So ... I'm either doing it wrong or really right!

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Baptyzmbyf1re

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I've been vaping my Volt since Fri/Sat. I've recharged twice (both batts) and still have decent vapor and flavor coming out of my "trial" Cowboy cartos. What the heck? I was a pack a day smoker. Yes, I've seen a bit of diminishing on the vapor as this current night has gone on, but damn! Am I really going to get at least a day and a half out of a carto? To be fair, I rarely smoke during the day, but I never expected this when going to vaping. I didn't smoke all day but just hammered the analogs at night. Batteries (78mm) are lasting like champs and I'm not using anywhere near what I thought I would with the cartos or juice. I get that everything is a YMMV deal, but is anyone else plugging along and feeling like they are getting much more out of their cartos or refills than they expected? Maybe I should just buy some Cowboy juice and call it good.
 

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This is rather encouraging i Just ordered a Volt starter kit with the 78mm batteries I am hoping i have as good an experience as you, although i opted for the Desert Joe cartos.

I've had the joes in my sampler kits and it is pretty good. I actually haven't tasted an SI flavor I didn't like. They are pretty picky on what they will sell.
 

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I have a couple Volt 78mm manual batteries along with an X2 (900mah). SI has some great batteries and all of mine perform well. The X2 was money well spent. The Cowboy flavor is pretty close to an analog and its flavor isnt too bold.

The 555 is also good. It has a strong nutty flavor, too much for me. So I mixed it 50/50 with cowboy and it was a perfect blend. I started out vaping 1 cartomizer a day... Now I go thru 2.5 to 3ml of liquid in clearomizers a day lol But it also depends on the flavor.
 

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Hey, don't knock it. I remember when I first started and was getting months out of my attys. Read about everybody fussin' with 'em and couldn't understand my success. Now I realize a lot of folks just like fussin' with their stuff. I still occasionally drip into that SAME very first atty - more than a year later, just to try juices. Is that a problem? Heck no.
 

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I have a couple Volt 78mm manual batteries along with an X2 (900mah). SI has some great batteries and all of mine perform well. The X2 was money well spent. The Cowboy flavor is pretty close to an analog and its flavor isnt too bold.

The 555 is also good. It has a strong nutty flavor, too much for me. So I mixed it 50/50 with cowboy and it was a perfect blend. I started out vaping 1 cartomizer a day... Now I go thru 2.5 to 3ml of liquid in clearomizers a day lol But it also depends on the flavor.

I have about a dozen batteries (3 X2 - one 600 & two 900 mAh all Manual) - 3(?) 78's are manuals - I love 'em!
The 78 size manual buttons see harder to press. Because of the size my finger gets sore using them. I find I usually hold for a bit, let off a second and press again. With the X2 I never hit the cut off point yet ... The first one SI replaced - short cut-off / short life span!

Most of my cartos I've been using since March (beginning to toss now). I don't think they last all day because I'm using a lower nicotine, therefore, I'm on it when ever my hands are free! The big boys are "all day suckers"! My first 2 Volts: 1 was replaced 5-6 weeks ago; the other is going pretty well - used almost daily it's good for close to 2 hours yet.

I totally agree the flavors are great. Customer service incredible. So happy with everything I've purchased from SI!
I regretted my first kit from (can we name them here?). Choc & Ice Menthol mixed is my favorite! Not sure if I still "need" the mint in there.

I was a pack a day Marlboro Menthol regulars & 100's. Enjoy! Won't be long you may notice more energy! :D I just plain enjoy vaping - never did enjoy smoking! Happy Vaping!
 

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I'm on day #2 with my Volt 78mm automatic batteries - well, battery (singular) because one of my 2 was defective (they're sending a replacement). I also found the batteries last a super long time for me, and the cartos are lasting really well too (I did top one off w/a few drops of liquid @ the very end of the day that I started that carto, but I think I just really wanted to experiment & it didn't really need topped off!) So far, so good w/my Volt. I've only tried the Ice Menthol so far (awaiting my blanks so I can fill them w/other stuff. All in all, I'm very pleased with my choice - SI customer service is top-notch & I can't wait to try a few more of their flavors.
 

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I'm on day #2 with my Volt 78mm automatic batteries - well, battery (singular) because one of my 2 was defective (they're sending a replacement). I also found the batteries last a super long time for me, and the cartos are lasting really well too (I did top one off w/a few drops of liquid @ the very end of the day that I started that carto, but I think I just really wanted to experiment & it didn't really need topped off!) So far, so good w/my Volt. I've only tried the Ice Menthol so far (awaiting my blanks so I can fill them w/other stuff. All in all, I'm very pleased with my choice - SI customer service is top-notch & I can't wait to try a few more of their flavors.

How would you describe the Ice Menthol? I've tried some juice from a few other vendors and the pronounced caramel taste was just too much! What other flavors are you trying?
 

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I've been vaping my Volt since Fri/Sat. I've recharged twice (both batts) and still have decent vapor and flavor coming out of my "trial" Cowboy cartos. What the heck? I was a pack a day smoker. Yes, I've seen a bit of diminishing on the vapor as this current night has gone on, but damn! Am I really going to get at least a day and a half out of a carto? To be fair, I rarely smoke during the day, but I never expected this when going to vaping. I didn't smoke all day but just hammered the analogs at night. Batteries (78mm) are lasting like champs and I'm not using anywhere near what I thought I would with the cartos or juice. I get that everything is a YMMV deal, but is anyone else plugging along and feeling like they are getting much more out of their cartos or refills than they expected? Maybe I should just buy some Cowboy juice and call it good.

That's how it goes, based on your use, especially if not during the day. I did experience an increase in the amount I used after a while. I'm guessing it's because I was not limited to when I could vape compared to smoking. I no longer had to go outside or wait for the right opportunity. I definitely noticed it when sitting at the computer. I would fill up and vape til I couldn't see straight. LOVE IT! Depending on the flavor at the time, I have to "make" myself put down my pv. Enjoy my friend, it's just the beginning.
 
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