PLEASE HELP SALVAGE MY VAPING EXPERIENCE!!! (thank you!)

[Missspoke]

Hello Vapers!

I was so close...and now I feel so far away. I started my vaping adventure with high hopes and just KNEW that vaping was going to be SO right for me...there are many things about analog cigs (most aspects of it, actually) that I've grown to hate over the last 15 years that I've been smoking them: The smell, the inconvenience of needing a cig somewhere I can't have one, the persistent cough, the decrease in my lung capacity, the damage to my wallet, and more often now even the taste (I will have a drink sometimes just so I can enjoy my cigarettes for a while!!!), just to name a few. Still, I have had no desire to quit for quite a long time now; although that used to be on my agenda sometimes in the past. VIOLA...E-CIGARETTES!!! What a perfect solution to my smoking problems; and, if I ever decided to quit, I have the option of stepping down my nicotine level at will! I eventually chose to buy my first starter kit from Halo after "extensive research on the best rated brands" (later to find that I was actually only dipping my little toe into the pool of information on e-cigs and all their various various forms, not to mention the WORLD of atomizers, batteries, clearomizers, cartomizers, tanks, and all the other components that can be used or put together to smoke your juice!). I eagerly awaited the arrival of my G6 kit with one of each battery (a manual and an automatic). My kit finally came, aaaaaaaaaaaaand...the manual battery came DOA...sucks...the juices tasted pretty bad...DOUBLE sucks (GROSS!!! I don't want that disgusting, sickly sweet chemical taste in my mouth ever again!!! Come to find out, this flavor went almost completely away after a week of steeping; but wait, there's more.)...and then, after a week and a few days of vaping and almost completely getting off the analogs despite the first two bummers, my automatic battery stopped holding any kind of charge for more than two puffs...DOUBLE, TRIPLE, I HAVE TO START BUYING CIGARETTES AGAIN SUCKS!!! So Halo (who does have good customer service) agreed to exchange my manual battery at first, and then when my automatic batt. died before I could even get the first batt. down to the post office, they agreed to give me a refund for my kit. Of course, I'm only getting back about $41 of the $75 (+ $7 return shipping!) I spent, since much of my purchase is non-returnable, including parts from the initial starter kit! I don't have much of a budget, especially now that I'm having to buy analogs just like before, and am still missing a big chunk (for me!) of the money that I threw into Halo.
After much more research and a lot of time on this website (thank you all for sharing your knowledge and opinions on this forum!), I've come up with a plan that will hopefully give me + vaping the second chance it deserves. I'd like to go with simple, high capacity eGo-type batteries from Fasttech.com and some good clearomizers (from anywhere) to put on them. This is the kit that I've been looking at:
$21.70 EGO-T 7-in-1 USB Rechargeable 1100mAh Electronic Cigarettes Health Keeping Set - double e-cigarette / euro adapter / L bag / black at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
Does anyone think there's a better choice I could be making on the Fasttech site as far as vaping satisfaction and the performance of the batteries go? I will also need a US charger adapter, since their kits come with European plugs...is this the right one?:
$3.06 E-Cigarettes USB Charger with AC Adapter - 19cm / US plug at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping
I don't want to blow up my new batteries! I would love suggestions for a great clearomizer that would fit my tentative choice above, or any of the batteries suggested to me later on in this thread. I'm very interested in trying a bottom coil clearomizer after reading about both types, but I'm completely open to opinions on that. I read that they might give a "cooler" hit and have less tendency to leak?
Thanks again to all of you for your time and help...I certainly can't do this without you, since I don't personally know anyone who vapes. ;-)

 

[Kellycat]

I asked a similar question about a good clearo here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/440581-looking-decent-clearomizer.html People recommended the evod for eGo batteries, which in your case would work out nicely. Also that kit looks just fine to me assuming it's the real deal and not a cheap knock-off, and you'll end up with a spare USB charger from the deal which you could use at your desk/at home on a PC so that you don't have to have an AC plug nearby. Congrats on the switch, and on sticking with it thus far! Shame to hear about the Halo batteries though, I'd only heard good things about them until now.

 

[Ohyeathat]

You can select a us charger and not by separately.

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

I wouldn't buy what I call "critical assets" from cheap-o dealers like FastTech. Critical assets are the things that absolutely have to work and can be relied on to perform as advertised whenever called upon. Fire extinguishers. Weapons and ammunition. Generators. Personal vaping devices.

You get name brand stuff from trusted suppliers, not knockoffs. Later, as your collection begins to grow, add cheap knockoffs that can be tossed or returned while your critical assets continue to carry the load.

 

[III BIRDMAN III]

If your serious about vaping get away from the little ego type batteries and buy a good sturdy mod.
Spend a few extra bucks... Don't go crazy buy a Vamo or something like that.

$52.08 Vamo-Vivi Voltage Adjustable Rechargeable Electronic Cigarette Health Keeping Set - 2*18350 / stainless steel / US plug at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

 

[gapenny]

The ego sets with the Evod clearomizers are available with a US plug. I have a 1300 MAH one and love it! I did change the atomizer heads to the lower Ohm ones because my eliquid tasted kind of burnt -- now it's perfect!

 

[Racehorse]

MissPoke

IF I were a new vaper, would establish a relationship with an ECF registered supplier. Seriously. YOu're going to wait longer to save what, $4 or $5 on a battery at fasttech, and they are overseas, and there is nobody to really *help* you.

I am not knocking fasttech, it's just that I wouldn't use them until I was up and running and really knew what i wanted already.

Look just get yourself an 2 Ego Twist or Spinner, a Kanger Evod and maybe 1 other kind of clearo, some juice and get on with it.


I say this because without any experience YOU are not going to know what clearomizer works best for YOU.....every single person here has their preferences.

You will know these things, about yourself, later on.

Please read my blog which is to help newbies about some pay it forward places and deals here on ECF where you can swap stuff and win stuff, etc. which will also aid you in your vaping journey.

You gotta get your feet wet, and I would go with somebody nearby you.

I will be glad to help you in any way I can but really, stick with a US based vendor for now, at least starting out!

 

[steved5600]

Protank or Puritank. Both have glass tanks (no melting) they use the same bottom coils headsm Give consistent performance and I like the taste. Hardly ever a dry hit or burnt taste unless the head is really gunked up or you run out of juice. The Evod is almost as good but does not hold as much juice and is a harder draw than the Protank and Puritank. I have Vivi's an Evod and Protank and I prefer the Protank. All of the ones I listed can also be rebuilt if your into that but if not you can get 5 packs of heads for a unit cost of less than $2.00 a head. They also use less wick material if you rebuild and are easier to rebuild. Lastly the Evod, Protank and Puritank have another great thing you can change the head with out draining out the juice.

 

[mooreted]

Check out the Vapr Zeus from Vapor4Life. Looks pretty awesome.

Like stated above, an Evod for your eGo style batteries might help. I haven't really found a tank system that works for me. Cartomizers are pretty darn easy and they have good flavor. I also perfer smaller batteries. I have some 18650 mods and they just sit on my table.

Everyone is different and you'll have to find what works for you. Just don't buy junk.


Sent from my easy chair using brainwaves.

 

[Missspoke]

I asked a similar question about a good clearo here: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/440581-looking-decent-clearomizer.html People recommended the evod for eGo batteries, which in your case would work out nicely. Also that kit looks just fine to me assuming it's the real deal and not a cheap knock-off, and you'll end up with a spare USB charger from the deal which you could use at your desk/at home on a PC so that you don't have to have an AC plug nearby. Congrats on the switch, and on sticking with it thus far! Shame to hear about the Halo batteries though, I'd only heard good things about them until now.

Awesome! Thanks, Kelly kitty!!! I'll be reading your thread and checking out that evod. I was so bummed about the Halo deal because I read such great reviews...0 out of 2 is a pretty bad ratio, though. :/

 

[Missspoke]

You can select a us charger and not by separately.

I don't see where I would be able to do that on that page; but like Kellycat said, it wouldn't be such a bad thing to have an extra usb cable. Thanks, Ohyea!

 

[Missspoke]

Oh, sheezy...have to step outside for another analog (bummer)...I've been typing for a bit now, and I feel the nic-fit coming on...brb!

 

[Kellycat]

Awesome! Thanks, Kelly kitty!!! I'll be reading your thread and checking out that evod. I was so bummed about the Halo deal because I read such great reviews...0 out of 2 is a pretty bad ratio, though. :/

Glad to help, and agreed, that is a pretty bad ratio of working to duds! Not sure if there's a post-count restriction on being able to send private messages or if you disabled them when signing up, but if you can (might have to hit 15 posts first, not sure) send me a PM and I'd be glad to mail you one of my spare KR808 batteries so you're not stuck for two weeks waiting on that Fasttech order.

 

[Missspoke]

I wouldn't buy what I call "critical assets" from cheap-o dealers like FastTech. Critical assets are the things that absolutely have to work and can be relied on to perform as advertised whenever called upon. Fire extinguishers. Weapons and ammunition. Generators. Personal vaping devices.

You get name brand stuff from trusted suppliers, not knockoffs. Later, as your collection begins to grow, add cheap knockoffs that can be tossed or returned while your critical assets continue to carry the load.

Love your list of critical assets, lol, you're awesome!!! (I need to laugh about this a little right now, too!) Thank you for the advice...I am definitely gun-shy to try anything that has a high potential for failure. I just figured since Fasttech's warranty is about as good as Halo's that it might be worth the gamble.

 

[klynnn]

I'm with racehorse. Get a good kit from a us supplier to begin with and after you find something that works well then you can go the Fasttech route and research those items. It may cost a little more but you will have equipment quickly and a bit of support from the vendor. This is a great kit to start with and highly recommended here. All you need is juice. http://www.myvaporstore.com/Vision_Spinner_Joye_Ego_C_Twist_Combo_p/vvs-c.htm

 

[hvac999]

Go here and select spinner and EVOD from the dopdown you won't have to wait as long. http://www.myvaporstore.com/Vision_Spinner_Joye_Ego_C_Twist_Combo_p/vvs-c.htm

 

[Missspoke]

If your serious about vaping get away from the little ego type batteries and buy a good sturdy mod.
Spend a few extra bucks... Don't go crazy buy a Vamo or something like that.

$52.08 Vamo-Vivi Voltage Adjustable Rechargeable Electronic Cigarette Health Keeping Set - 2*18350 / stainless steel / US plug at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

Thanks, Birdman! (epic photo!) I'm pleased that you suggested an upgrade. It seems like many newbies are discouraged from that, but I am pretty tech-savvy and would prefer something I won't need to move on from shortly after purchasing.

 

[Missspoke]

The ego sets with the Evod clearomizers are available with a US plug. I have a 1300 MAH one and love it! I did change the atomizer heads to the lower Ohm ones because my eliquid tasted kind of burnt -- now it's perfect!

Hey, Gapenny! Is this kit on Fasttech?...Thank you for the advice and the detail on atomizer heads!

 

[Missspoke]

MissPoke

IF I were a new vaper, would establish a relationship with an ECF registered supplier. Seriously. YOu're going to wait longer to save what, $4 or $5 on a battery at fasttech, and they are overseas, and there is nobody to really *help* you.

I am not knocking fasttech, it's just that I wouldn't use them until I was up and running and really knew what i wanted already.

Look just get yourself an 2 Ego Twist or Spinner, a Kanger Evod and maybe 1 other kind of clearo, some juice and get on with it.


I say this because without any experience YOU are not going to know what clearomizer works best for YOU.....every single person here has their preferences.

You will know these things, about yourself, later on.

Please read my blog which is to help newbies about some pay it forward places and deals here on ECF where you can swap stuff and win stuff, etc. which will also aid you in your vaping journey.

You gotta get your feet wet, and I would go with somebody nearby you.

I will be glad to help you in any way I can but really, stick with a US based vendor for now, at least starting out!

Hi, Racehorse! I've been reading in the forums throughout the last few days during most of my spare time, but maybe I've still just barely cracked the surface...what exactly do you mean by "ECF registered supplier?" Are these forum members or large company suppliers?

 

[Missspoke]

Protank or Puritank. Both have glass tanks (no melting) they use the same bottom coils headsm Give consistent performance and I like the taste. Hardly ever a dry hit or burnt taste unless the head is really gunked up or you run out of juice. The Evod is almost as good but does not hold as much juice and is a harder draw than the Protank and Puritank. I have Vivi's an Evod and Protank and I prefer the Protank. All of the ones I listed can also be rebuilt if your into that but if not you can get 5 packs of heads for a unit cost of less than $2.00 a head. They also use less wick material if you rebuild and are easier to rebuild. Lastly the Evod, Protank and Puritank have another great thing you can change the head with out draining out the juice.

Thanks so much, Steve...I appreciate the detailed review! I was looking at some of the glass tanks...now I think I'll need to order one with everything so I can compare...