New Vaper - just saying "hi"

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J-Lee

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Sep 21, 2012
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Hi all,

Pretty excited to be getting my new kit in the mail today - I bought an Envy Ego-tank kit to start. I was supposed to save $15 with a coupon code, but the code never applied to my account, so they gave me a few bottles of juice that more than made up the difference.

I have been an on-again off-again smoker for years. I used to smoke a pack or more a day, but "quit" six years ago. But I still buy packs when I go out drinking, and then that extends into the week, etc. I'm at a point where I can smoke heavy on a Saturday night, then only have 1-3 smokes a day after that, then stop for a week or two completely, and then start it over again. But the other day someone showed me a disposable Blu they bought at Walgreens, and I was blown away. So I bought one for myself, and the mechanics of "smoking" are all there for me - the feeling in the throat, some flavor, the exhale - plus the nicotine.

I showed my wife - it's weird, but I almost felt like I was doing something wrong, like it's a drug or something - but she was intrigued and was basically cool with it. I started doing a bit of research and decided to go ahead with an inexpensive kit to start. I'm most looking forward to different flavors, since the disposable I bought, while "tobacco" flavored, didn't taste like much.

I don't expect to vape a ton - I never smoked in front of my kids, so I'm not going to start vaping in front of them either - but for going out and the occasional "nic-fit" I think these will be great. So anyway, thanks for this forum for all the resources, and I'm open to any tips, tricks or suggestions!
 

J-Lee

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Sep 21, 2012
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Thanks everyone - got my kit in the mail yesterday, charged it last night and started up. Like I said, I got the Envy Ego-Tank premium kit and they gave me a few free bottles of juice. It came with 5 pre-filled tanks of "regular tobacco" and it's ok, but I can't wait to try the other flavors I got: strawberry daiquiri, red bull and cappuccino. I don't have any empty tanks, so I need to finish one of the regulars - I was going to just empty one, but I don't want to waste it.

I noticed the flavor wasn't very strong, but I suppose it could be because it's a brand new kit, and because it's just a regular tobacco. I shouldn't be having taste bud issues too much with the small amount I used to smoke, but I did notice I was getting dehydrated pretty quickly... Looking forward to more tonight!
 

Vapoor eyes er

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Hi and welcome to ECF. Congrats on your decision.
I noticed the flavor wasn't very strong, but I suppose it could be because it's a brand new kit, and because it's just a regular tobacco.
Although you're off and running you'll find prefilled cartomizers are not as tasty as the juice that's sold separately.
but I did notice I was getting dehydrated pretty quickly
Be aware that PG and VG are hygroscopic and traps moisture from our mouths, lungs and nasal passage and thus the vapor. Vaping is dehydrating so just remember to drink extra water. Java and caffeine laced drinks will add to the dehydration. I drink 1 1/2 liters water per day but I understand that you're maybe not vaping as much as myself.
The Best of Luck to You.
 

cwolfman13

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Hi and welcome to ECF. Congrats on your decision.

Although you're off and running you'll find prefilled cartomizers are not as tasty as the juice that's sold separately.

Be aware that PG and VG are hygroscopic and traps moisture from our mouths, lungs and nasal passage and thus the vapor. Vaping is dehydrating so just remember to drink extra water. Java and caffeine laced drinks will add to the dehydration. I drink 1 1/2 liters water per day but I understand that you're maybe not vaping as much as myself.
The Best of Luck to You.

That's good to know...just started vaping today and loving it so far. I drink quite a bit of water as is, but it's good to know as to not distress about it. I can't wait for a few weeks to pass and I start feeling the benefits of my new, analog free life.
 
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