I was about a pack a day smoker before deciding to switch to vape. While I haven't had a cigarette since starting vaping, I don't "feel" that I am getting much of the nicotine. I'm sure I'm getting some since I've been able to stop smoking without any withdrawal. But it doesn't seem that I'm able to actually feel the nicotine. With cigarettes I definitely felt the stimulation of the nicotine. With the vape I don't really feel any sort of "buzz". Is this normal? Do you typically feel the nicotine as you do with cigarettes? I'm using an eGo AIO and a 24mg 50/50 VG/PG mix. If you should feel it, would it be my vape, poor juice, or am I doing it wrong?! When I first started I was just pulling directly into my lungs. Recently I have been doing more of a tongue pull and inhale. I seem to get more vapor with this method, but still, don't really seem to feel the nicotine. I would think with a 24 I would get something! Any advice or comment?
Not getting the nicotine...?
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A good portion of the "buzz" from smoking comes from the other chemicals in it and from less oxygen getting to the brain due to the carbon monoxide in the smoke. You are not going to get that vaping.
Yeah the buzz comes from the alkaloids in the tobacco. Try WTA from Aroma. Its milder than what a sigarette gives, but it does satisfy.
an ego ayo is not a good stuff. i started with the same one but rapidly moved for something more suitable for mtl user. ego ayo is a lot aerial. 24mg is a big amount of nic and yiu'r supposed to get enough to avoid craving. i started with 18mg but i felt sick and got headache instantly I went down to 6 but I feel it's not enoigh even if I've no craving cause I'm all time puffing..
If you desire a higher nicotine juice have a look for Nic Salts. Much higher Mg and easy on the throat. Most vape shops probably have some available now.
ETA I believe it also is absorbed faster but i might be wrong about that.
ETA I believe it also is absorbed faster but i might be wrong about that.
I use something very similar to your device as a back up vape. It isn't as satisfying as my other devices and I don't feel like it hits as well. You might try using different atomizers to see if they work better for you. I use a 1.0 Ohm in my device but you have several to choose from with yours:
BFSS316 0.5ohm/0.6ohm/1.0ohm
BF Stainless Steel 316 Atomizer Heads for Temperature Control or Variable Wattage Mode
BF Clapton 1.5ohm
Clapton wire offer greater surface area resulting in increased vapor production.
BF Clapton Atomizer heads for Variable Wattage Only
LVC Clapton 1.5ohm MTL (Mouth to Lung)
Clapton wire offer greater surface area resulting in increased vapor production.
Applies the Liquid Valve Control (LVC) system. Simply rotate the ring on the base to adjust the valve.
Clapton Atomizer heads for Variable Wattage Only
Joye Cubis Atomizer Head Replacement Coils and SS316 Notch Coil
BFSS316 0.5ohm/0.6ohm/1.0ohm
BF Stainless Steel 316 Atomizer Heads for Temperature Control or Variable Wattage Mode
BF Clapton 1.5ohm
Clapton wire offer greater surface area resulting in increased vapor production.
BF Clapton Atomizer heads for Variable Wattage Only
LVC Clapton 1.5ohm MTL (Mouth to Lung)
Clapton wire offer greater surface area resulting in increased vapor production.
Applies the Liquid Valve Control (LVC) system. Simply rotate the ring on the base to adjust the valve.
Clapton Atomizer heads for Variable Wattage Only
Joye Cubis Atomizer Head Replacement Coils and SS316 Notch Coil
Thank you. I think I might give that a try! Ill replay after Ive tried it out and see how it does.
I liked the AYO due its size. I wouldn't mind something a little better, but I really want something small, pen style, that still gives a good vape. Recommendations?
Some say "lung inhale" and others "mouth inhale". Is this refering to the way you draw the vapor? I assume lung inhale is inhaling direct to the lungs, and mouth would be more like a pull into the mouth and then inhale?
I appreciate all the info!
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I appreciate all the info!
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DTL (direct to lung) and MTL (mouth to lung) require different atomizers. For DTL you need an atomizer with more airflow (larger air holes)
Congratulations on being smoke free. You might consider getting a backup device for your AIO so that if something fails on it, you can continue to be smoke free. ScottP answered your question about "feeling the nicotine". Vaping isn't smoking and you won't be able to duplicate the sensations from cigarettes. With sub-ohm and high nic juice, you can get a nicotine buzz, but nothing as similar to smoking. Just a word of encouragement and advice here. Keep doing what you are and don't over think it.
Yeah, MTL or "mouth inhale" is more like a cig. You bring the vapor into your mouth with your tongue like you mentioned earlier. DTL/DL or "lung inhale" goes straight through without that pause. Doing MTL might give you more time to absorb the nic.
Vaping is a less efficient method of nicotine delivery, compared directly with smoking. So you may need to vape more frequently to get a good blood level of nic going.
As others have said, the "buzz" you got with smoking is more than likely the carbon monoxide and other chemicals that are present in burning tobacco, but absent with vaping.
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I'm new in vaping too (did'nt reach even 2 months) and I'm still trying different devices. I'm spending a lot of time on this forum (asking for advice) and on the net to look for the best devices (Im spending a lot of money but it worth it. the most important thing I learned is cigalike wont give you the amount of vape or nic needed nor do the ego y'r using. as said by storm52 above vaping is different from smoking cigs. you just need to have enough satisfaction differently. try different devices. I. from time to time go back to my ego ayo to try a different sensation as I use different devices and tobaco juces all day long...
If you want a nic hit use a subohm with more vapor. Might be rough on the throat with 24 mg but you could use nic salt to reduce it. Or use a higher nic content.
There is a old thread here that deals with this issue in detail. Its a fantastic read and very informative. Its long, but worth the read. Plz do a search. The threads name is
So - are we getting it or are we not - nicotine
So - are we getting it or are we not - nicotine
Thanks @Beamslider. Don't know how to do that...
Page 96 is a must read (its kind of a summary), but the whole thread is invaluable to any serious vaper I think.
Also @DVap blog is an eye opening read.
Page 96 is a must read (its kind of a summary), but the whole thread is invaluable to any serious vaper I think.
Also @DVap blog is an eye opening read.
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Exhaling through the nose as Abby shows in the second video made a world of difference to me. So did finding the magic of sub-Ohm direct vaping. I wasn't able to completely quit smoking until I got all that. Lungs full of vapor and all that flavor and nicotine oomph in the exhale.... oh, man. Vape heaven.
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