Just saying Hi etc

[Slackness]

I was badgered by my ex wife to cut the cigs so I tried Skycig - total crap imho. Really didn't like. After I split with the ex and was in New Zealand with new partner who REALLY detested smoking I discovered KIWICIG... OMG they were good. Hit up the max strength standard version.

Couple of months later I'm back in the UK and ran out of KIWICIG cartridges, so I go shopping in the standard stores (Sainsburys).

I bought VYPE - what a waste of time, it was like trying to smoke a cocktail stick.

Also bought 10 reasons, rechargeable, seem to be OK. But nowhere near as good as the KIWICIGS.

I had a moment of weakness as all quitters do and got back on the evils and was smoking 40 B&H a day.
My partner flew into the UK from NZ and I had to loose the cigs so started back on the ecigs a couple of days before.
I smoked from the age of 16 to age of 44 mainly on the more expensive end of the now hidden shelving.

To be open and honest I don't like cigs, but I love nicotine. I felt so well in NZ with 2.5 months off the cigs. However, what I think happened was that I became more addicted to the nicotine increase that cigs just didn't do it anymore for me.

Any strategy advice or product suggestions?

Regards

Slackness.

 

[brexin]

Congrats on considering the ecig, it has changed my life and many others.

What helped me finally kick the habit is i made a list of everything i hated about smoking cigs and then the benefits of quitting. Focusing on this every day you crave a cig will get your mind going in the right direction. For 28 years your brain has been wired to think that cigs are the answer to "solve" many issues (being stressed, nervous, angry, anxious) as well as the habitual side of it (morning smoke, after meals, driving to work, on break). Part of kicking the habit requires you to be conscious of ALL the times your body says "grab a smoke" and then counter it with something else. You can smoke the ecig, eat some candy, go for a jog/walk, work in the garage or on the yard etc.

I've also stated in another forum post that in order for your ecig to be effective it helps to find the reason why you don't stay on the ecig. Does it not have enough throat hit, nicotine, vape output? Is it difficult or inconvenient to charge? Is the maintenance frustrating? I Initially did just that and after a few months my desires changed, i still need the throat hit but the nicotine isn't a big deal anymore, before i wanted something that felt like holding a cig but now I'm into box mods.

If there is anything else i can assist with let me know. I had smoked for 18 years and set a day that i was no longer going to smoke cigs and have been doing great for a little over a year now. I'm also an alcoholic and using the tools i gained in quitting smoking cigs i was able to apply to quitting drinking (3 months sober now).

 

[FinchX]

Brexin, I'm looking to invest in a box mod in the distant future, any suggestions? I like the design of the MVP V2 but hate that I can't use my 18650 batteries with it. The VTR uses them but also is almost designed specifically for the iclear30, but I dislike. Any suggestions?

Slackness, welcome to vaping and ECF! I too started with a crap ecig, but one day I left the house fresh out of the shower and grabbed my ecig with a brand new carto on it instead of my cigs. A complete stranger (a bank teller actually) leaned over the counter to sniff me and complimented how good I smelled then asked what I it was (as in cologne) to which I could only honestly reply "soap" lol. Had me puzzled til I got out to the car and hit the ecig realizing I hadn't had the real thing since my shower. Then I sat there having a revelation in my car as to whether or not smoking made that much of a difference, the only conclusion of course.., YES. Haven't touched one since. And after about a month, after getting the smell out of my clothes, sheets, etc... I started to realize just how wretched the smell truly is and it ashamed me that I'd walked around smoking over a pack a day for over 10 years smelling like an ashtray.

My personal progression through vaping was:
Cheap convenience store ecigs>V2 ecigs>the Inferno from volcano ecigs>the Provari

Since my Provari I've invested in a few other mods, still love the Provari.

I don't mean to sound discouraging, but I think for you to completely turn to vaping if you've been a long term heavy smoker, you're going to need a vv/vw mod. Tons of options there, no need for a $180 Provari unless you want to start that way.

Once you've got a decent vv/vw mod then you can experiment with all the different devices available for vaping, cartomizers, carto tanks, clearomizers, RBAs, etc until you find one that delivers the throat hit and vapor production that satisfies your needs.

After that it's simply a matter of finding which liquids help your urges as well. I've been vaping over two years and I still only vape tobacco based liquid flavors.

With vaping, everything is subjective. You have to find out what works for you personally. Unfortunately it's rare someone finds their ideal vape right from the start.., it does require two things, patience and money.

I wouldn't suggest forking out hundreds from the start, but when it comes to your vv/vw mods, cartos, clearos, etc... stay away from the cheapos. The only time I personally see no problem in buying a cheaper version, or clone, is with rebuildables. The kayfun and Russian are perfect examples. Real deal is around $100, you can get a good clone for about $40.

Like I already said though, vaping is highly subjective and everyone has their own preferred setups and liquids. I'm just trying to give a few pointers to use on your vaping journey

 

[djsvapour]

I enjoyed your post Slackness.

so I tried Skycig - total crap imho. Really didn't like.

I bought VYPE - what a waste of time, it was like trying to smoke a cocktail stick.

Also bought 10 reasons, rechargeable, seem to be OK.

I agree with you about all of this. I guess you mean 10 motives, and yes, they are desperately poor as well.

You want a "good" e-cig, yes?

1. Forget the cig-a-likes (9/10 of them are total junk). If Kiwicig was good, then that's great... but no good for you a.t.m.

2. Have a look here. I would buy an iTasteVV v.3 myself

Myepack.co.uk

I reviewed the cig-a-like from this vendor (V1 PCC). I think it's quite good but I hope I make it clear on my review that these sorts of e-cigs are not great unless you are a light smoker.