New and VS Ultra Light Menthol Vapor Questions?

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sukiyaki

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There's lots to read here but since I really don't know much about the electronic cigarette, but really want to try it, I thought I'd start just by introducing myself and asking away.

I've been smoking Virginia Slims Ultra Light Menthols for a long long time. Too long, and in yet another attempt to stop, or at least slow down and be healthier I'd like to try this method.

My question would be.. has anyone here found a particular electronic cigarette and especially a particular cartridge that mimics VS Ultra Light Menthols?

I really really appreciate any help here!

-suki
 

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First off, you're probably not going to find an "exact" match to your ciggies. But there are suppliers that have Virginia flavor e-liquid. You can buy the Virginia flavor and also the Menthol flavor and mix the two to get your virginia menthol taste. My brother's GF smoked your brand and that's what she does.

I'm a menthol fan too and I make my own menthol drops that I add to my Hilton flavor to get the menthol lights 100s taste that I like.

The menthol drops recipe is here
Menthol Drops Recipe for Menthol Lovers


If you're looking for lots of vapor and a good quality and consistent throat hit, like a lot of us, the e-cig models that have a manual switch are a good choice.

The importance of the manual switch is that it heats the atomizer portion of the e-cig to a higher temp which gives you warmer vapor, lots of vapor, and a good quality throat hit. Another important feature of the manual switch is that it does not have a short cut off or time out to the drag.

For someone new to e-cigs, I would recommend the 510 e-cig model. It's a manual switch e-cig that is reliable, durable, and does what an e-cig is suppose to do.

510 model e-cigs
USA Suppliers
Joye 510 ( e-Smokey Treats - Electronic Cigarette's, The healthy alternative to traditional tobacco cigarette's )
Dura-C ( Janty USA )
Yeti ( AltSmoke - Electronic Cigarettes, DSE901, The Yeti & More. )

UK Supplier
Dura-C ( iVapour | Electronic Cigarettes | Janty Stick ? Janty Kissbox ? Janty Dura-C ? Janty Mini Fogger ? Janty E-Liquid & Cartridges )

China Supplier
Eastmall 510 ( 510 Manual Switch Starter Kit - Black - e-Cigs Manual Switch 510 - Eastmall International Co.,Ltd )

You may also want to include a 510 passthrough with your order. The passthrough is identical to a standard 510 rechargeable battery except that the end portion is wired to a standard USB connector. You simply plug the USB connector into a USB port or portable power pack and can vape all day long without having to change or charge batteries.

The e-liquid you buy will also play an important part in satisfying your nicotine cravings and also in providing a good throat hit. The higher you go in nicotine strength, the better the throat hit. 36 mg nicotine (the highest strength right now) does give a nice throat hit but made me sick and gave me headaches. I smoked 2-3 packs of ciggies per day for several years - so just because you smoked a lot doesn't mean that the higher nicotine is right for you.

For the first 2 months of vaping I used 18 mg (high) nicotine strength and was quite happy with that. I am currently now using 12 mg (medium) nicotine strength and still feel satisfied.

For a first purchase of e-liquid, I would recommend you buy the flavor or flavors you think will best suit your needs. You'll find the right strength for you. There are a lot of suppliers that have good liquid so the field is open there. Wherever you place your e-cig order you will also be able to buy e-liquid.

Finding the right e-cig model and the e-liquid flavor and nic strength that suits you is what is going to make you a successful e-smoker.

Hope this helps - Good Luck
 

sukiyaki

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Thanks so much, Mamu! The 510 with the manual switch sounds good as I do want the qualities you described. The usb is probably a good thing, too.

I do have a further, and pretty silly question I guess, about the e-liquid. I guess I thought there was just a simple cartridge that is popped in the e-cig and that was it???... but it seems I have to add some sort of liquid, too? I'm guessing a medium strength nicotine strength would be ok for me since I'm used to smoking "lights," although for all I know the nicotine is the same in the regular cigs and the light variety.

About the crystals in your menthol blend... are there specific kinds of menthol crystals or do I just google up menthol crystals?? Finding the alcohol is no problem.. I work at a "Spirits Boutique"... hahaha!

Am really sorry to pester with so many questions, but well, if one doesn't ask one doesn't get an answer!

Many thanks - suki
 

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When you order the e-cig, you'll be also ordering the liquid at the same time.

Simply order the Virginia flavor and the Menthol flavor. If you don't want the watermelon, cherry, etc... don't order that flavored liquid.

When you buy a starter kit of the e-cig model you've chosen, 5 cartridges come with it that have already been pre-filled with liquid. IMO - these flavors suck and are most likely Marlboro or some other ucky tobacco flavor.

So also order some blank carts and you can fill them with your own liquid flavors that you bought.

If you haven't done so already, your next step is to view these helpful
videos:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...2-new-updated-comprehensive-intro-vaping.html

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/2562-helpful-links-videos-new-user.html


Hope this helps - Good Luck
 
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