New to the forum, new to vaping- help wanted please and thanks!

[Jamie.S93]

Hey I'm Jamie, I'm new to the forum and was hoping someone could help?

I'm new to this whole vaping thing and while I like experimenting with liquids and flavors, I'm struggling to find an actual e-cig/vaporizer that I like. Any recommendations for starters?

thanks!

 

[Eskie]

Hi and welcome! What types of vaping gear have you already tried and didn't like? that will make it a little easier to figure out what you might like

 

[Bonskibon]

Hello and welcome! As Eskie said, knowing how you like to vape will help us in helping you.

 

[Jamie.S93]

Thank you! I'm thinking one of the cig-like ones might be better for me because I've tried an actual vape pen (I'm not sure what brand it is) and the liquids leaking on my lip when I inhale. Plus- the cigarette type pens are a bit more familiar i think.

Have you tried any of these? and can you still experiment with flavors or are they just for quitting smoking? (P.s, thanks for your response)

 

[Jamie.S93]

Also, do all vape pens leak or do you think it could be because I bought a cheap one?

 

[Bonskibon]

The only problem with the cig-a-likes is that they are closed systems and very expensive when you compare to other things available to us now. What kind do you have now?

 

[Bonskibon]

I would recommend a eleaf istick 20 or 30 watt and Nautilus mini tank.

 

[Izan]

Hey I'm Jamie, I'm new to the forum and was hoping someone could help?

I'm new to this whole vaping thing and while I like experimenting with liquids and flavors, I'm struggling to find an actual e-cig/vaporizer that I like. Any recommendations for starters?

thanks!

Hi J and welcome,
How long have you been smoking and how many do you smoke per day?

Cheers
I

 

[Bonskibon]

I would also recommend watching a couple YouTube videos on how ecigs work. It helps when there is an understanding how all the pieces work togeather to find what will work for your needs.

 

[Jamie.S93]

Hi J and welcome,
How long have you been smoking and how many do you smoke per day?

Cheers
I

Well I smoke around 10- I'm not really looking to quit- more to cut down a little.

 

[Jamie.S93]

I would also recommend watching a couple YouTube videos on how ecigs work. It helps when there is an understanding how all the pieces work togeather to find what will work for your needs.

Thank you! I'll have a look around and most probably be back with more questions!! haha

 

[djsvapour]

Cig-a-likes are dreadful and barely work unless you are/were a light smoker. Even then, the prices and the marketing BS of these companies sets new standards in ripping people off.
Oh; they also employ fake reviews, fake review sites and hand over commission to the youtube people who will happily steal money from other desperate smokers.
This part of the industry is the 'dark side'. Turn to it at your peril.
The ecig I'm using today is about 50 dollars. It doesn't leak but you could pay 200 or more from one of the"top rated" brands. *sigh*

I'd get a Joyetech AIO and take it from there.

 

[Bonskibon]

Ah, forgot about the Joyetech AIO. That would be a great choice trying out.

 

[djsvapour]

Well I smoke around 10- I'm not really looking to quit- more to cut down a little.

In that case, try the Innokin T18.
(half the power of the AIO)

 

[daviedog]

If OP insists, look for 510 manual 'sticks'.
Around 3 bucks. Last about 2&1/2 hrs when new.
Attach a cartomizer, lower the resistance the better the experience. Boge & Smok cartos are still around. 2 or 3 for a buck.
The Cartos can be refilled,,not a closed system per say. I got off red Marlboros using the above..

 

[Baditude]

I'm thinking one of the cig-like ones might be better for me because I've tried an actual vape pen... Plus- the cigarette type pens are a bit more familiar i think.

Have you tried any of these? and can you still experiment with flavors or are they just for quitting smoking? (P.s, thanks for your response)

Also, do all vape pens leak or do you think it could be because I bought a cheap one?

Ordinarily I'd tell a new vaper to avoid any ciga-like because over the long term they are very expensive and inefficient compared to more advanced vaporizers. Come on, go ahead, you can admit it...

However, I see that you only smoke 10 cigs a day and didn't express a desire to quit smoking entirely, so a ciga-like, or an eGo battery device may still suit your needs. I'm still inclined to recommend an iStick mod and a MiniNautilus tank, whose performance will blow your mind compared to any cig-alike.

iStick battery device (also called a mod)

iStick battery device and Aspire Nautilus tank

Advancing Up the Vaping Ladder

• From cigalike batteries, to eGo's, to mods. Another picture dictionary of terminology and form factors for beginning vapers. Includes videos.

Good Starter Setups for a Beginner Vaper

• Typical starter setups recommended for a new vaper. Includes a video on the use of an eGo variable voltage battery/clearomizer and of the iStick and MVP mods.

Proper Terminology: Is it a carto, a tank, or what? A Guide to Juice Delivery Devices

• A picture dictionary for beginners with descriptions of clearomizers, nano's, drip atomizers, bottom feeding mods, cartomizers, cartotanks, and RBA's (rebuildable atomizers). Includes video demos/reviews of all devices.

 

[BrotherBob]

Welcome and glad you joined.
Might like to read:
Beginner | Guide To Vaping
ECigarette Academy: Essential Need to Know for New Vapers
One Stop Reference Shop For New and Experienced Vapers
Learn About Vaping Here - Everything Ecigs - From Beginner To Advanced
Ch. 4 E Cig Battery Basics: Cig-a-Likes, Egos, and Mods – Vapex

 

[Driver93]

Cig-a-likes are dreadful and barely work unless you are/were a light smoker. Even then, the prices and the marketing BS of these companies sets new standards in ripping people off.
Oh; they also employ fake reviews, fake review sites and hand over commission to the youtube people who will happily steal money from other desperate smokers.
This part of the industry is the 'dark side'. Turn to it at your peril.
The ecig I'm using today is about 50 dollars. It doesn't leak but you could pay 200 or more from one of the"top rated" brands. *sigh*

I'd get a Joyetech AIO and take it from there.

Joytech is good I had a Egrip 2 and and I am truly happy with it

 

[djsvapour]

Joytech is good I had a Egrip 2 and and I am truly happy with it

Great! Joyetech are good. It wasn't always the case.

 

[Gramdogg]

I always recommend ego VV battery and evod type tank to start. $10 on ebay. I started at 2.2ohm and 3.2v personally anything stronger and I probably would have quit and sold whatever I got. Don't want to waste $60 incase you don't like it. Stores always recommend getting something expensive so you'll "save money" when your ready to upgrade the tank but if you don't like it you lose way more money. The 650mah VV is half the size of a lighter so it's still a great stealth pocket device later if you do upgrade.