I'm a doctor and a noob and I just purchased a Blu eCig

[MegaBee]

Probably because the majority of us started with "analog like" eCigs and didn't find the Volt. If it works, then I agree. It's sort of human nature that when a person asks your opinion to give them a response with what you've experienced, as well. But, I hear ya. : )

Sorry if I sounded preachy, but really I have done a lot of dough by people not hearing what Im after and just wanting me to think Im making a huge mistake and to go out and buy what they use. I know now I want to use a volt so that sounds like the same thing, but my needs were very much like the OP and Ihave done a full circle with ecigs. again I apologise if I sounded bitter. It is just that this forum sometimes seems to Ego/mod crazy and they are definately NOT for everyone. The best outcome is no more smokes and whatever works for them to keep off them is perfect

 

[lemonshrew]

I started "small" with a KR808D-1 starter kit. Best decision for me, for sure. It was simple and easy to use. After I got used to vaping and spent many hours researching here, I moved on to bigger and better things.

IMHO, I think you are making a great start. I went from 1 PAD to vaping exclusively in 3 days (results probably not typical).
Starting out with the "no-muss-no-fuss" method allowed me to experience life without analogs, without having to get a PhD in Vapology (yes, I just made that word up).

It was worth every penny. I like to think of my KR808D-1 collection as my training wheels.

Good luck to you!

*Edit: I just looked up Vapology and saw I was not the first to use it. Great minds think alike!

 

[PaporPlas]

Really size does matter? I have purchased all the ego's 650mah ,1100 mah... and Im giving them all away for a Volt.. seriously listen to what the individual said in his original post and give the best advice based on his needs right now.

Smokeless Image | Only The Best Electronic Cigarette | Volt - Standard Starter Kit - Starter Kits

Point taken.

 

[MegaBee]

I feel bad now for that little spat. Im sorry Vapoor iser and Pador... I know everyone wants to help, and people comment on what they know/like/suits them best. Please accept my apologies for getting a bit passionate there. I have a community services background and kinda get used to reading/listening closely to the needs of the person before ever advising and obviously thats not always the best way either especially when you guys are just trying to save people money in the long run. I am just an example of how those bigger better ecigs are not always the needs/wants of everyone.

 

[Catmom]

Adixx, you sound very much the same as how I felt 5 months ago when I started. There's a lot to be said for KR808s. They got me off analogs. I started out wanting something that looked and felt like an analog. I wanted easy, no muss no fuss. Prefilled cartos all the way. Then I broke down and started getting juice and filling blank cartos, mostly because there's so much more variety. Then I started wanting more battery life, so I compromised and got an Elite 808, which has a 380 mah battery with KR808 fittings. It's a little bit longer and fatter, but still nothing like an Ego. Recently I got a GoGo (1300 mah fat batt) and I love it. Shortly after I got the GoGo, I broke down and starting DIY - I'm now a mad scientist mixing up my own juice in my lab, um, laundry room. I have no idea what's available in Canada. But one of the most common sayings here is that every analog avoided is a win. Doesn't matter if you're using an analog-type PV, a fat batt, or a mod. As long as you're not using analogs. Congrats on starting the journey

 

[PaporPlas]

No apology needed. : )

I think you have a point in saying listen to the OP's original pregunta. And, I believe, even if it costs more to use "look-alikes" or even if it doesn't, like in your case; the bottom line is finding what works to get off the stinky-stix.

Really, I believe there is a bit too much "vaping saves money over analogs" on here. Just look at all the banners. That is one of the 3 main points. MOST IMPORTANT - "analogs avoided"! Next should be how many days, then how much saved. imho

I wish there was a simple to use starter kit that the majority in ECF believed in, and we could say, use this, it will get you off the cigarettes. Even if it cost more than regular cigarettes to keep up. Yet, it was simple and straight forward to use and kills the nicotine cravings. Because, all of us can agree, we'll pay whatever it costs if we believe it gets us off the analogs. Then, if one wants to, they can begin to experiment and branch out into the mods & eGos, etc...

Anyway, best of luck Adixx....you are in a great place with passionate believers in vaping, because we have seen it work!

I feel bad now for that little spat. Im sorry Vapoor iser and Pador... I know everyone wants to help, and people comment on what they know/like/suits them best. Please accept my apologies for getting a bit passionate there. I have a community services background and kinda get used to reading/listening closely to the needs of the person before ever advising and obviously thats not always the best way either especially when you guys are just trying to save people money in the long run. I am just an example of how those bigger better ecigs are not always the needs/wants of everyone.

 

[The Jonez]

I think a 808 is a good start. I used one for a year before moving on to a mod. If it gets you off the anologs that's all that counts. It worked for me and I hope it works for you.

 

[FAAmecanic]

The other mistake a lot of others dont want to see the OP make is to buy the smaller 808's and small analog like battery, only to be dis-satisfied with the experience.

I was one of those that "wanted a ciggy like look". 1) for vanity (I didnt want to look like I was smoking a illegal .... like device) and 2) portability. Now I dont give a poop what people think of my PV...Im enjoying it, Im smoke free, and Im not looking back. I dont think I would have got there with my 808.

Well 2 weeks in...I have my first VV mod...and I must say. The FLAVOR difference is amazing, the ability to dial in a Voltage easily to my taste is great, the vapor is 100% more satisfying (having now been 3 days smoke free..and not missing analogs, where as with the 808 I was still craving).

Nothing wrong with starting with the 808. Like another poster says I look at those like my training wheels. But until you experience both...MOST people (not all mind you..like yourself) will agree a VV mod just takes vaping to another level.

Also nothing wrong with enjoying one or the other. I would love to start a B&M store where folks could come in and TRY different PVs and juices... man if something like that was here when I started!! In the end...whatever gets you out of analogs is all that matters.

 

[Adixx]

Hi,

To all of you that have provided advice / opinions / personal experience - thank you. I'm afraid that my intent of introducing myself, my motivation, and thought process may have been lost somewhere along the way.

I might even be more confused than when I started. I'm going to look into the above mentioned suggestions (KGO, Volt, bigger batteries, juice from the get go). I really just wanted to get my feet wet with the experience and then move up from there. I'm also buying a kit for my brother in law (same person that had his no name unit break after 5 days). As much as I am keen on the 'analog' experience to start he is even more so (he is a construction foreman, constantly smokes while working, is really into the red-light and analog look for social vanity).

Maybe I was too cute in my intro - or too verbose.

We are smokers not vapers. We both would like to quit first and foremost (I have a 2 year old son - who thinks smoking is my job - re: I have to go outside to get to work, when I smoke I go outside, so my guy trying to piece it all together asked me: Daddy is smoking your job?) My brother in law has a 2 year old daughter. I would like to quit for myself and my child, and my wife (not out of love - but the nagging.... kidding).

I appreciate all of the advice - i really do. And I understand people passing on their experience - but even in the few posts I have read - it seems that no one solution is right for everyone. Or people 'find' what is best for them - and maybe not on the first go round.

<*Correction: When I started typing this - I was super worried that I was about to trigger PV-War 3! Since then the posters acknowledged that vaping is journey, usually started by the need to give up analogs, and then becomes much more. I'm sure I'll get there (Habit to Hobby) but baby steps... so you can ignore my comments above trying to figure out why people were getting 'opinionated' *>

Semantic question - is there a brick and mortar in Toronto where I can try out different units before purchasing. Again a noob, so I don't know if you can buy a carto - try out a unit, wait - try out something different. Probably not - but thought I would ask.

 

[Adixx]

Also nothing wrong with enjoying one or the other. I would love to start a B&M store where folks could come in and TRY different PVs and juices... man if something like that was here when I started!! In the end...whatever gets you out of analogs is all that matters.

Its like you were reading my mind!

 

[MegaBee]

Hi,



I appreciate all of the advice - i really do. And I understand people passing on their experience - but even in the few posts I have read - it seems that no one solution is right for everyone. Or people 'find' what is best for them - and maybe not on the first go round.

<*Correction: When I started typing this - I was super worried that I was about to trigger PV-War 3! Since then the posters acknowledged that vaping is journey, usually started by the need to give up analogs, and then becomes much more. I'm sure I'll get there (Habit to Hobby) but baby steps... so you can ignore my comments above trying to figure out why people were getting 'opinionated' *>

Semantic question - is there a brick and mortar in Toronto where I can try out different units before purchasing. Again a noob, so I don't know if you can buy a carto - try out a unit, wait - try out something different. Probably not - but thought I would ask.

Sorry for hijacking your thread with my own personal demons LOL!!! I hope you find the stuff you need to beging your journey and as you have discovered what you start with may not be what you end up with but as long as it helps you end the old habit that is all that matters. Dont expect to save a lot of money until you find that device that finally does the job for you but you know despite my rant there I have still enjoyed the journey and learnt a lot. Good Luck!

 

[Adixx]

Sorry for hijacking your thread with my own personal demons LOL!!! I hope you find the stuff you need to beging your journey and as you have discovered what you start with may not be what you end up with but as long as it helps you end the old habit that is all that matters. Dont expect to save a lot of money until you find that device that finally does the job for you but you know despite my rant there I have still enjoyed the journey and learnt a lot. Good Luck!

Please don't apologize. All of the information given is great and does warrant consideration. I was reading the posts and trying to figure out - what just happened? I started typing...then well you know... took a break, and I think people came back to the original intent of the post - and for that I thank all of you.

Goal number 1: Get me one of those 'Analog-free for' signatures.

 

[River Rat]

welcome aboard >

 

[BigMikeInNY]

congrats! start small and work up to the big guns. Something the size of a cigarette like others have mentioned and a tobacco juice like maxboro from backwoodsbrew.net would be a good choice. good luck....

 

[lugout]

Addix: Way to go. I did exactly what you're doing - I read about ecigs in the Times of New York and started to read about them some more. I came here and found a rich collection of quite caring and helpful people. I gotta say though that I was completely stupefied by the jargon, Ego this, tank that, dual coil, wick, atty... I needed stupid, or at least simple so I went and found it. I understood battery, long battery heats up something called a cartomizer and makes smoke-like non-smoke with nicotine. Screw cart into battery, press button, inhale, get magic drug. I only really understand the goal line, generally speaking, and using the [Colin] Powell Doctrine of Overwhelming Force to get there. So, I ordered a starter kit with the same battery you mentioned. Liked that, ordered lots and lots of batteries and lots and lots of cartomizers (Pay no attention to company marketing indicating that one cart = one pack of smokes, it just doesn't; I found myself vaping about twice the amount of carts, 4 of those versus about two packs of tobacco cigarettes, and I found my happy place at a higher level of nictotine than marketed as an equivalent of my Marlboro Ultra Lights (about 10mg nic per pack and I used 18mg per cart - you don't get as much nic by vaping and I was chaining the e cigs for a while, partly physical need and partly psychology; have seen similar statements from others).

And, yes, absolutely, I cared not one wit about battery life, I wanted the thing to look and feel as much like a tobacco cig as possible, I even ordered the stubbiest little bugger they had knowing I'd have to charge it often - at the beginning, I just flat wanted to be holding the same thing. So, if you think the KR bat/cart deal is the way to go, charge right in. That's what felt right to me and I've been tobacco free since just before Thanksgiving last year. I felt better almost instantly.

Right now, the only goal is not to smoke and your plan is a great place to start that. The rest of the possibilities, all the devices, e juices, DIY and the like can wait. I think you'll love it.

It is a tremendous road to be on, getting rid of tobacco in your life.

 

[Adixx]

Lugout - thanks - its tough to try and disseminate the information at first, tanks, nic levels, throat hit, carts, and now I have to figure out what a clearomizer is. The reality is - the the longer analysis/paralysis I have - the longer I'm on the analogs. So I'm jumping in the shallow end - with the guidance and advice that I've found in this forum.

There are few things I'm conscious of - and I think you touched on a couple key things - such as the amount of carts initially. I want to make sure I don't run out immediately, and the 'happy place' nic levels.

 

[VapingRulz]

I quit smoking using the KR808D-1 and I still use it occasionally, over two years later. (My primary ecig now is the Riva.) For me, it worked immediately and I never expected that. Go with your gut; as long as you stick to a good model of e-cig from a reliable vendor, you'll be fine.

 

[Vape Suzette]

Welcome, Adixx! Congrats on your landmark decision.

-Vape Suzette (analog-free since April 13th 2011)

 

[dandelionwings]

welcome and congrats on your choices.
prefilled cartridges are definitely convenient [and you may or may not like the taste] and you may want to still keep refillable cartos in mind. a bit more work, but you can fill them up the night before and take them with you the same as the prefilled ones. [i find that i go through 3 cartos with topping off during the work day]. the small cig like batteries would only last me an hour or two [this is with just picking them up and taking a hit or two, every little bit [more hits while driving and at home]---so i found that having three of them worked for me--one to use, one to be ready to use, and one always charging. before having the three batteries, it seemed like i was always waiting for one to charge up.
again, welcome

 

[L.J.]

Adixx,
KR808D-1 is the model I have for the same reasons as you. I got a personal charging case with two batteries, and use it when I'm out and about; charge one battery while I use the other battery. I've had mine for a year and have no complaints.