New to Vaping

[Jaandlu]

Hi everyone! Let me start by introducing myself. I am Jaandlu or Ja for the daring. But let's get this pronunciation thing off right. Imagine a man and his dog. The man is named Jason and his dog is named Lucy. (the smart ones have put it together already) Now nicknames are common and these to have theirs. He is called Ja (pronounced Jay but without the y. But that's another story.) and she is called Lu. So you put the two together and you have Ja and Lu. Now smash that up a bit and you have Jaandlu. Or "Jay and Lou." Got it? Cool.

I am new to this world of vaping. I have been vaping for about a month and with the exception of one night I have been off the analogs this whole time. I am really enjoying not stinking. Analogs used to smell good to me but not anymore. I like that feeling.

I started off with the Randy's E-cig. I almost didn't continue. But I found the ECF and the loads of information here that you just can't get from your local tobacconist. And my tobacconist is a very helpful man. Even he is happy to see me get off the analogs.

Now I am on the 510's. I love them. They are sleek and have the perfect TH for me. I have heard a lot of people complain about the batt life but I have four and that is one more than enough to last me the whole day.

I have found that research is important when it comes to e-cigs. If it weren't for this site I doubt that I would have stuck with it. So I am glad this place exists with the awesome people that are here. So I thought I would add my voice to the conversation. There is so much to explore and I can see this is going to be the hobby that replaces my analog habit.

They tell you that e-cigs are cheaper. I am not convinced. Perhaps down the road. But starting out is quite the investment. Figuring out that I was allergic to PG for example, cost me about $15. Learning that you can't buy a good e-cig at your local tobacconist cost me about $45. That's a carton of analogs down the drain. But, I come back to this time and time again, it sure is nice not to stink. (okay, this morning may not be a good example, but at least I don't smell like stale analogs.) The point is that even though it may cost a bit more at first, it is totally worth it to make the switch.

Any other people that are just starting out I encourage you to stick with it and find the PV that is
right for you. In the end it with be worth it.

Ja

 

[CBB]

Hi Ja, and welcome to ECF. Some people can save money vaping, I just keep buying new vaping toys.

 

[ClayK]

How is Vaping in SoCal? I know they banned smoking pretty much everywhere (at least the last time I was out there), is vaping socially accepted in bars/clubs/whatnot? Just curious incase I take a trip out that way again, possibly soon.

 

[Jaandlu]

I first learned about vaping in a bar. Not many people vape out here but people are much more accepting of vaping than smoking. There are places in Santa Monica where you can't even smoke in the street. I think the key to vaping in public is to not look like your smoking. I think bars are cool with it if you are open about what you are doing. Most bartenders I have met are totally cool with me vaping in the bar. And it makes the analog smokers jealous.

 

[ClayK]

Last time I was out that way in San Diego, I was at the Shout House (awesome place by the way) and had to go outside for every analog. Not totally bad, just slightly annoying. At least the weather was nice In VA, use to be able to smoke everywhere, but they have started cracking down on that. What's the protocol on vaping inside? Does one ask first or beg for forgiveness after the fact?

 

[Jaandlu]

I always ask first. Makes it less embarrassing. So far no one has said no. But that is just in bars. I have not tried in a restaurant. But smoking is banned everywhere inside. Some towns go as far as to ban it within ten or even twenty feet from any entrance. I believe in Davis you can only smoke in the middle of the street. Of course there are cars there so it makes it a bit difficult.