New member, need guidance

[zorrox]

Hi, I'm looking to purchase a ecig setup for my friend's birthday to help him get off the cigarettes (about a pack-a-day smoker). I'm a little overwhelmed with the selection out there, and I have always been one to throughly research any purchases, especially one that will hopefully be used daily. I was hoping I could find some guidance here. Not sure what I should even budget, but I definitely want to get him a quality piece he can rely on, and also some juice and whatever else he needs vape for a good while. Thanks in advance!

p.s. explain like I'm 5 please, zero experience with ecigs personally..

 

[rufus1138]

for a first timer to grow into it i would suggest from my experience (2 months quit now) get an ego twist and a evod, go to your local brick and mortar and make sure its genuine equipment, do not get any juice with alcohol used in the brewing process. everything else is icing on the cake that he should discover and decide for himself, also too much complication could drive him away from quitting at first.

 

[mattjjang]

I'd recommend the kanger starter kit. If I remember correctly it retails around 30-50 dollars or so. It comes with 2 batteries, 2 evod clearos, replacement heads and charger. The downsides are that the batteries are kind of limited at 650mah and not variable, but overall I think it's an ok place to start for a first timer.

 

[mrclean77]

I am kind of in the same boat right now. I know gift cards are not as personal, but I am thinking of seeing if I can get my B&M to do a gift card thing so my friend can go in and personally tell them what he does/does not want.

 

[OldtimeRocker]

Just me but i would jump on an MVP for 40 and a naut for 20 and some juice, thats a great starter set-up with a small learning curve and great vapes. if you need links to get those prices just pm me. good luck

 

[Rodeorat]

Hard to beat the EVOD starter kit. Are there better setups out there, yes. But the EVOD has good flavor and is fairly reliable.
This kit even has extra heads for the EVODs.

 

[rufus1138]

Hard to beat the EVOD starter kit. Are there better setups out there, yes. But the EVOD has good flavor and is fairly reliable.
This kit even has extra heads for the EVODs.

+1 on this, ive got an mvp v2 that i still have my evod on and it hits like a beast on wattage mode, cant knock the evod at the price point kanger put it at.

 

[LondonGirl]

I'd also suggest the evod starter kit. They're really simple to use, so more likely he will use it instead of smoking!

Aside from that, all he would need is some eliquid. If he's smoking a pack a day he's likely to need 12-18mg/ml nicotine. I would a few samples in a variety of strengths and flavours (and brands if possible) as it's so hard to predict what he might like. Once he's found the right strengths and flavours, he can buy better value larger bottles. But there is going to be some trial and error in the beginning, and some of it will end up in the bin.

 

[OldtimeRocker]

Why i like the mvp over the evod, is that in a month the mvp you will still be using the evod well not so much. Not the mod any ways. Neither choice is a bad one tbh, they will both work well

http://101vape.com/variable-voltagewattage-devices/148-innokin-itaste-mvp-v20.html

 

[NiaJane]

As a relative newcomer to vaping, I would recommend the Kanger Evod starter kit.
I have tried 3 or 4 different variations and the evod has been the most trouble free. There are few things that make you want a cigarette more than faulty vaping equipment. It is a also great to have 2 batteries and clearomisers.
I found my starter kit online for less than $40.
It is wonderful that you are helping your friend.
Good luck!