It's been too long. Need to get back to vaping seriously and quit smoking (again), but I need your help!

[marclap]

Hi!
I started vaping back in april 2010 (wow, 2 years already!). Started with a 510, then an eGo, and then a Bloog.
Back in september, stress was too high and my actual pv wasn't cuting it anymore (Bloog).
I went back to smoking...
Since then, I've been telling myself "it's my last pack" over and over again.
I bought another Bloog in december from HV, thinking it would help me quit for good one more time. It didn't.
I really enjoy its portability and everything, but it really doesn't suit my needs. I had to buy another one because the batteries from my first Bloog kit were completely dead. They wouldn't hold a charge anymore, and they were not satisfying at all.
I've been using my "new" Bloog since then, but I still buy cigarettes. Last week, my two batteries died (again!) for a simple reason: I use it too much. I use it all day at work, and all night at home. I have to recharge the batteries too often, so they die pretty quickly. Now, I don't have any working PV, I only have this stupid pack of cigarettes that I bought last night (and that i'm smoking at the moment).
I REALLY enjoy vaping a lot more than smoking (of course!).

Now, i'm in the market for a new PV. But there's one problem... budget. I'm on a really thight budget. I haven't been on the forum for a really long time so I lost track of all the new products out there.
I'd really love to be able to afford a ProVari but I can't right now, it's way too expensive for me. Maybe I could afford one in a month or two but right now, I can't.

I'm looking at the eGo, is it still worth it now? I also came across the lavatube, should I try to invest a little more and buy this one? I really don't know. I need something quickly, I'll probably order on wednesday night or on thursday. It's only been two days since my last battery died and I already miss vaping so much. I know this is a hard question, but if you guys have something to suggest me, that would be really appreciated. I'm looking for a warm vape and a good TH. I guess a variable voltage mod would be the best thing for me.

I'm desperate!
Thanks for your help!

 

[brinks7]

The lavatube is definitly a good buy for getting what you want on a budget. A lot of places it is cheaper than a ego kit. and you will get decent battery life.

 

[ChellyNelly]

Lavatube! From Canvape! Mod only for $55, kit for $65! They're both on this page: E-Cig Kits

I won a Mini and if I had the choice, I would have gotten a regular size. The button placement on the Mini is a bit awkward, and I would love to have a longer battery life.

Another alternative is a cheap tube mod (such as the mods from Parkes Vaping - $25 and worth every penny and more) with a kick. Then you'd have variable wattage! But that might be more than your budget allows, especially if you don't want to buy from the US. And if you still need juice and cartos or atties then that's even more money.

So my suggestion is the Full size LT kit. You get 2 batteries and a charger, plus a drip tip, and 2 atties, and a case for it all for only $10 more than the PV by itself. As an added bonus, they have them in Black, Red, Silver, or Stainless Steel ($5 extra).

 

[marclap]

Thanks for the quick answers!
The lavatube seems really great. While i'm at it, is there any atty or cartomizer that I should try with it?

 

[wreimer]

If you're using it that much, why not throw a few extra dollars in and get a higher end device? I fooled around with ego's Revolutions, etc. for a few months, doing the same thing...using it constantly, killing the batteries and buying analogs when it died. I eventually sprung for a GG and an Odysseus rebuildable atty, and all of that nonsense quit.
I think in the long run, I'd have spent far more money in the past year staying on the "it's good enough and it's cheap" route than going for a high end, rebuildable mod.
Not saying that the GG is the only way to go; it's very good, and I have no desire for anything else...there are LOTS of mods that are very good; they just cost a bit more initially. That may be the solution for you, or at least something to think about

 

[ChellyNelly]

Something to think about, perhaps when he has that kind of money. Tight budget isn't like $300

Dual coils are basically out on the LT but I really enjoy the Boge 3.0, and particularly the Kanger cartos. I also traded for some Ikenvape atomizers some time ago and they're the best atties I've ever tried.

 

[marclap]

Ok I can't wait, i'm ordering tonight.
Is the Smoktech 6ml Tank Dual Coil Cartomizer works well with the lavatube? Is it good?
I really love the convinience of cartomizers. I feel like a noob, everything I read seem new to me haha. I've been away for way too long.

 

[Riverboat]

I know your on a budget and all, but do yourself a favor get a VV mod... A Provari will do everything you want when it comes to vaping.

 

[ChellyNelly]

Ok I can't wait, i'm ordering tonight.
Is the Smoktech 6ml Tank Dual Coil Cartomizer works well with the lavatube? Is it good?
I really love the convinience of cartomizers. I feel like a noob, everything I read seem new to me haha. I've been away for way too long.

Great choice The Smoktech tank is a bit slippery on a carto for my personal tastes, but many people use and love them. Work great on a Lavatube too. My favourite tank is the Sub Tank from Mom & Pop Vapor Shop. If you're yet to try a tank, the Smoktech is a wonderful place to start out and see if you like them. I love tanks.

 

[Dusty_D]

Sorry to hear about your battle with the smokes. You are making a good choice with the LT and it should get you going until you can get a more "stable" variable volt device.

I would recommend a higher ohm (2.5 to 2.8) single coil carto on the lavatube (either SmokTech or Boge) primarily because it would tax the batteries less and you would get better life out of them vs the dual coils that draw a lot of power.

The longer single coils can also be used in the Tanks.

 

[marclap]

Thanks for the answers
Dusty_D, something like the Smoktech 2.7 Single Coil Cartomizer? 5 for 6.95?

 

[Dusty_D]

Yeah, those will get ya started.


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[marclap]

Another question (I feel so dumb tonight, haha).
Do I need a tank to go with it or they work on their own? I'm asking because I saw on another website that some cartomizers need to be put in a tank (if I understood correctly).

Thanks for your help, it's really appreciated!

 

[Dusty_D]

They work on their own. They can be slotted or punched to work in tanks for convenience or used with drip tips and be topped up that way too.


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[marclap]

Thanks a lot.
I just ordered.
Full size lavatube and cartomizers.
I can't wait to receive my package and finally quit smoking again!

Again, thank you all for your answers. I'll let you know how it goes!

 

[Dusty_D]

Standing by..


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[ChellyNelly]

Fantastic - I think you'll be more than pleased! Definitely gives a better kick and flexibility than the Bloog or Ego!

 

[marclap]

I always wanted to try higher voltage vaping but never had the chance too.
Things changed so much since my last visit here, it's amazing. I have a lot of new things to learn!

 

[Beaver]

a GG Odysseus rebuildable atty

Completely agree with that statement, but the mans on a budget and you won't be able to find a odysseus atty anywhere.

Good choice on ordering the full size lava tube. It is rather large, but the 18650 batterys last a lot longer than the 350 mini bats. While you're at it, order some additional AW IMR batterys for it. I don't know about others, but my lava tube came with crappy batterys.

 

[ChellyNelly]

My LT came with crappy batteries, but I'm in extreme poverty so I'm still using them without issue. They don't provide the "kick" I'm looking for after a while, but they work fine otherwise. I thought about suggesting that to him, but with a budget it's hard. I was thinking he would probably figure out that they're crappy and replace them as soon as his budget allows it. The charger that comes with them isn't the best either, a single-bay thing. I suggest, when you want to upgrade it, a TR-001, $10 from Canvape and can charge almost every size battery. I've had mine for like 3.5 months and no issues whatsoever.

Let us know when your gear arrives!