nicotine amounts?

[Nomagirl]

hey everyone! i'm new to the forum (obviously). however this fourm is not new to me! I read and re-read a bunch of posts while trying to come to my decision to get my first PV.
I decided to get the Sidesho, because i wanted one that was similar to cig. size, and after reading up on the reviews, i decided to go with the sidesho from modern vapor. so far i really love it i just had one issue.
i ordered a set of menthol carts with regular nicotine level, and the ones i received were LOW nicotine level. which sucks becuase i feel like i'm smoking wayy more of the menthol cart than i am of my regular nicotine cart.

but anyways back to my question..
i'm getting some e liquid for my sidesho and i was wondering what strength to order it in.. (assuming i actually get what i order this time, i might go through a diff company )
i see some websites you can choose all the way up to 30 mg or more.
i was wondering what strength i'd need.
i've been smoking for about 6 years, and the last 3 of those i've gotten up to 1/2 a pack a day, or slightly more, i smoked marlbro red 100's, never lights or anything, so what mg should i purchase? i can't find like a guide anywhere for that.
thanks

 

[markfm]

I was full pack/day Marlboro red.

I like 24 mg for a more full, quick, nicotine fix, switch to 16- 18 mg for more continuous vaping (like sitting at the computer).

Several other folks have mentioned a bit of craving if they start with 16-18, that the 24 has taken care of it nicely.

YMMV

 

[VRx]

When I first started I had the same question and could not find anything conclusive because I think it is different for everyone.

I smoked a pack and a half of lights a day and my first juices were 24mg.
I got light headed when vaping so I mixed them down to 18mg and that seemed to be perfect.

Since I got into this to quit smoking and nicotine I went down to 12mg for a while but it seems like that just isn't enough so I am back at 18mg.

I've seen other light smokers complaining about 24mg not being enough so it is really something you have to figure out for yourself over time.

 

[christianadivine]

I agree with markfm. 24 mg helps kick my cravings better than 16 or 18 mg nic. This is coming from an ex-marlboro lights 100s smoker, so def try out the 24 mg nic first and see how it works for you. 24 mg seems to be the best starting point based on many other posts I've read here in the forum.

 

[Shotline]

I used to smoke a pack of Salem Lights each day. When I bought my 510 I ordered the med nic menthol cats and a bottle of 11mg menthol liquid from thevaporpro.com. Right out of the box I found the med carts to be to much and the 11mg to be perfect. On my next liquid order with my eGo, I got some 11 and 18mg liquid. The 18mg liquid will really light me up and even the 11mg can seem a bit much at times. I just got my latest liquid order from freedomsmokes.com and I went with a mix of 6 and 12mg liquid. My goal is to get down to little to no nic in my liquid so if this stuff is banned and I run out I won't go back to analogs.

So, as others have said it is really a personal choice. Try a range of nic levels and see which works for you. I like vaping and seem to do it almost constantly so lower nic levels are probably what I need. If you vape sporadically like most people smoke, then a higher nic level may be appropriate.

Experiment and find what works for you.

 

[Mr.Self_Destruct]

I was a pack a day smoker for 20 years marlboro lights for at least the last 10. I started with 18mg and found it to be too high for the amount I was vaping. I vape like a freight train. So I switched to low nic 11-12mg and it's perfect for me. i do keep on hand 18-26mg for when I have cravings and when I wake up in the morning. I just drip with the high mg 3 drops, then 3drops more. that's when i put on a cart and start my day.

 

[Nomagirl]

thanks you guys for the advice, sorry i never responded i was on vacation.
i ordered some 24 mg, since what i currently have doesnt seem to cut it.