Next steps for improving my vaping game?

[greenpang]

Three days in, and pretty excited.

Here's what my husband and I have so far (combined):
- 4 batteries (3 eGo-T upgrades, 1 eGo-C upgrade)
- 4 clearos (Kanger T2s)
- 2 chargers
- 6 flavors of juice

My questions:

1. It seems like experienced vapers have all kinds of cool vaping gadgets and that our eGo-T/clearo set-ups are pretty basic. I realize everyone's preferences vary, but what should we be paying attention to in our vaping experience to determine what kind of upgrades we want? What sorts of improvements do the more advanced PVs offer? One thing I do know is that I'm excited to try all sorts of flavors. Last night I kept switching our 4 different clearos (all different flavors) onto the batt I was using for variety. But where else would I notice I want upgrades?

2. I realize you can get better deals on pretty much everything online, and I'm sure we'll move to ordering online soon. But since we don't have a lot of vape gear yet, we bought our initial set-ups at a local shop (Misty Mountain Vapors) and may buy some other stuff locally in order to use it immediately. I found another vape shop in our area, but I have some questions about it: The Vapor Girl. This shop seems pretty focused on the fashion aspect of vaping, offering everything in elaborate colors/patterns. Most of what they have is too flashy for my tastes anyway, so that's not what I'd be after, but I was wondering what to make of the quality of their products.
- They have lots of sparkly/fashionable eGo batteries, but I can't tell if these are high-quality Joyetech batteries (and the shop added fashion accents to them) or if they're knock-off eGos designed by the Vapor Girl company. If they're knock-off eGo batteries, what are potential problems with the quality of non-Joyetech batteries?
- I might be interested in buying additional juice flavors and some more clearos, to easily rotate among a bunch of flavors. So how do you know whether this is good stuff?

• Are Vapor Girl's clearos cheap knock-offs of something else? And if so, would the decreased quality be problematic? (The reason I'd be interested in them is for the variety in appearance -- to easily know which flavor is in which. But I don't know what I should be considering about different clearos in terms of the vape experience.)
• How about Vapor Girl's juices? They're all made in-house, with nicotine extracted from locally grown tobacco. Do you guys have thoughts on these sort of juices in general, or would it just be a matter of trying them?

Thanks in advance!

 

[elxt]

You could always ask them if they're genuine Joyetech products that they have customized?
Imitation products may not be as reliable or long lasting as genuine Joyetech ones, especially batteries.

 

[Deacon Aegis]

You know, one of the things that I would recommend (keep in mind, a new vaper here myself) is to get yourself a couple of atomizers that will fit on your batteries. Then spend some time sampling different kinds of juices. The taste out of an atomizer is really good actually and the fun of the juice sampling can be a real treat to the vaping experience. As for stepping up the game, the big dog of vaping really seems to be the Provari. Add to it a rebuildable tank system such as the AGA-T+ or T2 or Provari's ZAP tanks if you really have the money to blow. It seems that with the big battery mods, you can get far more robust vaper than the 510-style systems normally deliver, so stepping in that direction might be something you and your husband will want to play with. As far as the Vapor Girl questions, let's hope someone around may know the shop as I haven't a clue there. Anyway, I suspect you'll get a whole lot more feedback as the day rolls on. Good luck on finding the info you're after.

 

[Talyon]

You could go with one of the cheaper but very good upgrades in a Vamo V2. Check it out and before u buy check which batteries and charger is best recommended.

 

[fostersown88]

I LOVE Vapor Girl's juices! I also really like her products...I don't know if they're "knock-offs," but I do know that they're quality and have been working exceptionally well for me! They also have impeccable customer service. I ordered the SOLE starter kit and one of the batteries went haywire and as soon as I let her know the situation, she sent a replacement that same day! Their juices are very natural tasting and so far have been my third favorite (next to Kick Bass Vapor and Crazy Vapors) ever! Their Leo Sport is a fantastic product. I'm also an owner of a Provari mini, but I'm constantly finding myself switching from the Sole to the Sport to the Porvari to the e-Go Mini! Awesome battery hold with Vapor Girl's products and above all else, EXCELLENT customer service!!!

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

- 4 batteries (3 eGo-T upgrades, 1 eGo-C upgrade)

Not to sound stupid but you do realize there's 2 voltage settings? 3.3 volts and 4.2 volts (although most of the time 3.7 volts)
As far as knockoffs go there are good and bad.
For example the eGo class PV:
JoyTech eGo fires @ 3.3 volts
Kgo fires @ 3.7 volts
Smok Tek eGo fires @ 3.7 volts
All the above PVs made by large and reputable companies.
I am not brand loyal but try to buy the best gear available regardless of the manufacturer.

Your next upgrade would prolly be VV/ variable voltage- in the eGo class Spinners or Twist- fires from 3.2- 4.8 volts (400 mah- 1300 mah batteries).
Kgo VV- fires from 3.- 6 volts (1200 mah battery)
Realize when using the above VV the batteries will drain quicker.
Next there are a number of larger Tube Mods that use separate batteries with longer life and more options.

 

[greenpang]

I LOVE Vapor Girl's juices! I also really like her products...I don't know if they're "knock-offs," but I do know that they're quality and have been working exceptionally well for me! They also have impeccable customer service. I ordered the SOLE starter kit and one of the batteries went haywire and as soon as I let her know the situation, she sent a replacement that same day! Their juices are very natural tasting and so far have been my third favorite (next to Kick Bass Vapor and Crazy Vapors) ever! Their Leo Sport is a fantastic product. I'm also an owner of a Provari mini, but I'm constantly finding myself switching from the Sole to the Sport to the Porvari to the e-Go Mini! Awesome battery hold with Vapor Girl's products and above all else, EXCELLENT customer service!!!

That's awesome! I guess I'm lucky the shop is so close to me! Maybe I'll head there after work; it'd be cool if they have a tasting bar for their juices.

 

[greenpang]

Not to sound stupid but you do realize there's 2 voltage settings? 3.3 volts and 4.2 volts (although most of the time 3.7 volts)
As far as knockoffs go there are good and bad.
For example the eGo class PV:
JoyTech eGo fires @ 3.3 volts
Kgo fires @ 3.7 volts
Smok Tek eGo fires @ 3.7 volts
All the above PVs made by large and reputable companies.
I am not brand loyal but try to buy the best gear available regardless of the manufacturer.

Your next upgrade would prolly be VV/ variable voltage- in the eGo class Spinners or Twist- fires from 3.2- 4.8 volts (400 mah- 1300 mah batteries).
Kgo VV- fires from 3.- 6 volts (1200 mah battery)
Realize when using the above VV the batteries will drain quicker.
Next there are a number of larger Tube Mods that use separate batteries with longer life and more options.

Yep, I do realize there are two voltage settings, but I haven't been using them very much. I was considering getting the eGo Twist when I bought these ones, but the guy at the store said that it's less durable and tends to break more easily. (I'm not the best when it comes to... not dropping things.)

 

[greenpang]

You know, one of the things that I would recommend (keep in mind, a new vaper here myself) is to get yourself a couple of atomizers that will fit on your batteries. Then spend some time sampling different kinds of juices. The taste out of an atomizer is really good actually and the fun of the juice sampling can be a real treat to the vaping experience. As for stepping up the game, the big dog of vaping really seems to be the Provari. Add to it a rebuildable tank system such as the AGA-T+ or T2 or Provari's ZAP tanks if you really have the money to blow. It seems that with the big battery mods, you can get far more robust vaper than the 510-style systems normally deliver, so stepping in that direction might be something you and your husband will want to play with. As far as the Vapor Girl questions, let's hope someone around may know the shop as I haven't a clue there. Anyway, I suspect you'll get a whole lot more feedback as the day rolls on. Good luck on finding the info you're after.

That's cool; thanks for the ideas. I'm still a little unclear on the differences between using clearos vs. atomizers. Does the atomizer screw onto the battery in place of the clearo? And is there an additional piece you need if you're using an atomizer? The tank? Not really sure how all that works yet.

 

[Deacon Aegis]

That's cool; thanks for the ideas. I'm still a little unclear on the differences between using clearos vs. atomizers. Does the atomizer screw onto the battery in place of the clearo? And is there an additional piece you need if you're using an atomizer? The tank? Not really sure how all that works yet.

The atomizers screw directly onto the battery in place of clearos, so no problem there. Most of them, even high quality atomizers, come in at around $10.00 so your not popping a major investment on them and when you go to sample the variety of different juices, the atomizer is sooo the way to go. Just put two or three drops in one and you've got a good quite a few puffs worth of vaping to enjoy and get a great idea of the juice you're trying. I usually replace the standard end of my atomizer with a drip tip, so all in all, for $15 or less you can rock an atomizer for sampling juices or sitting around relaxing and wanting the full flavor of a good vape you enjoy. Many folks refer to an atomizer as an "Atty" so if you see that term, you know what they're talking about. I bought two of them to start with (be sure you get one that has the right ohms for your system (probably around 2.0 ohms for a 510-style battery pack). Anyway, I found one of my Attys is a bit leaky and doesn't work as well as the other, but the other rocks and I use the heck out of it when sitting here at my desk surfing the web. When you buy an atomizer, you really won't need to get anything else to start using it, so it's a very affordable investment and really a necessity to have around for sampling juices at a shop if they have samples. Good luck with this and hope you enjoy trying one!

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Yep, I do realize there are two voltage settings, but I haven't been using them very much. I was considering getting the eGo Twist when I bought these ones, but the guy at the store said that it's less durable and tends to break more easily. (I'm not the best when it comes to... not dropping things.)

I own both the Twists and the Spinners. I prefer the Spinners because the dial is easier to turn (knurled) and the valtage markings are easier to see.
1 X 1000 Twist- dial is loose and battery drains quick
650 Twist- runs GREAT
2 X 1300 Spinner runs great
Friend has a Spinner and his battery isn't holding a charge
Regardless of the brand it's a crapshoot IMHO.

Yes these are delicate but all PVs have a circuit board in them so all are delicate.
eGo Circuit Board

 

[aqrhine]

welcome to the forum. I'm in the same boat as you on deciding what I like. I'm still searching for the right clearomizer atomizer setup. I'm thinking of getting a lavatube or a vamo. but may just shoot for the provari. As of now I'm vaping on two 650 egos.

What do you mean theres two voltage settings on an ego battery? or do you mean two voltage differences between her ego-t and ego-c

 

[greenpang]

welcome to the forum. I'm in the same boat as you on deciding what I like. I'm still searching for the right clearomizer atomizer setup. I'm thinking of getting a lavatube or a vamo. but may just shoot for the provari. As of now I'm vaping on two 650 egos.

What do you mean theres two voltage settings on an ego battery? or do you mean two voltage differences between her ego-t and ego-c

On either, you can switch between the voltages by rapidly pressing the button 5 (?) times, and then holding it down until it blinks again.

 

[greenpang]

So, it seems like The Vapor Girl is only an online retailer. They have an address, which is in my area, but I think that might be just the owner's address; not sure they actually have a physical shop.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

So, it seems like The Vapor Girl is only an online retailer. They have an address, which is in my area, but I think that might be just the owner's address; not sure they actually have a physical shop.

You'd be surprised at how many Vendors allow customer pickup because it's such a competitive business.

 

[Topwater Elvis]

welcome to the forum. I'm in the same boat as you on deciding what I like. I'm still searching for the right clearomizer atomizer setup. I'm thinking of getting a lavatube or a vamo. but may just shoot for the provari. As of now I'm vaping on two 650 egos.

What do you mean theres two voltage settings on an ego battery? or do you mean two voltage differences between her ego-t and ego-c

The ego upgrade batteries (has 'upgrade' printed on the battery) have 2 modes, regulated/constant 3.3v and unregulated/ straight battery voltage starting +/- 3.7 falling off to 3.2v some folks refer to that as 2 volt settings or variable volt.
They don't function at all like a twist /spinner VV.

 

[greenpang]

You'd be surprised at how many Vendors allow customer pickup because it's such a competitive business.

Even if they allow customer pickup, I assume they wouldn't have a "display" sort of set up -- a place where I could come in to look at their products and/or sample their juices though, right?

 

[Kloyn]

The most important thing before doing or adding devices is to figure out waht you all day vape (ADV) is. You can actually ahve several of those depending on what you feel like. At the same time you can concentrate and see what level of nicotine works best. So I think figuring what juices you like and want to vape is a number one priority. Once you find that juice it will change and improve your experience tremendously. Then you can focus on the delivery systems and devices. Definetely experiment with variable volatage (and eventually wattage). Try different clearomizers (T-3, EVOD, Kanger pro). They are excellent and even the most expereinced vapers have them in their arsenal as they are cheap, leakage free, no or low hassle. Then you can think about tanks and rebuildables.

 

[Vapoor eyes er]

Even if they allow customer pickup, I assume they wouldn't have a "display" sort of set up -- a place where I could come in to look at their products and/or sample their juices though, right?

Unfortunately prolly not. Best to maybe watch some YouTube reviews. GrimmGreen, PBusardo and VaporChase have fairly good vids.
If there's any PV you're curious about ask and I'll find you the reviews.

 

[aqrhine]

The ego upgrade batteries (has 'upgrade' printed on the battery) have 2 modes, regulated/constant 3.3v and unregulated/ straight battery voltage starting +/- 3.7 falling off to 3.2v some folks refer to that as 2 volt settings or variable volt.
They don't function at all like a twist /spinner VV.

Thanks i guess my 650s areant the upgrade version. I got a twist today though and love it.

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