Hello. First post for me. A little background
I had been smoking analogs for 30 years at times being a pack a day Camel straight smoker, a 2 pack a day Marlboro Red smoker and for the last few years a 3-6 cigarette/day smoker of American Spirit Yellows. I have tried to give up analogs several times; cold turkey, the patch, hypnosis, acupuncture, Zyban, etc. Nothing ever worked for more than a few weeks and even during that time all I could think about was how much I missed dragging on a cigarette. I was convinced that I would be a life-long smoker.
I have been vaping for two weeks now and am really pleased with the experience so far. I have not once craved an analog and have a totally different outlook about whether or not I will be successful in avoiding smoking a cigarette ever again. I really like being able to run and play hockey without feeling winded before my teammates and I dont miss smelling like an ashtray. Living in Colorado and with a non-smoking, athletic wife I have always hated power smoking on the back porch in 12° weather. Now, I can get my nic fix in the warmth and comfort of my living room.
I started out like most others seem to, by buying two Joye 510 starter kits that came with e-juice called Ameri-Blend High. To me, that juice was foul tasting and did not have the taste of an analog. When I purchased the kits I also ordered an array of sample size juices; tobacco sampler, soda sampler, fruit sampler, sweet sampler, etc. So far I really like the strong, sweet flavors; caramel, coffee, vanilla, orange creamsicle, maple syrup. Ive reordered a few flavors and added new samples with both orders. Honestly, I cant imagine enjoying the taste of an analog or an analog flavored juice but Ill keep an open mind if I get a good recommendation for something that tasted like a rich, sweet pipe tobacco.
Now, I think Im ready to step up on the equipment front. With my last juice order I added some GoodProphets Soft Tip 510 Cartomizers that meter out to 2.7 Ohms and if I draw slowly produce a good amount of vapor with decent flavor. I like the additional capacity over the standard 510 Cartridge/Atomizer configuration. Based on this chart http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/469/wattage.png I know that the wattage with the cartomizer is significantly lower than the stock set-up and that is probably why I need to take longer and slower draws. Also with these cartomizers my battery lasts me about half as long since Im holding the button down for a greater duration each time I inhale.
Id like to find a system that will allow me to vape comfortably all day long without having to fiddle around with parts or settings and without get e-juice all over my hands, my car and my clothes. Im looking for reliability and convenience without having to spend a lot of time and money trying multiple solutions along the way. As much as I like gear I dont want or need to have a list of 10 PVs in my signature.
So, now Im doing research on various Tube Mods and higher capacity Tank systems; Great Lakes Vapor, ProVari, Golden Greek (beautiful and expensive), Apex Alpha, GG-USR (again, beautiful and $$$), MAP-Tank, Liquinator, etc. The choices are dizzying Voltage, battery type, mechanical vs. circuit board, warranty, cost, on and on
Ill keep combing the forums, reading reviews and watching youtube videos til I decide how best to part with my hard earned cash. Once I have enough posts Ill probably start asking questions on other sections of the forum and try to weigh the opinions of people Ive never met. My goal is to make a big step forward that will satisfy me for some time to come.
Thanks for reading and thanks for posting. The ECF is an amazing, albeit confusing, resource that has been really helpful to me thus far.
jcfitz7
I have been vaping for two weeks now and am really pleased with the experience so far. I have not once craved an analog and have a totally different outlook about whether or not I will be successful in avoiding smoking a cigarette ever again. I really like being able to run and play hockey without feeling winded before my teammates and I dont miss smelling like an ashtray. Living in Colorado and with a non-smoking, athletic wife I have always hated power smoking on the back porch in 12° weather. Now, I can get my nic fix in the warmth and comfort of my living room.
I started out like most others seem to, by buying two Joye 510 starter kits that came with e-juice called Ameri-Blend High. To me, that juice was foul tasting and did not have the taste of an analog. When I purchased the kits I also ordered an array of sample size juices; tobacco sampler, soda sampler, fruit sampler, sweet sampler, etc. So far I really like the strong, sweet flavors; caramel, coffee, vanilla, orange creamsicle, maple syrup. Ive reordered a few flavors and added new samples with both orders. Honestly, I cant imagine enjoying the taste of an analog or an analog flavored juice but Ill keep an open mind if I get a good recommendation for something that tasted like a rich, sweet pipe tobacco.
Now, I think Im ready to step up on the equipment front. With my last juice order I added some GoodProphets Soft Tip 510 Cartomizers that meter out to 2.7 Ohms and if I draw slowly produce a good amount of vapor with decent flavor. I like the additional capacity over the standard 510 Cartridge/Atomizer configuration. Based on this chart http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/469/wattage.png I know that the wattage with the cartomizer is significantly lower than the stock set-up and that is probably why I need to take longer and slower draws. Also with these cartomizers my battery lasts me about half as long since Im holding the button down for a greater duration each time I inhale.
Id like to find a system that will allow me to vape comfortably all day long without having to fiddle around with parts or settings and without get e-juice all over my hands, my car and my clothes. Im looking for reliability and convenience without having to spend a lot of time and money trying multiple solutions along the way. As much as I like gear I dont want or need to have a list of 10 PVs in my signature.
So, now Im doing research on various Tube Mods and higher capacity Tank systems; Great Lakes Vapor, ProVari, Golden Greek (beautiful and expensive), Apex Alpha, GG-USR (again, beautiful and $$$), MAP-Tank, Liquinator, etc. The choices are dizzying Voltage, battery type, mechanical vs. circuit board, warranty, cost, on and on
Ill keep combing the forums, reading reviews and watching youtube videos til I decide how best to part with my hard earned cash. Once I have enough posts Ill probably start asking questions on other sections of the forum and try to weigh the opinions of people Ive never met. My goal is to make a big step forward that will satisfy me for some time to come.
Thanks for reading and thanks for posting. The ECF is an amazing, albeit confusing, resource that has been really helpful to me thus far.
jcfitz7
..like U i started with my 510-titan from TW..now i also owned eGo LCD kits too..since i am so familiar with them..i stick with it...now my 510-titan has worn out after 8 months of usage & i retired the atomizers in favour of the tank system i like so much more..so whatever next kit U get i hope U find yrs..i just bought eGo F1-W & also a replacement 510-t starter kits..and will be on a lookout for Lava tube for my next purchase & experience on VV vaping..regards mafig
