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Dusty_D

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What should I recommend a newbie to start off with these days, and where should I send them to get it? I'd like them to start off with an ego style batt (ego twist for vv?) and would also ideally send them to one spot to get both their hardware and juice.

Let me know guys.
 

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i would say, stay away from the VV stuff.
For a newbie, these kind of options can be overwhelming. That and you would already have to explain atty resistance and their importance. variable voltage just adds to the confusion.

But that is your judgement call to see if they would be comfortable.
Introduce them to it, but if they give you the WTF look, just tell them its not a necessary but an option.

One stop shop is good, but also showing them that supplies can be had elsewhere (with examples), would help them learn to not rely on one source.

For an introduction I always stick with the, "charge, fill & vape" idea.
Not everyone wants a new hobby.

I show them basic kits from different suppliers, and throw them links to hardware and juice.
Let them do the research, then offer yourself as help before they make their first purchase.

let them do the foot work.

you dont want to turn into the "go to guy" every time they get a dry hit or pop a coil on a carto.
I've been there....
 

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Thank you for the suggestions thus far. Buzz, I hear and agree with almost every point you made but this kit is for a friend of somebody that works with me but does not vape. It's why I want to keep it in one place so that I can send an email and say, go here and order x y z to get started. If they decide to stick with it, I can then expand their horizons.

Personal friends get a bit of a detailed review, sampling, detailed information type deal.
 

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Dave, nothing wrong with that :)

Just sharing my input from past experiences.

Simple Ego Kit and some tasty flavours should get their foot in the door just fine, if they are serious about the transition.
I've moved to the repairables, so my sources wouldn't really help in this case.

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FWIW Dusty,

The better half easily gets annoyed with having to fiddle and as soon as a few carto's didn't work out for her she was not impressed.

Much like she doesn't like the KSD I originally got her, and wanted nothing to do with my LT, she is all over the twist and the new star dust.

The old star dust she liked for two days then hated it and this stardust has been over a week and is still making her happy.

She actually just texted me asking what exact setup she has so she can give that to someone else she works with.

I have been using the twist with the smaller ( I dont know rev something dot something ) vivi and also have been very happy. I did dry burn both units ....

The VV part of the twist is a no brainer really... set it and forget it , and I just explain it as if you want to tweak try up a bit and down a bit, otherwise leave it at 4.2
 

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Since when can we not talk about vendors?

I think the best bet would be gentleman's reserve. They have joyetech stuff, and good juice at decent prices.

There are certain rules that are not meant to be broken. Cobber did the right thing by using discretion at this time.
 

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Unfortunately I still don't know a good of a site that carries both good hardware and juice, with both variety and low prices. I'm continually buying from 2 or more vendors per month. I don't know if I would suggest our favourite juice vendors to someone new though, they are a bit overwhelming with the amount of options. I would just say "there are endless options that you may like better", if they were asking about flavour. :p

I'd agree with one stop e-shoppe and urban vapour - believe they were partners months ago. They aren't the cheapest, but the owners of both are great and they have a decent variety to start. I don't see stardusts either, but there are Kanger T2s and without trying one yet, I'd still recommend them. Vaporgeek might be a bit better, but personally I try to stick with vendors in Ontario, because I am impatient and like having things in my grubby little hands in a day or two.

I'd agree that twists aren't too overwhelming at all. I would just tell people people to start at around 4V to make it simple. I think the size would be more overwhelming for a smoker, than the dial.

I think we can suggest a few vendors, it's not as if he asked for *something* in specific - that always makes a difference for me. :blink:
 
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Haven't tried the juices, but there is a wide selection...JUICE but Vaporgeek has everything in one place.


But alas....
the SR Stardusts are out of stock right now it appears...Vision Ego Clearomizers - Stardust - Reg Resistance


Choose your twist... Joyetech eGo-C Twist Variable Voltage 1000mAh Battery

Not MY first choice but for "all in one place" it may be the best Canadian bet. What d'yall think? :vapor::vapor:

Agree with HitmeTwice. However instead of the twist, go with this Joyetech EGO-C 2 Upgrade1000MAH BATTERY
 
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