Is there anything you miss about smoking?

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All the time! Well over 200 sessions, and never an STD. ;)

Your asked to leave parties all the time?

Sessions?

No std's?

What kind of parties you going to son?

I am thinking I have way misunderstood something here..
 
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I don't work in the mining industry anymore, so I never had to adjust it for a drip tip to fit. I just use it under the house now when I'm working there, and I'm usually so busy I forget to vape anyways.
You just made a great point! Forgetting to vape. Regardless of the nic strength, I never feel like I need to have a mod with me. As a matter of fact, I often forget to take one with me. When I do, I usually take my Provari P3 so that I'm not creating ridiculously huge swells in stores and such. Not that I can't rip on my P3... Coupled with a Serpent Mini, the ProVari is my favorite single battery mod.
 

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Your asked to leave parties all the time?

Sessions?

No std's?

What kind of parties you going to son?
Back in the day, it was "coke" followed by an Absolute vodka rinse! :)

These days, it's strictly birthday parties and free samples at the Publix deli counter... :( :)
 
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Back in the day it was "coke" and an Absolute vodka rinse, both up the nose! :)

These days it's strictly birthday parties and free samples at the Publix deli counter... :( :)

Lol... I'm sure I'm missing something.. but I guess whatever it is, I don't want to know..
 

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Sub-ohming is certainly more effective in 'nic delivery' than 'above-ohming', that's why a 12mg/ml nic level might not be enough for someone using an above ohm coil, but that same level would most probably be way to much in a sub-ohm environment.

IMO, that's a blanket statement that's just your opinion, not a fact. There are many of us who above-ohm vape and yet we get our nicotine with no problems at all!

I smoked 1 - 1.5 PAD for 42+ years, inhaling every single one of them all that time. 99% of the eliquids I've vaped since I started vaping in 2013, have been 6-7mg ones. Only used 2 little 10mL bottles that were 11mg each the first 1 1/2 weeks I was vaping. I vape using anywhere between 1.2-2.1 ohm coils, but most are 1.35-1.8 ohms, usually at between 3.4-4.2 volts. So, I'm definitely what most would consider a "tootle puffer". Also...I don't inhale my vapor! It's brought into my mouth and part way down the back of my throat, then is exhaled back out through my nose and/or mouth. (By the way, nic in vapor IS readily absorbed by the cells in the cheek linings and in the nasal/sinus passages. Nic in cigarettes is more readily absorbed by the cells of the lungs.) Have still never craved a cigarette since I had my last one in Jan. 2014, and know I'll never have another one.

There are many like me, too, who have years ago successfully kicked the smoking habit, are still above-ohm vaping, at low volts/watts, AND with pretty low nic mg in our eliquids. A blanket statement cannot be applied to everyone as far as how they vape and what works for them...to get their nic fix and stay off the smokes.
 

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IMO, that's a blanket statement that's just your opinion, not a fact. There are many of us who above-ohm vape and yet we get our nicotine with no problems at all!

I smoked 1 - 1.5 PAD for 42+ years, inhaling every single one of them all that time. 99% of the eliquids I've vaped since I started vaping in 2013, have been 6-7mg ones. Only used 2 little 10mL bottles that were 11mg each the first 1 1/2 weeks I was vaping. I vape using anywhere between 1.2-2.1 ohm coils, but most are 1.35-1.8 ohms, usually at between 3.4-4.2 volts. So, I'm definitely what most would consider a "tootle puffer". Also...I don't inhale my vapor! It's brought into my mouth and part way down the back of my throat, then is exhaled back out through my nose and/or mouth. (By the way, nic in vapor IS readily absorbed by the cells in the cheek linings and in the nasal/sinus passages. Nic in cigarettes is more readily absorbed by the cells of the lungs.) Have still never craved a cigarette since I had my last one in Jan. 2014, and know I'll never have another one.

There are many like me, too, who have years ago successfully kicked the smoking habit, are still above-ohm vaping, at low volts/watts, AND with pretty low nic mg in our eliquids. A blanket statement cannot be applied to everyone as far as how they vape and what works for them...to get their nic fix and stay off the smokes.

The only difference between sub ohm vaping and above ohm vaping is consumption levels. The lower consumption of the above ohm vaper, is why there is a need for a higher nicotine level compared to the sub ohm vaper. (Generally speaking)

When you burn through 1-2 ml in a few puffs you will get a rush of nicotine in your system. You need a much higher nicotine level for that same rush when your above ohm low wattage vaping be cause your lacking the overall consumption.
 
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Just grabbing two packs and a lighter and out the door, instead of grabbing 5 vapes and at least 2 bottles of juice! Na.. rather grab the 5 vapes..

Having a cigarette in my mouth, taking drags while working a complicated formula on a spread sheet, instead of stopping completely to take two drags off at least one of my vapes... Na.. Rather stop and enjoy the vapes...

The uncomplicated choice of 1 flavor, instead of 10 bottles of different mixes in front of me.. Na.. Love my choices.. Although I did enjoy that flavor, Then! Now, I think I would gag!

So Truthfully, I don't miss a thing about smoking!
 

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    IMO, that's a blanket statement that's just your opinion, not a fact. There are many of us who above-ohm vape and yet we get our nicotine with no problems at all!
    And I fall into that above 1 ohm group myself, and I am quite satisfied with the nic delivery I get. Combustion is more effective than vaporization. Blanket science. I'll dig up some links after a few more cups of coffee.
     

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    It's the lighter for me too. I am not a candle guy and when I put candles on my kids birthday cakes, I have to light up the stove to light a candle and go to the dining room with that lit candle to light the rest. Hard part is avoiding the wind from the air conditioners. It's the feeling of never having a lighter when you need one.
    I used to have a lighter in every room.
     

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    It's the lighter for me too. I am not a candle guy and when I put candles on my kids birthday cakes, I have to light up the stove to light a candle and go to the dining room with that lit candle to light the rest. Hard part is avoiding the wind from the air conditioners. It's the feeling of never having a lighter when you need one.
    I used to have a lighter in every room.

    I'm the same way, always used to having a lighter with me. I haven't smoked in about a year but still carry a lighter. Your would be surprised at how many smokers at my work NEVER have a lighter and know that I vape and still ask me for a lighter.


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    I used to miss the taste of a smoke with my morning coffee. That when on for a year or so until I found a good flavor that paired extremely well with my coffee.

    Now it is just like many have said, its the carry extra batteries, juice and a backup when I leave the house. I am still looking for the right case that fits everything and is easy to grab and go. I found one for my Juice and battery (those battery cases for 2 18650 fit one and a spare filled bottle for my InBox perfectly) but throw in the extra mod and I am at a loss.
     
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    I'm amazed how many people miss lighters.... I ALWAYS did anytime I stopped. I'd find orphan lighters in the laundry and feel so sad. (Not alone, I guess) I still miss cigs, but it's early times for me, vaping. You know, what I really miss was the first couple of years when I smoked but could still exercise, run, wasn't chain-smoking, etc. Those days are Long Gone. I don't miss AT ALL what the past couple years have been like....

    I'm still contending with dying, and that's fine. :) I'm just (hopefully) not going to have to content with COPD. I'd rather take a quick journey on the Titanic, honestly, at least that way I'd drown in fluids quickly.

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    I miss the mega super hot girl at the C-store where I bought my smokes. Up until I quit she made me wish I was 20 years younger.
    Don't let the age stop you!! Hell, I'm almost 55 and still date 26 yo's.. although I have a nice 39 yo here at work that drives me nuts.. But she doesn't like my vaping......dang it

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    Don't let the age stop you!! Hell, I'm almost 55 and still date 26 yo's.. although I have a nice 39 yo here at work that drives me nuts.. But she doesn't like my vaping......dang it

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    Having a grown up daughter makes things like that problematic. We finally settled on no one younger than within 10 years of her age. Which was OK for a decent amount of time, but now my daughter is 22, and it's cramping my style.
     
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