found that they leaked/gurgled/gave dry hits (until modified), or just required too much fiddling for me, YMMV. I settled on stardusts as they have a small, clear tank (so you can see when to refill), they only cost $6 each, none of mine have ever leaked, and they just work.

I moved to the Stardust/Visions purely because of the leaking of the ego-t's (which wasn't a leakout, but annoying to have to keep a paper towel handy. An inexpensive addition to an ego/kgo starter kit and well worth it. I keep a half dozen on hand with different juices in them.

 

[jakkaball]

My wife just got a kGo from Hoosier that she loves better than her eGo and her E-Power, plus they sell it in a racecar red that she loves. It seems to have plenty of vape power and draws really well with all variety of cartomizers. Welcome back from the dark side to the light!

 

[Tiesel]

Welcome back bro, I'm starting back up with ya! With the setup you ordered you really should try some LR cartos, the SmokTech Thunderheads are really nice on 3.7v devices. VaporBeast has them for 7.99 with free shipping in the US. Your really going to love them over a standard 3.0 ohm atty with a low voltage device.