I'm lost in all the options here... help!

[Wired All Wrong]

I've been lurking here for a while, reading as much as I can but still can figure out what is the best option for me

I have started vaping e-cigs about 6 month ago by purchasing a starter kit at the mall... the moment I started vamping those I have quit real smokes for good.
Just as many others, I found that the mall e-cigs were too expensive and had many flaws and limitations, so I switched to eGo-T...

eGo-T is better but I still don't find it as ultimate one for me... maybe it's not devise at all or maybe it is and I finding myself looking into other types I just don't know what to look for at this point, so maybe someone here can help with suggestion please!

Here is were I am so far:
I've tried different variations of juice lower/higher VG PG all VG, mostly PG... and flavors that taste more like tobacco and the ones that are fruity and all, regular amount of flavor and the double, nicotine levels from 12-24...

AND still I'm not happy with luck of throat hit that I'm looking for and the amount of flavor, I mean- even when it's double flavor it seems to not be enough

So I'm now questioning if I ones again need to modify the device itself I'm vamping on and what do I try next? I was looking into 510?

Somebody help!

 

[swedishfish]

You have an ego-T? An ego-T is a 510.

I'd get some low resistance cartomizers- boge 2.0 or dual coil cartomizers.

The ego is extremely versatile. You don't need a whole new kit, just experiment with the juice delivery system. If you aren't happy with the tanks, try the cartomizers (many types available), try dripping, try LR atomizer and cart.

If after you purchase a box of cartomizers you still aren't happy, research mods. You'll really get the best an ego has to offer with cartos or even dripping. Like I said, if that doesn't do it you may need a different device.

Just don't throw a lot of money at something that might not be working for you. Try the boge cartos and if that doesn't work, move on.

How much are you able to spend for a different pv?

 

[John Wayne]

The old it's not you it's me routine, eh? Just be honest with your ego-t and tell it your moving on. I tried some double flavor liquid from KBV recently and it was pretty darn strong.

 

[zerominusone]

Johnson Creek Tennessee Cured 24mg gives GREAT TH, so do most cinnamon, menthol juices so maybe try some different juices instead of spending WAY more money on a new PV.

 

[wv2win]

......AND still I'm not happy with lack of throat hit that I'm looking for and the amount of flavor, I mean- even when it's double flavor it seems to not be enough

So I'm now questioning if I ones again need to modify the device itself I'm vamping on and what do I try next? I was looking into 510?

Somebody help!

I would not suggest a small 510 if you are looking for more throat hit and I would also assume longer battery life and consistency.

If you need your PV to be "small(er)" but still provide better performance, many will suggest the RIVA/eGo. Both are good, but a much better option due to the much lower cost of maintenance is the E-Power:

e-Power

Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - E-Power

But for even better consistency and throat hit in a fixed voltage PV, then you should really consider the 5 volt GLV2 or 3:

Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid - Great Lakes Vapor

Plus it has a lifetime warranty.

 

[B4DJ1N64N]

Ego-T is 510 threaded. The most versatile PV platform to date, there are so many stuffs built around 510 thread. I don't like the tank setup, they mute flavor & throat hit IMHO. You should try Boge LR cartomizers and dual coils cartomizers. The latest hype is the EMDCC (Ego Mega Dual Coil Cartomizer). What a long name.. i'm guessing there will be a EMHDCCC (Ego Mega Hyper Dual Coil Clear Cartomizer) or something in near future.

 

[swedishfish]

I really like these

Crystal Clear Vaping

 

[GIMike]

If you've got the money, the ego-booster will bring life back into your ego. You can get MUCH more TH and vapor as it turns it into VV mod


**Edit** I've used it with my ego-t and with the boge cartos, it works great with both. It's $60ish, but well worth it if you want more from your ego. It gets so hot that you can't turn it up too far with the tank as it tends to give you a burning taste, and works great with cartos. Definately worth a shot if you can find it and have the money.

 

[Mindfield]

I'll second the EMDCC. My problem with the eGo-T was the muted flavour, muted throat hit, and anemic vapour. It just didn't do it for me. However, the dual coils, and the EMDCC in particular punched it up several notches for me. Great flavour, great TH, excellent flavour. You don't even need to get rid of your eGo; the batteries are universal for all eGo and 510 products, so just buy some EMDCCs and you're all ready for a much better vaping experience.

MadVapes has the EMDCCs for $2.50 each, which is still a great price for what you get.

 

[Wired All Wrong]

You have an ego-T? An ego-T is a 510.

I'd get some low resistance cartomizers- boge 2.0 or dual coil cartomizers.

I'm using this one: JOYE eGo-T
...it looks different then 510...

The old it's not you it's me routine, eh? Just be honest with your ego-t and tell it your moving on. I tried some double flavor liquid from KBV recently and it was pretty darn strong.

hahaha!
so far I tried 3 companies for the juices, including Gourmet Vapor which was still not strong enough... I'll add KBV on my shopping list of to try

Johnson Creek Tennessee Cured 24mg gives GREAT TH, so do most cinnamon, menthol juices so maybe try some different juices instead of spending WAY more money on a new PV.

at first I as was looking for flavors that were closest to real cigarettes and I never smoked menthol when I did. And now days I find myself looking into more fruity flavors and not so much into anything that would taste like tobacco... but haven't tried cinnamon yet...

 

[Jackiej5407]

I dunno about the eGo Booster, GIMike ... I have one and didn't find it to be worth the money. Would actually love to sell it. The lower end of the Booster delivers no better than a Boge 2.0 carto, and the higher end was just plain too hot. So it sits in my drawer. All $70 of it. But everyone is different, and this is just my humble opinion.

 

[swedishfish]

I'll second the EMDCC. My problem with the eGo-T was the muted flavour, muted throat hit, and anemic vapour. It just didn't do it for me. However, the dual coils, and the EMDCC in particular punched it up several notches for me. Great flavour, great TH, excellent flavour. You don't even need to get rid of your eGo; the batteries are universal for all eGo and 510 products, so just buy some EMDCCs and you're all ready for a much better vaping experience.

MadVapes has the EMDCCs for $2.50 each, which is still a great price for what you get.

Why am I not getting the great experience with the EMDCCs that everyone else is having? I don't get it at all. They are good and hold a lot of juice but I think I get a better vape with the regular DCC.

 

[GIMike]

I dunno about the eGo Booster, GIMike ... I have one and didn't find it to be worth the money. Would actually love to sell it. The lower end of the Booster delivers no better than a Boge 2.0 carto, and the higher end was just plain too hot. So it sits in my drawer. All $70 of it. But everyone is different, and this is just my humble opinion.

You really have to turn it very gently to find the right spot for your particular carto. If you went from one end straight to the other then you will have bypassed what probably would have been right for yours. But like you said, everybody is different, and I feel that I will never need another e-cig as this one now is much more than what I can handle after 6 months of just a plain ego. Your problem was probably trying to use it with the boge 2.0 cartos. I believe those are low resistance and not reccomended by the manufacturer of the booster. Best to use SR cartos. That's probably your problem. I would say get you some 3.0s and try it again, you might be surprised

 

[Mindfield]

Why am I not getting the great experience with the EMDCCs that everyone else is having? I don't get it at all. They are good and hold a lot of juice but I think I get a better vape with the regular DCC.

Well, the difference between a regular DCC and an EMDCC isn't really very significant in my experience. Mostly it's that the larger body (and hence capacity) means the carto doesn't get hot like a regular one does. I also find the vape a little cooler, presumably because there's more cooler air it travels through before hitting your mouth.

However, compared to a 510 or eGo-T? It's like night and day for me.

 

[Wired All Wrong]

Wow! Thank you everyone so much for all the feed back! I'm trying to research each answer at a time!

I would not suggest a small 510 if you are looking for more throat hit and I would also assume longer battery life and consistency.

If you need your PV to be "small(er)" but still provide better performance, many will suggest the RIVA/eGo. Both are good, but a much better option due to the much lower cost of maintenance is the E-Power:

e-Power

Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - E-Power

But for even better consistency and throat hit in a fixed voltage PV, then you should really consider the 5 volt GLV2 or 3:

Electronic Cigarettes and E-Liquid - Great Lakes Vapor

Plus it has a lifetime warranty.

I am looking for smaller looking things, I don't wanna scare off the people around when I brake out something that resembles a mini bomb and just start vaping it away... I already get enough attention from people with my bright red hair as it is hehehe

so yes, eGo-T is already big as it is and I seem to want to vape on it for longer then 5 seconds which tells me it's not right?

 

[GIMike]

Well, the difference between a regular DCC and an EMDCC isn't really very significant in my experience. Mostly it's that the larger body (and hence capacity) means the carto doesn't get hot like a regular one does. I also find the vape a little cooler, presumably because there's more cooler air it travels through before hitting your mouth.

However, compared to a 510 or eGo-T? It's like night and day for me.

I'm not sure what an EMDCC or DCC is, so I can't chime in on that. But I am curious, when you say it's like day and night when compared to the 510, do you mean they're a lot better than the 510s? Or that one dcc is better than the other, but the 510 is still better than both?

 

[swedishfish]

A vape with the tank is a cooler, slightly muted vape. I didn't mind it so much because I vape menthol but if you're looking for more, try the cartomizers. Dual coil, EMDCC, even boge low resistance cartomizers with give you a better vape than you're probably getting.

 

[swedishfish]

I'm not sure what an EMDCC or DCC is, so I can't chime in on that. But I am curious, when you say it's like day and night when compared to the 510, do you mean they're a lot better than the 510s? Or that one dcc is better than the other, but the 510 is still better than both?

EMDCC = Ego mega dual coil cartomizers from mad Vapes. Both are excellent, 100X better vape than a tank IMO. I lean more toward the regular dual coil cartos for some weird reason but you do get a better vape with them. I like Boge LR too but they dcc hold so much more juice.

 

[Mindfield]

I'm not sure what an EMDCC or DCC is, so I can't chime in on that. But I am curious, when you say it's like day and night when compared to the 510, do you mean they're a lot better than the 510s? Or that one dcc is better than the other, but the 510 is still better than both?

DCC is the dual coil cartomizer. The EMDCC is the eGo Mega dual coil cartomizer. Essentially the same thing, but the latter holds about 4.5ml of liquid and conforms to the eGo form factor (i.e. fat).

DCCs of any stripe are markedly better than a standard 510 atty or even the Mega atty for several reasons. To start with they're very low resistance (1.5-1.6ohms generally, though 1.25ohm DCCs are available) so they burn hotter. However, the two coils are actually 3.2ohms placed in series, which means each coil shares the full load and burns half as hot, but vaporize twice the liquid. This not only makes them still burn warm, but also makes them more durable because individual coils aren't pushing the limits getting extremely hot; instead they work together to create the same heat as a single 1.5ohm coil and atomize twice the liquid.

Of course, the tradeoff is that they use more E-juice and such more juice from your batteries, but that's to be expected.

 

[count dragula]

... and I seem to want to vape on it for longer then 5 seconds which tells me it's not right?

Vaping isn't exactly like smoking. I find that I take long slow draws from my eGo-T also, which gives me more "bang" for the milliliter and less atty flooding than trying to "puff" on it like an analog.

But it is a cooler vape, compared to cartos.
And if you're looking for cinnamon or sugary flavors, the cartos are disposable, compared to cleaning gunk out of an atty.

And cartos won't be as sensitive to PG/VG mix, compared to the wicking of the tank system.
So if you want to trade TH for vapor, you can go heavy VG with a carto, where that would have issues in a tank. Or you could run pure PG, where that would flood the tank wick.

I am looking for smaller looking things, I don't wanna scare off the people around when I brake out something that resembles a mini bomb and just start vaping it away...

My boss told me he wondered why I was sucking on a laser pointer.

The eGo battery doesn't look like a 510, but it uses the same connector, and has lots more power reserves between recharges.
I've run a 510's CE2 clearo on my eGo battery.