Over the last few weeks I have been getting away from smoking analogues. Although never a heavy smoker (4-5 a day at most) I still felt the urge to smoke even if it was just a few. I finally figured out that it wasn't so much the nicotine that I missed but the physical habit of having a cigarette. HappyVaper's no-nicotine products were exactly what I was looking for. On Saturday I took a trip down to Dr. Flea's for two main reasons: to meet Jack at the Happy Vaper both to give the 010 a try and secondly, to take my mom's car for a good carbon-clearing highway trip as she is out of town and does not take it on the highway. 
When I arrived at the flea market I went to see Jack with the intention of trying an e-cig out. The booth was a bit hard to find as it was closer to the food court at the back. As I expected there were samples available and plastic mouthpieces to keep things sanitary (very good idea). At first, I was kind of apprehensive as to how to properly drag on one as they are not nearly as responsive as a regular cigarette. After a few pointers I got the hang of it. Easy as pie (is there a pumpkin pie flavor? lol) I finally settled on the 010 in menthol flavor. I figured I'd try it as I wanted a bit of a throat hit although, I have never been a menthol smoker. The basic pack includes 1 manual battery, 1 atomizer, 1 blank mouthpiece, and 2 pre-filled cartridges in either menthol, tobacco, or RY4 flavors.
My impression of the unit itself has been very good. I immediately started using it as soon as I took it off the shelf and it has fulfilled my expectations. The quality of the product seems quite good for something that was only $12 and the vapor production was adequate. Tactile feel is nice with a good weight (it doesn't feel cheap) while slightly longer than a 120mm analogue. I am amazed at the realness of smoking it as I really wanted something that would closely mimic the inhale/exhale motions of smoking. Being able to use it in the car without smelling up the interior was really cool as well. If you saw how I take care of my car, you'd understand the lengths I go to keep it immaculate inside and out. The whole way home I smoked the e-cig in the car (a family member's) and when I got out there was absolutely no smell. I have so far used it in my car and in the house with absolutely no trace of odor left behind. Fast forwarding to last night, the battery finally died while I was finishing off the first of two cartridges that came with the 010. After smoking it for 3 days I can say that the flavor (menthol) was not quite what I would expect in a menthol. Even on the first few drags I wasn't getting the flavor. There was no throat hit and a very faint if any mint feel or flavor. Every inhale I could only taste something along the lines of honey. Nothing was burning or dry yet so I'm not sure what was going on. I guess the flavorings they package with the pre-filled cartridges are not the best of quality. What I can say for sure is that I have no craving to smoke a real cigarette and even without the working e-cig I feel fine.
I have ordered a sampler pack of juices and a charger in order to continue using the 010. Once I've had it for a few more days I'll update the review with some more feedback.
Keep vaping,
TheFlyinJ
When I arrived at the flea market I went to see Jack with the intention of trying an e-cig out. The booth was a bit hard to find as it was closer to the food court at the back. As I expected there were samples available and plastic mouthpieces to keep things sanitary (very good idea). At first, I was kind of apprehensive as to how to properly drag on one as they are not nearly as responsive as a regular cigarette. After a few pointers I got the hang of it. Easy as pie (is there a pumpkin pie flavor? lol) I finally settled on the 010 in menthol flavor. I figured I'd try it as I wanted a bit of a throat hit although, I have never been a menthol smoker. The basic pack includes 1 manual battery, 1 atomizer, 1 blank mouthpiece, and 2 pre-filled cartridges in either menthol, tobacco, or RY4 flavors.
My impression of the unit itself has been very good. I immediately started using it as soon as I took it off the shelf and it has fulfilled my expectations. The quality of the product seems quite good for something that was only $12 and the vapor production was adequate. Tactile feel is nice with a good weight (it doesn't feel cheap) while slightly longer than a 120mm analogue. I am amazed at the realness of smoking it as I really wanted something that would closely mimic the inhale/exhale motions of smoking. Being able to use it in the car without smelling up the interior was really cool as well. If you saw how I take care of my car, you'd understand the lengths I go to keep it immaculate inside and out. The whole way home I smoked the e-cig in the car (a family member's) and when I got out there was absolutely no smell. I have so far used it in my car and in the house with absolutely no trace of odor left behind. Fast forwarding to last night, the battery finally died while I was finishing off the first of two cartridges that came with the 010. After smoking it for 3 days I can say that the flavor (menthol) was not quite what I would expect in a menthol. Even on the first few drags I wasn't getting the flavor. There was no throat hit and a very faint if any mint feel or flavor. Every inhale I could only taste something along the lines of honey. Nothing was burning or dry yet so I'm not sure what was going on. I guess the flavorings they package with the pre-filled cartridges are not the best of quality. What I can say for sure is that I have no craving to smoke a real cigarette and even without the working e-cig I feel fine.
I have ordered a sampler pack of juices and a charger in order to continue using the 010. Once I've had it for a few more days I'll update the review with some more feedback.
Keep vaping,
TheFlyinJ
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