Newbie looking at getting a 510

[JBnuggs]

Just got my ProSmoke in the mail a few days ago and boy was that a mistake. I actually really enjoyed it at first, but leaky and inconsistently filled carts have turned me off. I totally fell for the hype and thought I did all my research, but it seems like $60 for an out of date m401 is a bit much. Hopefully they'll honor their 30 day money back policy. Anyways, I guess I found this site a few days too late! I've found a 510 starter kit for $35 at cignot.com and wanted to know what some of the vets here think about it. I like how its easy to upgrade and interchange parts. Well, glad to have found this place and excited to start a new analog free lifestyle!

 

[WorksForMe]

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[Rickajho]

Cignot is a great vendor - wicked fast shipping 6 days a week - and it's a decent price on the 510 kit. One of the neater options is you get to pick whatever you want for your two batteries - manual or auto, different colors... I don't know if anyone else does that. The other good thing about Cignot is they have a very broad flavor selection in sample size liquids. If you are going to pick up liquids at the same time I would suggest getting some in both PG and VG so you can sort out your likes and dislikes. And stick with sample sizes on your first order while searching for flavors you like.

 

[JBnuggs]

Cignot is a great vendor - wicked fast shipping 6 days a week - and it's a decent price on the 510 kit. One of the neater options is you get to pick whatever you want for your two batteries - manual or auto, different colors... I don't know if anyone else does that. The other good thing about Cignot is they have a very broad flavor selection in sample size liquids. If you are going to pick up liquids at the same time I would suggest getting some in both PG and VG so you can sort out your likes and dislikes. And stick with sample sizes on your first order while searching for flavors you like.

Yea I was thinking about getting 1 manual and 1 auto. I already ordered some e-liquid from alice in vaporland that I was going to use to fill my carts from my ProSmoke. Now that I'm thinking about returning that I want something that' s easily refillable.

 

[JBnuggs]

Well, went ahead and ordered a 510! Can't wait to try it out! 15 bucks cheaper than my prosmoke and it actually comes with 2 COMPLETE units.

 

[BigWillDogg82]

I hope this comes off as more of a buyer beware post than anything else. While 510's are perfectly fine devices, there are a few things that really put me off about them. First of all, eventhoough automatic batts seem like a good idea, they are terrible for a newbie! I've seen too many newbies upset because their brand new auto is malfunctioning and they don't know why. Auto batts are NOT sealed and it is too easy for a newbie to overload a carto/cartridge and get juice into the battery without realizing it. That almost always spells death for your battery! At least get sealed manual batts to prevent this from happening in the first place.

Secondly, while said sealed 510 manual batts are better, even the largest 510 batts will have you rotating batts (provided you had the forethought to buy at least 2 batts in the first place) 3-4 times a day. That doesn't sound like much right now, but once you've vaped for awhile, it quickly becomes a pain in the .... Even the large 510 batts can't handle dual coils without possibly killing the battery. For this reason I suggest getting at least a couple of eGo 650mah type of batts to start off with because they can handle most anything you can throw at them provided it's not the wrong thread. Ideally though, I would go with 2 eGo-C Twists 1000mah's because you can get almost a full day's charge on one battery and you always have the option to adjust the voltage from the battery if the need ever arises.

Lastly, if you are commited to using the 510 system, you can;t go wrong with single or dual coil cartomizers. With those it's just about a good first fill and you're off vaping without much hassle. The key words are "good first fill" and if you fail to accomplish this first task you will kill the atty fast! I generally use a syringe to make sure I have no dry spots in my cartos, but some people have syringe phobia's and perfer the condom method. I've tried both, but the condom method is too slow for me.

Of course there are many other devices and setups that you can have access to, but as a newbie I have tried to give you the best info I can think of. If you need any more info you can PM me or ask any of the more seasoned vets on the forum. Good luck and keep the analogs on your six!

 

[JBnuggs]

thanks for the advice. I'll probably end up getting an eGo batt as well since they seem to be have an excellent charge life. I just really like all the add ons for the 510 so I'm glad I made the purchase. Next up, eGo batt!

 

[BigWillDogg82]

TBO, there are just as many odds and ends for the eGo form factor as 510. I'm not trying to pigeon hole you into having to buy any eGo batts (the most functional is the eGo-C Twist by far) since you sure as hell can have more than enough satisfaction from 510's. I figured that investing in a Twist now would put you ahead of the game with battery life unmatched by 510 batts. I will admit that 510 attys/cartos don't have the same finished look on eGo type batts as 510 batts. The important part of the whole deal is that you're getting away from the analogs.

 

[cags]

I still use joye 510s and I like them. I do carry 3 complete pvs (ecigs) around with me all day so the battery life isn't a big problem. I also use and like the ego/riva. enjoy your kit

 

[wv2win]

You can do much better than a mini-510.

Rule of Thumb: generally, the more it looks like the real thing, the worse the performance.

I would look at a Kgo or similar model (not the ego, however). Much more bang for the buck.

 

[ravenlily]

I was on the same path as you. Prosmoke then 510. Wasnt enough. Then go an ego t kit. Finally now i use ego twists and vivi novas. Been using em all summer. I wish i had them all along and didnt waste so much money trying all those before.

 

[cignada]

Hey JB...Noob here too..I just purchased a nice kit from liberty flights. It`s a Smok Tech EGO Carto Delux 900mah stainless. Came with 2 complete units with 5 boge lr 2.0 cartos in stainless, case and charger. Batteries are true 3.7 volts not 3.4. And man it hits nice.....$34.98 shipped. Arrived in 2 days and its a beauty.. Remember to hit the 20% button on the top left of main page before adding to cart... Welcome to ECF......

 

[Amish Ed]

If you go Ego, definitely get the Twist. I too am using the Twist w/a Vivi Nova. Night and day difference between that and the eGo-t system.

 

[Strigoi]

Just get a Provari. You'll end up there anyways.

The means I'm not being totally serious. Just want to make sure people understand that.

 

[cignada]

I wanted to go twist but for a noob like me, the twist in kit form and provari are just too expensive. I can always add a twist battery later.

 

[Shackit]

jbnuggs, I'm rocking the joye 510 and it has got me to quit the cigs with ease. I really like it, but have ordered a little something more powerful for home use. 2 1100 batteries and 2 650 batteries with a ton of different style tops to try out and find what I like. That is if I ever get it from China.

Where are you at in denver?

 

[JBnuggs]

I'm in Englewood. Still using my ProSmoke until my 510 arrives. 2 days and counting without analogs! I decided on the 510 because of all the options for it. Gonna start with cart/attys and maybe check out the tank system and the clearomizers

 

[JBnuggs]

I wanted to go twist but for a noob like me, the twist in kit form and provari are just too expensive. I can always add a twist battery later.

exactly! still can't believe I paid 60 bucks for this ProSmoke that has absolutely ZERO options to upgrade it.

 

[spraintz]

just in case you didn't already figure it out, the "510" is the connector type and not necessarily "model" type. The ego batteries technically have a "510" connector but also have another set of threads for connecting "EGO" types atomizers/cartomizers.clearomizers.

The cool part is if/when you go up to an eGo setup you don't have to trash yer cartomizers/atomizers as you can use just about any "510" type atty/carto.

Point is, ya don't necessarily have to throw down big bucks to go up to an eGo style kit as you can usually get just the eGo battires by themselves a lil cheaper.

Black Ego Battery, 1100mAh

Vision eGo Spinner 1300mAh Variable Volt Battery, Blue
like the twist

...now go get that "post count" up so you can see some of the rest of this awesome forum

Happy vaping, see you on the other side......

 

[JBnuggs]

Working on the posts! Already checking out some eGo models....the clearomizers for the eGo seem pretty awesome, I like how much juice some of em can hold.