One of the most commonly recommended brand of e-cig for newer users is the joye 510 EGO.
The 510 is the type of thread it uses, and it's one of the standards for vaping. There are others but it's what I use.
When you first start you'll think you want something that feels like a cigarette in your mouth, same weight, same size etc. I used the joye 510 standard mini for over a year. It did the trick for me, and I also smoked reds (about 1 1/2 Packs a Day). The downside to it was the battery life. I would constantly be changing batteries and charging etc. (Really close to about every hour or so). Since getting an EGO and a Kgo (different model, but similar to EGO and uses the same threading) I can tell you from my own experience that I wish I had gone with a larger battery from the beginning. Was just too stubborn to switch until recently. Using a larger battery will just take that PITA out of the way. So you can focus on something a little more important, flavors.
Now, before we get to flavors (which is really really subjective) you should be aware of the different styles of ways to get the nicotine to the battery. On my 510 there is:
Cartridge : This contains the nicotine in a filler and attempts (though not very well w/o a bit of modification) to keep the atomizer (heating element) moist.
Atomizer: This heats the liquid and produces vapor. These things will last anywhere from 2 weeks to 6 months + (personally I've never had one last less than two months)
Battery: This is the part that is drained when you need it the most.
There are also combinations of atomizers and cartridges (cartomizers). I haven't much experience with these, but others swear by them. They provide a bit of ease because they're meant to be disposable ( but can be refilled). They are cheaper than buying atomizers, but don't last quite as long. Some people (like myself) have claimed the flavors of juices get dulled when using these.
There are many other variations, but first I think you should get started with something relatively simple (there is sometimes a steep learning curve for these things).
A kit I wish was available when I first started is found at
https://www.cignot.com/product_p/kit-ego-spt.htm ... If you have access to a USB charger, this may be the way to go for hardware. While you can charge e-cigs on a battery USB port, some have claimed this can kill your computer's mobo. (Not to scare you lol) but you can find a wall - USB charger at wal-mart. Don't just take my word for it, do some more research and get some more feedback. But that was my 2c.
Now for the Juices: Everyone's taste buds are different, finding the right juice for you might take you one day or over a few months.. even then, your taste buds will change back after all the years of smoking. Causing you to find the perfect one again. When starting, I wanted something with that velvety smooth flavor of a Marb Red, and the kick to the chest.. I still like the kick to the chest (can be found with e-cigs) but the velvety smooth flavor isn't quite how I thought it was after trying a marb again recently (lol you'll find out)... Anyway, I have been using johnson creek's red oak smoke juice "Tennessee Cured" tobacco flavored. It's kind of sweet caramel/toffee/vanilla? But not overpoweringly sweet.. and still has a hint of tobacco. It's around the type of flavor when you see "RY4" juices at other sites.
With juices, they are typically found in PG (Propylene Glycol) or VG (Vegetable Glycerine) or a combination of the two. PG sometimes causes slight reactions in people. For myself, it made my teeth feel sensitive. Switching to VG fixed that. Red Oak is VG. Johnson Creek's juices are fairly expensive, though. You can find other places that make all sorts of juices.
You'll find that things you didn't expect to taste good, taste amazing in vapor form. Vape cheesecake? Hell yes. .. part of the real fun of vaping is finding the right juice..
When ordering hardware, order more atomizers/cartomizers than you think you'll need. Having an atomizer break and not being patient enough to wait on another one can put you back on the analogs (real cigarettes).. so it's best to avoid that.
(I chose to mention cignot because Vickie has always treated me right, superfast shipping and hellacious customer service. You treat me right, I tell people
) And Johnson Creek because MMMMMmmmmm Tennessee Cured (YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary)
Feel free to look around, sorry for such a long post. But people here are friendly and genuinely want you to get off analogs. ^.^
