Older Folks and Vaping Front Porch - Part Three

[Wolfenstark]

I resemble that remark! But really, I don't believe I've ever uttered a single word of criticism regarding anyone's choice of flavoring percentage. I use a lot less than I used to but that's something that seems to happen to a lot of us. OK, maybe I've been SURPRISED at flavoring percentages used by others, but never CRITICAL.

These days I'm usually under 10% total flavoring with TFA flavors but I did make one mix recently with about 16%, including 6% menthol. It's a good occasional tastebud shocker.

I used what looked like a tongue in cheek emoticon.

Originally I was figuring that by using the high amount of flavour I could get some extra oomph from the vapes.
Also vape them before waiting for steeping but the way things are Im taking three weeks plus to get to vape a juice after making it.
This one is good , 5% of main flavour apricot 4% of another cake bater 3% another fig 3% another almond.
The apricot is there the others less noticeable , perhaps the apricot is a strongish flavour but I can play around with 5% of the main flavour.
Was playing around with around 8% - 10% of main flavour and 15% of supporting flavours originally.
Now 5% or so main and maybe 5-10% supporting which could be 2 or more.

 

[sanguinesolitude]

My son is complaining that egos break too easily. I would not recommend a regulated, because of breakability. I told him he has to bypass the regulated and jump up to mech mod.

i can't say that is wrong. I have had 2 regulated go out in the last 18 months. Just bought a new mvp 3.0 pro.
I also just ordered my first mechmod and am looking forward to trying it. I've spent all day watching videos on safety and usage of them, and already have everything needed apart from the mod. looking forward to a device that basically cant break

 

[3mg Meniere]

i can't say that is wrong. I have had 2 regulated go out in the last 18 months. Just bought a new mvp 3.0 pro.
I also just ordered my first mechmod and am looking forward to trying it. I've spent all day watching videos on safety and usage of them, and already have everything needed apart from the mod. looking forward to a device that basically cant break

Exactly. I told him to come to these forums and do his reading, but there are plenty of vapestores around there where he should be able to get competent help.

 

[Wolfenstark]

Exactly. I told him to come to these forums and do his reading, but there are plenty of vapestores around there where he should be able to get competent help.

Did he think it was a cigar and bit the end off ?

 

[3mg Meniere]

Did he think it was a cigar and bit the end off ?

He has ADHD, and some autistic characteristics. Very disorganized, and always has been careless with stuff. To my knowledge, he quit using other stuff, so his contact with reality is greatly improved.

 

[Wolfenstark]

He has ADHD, and some autistic characteristics. Very disorganized, and always has been careless with stuff. To my knowledge, he quit using other stuff, so his contact with reality is greatly improved.

10-4 on that.
Brother has aspergers - diagnosed 18 years ago before it seemed to become the mental diagnosis for anyone feeling a bit different but I digress.
Have my own condition but the stigma is High.

 

[MikeE3]

Yeah while i think an innokin coolfire or mvp and a subtank mini would be the best starter kit in terms of giving them a full vape experience that is comparable or superior to smoking analogs, not many people are willing to spend 60 dollars to try it. I know i started with an ego stick and a protank.
but i also don't think the industry is going away from those. Every major manufacturer makes a line of starter ego style mods.

thanks for the welcome. I am not an old folk just yet (just shy of 30,) but i doenjoy a good sit on the front porch on a warm summer evening. I've been catching up with the thread, and liking the community in here. I might sit a spell.

I had a buddy who tried vaping to quit cigs, and did for a bit, but he was using cigalikes and didnt want to put the money into a proper setup. he stopped for awhile, but then went back to analogs. I think my worry with the super basic ego setup is that it doesnt always give the full smoking sensation. I like thick lung filling inhales, and the ego just didnt do it for me.

i can't say that is wrong. I have had 2 regulated go out in the last 18 months. Just bought a new mvp 3.0 pro.
I also just ordered my first mechmod and am looking forward to trying it. I've spent all day watching videos on safety and usage of them, and already have everything needed apart from the mod. looking forward to a device that basically cant break

Welcome to the porch @sanguinesolitude, ain't nobody checking age cards here. Everyone's welcome. You'll find we span the range of vaping gear and styles from basic to the 'current' rage of Temp Control mods. So if you have any questions someone here will have some answers most likely.

Don't be shy of mech mods - use a decent topper or wind a decent coil on a rebuildable. Pay attention to your vape quality on a fresh batt and when it begins to taper off, it's time to swap batteries. Easy-peezy. I would suggest though having a DVM or one of those gadgets to screw to your mod that checks voltage. That way you can keep track of you batt's charge so you don't run it low. It's common for folks to swap batts anywhere from when it's down to 3.9 to 3.7 volts vs: a fresh charge at 4.1-4.2 volts. You for sure don't want to go below about 3.2 volts or you could damage the battery.

 

[Diver9543]

My son is complaining that egos break too easily. I would not recommend a regulated, because of breakability. I told him he has to bypass the regulated and jump up to mech mod.

Since I also dabble in paracord, the first thing I did when I got my first ego was to make a lanyard for around my neck. If I was doing something that caused it to swing around too much I just put it inside my shirt.

 

[Diver9543]

@sanguinesolitude welcome to the front porch. Sit back, relax and keep on vaping.

 

[3mg Meniere]

Have my own condition but the stigma is High.

Figured that, but your right to privacy is respected here.

Since I also dabble in paracord, the first thing I did when I got my first ego was to make a lanyard for around my neck. If I was doing something that caused it to swing around too much I just put it inside my shirt.

I am not sure what the problem is. It might be dropsy, but I know part of it is just losing things. An ego is somewhat easier to lose than a mech.

 

[sanguinesolitude]

Welcome to the porch @sanguinesolitude, ain't nobody checking age cards here. Everyone's welcome. You'll find we span the range of vaping gear and styles from basic to the 'current' rage of Temp Control mods. So if you have any questions someone here will have some answers most likely.

Don't be shy of mech mods - use a decent topper or wind a decent coil on a rebuildable. Pay attention to your vape quality on a fresh batt and when it begins to taper off, it's time to swap batteries. Easy-peezy. I would suggest though having a DVM or one of those gadgets to screw to your mod that checks voltage. That way you can keep track of you batt's charge so you don't run it low. It's common for folks to swap batts anywhere from when it's down to 3.9 to 3.7 volts vs: a fresh charge at 4.1-4.2 volts. You for sure don't want to go below about 3.2 volts or you could damage the battery.

thanks!
yeah i have the coil building down, and have a number of rbas and rtas. so no worries on that part.
I have 2 brand new samsung 25r batteries to use, which seem to be highly regarded.
I have devices to test ohm for the coils and always build on them, but at your suggestion i will order a voltmeter as well.
From what i have read, it seems like as long as your are building above .3 ohm coils, you really have no worry about overloading the battery. Just unsafely discharging it too low and wrecking the battery.

 

[3mg Meniere]

It's common for folks to swap batts anywhere from when it's down to 3.9 to 3.7 volts vs: a fresh charge at 4.1-4.2 volts. You for sure don't want to go below about 3.2 volts or you could damage the battery.

That is the reason why I gave up on using kicks. I was getting an acceptable vape on a 2.8v charge.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

Too many stores especially over here are selling the very basic , way outdated and inferior vaping devices for too much.

Why buy an ego spinner for $29 when you can get an istick30 for the same money?
One reason simpler to use.

 

[Iffy]

I've been catching up with the thread, and liking the community in here. I might sit a spell.

We sure hope ya do decide to be a 'porcher'! Welcome to our rockin' family...

 

[misswish1]

sanguine! Glad you joined us here. Great group, lots of fun, lots of help and support. We'll help you spend your money, too!

 

[MikeE3]

thanks!
yeah i have the coil building down, and have a number of rbas and rtas. so no worries on that part.
I have 2 brand new samsung 25r batteries to use, which seem to be highly regarded.
I have devices to test ohm for the coils and always build on them, but at your suggestion i will order a voltmeter as well.
From what i have read, it seems like as long as your are building above .3 ohm coils, you really have no worry about overloading the battery. Just unsafely discharging it too low and wrecking the battery.

Yep - you've got yourself covered nicely. At .3Ω on a fresh batt it's pulling about 14 amps. So a quality batt rated for at least 20 amp continuous draw gives a decent margin for not maxing out the batt.

It's really a matter of what you like ... for me I like my coils around 1Ω. Below that the vape is too warm for my liking. When I go lower I have to use an RDA/RTA with more airflow and then I don't like the draw as much or I have to do a DLH hit. With DLH vaping I just don't fast e the flavor as much - but it's fun for cloud blowing. I like a bit of resistance when I'm pulling on the atty and a reasonable cloud on the exhale. I like the visible feedback that I've 'vaped'.

 

[sanguinesolitude]

View attachment 471910sanguine! Glad you joined us here. Great group, lots of fun, lots of help and support. We'll help you spend your money, too!

thanks!

Yep - you've got yourself covered nicely. At .3Ω on a fresh batt it's pulling about 14 amps. So a quality batt rated for at least 20 amp continuous draw gives a decent margin for not maxing out the batt.

It's really a matter of what you like ... for me I like my coils around 1Ω. Below that the vape is too warm for my liking. When I go lower I have to use an RDA/RTA with more airflow and then I don't like the draw as much or I have to do a DLH hit. With DLH vaping I just don't fast e the flavor as much - but it's fun for cloud blowing. I like a bit of resistance when I'm pulling on the atty and a reasonable cloud on the exhale. I like the visible feedback that I've 'vaped'.

maybe I'll aim my first build at one ohm.
apparently the package gets here tomorrow!.
ordered a king clone at another ecf member's recommendation. I'm just worried once i start i will have to have all the mods.
but i suppose thats not the worst problem to have.

 

[Iffy]

An ego is somewhat easier to lose than a mech.

Not at my age!

I'm still tryin' to shed my ego... wha... oh... eGos... gotcha!

Why buy an ego spinner for $29 when you can get an istick30 for the same money?

OK, considering my previous 'age' statement, I recall recently buying spinner/twist eGos for a long time v-vert dat were 'bout $9 each. And no, can't 'member where (it t'was a $ale) since my ol' 'puter went down.

Will say dat my priorities fer my v-verts are flav satisfaction (topper dependent) and phuss-phree operation. Geeeze, we've come a looong ways in four years!

 

[Iffy]

I like a bit of resistance when I'm pulling on the atty and a reasonable cloud on the exhale. I like the visible feedback that I've 'vaped'.

BINGO!

 

[MikeE3]

thanks!

maybe I'll aim my first build at one ohm.
apparently the package gets here tomorrow!.
ordered a king clone at another ecf member's recommendation. I'm just worried once i start i will have to have all the mods.
but i suppose thats not the worst problem to have.

hmmm - you be starting off w/ the right attitude ...

My 1st purchase was a pair of 510 Joye Tech cig-a-likes topped w/ 510 attys and cartridges. 3 1/2 years later I've got:

• 4x box mods (2 VW & 2 TC)
• 6x tube modes VV and/or VW
• 9x mech mods
• a rebuildable topper for each, w/ unused spares
• and some tanks w/ pre-built coils for emergency use