New to Vaping: Need Recommendations

[s3lekta]

Hey guys and gals how's it going?

Anyway its been 2 weeks since I smoked cigarette (lol a analog my bad , gotta get used to the name of that). Picked up my Bloog pcc kit from Jack and he's been helpful.

My dilemma now is, I've tried a few nic juices and found them really harsh like I was going to cough out a lung It felt like I smoked a roach and that went down my throat lol.

The types of juices I tried so far are:

18mg PG
11mg VG - not as bad as the 18mg, but still a little irritation on my throat

Not sure what the ratios are @ cdnvapor for the above.

I figure I experiment with another batch I just ordered: 8mg 60/40 PG/VG. Hopefully that's more in my realm.

If anyone can give a recommendation on what would be good? I used to smoke Belmonts and DuMaurier Lights, something tobacco flavored, smooth with a little bit of a throat hit is what I'm chasing for.

Also, sorry people for the redundant questions, which you've heard many times. I've ordered from suppliers around here and did some research before breaking balls lol. Can someone share some places I can also check out for some juices?

Any comments or anyone who was stuck in my shoes, share your thoughts. It's getting a little frustrating, but I'm sure I'll figure things out soon

Thanks, learned a lot reading stuff around here!.

 

[kingcobra]

I'm sure that a bunch of other people will help you out here, the part that stands out for me is the cough up a lung deal. I"ve never used the bloog but as a general rule if you're coughing then you're taking in too much vapor. Try lighter drags more often. You don't want to go too light on the nic if you've quit analogs unless you're looking to puff your brains out on some lighter stuff

As for flavors, well some people need the tobacco tasting stuff, it's a matter of personal preference. Trying some stuff out is the best option

 

[sparky604]

I'm sure that a bunch of other people will help you out here, the part that stands out for me is the cough up a lung deal. I"ve never used the bloog but as a general rule if you're coughing then you're taking in too much vapor. Try lighter drags more often. You don't want to go too light on the nic if you've quit analogs unless you're looking to puff your brains out on some lighter stuff

As for flavors, well some people need the tobacco tasting stuff, it's a matter of personal preference. Trying some stuff out is the best option

^^^ what he says! If you take a big rip off the e-cig it will tend to make your throat feel sore when you're first starting. Are you doing lung hits (straight from e-cig into the lungs with no pause)? If so try inhaling just into your mouth, and then inhaling what's in your mouth into your lungs, will cool it and make it easier to take.

PM sent re: juice

 

[BCman]

I can relate to the harshness on the throat. When starting out it was harsh but I found that menthol really eases it and using 80/20 VG/pg. Now my throat has adapted and it's not so bad. Reminds me of getting a head cold with sore throat then trying to smoke an analog, first couple of smokes were tough but by the next day I was a chimney again. Same goes for ejuice, first few puffs in the mornings rough but by the end of the day I'm chain Vaping with no difficulties. Drinking tons of water helps.

 

[Religion]

Into the mouth first. Like hookah. If that doesn't solve it, may be a PG allergy. Try organic VG juice.

 

[Danesnpits]

Hey guys and gals how's it going?

Anyway its been 2 weeks since I smoked cigarette (lol a analog my bad , gotta get used to the name of that). Picked up my Bloog pcc kit from Jack and he's been helpful.

My dilemma now is, I've tried a few nic juices and found them really harsh like I was going to cough out a lung It felt like I smoked a roach and that went down my throat lol.

The types of juices I tried so far are:

18mg PG
11mg VG - not as bad as the 18mg, but still a little irritation on my throat

Not sure what the ratios are @ cdnvapor for the above.

I figure I experiment with another batch I just ordered: 8mg 60/40 PG/VG. Hopefully that's more in my realm.

If anyone can give a recommendation on what would be good? I used to smoke Belmonts and DuMaurier Lights, something tobacco flavored, smooth with a little bit of a throat hit is what I'm chasing for.

Also, sorry people for the redundant questions, which you've heard many times. I've ordered from suppliers around here and did some research before breaking balls lol. Can someone share some places I can also check out for some juices?

Any comments or anyone who was stuck in my shoes, share your thoughts. It's getting a little frustrating, but I'm sure I'll figure things out soon

Thanks, learned a lot reading stuff around here!.

Welcome and Congrats! PG is used in hospitals to dissinfect as well as it is used in food stuff. It will burn for the first bit. I had pneumonia a few months ago and couldn't even vape because of the PG. VG though is not harsh but its a good medium to carry the flavor. PG is what gives the throat hit. You will get used to it. Happy Vaping!

 

[Religion]

Don't be afraid of other flavors. You may fall in love with blueberry waffles or double peppermint. So many of us found out that we vape something so ridiculously different than our old analogs.

 

[emus]

If have any pain or cough I recommend vaping a zero PG and a zero VG/H2O.
Also make sure the atty coil is not running dry.
Work the nic in as your body allows.

 

[Nascar_Perry]

I used to get that cough for a couple of days. It generally takes about 6-10 days to get adjusted to vaping.

I agree with the other posters, definitely don't be afraid to try different flavors. As a smoker,I used to smoke mainly Viceroy Reds, or MacDonald's Reds. When I switched to vaping, I found flavors like RY4 were soothing and mellowed me out big time. RY4 is like a Caramel/Tobacco/Cake type flavor. USA Mix wasn't too bad, but I also fell in love with Chocolate and Strawberry. I still love the after taste of chocolate and how it smells in the air.

Two tobacco flavors I still use are Canadian Flavor and Flue Cured Tobacco flavor.Both taste amazing. I get these flavors from cdnvapor.

Other flavors I use regularly are:

Apple: Tastes great with a fruity undertone
Cheesecake: You'd be surprised that this is not too strong and is very enjoyable
Peppermint: Throw all those thoughts about menthol out the window. This one has a true mint taste that is great after meals

I have also heard great things about backwoodsbrew flavors and how close to actual tobacco they are. But I would let your throat get used to vaping first.

 

[Concat]

PG has more throat hit than VG, so that’s something to consider. It’s tough to say what will work for a given person, but considering you smoked light cigs, you may just need to inhale less vapor all together. Smaller hits, so to speak.

Some juices have practically no throat hit at all. I have some Smooth Peach from Juicy Clear and it has like zero throat hit. Tasty as hell though. Nicotine level is a factor, but juices at the same nic level can have drastically different throat hits.

Finally there is a good adjustment period you need to go through. I was getting a lot of dry throats in my first two weeks. I smoked Player’s Rich though, so I needed a good throat hit.

 

[EastSideToker]

hey s3lekta ..

I would recommend the RY4...

I thought i would like a full "tobacco" flavor, however found it horrible, RY4 and BubbleGum are the 2 i like so far of 3 I have tried.. It may be just me (or the burn of the new atty) but the "Players" was disgusting.. I'm sure i'll vape it once the others are gone..

 

[s3lekta]

Thanks guys for all your comments and input. Much appreciated and thanks for some of the links for other places I can check out.

What I did, was taking slower drags then pausing and inhaling after. That helped out a lot. I'm such an idiot sometimes lol. The issue was, like the few of you mentioned, I was taking drags and inhaling at the same time. That was part of the reason why it felt irritating. So far the 11mg VG is a bit better. Perhaps, maybe its just something i just have to get used to as a whole.

As I noted, I received a batch of 60/40 pg/vg 8mg (Tango Tobacco), I found them a little bit smooth but very tasty. I asked the vendor to give me a sample of medium strength, i think there 12mg or something, it was a perfect throat hit I think i found what I'm looking for, although curious to try out other flavors you guys suggested.

I think next is some Juicy Clear Double Double , a smoke and a cig at the same time flavor. Anyone know what his ratio's are? Reason being, these Bloog cartos have wicking issues when using thicker juices I have to bottom load using the condom method.

Anyway guys and gals, have a wonderful long weekend!

 

[Concat]

JC's ratio is 73/27 (PG/VG) for some bizarre reason. I'm pulling this from my memory bank tho. It was an odd ratio anyways.

 

[Danesnpits]

Anyone know what his ratio's are? Reason being, these Bloog cartos have wicking issues when using thicker juices I have to bottom load using the condom method.

Anyway guys and gals, have a wonderful long weekend!

73/27 is the ratio