I just stumbled on this forum the day before yesterday, and have been soaking up all I could for the past twelve hours straight while vaping at the same time...
So I started smoking when I was around sixteen, and was a regular pack a day smoker by the time I was nineteen. (about ten years full time smoker ) Tried to quit numerous times with the longest streak lasting about two months. I always enjoyed the ritual of inhaling the cigarette itself, the social aspect, and obviously the effects the nicotine produced. About a year and a half ago I saw e-cigs at my local smoke shop. I purchased a disposable one, and was floored at how well it worked. I was so impressed I went back to buy a rechargeable and refillable one for about $70 at the time. It was a waste of money and time, and forgot about the whole e-cig concept for a while.
Three months ago, my daughters school had an auction, where I noticed a few people in the dinner hall all standing around smoking e-cigs. It sparked the thought back into my head, and I figured I would see how far along the technology had come since I last invested. At this time I had quit smoking, but was chewing tobacco regularly. I quit because my family recently moved to an area that gets very cold during the winter time, so it was a huge pain to go outside and smoke in the freezing weather. I was also sick of the smell, the lack of taste buds, my wife and kids complaining, my irritability when I didn't get my fix etc etc...
Anyways, I wanted an e-cig kit right away, and saw that they started carrying a few different brands at Walmart. I purchased the Mistic starter kit, and a large box of the high nicotine content refill cartridges. I was actually very happy with the product despite the not so great reviews posted on the net about them. The battery life was great, vapor was full and satisfied all of my cravings, and I was able to make the switch over to e-cigs only without any real cigarettes or chew on the side! I felt better than I ever had, and continue to feel great to this day. I have been clean of all real tobacco products for a little over two months now thanks to these amazing devices. I can sincerely say I have NEVER been so excited about a new product in my entire life.
Unfortunately the Mistic e-cigs did not come with a case, and I lost both of the batteries. Last week I decided to try the Fin brand. They produce stronger vapor and include a very convenient charging pack that fits in your pocket. I also did some research and learned how to refill the cartomizers ( not sure if that is the correct word ) with liquid I bought at a local vapor shop. Refilling the cartridges produces a much better flavor, and seems to provide a better nicotine fix. Now I save even more money by not having to purchase the refills!
I sincerely believe these e-cigs have saved my life. I have genetically very high blood pressure, and am sure if I continued to smoke throughout my life I would have suffered a heart attack, or stroke at some point in my life.
Sorry about the long winded post, I am just thrilled beyond words that I am free of harmful tobacco products with the aide of these little e-cigs.
Now my question is, what would you guys recommend for an upgrade that would be a cigarette sized device? I don't want to get into the fancy big pipe things, for one because I don't want my young kids getting the wrong idea, and for two I want the convenience of being able to have them in my pocket at all times just like I would my regular pack of cigs. The Fin setup I have is working great for now, but I know I will be using these things long term and would like to purchase an upgraded set in standard compact size.
Everyone here seems very knowledgeable, and just as enthusiastic about this HUGE new innovation as I am. I look forward to getting to know everyone here!
BTW, I have been clean from all chew and cigarettes since 3/14/13! I can't remember back to when I have been this healthy, and not winded every time I have to do anything that even required the least big of movement. I also have no desire or craving to go back to analogue smoking or chew. In fact, when I smell a real cigarette now it makes me sick, and I wonder how I could ever go around smelling like that. Don't even get me started about the chew, and all the spitters, fiber glass in your gums and nasty side effects and risks that come along with it.
Anyways, thanks and happy vapor trails!
So I started smoking when I was around sixteen, and was a regular pack a day smoker by the time I was nineteen. (about ten years full time smoker ) Tried to quit numerous times with the longest streak lasting about two months. I always enjoyed the ritual of inhaling the cigarette itself, the social aspect, and obviously the effects the nicotine produced. About a year and a half ago I saw e-cigs at my local smoke shop. I purchased a disposable one, and was floored at how well it worked. I was so impressed I went back to buy a rechargeable and refillable one for about $70 at the time. It was a waste of money and time, and forgot about the whole e-cig concept for a while.
Three months ago, my daughters school had an auction, where I noticed a few people in the dinner hall all standing around smoking e-cigs. It sparked the thought back into my head, and I figured I would see how far along the technology had come since I last invested. At this time I had quit smoking, but was chewing tobacco regularly. I quit because my family recently moved to an area that gets very cold during the winter time, so it was a huge pain to go outside and smoke in the freezing weather. I was also sick of the smell, the lack of taste buds, my wife and kids complaining, my irritability when I didn't get my fix etc etc...
Anyways, I wanted an e-cig kit right away, and saw that they started carrying a few different brands at Walmart. I purchased the Mistic starter kit, and a large box of the high nicotine content refill cartridges. I was actually very happy with the product despite the not so great reviews posted on the net about them. The battery life was great, vapor was full and satisfied all of my cravings, and I was able to make the switch over to e-cigs only without any real cigarettes or chew on the side! I felt better than I ever had, and continue to feel great to this day. I have been clean of all real tobacco products for a little over two months now thanks to these amazing devices. I can sincerely say I have NEVER been so excited about a new product in my entire life.
Unfortunately the Mistic e-cigs did not come with a case, and I lost both of the batteries. Last week I decided to try the Fin brand. They produce stronger vapor and include a very convenient charging pack that fits in your pocket. I also did some research and learned how to refill the cartomizers ( not sure if that is the correct word ) with liquid I bought at a local vapor shop. Refilling the cartridges produces a much better flavor, and seems to provide a better nicotine fix. Now I save even more money by not having to purchase the refills!
I sincerely believe these e-cigs have saved my life. I have genetically very high blood pressure, and am sure if I continued to smoke throughout my life I would have suffered a heart attack, or stroke at some point in my life.
Sorry about the long winded post, I am just thrilled beyond words that I am free of harmful tobacco products with the aide of these little e-cigs.
Now my question is, what would you guys recommend for an upgrade that would be a cigarette sized device? I don't want to get into the fancy big pipe things, for one because I don't want my young kids getting the wrong idea, and for two I want the convenience of being able to have them in my pocket at all times just like I would my regular pack of cigs. The Fin setup I have is working great for now, but I know I will be using these things long term and would like to purchase an upgraded set in standard compact size.
Everyone here seems very knowledgeable, and just as enthusiastic about this HUGE new innovation as I am. I look forward to getting to know everyone here!
BTW, I have been clean from all chew and cigarettes since 3/14/13! I can't remember back to when I have been this healthy, and not winded every time I have to do anything that even required the least big of movement. I also have no desire or craving to go back to analogue smoking or chew. In fact, when I smell a real cigarette now it makes me sick, and I wonder how I could ever go around smelling like that. Don't even get me started about the chew, and all the spitters, fiber glass in your gums and nasty side effects and risks that come along with it.
Anyways, thanks and happy vapor trails!
