New guy here!

[kalogero]

First of all thank you for this forum, I've been reading a lot of posts on this forum the last couple of days, and I've learned a lot on e-cigs(or so I think).
What would be the best starting kit for a newbie?With a starting budget of $80.
I'm not a heavy smoker(6-7 cigarettes/day).
Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[MattyT]

Hi and welcome to the ECF!! I wouldnt normally recommend a cigarette look-a-like due to low battery life but if you only smoke 6-7 cigarettes a day it would probably suit your needs. Did you want a good cig look-a-like or are you open to other suggestions?

 

[entropy1049]

Welcome new guy!

Quick n easy answer- a couple of Ego-C's and some stardust clearomizers. With money left for a bunch of eliquid.

But be warned, it's a slippery slope to Caravelas and Rockets

 

[Phone Guy]

I'm a newb too, so from one NOOB to another - Welcome (to both of us I guess). Unless you really like the idea of the e-cigarette style - and with your starting budget, go for a real mod. Most likely you're going to in the future anyway so save yourself the time and money and go for the gusto up front.

My wife and son's all started with el-cheepo batteries and clear plastic atomizers, and QUICKLY decided they wanted variable voltage mods with removable batteries and higher battery capacity, and of course better tanks. They are now using ProTank's and various higher end mods (evic, itaste svd, vamo v3).

FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND, the JoyeTech stuff is the "name brand" in this industry (among many others of course) but they seem to be to most popular and thus the most counterfeited. If I were going to spend $80 up front, I'd go with something like a Vamo V3 kit or iTaste SVD... each can be had online for around $60'ish or less (see fasttech.com) shipping takes a while but the prices are excellent.. there may be other vendors in the usa for quicker shipping. Depending on where you live, try to get your ejuice locally... That way you can taste before you buy (or at least, most if not all the local B&M shops here allow you to taste prior to purchasing a flavor)

The advantage to getting something high end up front is you'll get all the features that chances are you may want in the future. Plus those mods I mentioned have replaceable batteries, so if the battery craps out you replace ONLY the battery and not he whole unit like a sealed disposable model... But they are much larger and heavier, so that can be a concern too.

GOOD LUCK.

 

[MattyT]

+1 on the Ego-C but not so much on the stardust clearomizers IMO. Would recommend the EVOD over the stardust every day of the week, I personally never had good experiences with the stardust. I feel the EVOD has been put through the paces and provides a better vape overall, its more consistent and performs much better then the stardust. Just my 2 cents

 

[wbart]

Katana Kit
Boom starter kit for under 20 bucks

 

[Phone Guy]

Katana Kit
Boom starter kit for under 20 bucks

Well, it's going to be hard to beat that deal!!!

 

[wbart]

I have purchased all of the iterations of the kit and they keep improving they are great to use as PIF gifts for new vapors

 

[RubyRoo]

OK, please don't waste your hard earned money! Please get a VV eGo style battery (or 2), and a few good tanks. Here's a great deal!

http://www.myvaporstore.com/Vision_Spinner_Joye_Ego_C_Twist_Combo_p/vvs-c.htm

 

[kalogero]

All suggestions are welcomed, but I don't think I would like the cigarette look a like, i want to try all sorts of flavors not just mint or tobacco.

 

[kalogero]

Thanks for your advise Mobile Phone Guy.

 

[galyion]

I started with a basic ego-t kit from the local smoke shop. 650mah battery and ce4 clearo.

 

[NiNi]

This looks good from Vape Dojo too: Kanger Mini Protank 2 Starter Kit Sold out so I don't know what they charge.
I had "issues" with my Evod, or maybe it had "issues" with me. I catch it staring at me occasionally, "like, what's the deal? Can't handle a leak occasionally? Come on, you know you like me, vape me, you can do it..." and then I throw a paper towel over it.............it broke my heart

 

[kalogero]

Thanks to everybody for the great welcoming, it feels like going to CHEERS, where everybody is a good friend, I think I'll start with the Katana Kit III - Kanger Evod Single Kit, seems like a good one to start.

 

[wbart]

Good choice and I believe the protank kit is 50 when they are in stock which is not often. They sell out of starter kits quickly. But they know the business. Give people good starter kits for cheap and they will come back when it is time to upgrade.

 

[Ames]

Welcome To The Forums! I Joined About Week Ago ... Love Having SO Much support