Just tried an e-cig for the first time a few days ago

[stefania123]

A local tobacco shop had a few different brands, I bought a Blu starter kit. I am a heavy smoker (2 packs a day) and would love to find a tobacco alternative, ecigs sound like a way better thing for your health. The thing is.. I tried the Blu classic tobacco flavor, and it tasted like coffee. Did they miss label the cartridge or is this what the tobacco actual flavor tastes like? Then switched to cherry. It was ok but made me cough. I notice that Blu uses acetic acid and not PG.. could that be why the cough? This shop also has Greensmoke. Are they better? Or do any of you have any other suggestions of brands for someone contemplating a switch from analogs to ecigs? Thanks for any of your help

 

[Junebug07]

A friend of mine got a Blu as her first, she wasn't happy with it after having tried mine, I have an eGo-C (sorry if my terminology is off, but that's the battery I have) pretty simple and fairly inexpensive, she switched over and is very happy with it!

 

[ChandaraC]

I also picked up a disposable blu out of curiosity and didn't like it. Then jumped on google and discovered the world of vaping. Hooked up with a local vaper and been learning the ropes. I find that certain flavors gives me a scratchy feeling. But not sure why.

 

[Beccca]

ego or kgo kits are preferred for beginners....good luck and welcome!

 

[ChandaraC]

Greensmoke did have better reviews then blu. I researched for a while and decided to find a local shop and ended up finding a joyetech shop not too far. Bought a kit and haven't looked back at cigs since. Egos are a good starter. Really great prices to try ecigs out on.

 

[ChandaraC]

Forgot to add. I found the local shop on vaporsearchusa they had a list of sellers with some brick n mortar shops I can actually visit.

 

[stefania123]

Thanks all, and thanks Beccca Ego, huh? Ok I will do a search on this.

 

[Baditude]

The better gear unfortunately are mostly available only online, unless you can find a local dedicated vape shop. Mall kiosks and tobacco stores sell over-priced, under-achieving gear. It's a wonder anyone who tries that stuff keeps an interest in vaping. You are so wise to join here to get support and information from experienced vapors.

If you feel it necessary to use a cigarette-size battery, I recommend Smokeless Image. A reputable company that sells quality gear and has decent juice flavors. Smokeless Image Volt Review - The Chainsaw Test? - YouTube Smokeless Image | Only The Best Electronic Cigarette | Smokeless Image Electronic Cigarettes - The Future is in your hands

A better setup would be the larger eGo's. Not sure if you can open this link yet being a new member, but it is from my blog posts, the link under my avatar. It has everything you would need and a link to one website that sells it:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3706-4-good-starters-setup-beginning-vapor.html

After 5 posts you should be able to open the link.

 

[RoseB]

Hello and welcome. Most tobacco flavors tend to taste not very tobacco like. When I first started a few months ago I too had the scratchy throat. It stopped within a few days of smoking cigarettes. Best of luck

 

[glasseye]

Electric Cigarette|Eliquid|Supplies|Electronic Cigarette|Ejuice|Smokeless|Vapor Search USA
Talking to people and seeing them in person is best if you can. Good luck!

 

[stefania123]

Thanks ChandaraC, will check out that site. What kind of flavors come with eGo cigs, anyone
?

 

[stefania123]

Thanks Baditute. Cannot open the link yet but will keep posting to read it ) I dont mind ordering online. Im just excited to find an alternative to smoking.. excited to try this.

 

[stefania123]

Thanks RoseB and Glasseye.. so glad to have found this forum.

 

[chimsweep]

Welcome Stef, I am just dipping my toe into this pond. I didn't quit smoking analogs, in fact they were in my vest the entire time at work this weekend.......just didn't have a desire to light one up. I received my Ego-C Saturday morning and have enjoyed the new alternative. I come from a Marlboro addiction. Last few years due to family needs I have been smoking the cheap cigs, basic, fortuna, etc. As I pen this I am enjoying Classic Blend from Copper Creek and Kentucky Vanilla Blend from Vermillion River from my recliner. Don't miss standing out on the porch freezing my .... off to smoke a ..... The omission of stinky smoke has afforded me much better accommodations. I started using the Blu, and other gas station ecigs, but I found them lacking. Then I ordered the EgoC and haven't looked back. It hasn't been long but very enjoyable. I still carry my pack of analogs for security purposes only I love this vaping and don't crave a ciga at all. You're on the right path, enjoy the moment, you will find your answer. Good luck.

 

[chimsweep]

On a side note, I suggest you find a Joyetech dealer not a knockoff if you so choose to go the Ego route. They're are some very knowledgeable people on this forum that can point you in the right direction. Don't get overwhelmed reading threads.....it's like reading Greek. KISS.....works for me.

 

[fishercat]

Here's the site where I got my first kit: GotVapes.com, E-cigarette Supplies - Atomizers Cartomizers Mods Juice and more They had a lot of helpful videos and kits that had everything you need to get started. There are probably cheaper kits out there, but this site seemed to have a lot of good information to get me started.

 

[Baditude]

Thanks ChandaraC, will check out that site. What kind of flavors come with eGo cigs, anyone
?

Most people that are no longer beginners learn to buy bottles of e-liquid to fill juice delivery devices themselves. They no longer buy the pre-filled flavored cartridges that you tried. People purchase their bottles of liquids from various e-liquid manufacturers who specialize in this.

There are any number of flavors available...literally hundreds actually. You name it, someone probably makes the flavor. They may not be spot on authentic, but they are generally close. Most people do not end up using a tobacco or menthol flavor, but use a fruit, candy, dessert, coffee, virgin adult beverage, etc.

You will not find an e-cig flavor that will taste like a cigarette. That's why people choose another kind of flavor. And as hard as it might be to believe right now, you won't want a flavor that tastes like a cigarette once you have quit.

Juice is made up from two main ingredients: PG (propylene glycol) and VG (vegetable glycerin), flavoring agents, and liquid nicotine. The nicotine is available in different strengths, from 32mg to 0mg. As a 2 ppd smoker, you'd probably want to start out in the 24-32mg. range. Most people end up consuming 3-5 ml of e-juice a day vaping.

This e-liquid is put in a juice delivery device and screwed onto your battery. This is another article I wrote for beginners that has pictures, descriptions, and videos of the more commonly used devices:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...k-what-primer-juice-delivery-attachments.html

Below are a couple of typical e-juice vendors. Explore around to see what flavors are available:

http://www.virginvapor.com/collections/organic-e-liquid

Natural & Organic E-liquids - Home page Dripeez

 

[SupplyDaddy]

The switch to vaping is going to have you coughing for a bit as you get use to it. Same as when you started smoking. Only now, you aren't taking in everything a cigarette has! So you've started the "purge" also, so expect some of the symptoms you would get from stopping smoking.

When I tried Blu (2009) Coffee tasted like coffee (etc.. etc..). If nothing else, Blu is exactly what you wanted.. a starter. See how it goes. If it doesn't cover what you need, we all seem to have a type that we think could work for you!

FYI Blu is a VG juice with citric acid, not acetic acid (vinegar) And either one is fine really. I do add a drop of vinegar in some of my juices, and I know some folks use citric acid..

 

[stefania123]

Thanks for the response chimsweep. There are eGo knockoffs?! ok I will research for good dealers for this. How can one tell?
>>As I pen this I am enjoying Classic Blend from Copper Creek and Kentucky Vanilla Blend from Vermillion River from my recliner.<< So, eGo C is compatible to different cartomizers?
I think this is the right path too.. thank you

 

[stefania123]

Thanks for all of your valuable info, Bad. Will read all of your blogs. And btw.. nice pics