Need some advice on DYI !

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Hello folks.

I've only been vaping for a short while - around a few weeks with mixed feeliings. I started out with a kit - can't even remember the brand or which one but it was a rip off like most get in the beginning before researching anything - then I graduated to a SD which is working great, however I'm not getting the throat hit I'd like.

I've been a heavy smoker ( around 1-1/2 packs a day ) for the the past 40 years. My usual analog cig was either Marlboro Reds or Basic Reds, so getting a major throat hit is my biggest goal.

The kit had the usual 0-24mg prefilled carts which did absolutely nothing for me and almost discouraged me to point of baling out completely on e-cigs - then I ordered some 36mg e-liq from TW. This was quite a bit better than the carts, however still not quite enough.

Here's the problem I'm having - if I sit the SD or whatever down for a few minutes - then hit it once I get a pretty darn good throat hit - then if I don't wait a bit I'll get almost no hit - plenty of vapor - just not the kick that I need.

This is why I'm thinking that if I make my own juice - I'm hoping I can bump up the nic level to where I need to be for a while anyway and maybe gradually cut back once I'm completely off the analogs, which is my ultimate goal.

I've seen some e-liquid suppliers that have up to 100mg nicotine levels !!!
Don't get me wrong - I have no plans of vaping anywhere near that level, but higher than 36 I'm sure.

Do the DYI liquids come with instructions on mixing amounts ? What are some of the best e-liq places for ordering DYI supplies in larger than 30 ml - and what do you normally mix it with ? One other question - I've never been a menthol smoker, but I've read here that the menthol flavoring provides a better throat hit - and last but not least - tell me about using Everclear as a mixer - is that an alcohol of some sort and from what I read here - it really helps with the throat hit.

Hate to come across as a complete newbie - BUT that I am so any help here would be awesome !!!

Thanks folks for any help - best regards - Tom

 

[VapingRulz]

I've been a heavy smoker ( around 1-1/2 packs a day ) for the the past 40 years. My usual analog cig was either Marlboro Reds or Basic Reds, so getting a major throat hit is my biggest goal.

The kit had the usual 0-24mg prefilled carts which did absolutely nothing for me and almost discouraged me to point of baling out completely on e-cigs - then I ordered some 36mg e-liq from TW. This was quite a bit better than the carts, however still not quite enough.

I'm not sure what model the SD is, but the Vapor King (KR8) rules when it comes to throat hit... but at the expense of vapor for many flavors. Like you, I was most interested in throat hit; my priority is not the vapor. I started at 36mg and it was strong enough for me - I'm at 24mg now. I've never tried liquid from TW but I can personally recommend these vendors:

• Vapor4Life - their 36mg cartomizers are fantastic. Oddly enough, the best throat hit I've found is from the Parliament, Pear and Orange Juice flavors. Excellent customer service.
• MyFreedomSmokes has terrific e-juice, especially the ones with extra flavor. Parliament, English Toffee & Keoke Coffee all have a great throat hit and wonderful flavor. You can get e-juice with flavors up to 48mg. (I wouldn't recommend vaping 48mg.) I've also had excellent customer service from this vendor.
• DIYFlavorshack gets many recommendations on this forum and if it's throat hit you want, try the Red Hots cinnamon juice. I haven't tried it yet but apparently it's amazing.
• Tasty Vapor is another good vendor. You can buy the e-juice and a matching doubler (zero-nic juice) so you can decrease the nicotine level over time without sacrificing flavor.
• NHaler sells Pear Lung Juice and though it's a low-nic (12mg), it's really good and soothing. A great nighttime vape.

Hope this helps!

 

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I'm not sure what model the SD is, but the Vapor King (KR8) rules when it comes to throat hit... but at the expense of vapor for many flavors. Like you, I was most interested in throat hit; my priority is not the vapor. I started at 36mg and it was strong enough for me - I'm at 24mg now. I've never tried liquid from TW but I can personally recommend these vendors:

• Vapor4Life - their 36mg cartomizers are fantastic. Oddly enough, the best throat hit I've found is from the Parliament, Pear and Orange Juice flavors. Excellent customer service.
• MyFreedomSmokes has terrific e-juice, especially the ones with extra flavor. Parliament, English Toffee & Keoke Coffee all have a great throat hit and wonderful flavor. You can get e-juice with flavors up to 48mg. (I wouldn't recommend vaping 48mg.) I've also had excellent customer service from this vendor.
• DIYFlavorshack gets many recommendations on this forum and if it's throat hit you want, try the Red Hots cinnamon juice. I haven't tried it yet but apparently it's amazing.
• Tasty Vapor is another good vendor. You can buy the e-juice and a matching doubler (zero-nic juice) so you can decrease the nicotine level over time without sacrificing flavor.
• NHaler sells Pear Lung Juice and though it's a low-nic (12mg), it's really good and soothing. A great nighttime vape.

Hope this helps!

Thanks for the info - so I guess it's fairly easy to make your own. Do most of you that DYI order just the nic juice and then get the other stuff from Wally World or somewhere else - I'm interested in buying somewhere around 100ml or larger and then making up smaller batches to decide what flavors I like best ! Thanks again !

 

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MyFreedomSmokes is having a 50% off sale on all there unflavored juice...I just ordered the 60mg of 100ml nic. I've heard it's great stuff and it's a great company so I ordered that today and I know it will last me quit a while. I think it will be fun mixing my own that way I can fix it up to my own needs. I hope this helps you out a lil too.

Gina

 

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You can add the higher nicotine to a preflavored zero nicotine liquid like TastyVaper's Doubler. $15 for almost 120ml (4oz) of great tasting stuff.
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