Ready to buy my first ecig. couple of ?s

[DamagePlan]

So after reading that newbie guide I decided I want to go with a manual battery. I also want to go with a low profile model. Similar in size as a cigarette.

If I read correctly this means I should go with the EGO or the KRB correct? The EGO seems to have the better upgrade path. Dies that make it a better choice? Either way what brand should I go with and why?

So that just covers the battery correct? What about the rest of it and a starter pack?

 

[elwcom]

The ego is more of a cigar size than cig size, a 510 is by the same company but is cig size. They come with either manual or auto, your choice and the 510 threading will take an who battery too.

 

[Charlz]

If you are going to stay with a slim style PV. The kr8 is a much better choice than a 510. The voltage is higher and are solid units that some continue to use rather than upgrade. There are all the options available in upgrading until you get to mods. By that time you will probably have a couple different PV styles anyway.

 

[Bb177]

Just to save you some time, three months ago I bought my first PV and I have already upgraded. I still like my "cigarette size" set up, but since upgrading I use it far less. If you are absolutely set on a cigarette style just know you may get frustrated by the battery life, at least I did. If you go cig look alike I would recommend v2cigs, some people bash them, but I love it. I bought 4 other brands and hated them, v2 is built well and the juice is pretty good, I still VAPE their menthol and Sahara. I turned 3 people onto v2 and all 3 love it, I'm the only one who has upgraded. Now the reason I upgraded is because the battery was not making me through an entire day. I bought a kgo from Hoosierecigs and I couldn't be happier. The kgo is an ego like device, and the battery for me lasts well over a day of vaping. The battery is between a cigarette and a cigar in size and for me is not to large but just be aware the ego/kgo/tGo any go is larger than the cig look alikes. This is just my opinion, if you have any more questions please ask!

 

[Paulette]

+1 to what Bb177 said. While you want something that looks and feels like a cigarette, you are not going to be happy with it because of battery life. I have both the ego-T and the ego-C and love them. If you research the forum, I feel quite sure you will find that peeps who went with the smaller cigarette size soon upgraded. Like Bb177 said, the egos are not quite as wide as a cigar.

 

[Foxfur]

Good for you for coming here before buying. You'll save money by not wasting it on crappy systems.
I went from blu to 808 to eGo-C.
I wish I'd just bought the eGo-C first...

 

[Incognito™]

I'd reconsider the cig size decision. I have the eGo and KGO. They are bigger but its for a good reason. The battery lasts a LONG time. My KGO will last me a few days before it needs charging. The cig size models can run out before the end of the day.

 

[iKN0WaGH0ST]

Do yourself a favor and just buy the KGO kit. MANY people upgrade (including myself) within the first week or two once they realize that the battery life and vapor production aren't where you'd like it. Buying a KGO will keep you satisfied until you can justify going VV!

 

[otakueric]

ego-c looks like a fountain pen especially with the pencap cover, so that's a good choice if you want to go stealth mode

 

[Warren D. Lockaby]

So after reading that newbie guide I decided I want to go with a manual battery. I also want to go with a low profile model. Similar in size as a cigarette.

If I read correctly this means I should go with the EGO or the KRB correct? The EGO seems to have the better upgrade path. Dies that make it a better choice? Either way what brand should I go with and why?

So that just covers the battery correct? What about the rest of it and a starter pack?

Hi & Welcome to ECF! The suggestions given here are all solid as far as I know (I'm kind of new at this too) and certainly the slim, cig-sized batteries won't last nearly as long as the KGO or eGo size, larger batts between charges. Your decision to go with manual batteries is a good one. I do want to add this though: While I and most others here have come to prefer larger batteries for the reasons they have stated, most of us probably started out as I did, on cig-sized batts. So consider this: If we had started on something the size of a cigar, would we have stuck with it or given it up as "too cumbersome"? I *think* I can answer that for myself and I'm sure everyone else here *thinks* the same thing but the fact is, how can we be sure?

And the REAL question is, what do YOU think? You know the facts now: get 2 or 3 slim batts and keep one constantly on the charger so you'll always have one charged, or get a couple of "fat batts" and one will probably last all day. But the bottom line is, that big battery is worthless to you if you're not going to use it. So starting out, what are you going to be more comfortable with? Personally if I wanted a skinny batt model now I'd go with a KR808, though I've never owned one. I respect the opinions of some folks on here who highly recommend them, and I like their specs.

I was burning up about $140 a month in cigarettes when I started vaping, smoking about 30 cigs a day. So, if in your first month you spend as much on vaping as you did on smoking you're coming out way ahead, because you're getting education for FREE, and you're improving your health for FREE, you're getting lots of little intangible fringe benefits too numerous to name and they're not costing you a cent. And if you decide in a few weeks you'd rather upgrade, you're still better off than when you started so go ahead & invest in a little more education. My point is, if you're learning the lessons the money is never wasted, it's always invested wisely. Just try to do what works & trust in the process.

God Bless, and Happy Vaping!

 

[elwcom]

+1 warren! I always wanted cig sized, I've tried bigger pv's but I just prefer the size of the smaller ones, just for the feel, I liked holding my cigs...everyone's different and it's a learning curve, you just have to find what's right for you

 

[hairball]

Slim sized ecigs have terrible battery life (ie..runtime). I suggest going with a bigger battery model. They provide better battery life and more vapor/flavor/TH. Hoosier E Cig Supply is the vendor I recommend getting a KGO kit from. Also, get a box or 2 of Boge 2ohm cartomizers, a couple extra atomizers for testing new flavors, and a drip tip. This setup is very easy to use and will make your vaping experience more enjoyable. The size of the KGO is a little longer/same diameter as a sharpie marker.

 

[slr817]

I found out it wasn't just the battery life with the slim ecigs that I was unhappy with..but also the vapor production and throat hit...I just recently bought an expensive mod but still use my ego 75% of the time.

 

[Warren D. Lockaby]

+1 warren! I always wanted cig sized, I've tried bigger pv's but I just prefer the size of the smaller ones, just for the feel, I liked holding my cigs...everyone's different and it's a learning curve, you just have to find what's right for you

I think that's pretty much my point. I wouldn't want to talk anyone out of a bigger battery - I love my E-Power - but the mind I was using when I got my first cig-sized e-cig that got me convinced it was worth looking into *was not the same mind* I had when I ordered my E-Power. So in all honesty, if my first e-cig had been the E-Power I can't say for certain I'd still be using it. We can always upgrade later if we feel the need, and if we're still alive. But if we get something we're not going to use, it doesn't matter what it is... it could be a Darwin somebody gave us for free... it's still absolutely worthless to us. The important thing is to get something we'll use, that won't scare us away, that will show us the possibilities & pique our interests, and give us some pleasure today. If that same rig keeps doing that for us from now on that's wonderful, but it's also highly unlikely no matter what it is. That fact has less to do with the shortcomings of the rig itself than with human nature; we seem to instinctively know perfection has something to hide, and therefore cannot be trusted.

So, Happy Vaping... ... while we happily seek satisfaction!

 

[deach]

The PV you'll use and carry daily is way better than the one sitting at home in the drawer.

Hi & Welcome to ECF! The suggestions given here are all solid as far as I know (I'm kind of new at this too) and certainly the slim, cig-sized batteries won't last nearly as long as the KGO or eGo size, larger batts between charges. Your decision to go with manual batteries is a good one. I do want to add this though: While I and most others here have come to prefer larger batteries for the reasons they have stated, most of us probably started out as I did, on cig-sized batts. So consider this: If we had started on something the size of a cigar, would we have stuck with it or given it up as "too cumbersome"? I *think* I can answer that for myself and I'm sure everyone else here *thinks* the same thing but the fact is, how can we be sure?

And the REAL question is, what do YOU think? You know the facts now: get 2 or 3 slim batts and keep one constantly on the charger so you'll always have one charged, or get a couple of "fat batts" and one will probably last all day. But the bottom line is, that big battery is worthless to you if you're not going to use it. So starting out, what are you going to be more comfortable with? Personally if I wanted a skinny batt model now I'd go with a KR808, though I've never owned one. I respect the opinions of some folks on here who highly recommend them, and I like their specs.

I was burning up about $140 a month in cigarettes when I started vaping, smoking about 30 cigs a day. So, if in your first month you spend as much on vaping as you did on smoking you're coming out way ahead, because you're getting education for FREE, and you're improving your health for FREE, you're getting lots of little intangible fringe benefits too numerous to name and they're not costing you a cent. And if you decide in a few weeks you'd rather upgrade, you're still better off than when you started so go ahead & invest in a little more education. My point is, if you're learning the lessons the money is never wasted, it's always invested wisely. Just try to do what works & trust in the process.

God Bless, and Happy Vaping!

One of the best posts to a newbie I've seen in a long time. I can tell you this, if I'd started with anything I could not hold in my mouth and vape on with out needing to support it with hands and push a button, I'd went right back to smoking.
YMMV

Regards,
Deach

 

[DamagePlan]

Okay so after reading the thread I'm leaning a little more toward ego/kgo. Few more questions, I'll keep it concise since I'm getting ready for work and gotta run.

Since I work in IT I can basically have a battery charging at all time at my desk but I think show battery time would frustrate me while I'm out and about.

What's the difference in ego-t, ego-c and kgo?

I don't like the tapered look of the fatter models in the newb guide, can I avoid that?

How important is the difference between brands? Are there any to avoid?

 

[Bdbodger]

Look for the longer 280mah batteries and a couple of PCC's . The PCC are fairly cheap and can carry two batteries if you get one for the XL batteries . So you start with 4 charged batteries and after using one and putting it into a charging slot it is sure to be recharged by the time you have used the other 3 batteries . And by putting the second battery you use into the other PCC it too should be charged before you need it . That is like haveing 6 XL 510 batteries with you . Use 2ohm cartomizers and you will be satified with the result .

 

[Bb177]

Look for the longer 280mah batteries and a couple of PCC's . The PCC are fairly cheap and can carry two batteries if you get one for the XL batteries . So you start with 4 charged batteries and after using one and putting it into a charging slot it is sure to be recharged by the time you have used the other 3 batteries . And by putting the second battery you use into the other PCC it too should be charged before you need it . That is like haveing 6 XL 510 batteries with you . Use 2ohm cartomizers and you will be satified with the result .

I didn't really follow all of that. So I will just answer with my opinion.

Damage plan, I would personally advise against the ego-t as you very first PV. In my opinion a tank system would have went rite over my head if it was the first thing I tried to vape. I think if you chose to go with a larger size battery like an ego/kgo you will love it. There have been quite a few reports on the ego-t tank cracking,leaking, and generally being a pain in the ..., and you don't want those troubles as a new vaper. I love my kgo, it goes everywhere, and I only need one all day/night, when I get home I take the second battery that came with my kit off the charger, put the one I've used all day on the charger, rinse and repeat. I usually have a smok tech ego mega dual coil cart on my kgo with a boge lr cart in my truck just incase something terrible happens (not yet thank god). The 1100 mah battery and the close to 4.5ml of juice I can get in the carts is lasting me a long day of vaping. Just remember the battery is only as good as what you put on it. Make sure you pick up some juice from a vendor or 2 to ensure yourself you won't pick up an analog again. Sample packs are great you can get a few different flavors to try for a cheaper price and when you find one you can't live without, buy a load of it. YouTube is your friend if your bored sometime check out juice/product reviews on there, I follow pbusardo (who is on this sight I believe) he's a great reviewer, I also follow grimmgreen who is good as well. I found out quickly the vaping community is a great group who really supports the fact that we don't want people smoking analogs again so read juice/product reviews, they are usually spot on. I'll wrap this up and let someone else drop you their opinion, remember everyone's different, this is just what has worked for me and kept me (pack a day for 8 years) from touching an analog for just over a month.

Links to the kgo kit I bought and the huge cart I use. Someone else can leave you a link to other kits, since I never went with an ego I don't want to link to a product I never purchased. I never actually looked to see if Hoosier was a trusted sight on here, but If not they should be, fast service, and shipping and Brent was amazing with the customer service.

KGO 1100 mAh 2 battery kit
ego dual coils
"typed while vaping some BMV lime/Hypermint mix"

 

[Incognito™]

Okay so after reading the thread I'm leaning a little more toward ego/kgo. Few more questions, I'll keep it concise since I'm getting ready for work and gotta run.

Since I work in IT I can basically have a battery charging at all time at my desk but I think show battery time would frustrate me while I'm out and about.

What's the difference in ego-t, ego-c and kgo?

I don't like the tapered look of the fatter models in the newb guide, can I avoid that?

How important is the difference between brands? Are there any to avoid?

Not sure about the eGo-t and eGo-c but I know the KGO has the big battery (1100mAh).

I think by "tapered look" you're talking about the cone piece. You can leave it off and you won't have the tapered look... but I believe that the cone helps prevent air leakage.

Also, the link below shows where I got my KGO kit (actually I won it in one of the many awesome contests here on the forum). Its a good price and Mine works like a champ...

SLB KGO Starter Kit

 

[luvinit]

I started this journey with a V2, and truly loved it! It had awesome throat hit, decent vapor and I like the flavors. I'm a little over two months in, and I'm looking to upgrade. Seriously considering the kGo or an e-power. I totally agree with an earlier post.. would I have been happy with those bigger set-ups in the beginning?? Hmmmm, I'm not sure about that! Though I've spent way more so far than I would have on analogs, I've learned so much and am so much happier (and healtheir!) vaping, I don't beat myself up much about all the money I've spent so far. Battery life is a huge issue,,, in the beginning, I would have to carry all three of my V2 batteries to the casino, and I would kill them all! I have an Elite 808 now, and that is much improved but I still carry 5 batteries with me. Had to get a bigger purse! I think the V2 is kinda overpriced, though I do think they are of good quality, and I've had excellent customer service from them. But if you want to start with a slimmer design, I recommend the Elite.. easy two piece batt and carto... for me in the beginning, simplicity was key. Only after reading TONS here, have I decided that I might like to get into something a little bigger and badder,,, and a tad more complicated. Lots to consider,,, I've been shopping for two weeks and STILL can't make up my mind!! Good luck to you!