Just got my first e cig and it's horrible...

[kyleax1]

I ordered this just to give it a try
The Better Way To Smoke - 510 Mini Kit, Tobacco

I charged it until the light went off and then gave it a try.

The first carto has hollow air sucking sound and sometimes it will have a real tight pull with no sound.
I get more smoke when its a tight pull, but in either instance its no where near as much "smoke" as a cig.

The other carto has a hollow pulling sound and produces almost no smoke.

I almost have a headache from having to pull on this thing so hard.

This does not seem like the norm based on the youtube video's I have seen.

So can someone enlighten me please?

 

[RufusExcellent]

Just judging by the price of the unit, it might just be a dud, usually a low-end kit will run at least 50 bucks. The rule of thumb I've always heard is that the more it looks like a cigarette, the worse it'll be. But I have a Bloog MaxxFusion, which is a mini cigarette-type PV and it's awesome. Look up review on YouTube or here in the forum. There are lots of options so it's kind of a matter of finding what's best for you.

Don't give up!

 

[jj2]

Just a guess but since these come prepackaged, I'd guess that the battery was dead. Put it back on the charger and give it another go later---maybe even tomorrow.

 

[jfield]

dont know what u bough but look up a riva i love mine been useing it since decemeber its a 510 an reallly nice

 

[porkchopsisgood]

Simply put, not all PV's are created equal. You might have to invest a tad more for a dependable system, but it will certainly pay dividends in the end.

Unfortunately, the cheaper alternatives that act as entry-level PV's leave a LOT to be desired; hopefully soon a system will exist that will not turn off those who are "trying before they really buy."

 

[swedishfish]

You can get a reliable Riva ego from Liberty Flights for $29.99. Very reputable company, comes with a full warranty and parts and accessories are easily available.

Electronic Cigarette - Starter Kits - Riva 510

I'd recommend the carto deluxe package for $34.99 or get the lite bundle for $29.99.

Order some quality juice for a juice vendor and you're in business.

 

[texastumbleweed]

dont waste any more of your money...just go directly to CigEasy or Nhaler and order a GO GO...................

 

[kyleax1]

I was originally going to buy from this site, and this model. Are they reputable? It comes with a pcc and is very well priced.

Joye 510 e Cigarette W 3 Cartomizers Best Value

Then I was going to buy some empty boge carto's and juice from vaporbomb

 

[swedishfish]

I've never heard of that company. I usually only order from the registered suppliers on ECF because of the nature of batteries, etc. If I hadn't purchased from someone who had a warranty on their products, it would have cost me an additional $62.00. And I've only been vaping 3 months. A bargin isn't a bargin if it dies in two weeks.

A 510 is good, I have one but the battery only lasts 1-2 hours. Unless you purchase a pcc and additional batteries, I'd go with the ego that I posted the link for. Batteries last about 8 hours.

 

[Kelsey]

also make sure your fingers are not covering the airholes between the battery and the atty/cart or cartomizer. That definitely makes it hard to pull. A slow steady longer pull is the best bet for producing more vapor. Also hold it so that the liquid can run down into the atomizer for a min then try it with the slow pull. Maybe none of this will help you if you just got douped and have a crap product..if thats the case..sry
This is not the way it normally is with e-cigs and you shouldnt give up on it...best wishes

 

[hairball]

Reputable...probably. You would be better off going here and buying this kit. Also, at the bottom of the page, get 2 extra atomizers..these will eventually burn out. I suggest the Joye or EM standard resistance. Go here for cartomizers. I recommend the 2.5ohm Boge cartomizers. Shipping is 2.99. Enter coupon code october20 or ecf to get 20 percent off your order. This kit has been tried and true. Do yourself a favor and get these.

Then I was going to buy some empty boge carto's and juice from vaporbomb[/QUOTE]

 

[Astatine]

I have been lucky. When I got my 510, it worked great. But came a time to order new attys and chose to go for the cheaper supplies. I experienced exactly what you describe: either a lot of noise and very unsatisfactory result or a very hard draw (which was not satisfactory anyway). I went back to the more expensive atty and had no problems...you may want to try buying attys from another supplier.

 

[LadyAmethyst]

Besides the quality of you battery, the other thing that noone has noted is that what you ordered is an automatic battery. I know that when I got my first ecig I had an automatic battery and I didn't know about taking a "primer puff" before I actually started trying to vape it! That is one of the reasons that I changed to a manual battery. Just push the button and start vaping!

LadyA

 

[kyleax1]

Thanks for the input guys, I'm just not sure about using something as big as the a riva or go go.

I let 2 other ppl hit it and 1 said meh, not enough throat hit compared to a cig and the other said you have to pull on it a lot more then the one her friend uses. (her friend bought a $50 starter kit from some gas station. everything is prefilled and has atom/cart's and it's a "menthol version")

 

[texastumbleweed]

oh my gosh...you can get a GO GO for just ten bucks more!!

Thanks for the input guys, I'm just not sure about using something as big as the a riva or go go.

I let 2 other ppl hit it and 1 said meh, not enough throat hit compared to a cig and the other said you have to pull on it a lot more then the one her friend uses. (her friend bought a $50 starter kit from some gas station. everything is prefilled and has atom/cart's and it's a "menthol version")

 

[Silversmyth]

Thanks for the input guys, I'm just not sure about using something as big as the a riva or go go.

I let 2 other ppl hit it and 1 said meh, not enough throat hit compared to a cig and the other said you have to pull on it a lot more then the one her friend uses. (her friend bought a $50 starter kit from some gas station. everything is prefilled and has atom/cart's and it's a "menthol version")

Riva /EGOs -- not that big.
And most of the people that start with a cig size model--go up to a Riva type PV in a few weeks it seems anyway.
Longer battery life and more options with the bigger batts.
For 30$ can't be beat (get 2 units in kit)
TH and "Pull" will vary a bunch with atty--cartomizer--or even juice selection.

 

[LadyAmethyst]

This is what I changed to and I've not been sorry!

Vapor4Life- Electronic Cigarette: Vapor King Ultimate Manual Battery Starter Kit

It's a KR808D-1 manual battery, and yes it cost a little more but I didn't have to keep buying something else because it worked just fine to start with!

LadyA

 

[swedishfish]

Thanks for the input guys, I'm just not sure about using something as big as the a riva or go go.

I let 2 other ppl hit it and 1 said meh, not enough throat hit compared to a cig and the other said you have to pull on it a lot more then the one her friend uses. (her friend bought a $50 starter kit from some gas station. everything is prefilled and has atom/cart's and it's a "menthol version")

It's about 4 1/2 inches long. The size of a sharpie. That's big?

 

[kyleax1]

It's about 4 1/2 inches long. The size of a sharpie. That's big?

well compared to a cig yes, compared to a cigar...no.

Well my disatiscation with this...is it strictly because the carto sucks? Ie if I got a boge carto would it make a difference or does the battery affect it as well?

 

[swedishfish]

well compared to a cig yes, compared to a cigar...no.

Well my disatiscation with this...is it strictly because the carto sucks? Ie if I got a boge carto would it make a difference or does the battery affect it as well?

Are you talking about the one you have or the one you're thinking of purchasing?

I really can't say because I'm not familiar with your pv so I don't want to give you bad advice. If it's an actual 510, a boge cartomizer should fit. Then you can get juice you like and fill it yourself. If it's a super hard draw, the cartomizer won't really matter. My mom had one that you practically got a hernia trying to take a drag. It'd make your eyes cross.