New vaper, also looking to help mom quit!

[ksamim]

Hey my new favorite forum people! I am so shocked, amazed, and inspired by the great community here. Truly, this place is an oasis of the internet, with people who rarely bicker and love to help one another!

A little background: I tried an njoy ecig many, many years ago, and it was good at the time, but didn't stick. The last two days I have been lurking these forums in a frenzy, attempting to absorb as much information as possible. Almost immediately, I ordered a Joye eGo-C just to get off the analogues and start my great adventure in the vaping world. I am already thinking about picking up a passthrough for it (can't find purple 1000mAh ) as a present if this sticks for two weeks. I, of course, am loaded with questions, but I will try to keep them minimal off the bat, so as to not overwhelm myself or get ahead of where I am in my journey!

My new endeavor has caught the attention of my 62 year old mother, who lives across the country. I am thinking of sending her the extra pieces I have for her to try her very own ecig, but she is inundating me with questions I can't hope to answer yet. So I turn to you, kind folks of the ECF, for some guidance!

1. She is concerned about the size and weight of the device. Should I get her a Kr8?

2. I am excited about the eGo-C, but she is still attached to analogs. What is the best first step for her?

3. What are the popular juices for people jumping the long train of analog addiction?

4. A question for myself: Should I try out a carto with my eGo-C battery? One of those wacky Boge (sp?) ones I've heard about? Do I need a special mouthpiece?

5. Is there a place to compare the form factors of different devices, such as length, weight, colors?

6. What are the next steps in improving my eGo-C? I know about passthroughs (I think...) but that's about it!

I will definitely hold off on other form factor questions as I have never held one of these new, awesome devices yet and, as such, barely know how they work! I can't wait to go crazy working on mods though, this is definitely my type of hobby!

Thanks in advance to the many wonderful people who have literally saved my life on these forums. People such as djwyman, Balthezar, and rabernet ask and answer the questions that plague all newbies, making this a seamless and wonderful experience. There are an ungodly amount of other people who I am indebted too, as well. All of you are so wonderful, thank you so much!

 

[aaronkt]

Sorry wont have answers to a lot of your questions however i converted my mom to a vapor and she wanted to start with a liquid that tasted like her analogs, it helped her make the switch i guess. So i would say if you like the taste of analogs, go with something that says it has a similar taste to your brand.

 

[ksamim]

Thanks for the tip! She smoked Marlboro Ultralights, but I thought you couldn't get specific tobacco flavors? Where can I get that flavor?

 

[blkhwk07]

Hello and Welcome,Congrats on your choice and to help your Mom.Most people will tell you to not spend the money on small batteries (myself included). But,many of us (including me) started with those small batteries,and it got us off the cigs.So in my opinion whatever gets you off cigs is a good PV.If your mom is asking about size,weight,I'd be leery of starting her on something like a Kgo1100mah battery.If she likes something that feels like a cig,it might get her off the cig.I've seen good reviews for the Smokeless Image e-cigs and they're not expensive. Then if she says she has to charge it a lot,you could maybe talk her into a bigger battery. The first vaping experience mean a lot to many people,and if it feels like what she is used to it might be easy for her to use. Hope it helps.

 

[Sissylala]

1. She is concerned about the size and weight of the device. Should I get her a Kr8?

Ive heard a lot of really great things about the V4L type of kits, especially for those that want a smaller sized kit. They are really pretty on top of it. E-Cigarette Starter Kit | Vapor King Starter Kit | Vapor4Life

2. I am excited about the eGo-C, but she is still attached to analogs. What is the best first step for her?

I was excited for mine too and my mom.. not so much. She had to see and hear my successes in order to get on board. Get her a kit, one that meets her needs and then after youve done well she will see that she can do it too.

3. What are the popular juices for people jumping the long train of analog addiction?

For me, when I first started.. I wanted my Marlboro Flavor. I don't think you'll find that exact flavor. I smoked Marlboro Lights so.. I tried about 10-15 different 'tobacco' flavors and the closest I found was called "7 Leaf Tobacco" from ECBlend. Taste is super subjective and your mom may hate anything that anyone recommends, because its different for everyone. Ive since moved on from that flavor, and If you like, I would be happy to send it to you to give to your mom! Pay it Forward!

4. A question for myself: Should I try out a carto with my eGo-C battery? One of those wacky Boge (sp?) ones I've heard about? Do I need a special mouthpiece?

Id try out everything Try a Cartomizer (Boge's are awesome!!) and get a Drip Trip to go on the top of it, try a Clearomizer and Try a Tank!! They're pretty cheap if you spread out your purchases and that way you can try them all and see what you like. Drip tips come in SOO many different colors and styles, be sure to get one that suits your style. They are pretty cheap so when I purchased one, I bought 4. Im sure Ill buy 20 more.

 

[dshark]

Welcome to ECF...!!!

 

[ksamim]

I was excited for mine too and my mom.. not so much. She had to see and hear my successes in order to get on board. Get her a kit, one that meets her needs and then after youve done well she will see that she can do it too.

My mom is exactly like this! When we tried nicotine tablets, she was so hugely averse. They worked well for me, but she was definitely not on board. She seems much more keen on this tactic though, as she isn't quite as dismissive when talking abo

For me, when I first started.. I wanted my Marlboro Flavor. I don't think you'll find that exact flavor. I smoked Marlboro Lights so.. I tried about 10-15 different 'tobacco' flavors and the closest I found was called "7 Leaf Tobacco" from ECBlend. Taste is super subjective and your mom may hate anything that anyone recommends, because its different for everyone. Ive since moved on from that flavor, and If you like, I would be happy to send it to you to give to your mom! Pay it Forward!

I would absolutely love something like this! I wonder, do people regularly swap flavors that they don't like? It seems like it would be a great community effort to trade juices with others from the forums (or elsewhere). I would be happy to buy you a juice in return for such a gesture!

Id try out everything Try a Cartomizer (Boge's are awesome!!) and get a Drip Trip to go on the top of it, try a Clearomizer and Try a Tank!! They're pretty cheap if you spread out your purchases and that way you can try them all and see what you like. Drip tips come in SOO many different colors and styles, be sure to get one that suits your style. They are pretty cheap so when I purchased one, I bought 4. Im sure Ill buy 20 more.

As with most people who just start out, I can't wait to try out a million billion different approaches! Of course, I am not as educated as most others on this forum about such things... Can I just buy a cartomizer and a drip tip and just plug the thing into my battery?

Also, what is a PCC? I hear so many people talk about it. I don't think one is coming with my eGo-C... Is there one made for the eGo-C battery? Does anyone have a link where I can buy one?

Thanks again to all the supportive folks on this forum! You guys rule!

 

[Sissylala]

Edit: This was an accidental post from my stupid tablet

 

[kia2]

Sounds like your mom would benefit from a "shopping trip" around to various sites to see what is available. I suspect she is going to want to keep her "analog" look for a while, simply because it is what she is used to. So many folks advise skipping the 510 or 808's for the big and glorious mods/APV's, but those who have been smoking a very long time may need a little adjustment time, and many of us needed the ritual as well as the nicotine to start.

A PCC is a portable charging case. I have a pcc for each brand of my KR808's, I believe in using the brand charger with the brand batteries, as not all batteries are created equal. I haven't seen charging cases for the larger batteries or APV's. Doesn't mean they don't exist, really, just means I've never seen one.

Take Mom shopping. Just because an 808 might be something more "familiar," it doesn't mean she can't have some fun with them. If she likes a little color or bling in life, check out Smokeless Image. Best KR808's I've used, and so many colors and accessories to choose from as well as lots of great easy-to-start-up accessories, diamond tips, battery wraps, colored end caps, pcc's with different color lids, and the new X2 for when she's ready to try and move up to the "big" batteries. A nice transition tool with one company. It's familiar and new at the same time. Carts can be expensive from anyone, depending on how much one vapes, but refilling is easy enough and there are plenty of blanks to be had when ready to find more variety of flavors. Mods/APV's and tanks are for when the switch is over and the individual feels ready to move on to more complicated (or less complicated, depending upon your point of view) vaping adventures.

If she goes for a 510 or KR808 kit, be sure to get the kit(s) with at least two batteries. I'd actually recommend a third battery added, just to be on the safe side. One to use while charging another, and a spare - just in case.

Anyway, good luck to you and your mom, both. And welcome to ECF!

 

[Sissylala]

My mom is exactly like this! When we tried nicotine tablets, she was so hugely averse. They worked well for me, but she was definitely not on board. She seems much more keen on this tactic though, as she isn't quite as dismissive when talking abo

My mom was the same way. Even after she decided to try it, when I would ask her how she liked it she didnt want to talk about it. It's been a little over a week for her and she's fine now, but at first she was super uptight about it.

I would absolutely love something like this! I wonder, do people regularly swap flavors that they don't like? It seems like it would be a great community effort to trade juices with others from the forums (or elsewhere). I would be happy to buy you a juice in return for such a gesture!

No need!! There is a forum / group here called PIF (Pay it forward) that I am a member of, and Im happy to get new members things they may like. Ill PM you.

As with most people who just start out, I can't wait to try out a million billion different approaches! Of course, I am not as educated as most others on this forum about such things... Can I just buy a cartomizer and a drip tip and just plug the thing into my battery?

Also, what is a PCC? I hear so many people talk about it. I don't think one is coming with my eGo-C... Is there one made for the eGo-C battery? Does anyone have a link where I can buy one?

Your ego comes with a standard 510/ego threading and almost every cartomizer / tank / clearmoizer is configured with a 510 thread. Just make sure its labeled as such before you purchase. You just screw it on your battery

I think a PCC is a personal charger case (although I dont know anything about it as I don't have one)

Thanks again to all the supportive folks on this forum! You guys rule!

ECF is awesome!!

 

[Sissylala]

As soon as you get a few more posts under your belt, Ill be able to send you a private message.

 

[hdzrtvap]

Alot ok good answers here and info on this forum, im new myself. Up till about 35 day ago i was a 2 pack a day with marb 100 lights, i went with a KGO and some outlaw 555 juice from pinkspot vapors and to my dis belief it worked out for me so much that i went right to the DIY and am one happy camper.

Everyones taste is going to be diff but the 555 replaced my marb lights for me.

 

[Sissylala]

hdzrtvap makes a brilliant point here. I got a few different blends of the '555'. One from Smokless Image, one from MyVaporStore and one from ECBlend and I hated them all. I seriously couldn't stand them *at all*. But.. hdzrtvap loves them! Ive seen reviews where people SWEAR by 555; they love it.

Taste is super subjective. Your mom might need to order the little samples from different vendors and find one she likes. They are roughly $2.50 for a small bottle from all over the place. Ill still send ya the 7-leaf

 

[ksamim]

No need!! There is a forum / group here called PIF (Pay it forward) that I am a member of, and Im happy to get new members things they may like. Ill PM you.

Oh, I really like the sound of this. Once I get going, how do I become part of such a group?

As soon as you get a few more posts under your belt, Ill be able to send you a private message.

Sounds good! Any idea what the minimum posts I need to make to be allowed?

Alot ok good answers here and info on this forum, im new myself. Up till about 35 day ago i was a 2 pack a day with marb 100 lights, i went with a KGO and some outlaw 555 juice from pinkspot vapors and to my dis belief it worked out for me so much that i went right to the DIY and am one happy camper.

I am really interested in the DIY solutions too! I guess I should visit those forums! I also see a lot (and I mean a LOT) of recommendations for juices and where to get them - it's quite overwhelming! I guess I just need to start buying sampler packs.

Taste is super subjective. Your mom might need to order the little samples from different vendors and find one she likes. They are roughly $2.50 for a small bottle from all over the place. Ill still send ya the 7-leaf

Do you know some really nice deals on large sampler packs of crowd favorites? I, myself, would like to try them and share them with the moms so we can both pick the ones we like! It's pretty important I make it easy on her though, find a really stellar flavor so that her first experience isn't her last (since first impressions really go far with her). And thank you again for the 7-leaf! I am so honored to be part of this community already.

 

[Sissylala]

I think you might need five posts (maybe 10? I can't remember).

Ill PM you a link to Pay it forward, its a really cool concept.

Id love to DIY too, seems the way to go. This forum has a great DIY subforum under E-Cig Technical that has recipes and everything.

I dont know where you can get a sampler of crowd favorites... I think maybe Pinkspotvapors.com has one!

 

[ksamim]

Well I'll go hunt down some new folks here in this subforum that I have some ability to help! Get my posts up that way.

I also still want to learn more about passthroughs. Is there a guide somewhere on this site that goes over how they work and which to get?

 

[Sissylala]

Found 'em!

Pay It Forward - PIF


DIY E-Liquid

E-Liquid Recipes


This is a crazy awesome Hobby and Im super into it already!

 

[kia2]

Passthroughs as in the ecigs that you can vape all day and don't ever die type ecigs? Or big batteries?

With the KR808's the "standard" passthrough is a battery that is hooked up to a power source all the time for your vaping needs. They work fairly well, mine are manuals, but they do have a short leash. Also, don't plug them directly into your computer, you'll risk frying the motherboard as the USB ports on the computer don't have enough power out for the passthroughs. You can also use a separate USB hub available from many places such as Amazon, just make sure they have enough power out for the passthrough. I have the 1.5A wall adapters and the passthrough ready car charger/adapters for my passthroughs.

Now, my new big battery is referred to as a passthrough. It has a charge cable to plug into the computer, but here again, I use the 1.5A wall adapter to charge it. I wouldn't leave it plugged into a computer all day, using it and charging it at the same time seems kind of counter productive to me. So, I charge it with the wall adapter, and then go 2 to 3 days before charging again. I usually just use my regular KR808 style passthroughs in the car, now.

 

[dlsw]

Hi and welcome! You have gotten some excellent advice here! You need at least 5 posts to pm and stuff and 15 for a signature banner. Here's the link http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/78262-new-members-how-many-posts-do-i-need.html RY4 is what got me off of marb light 100's. There are tons of variety of it though. It is just a sweet tobacco with notes of vanilla and caramel, but each vendor has his own recipe. Good luck with your mom and congrats to you!

 

[T-Mac]

Got my mom started on the KR808's and she also smoked Marlboro Ultralights. Three flavors that she likes are 7 Leaf Blend (ECBlend), Cowboy (Vaporbomb), and Carolina Tobacco (Vapornine). Welcome and good luck on finding that perfect juice.