Howdy. First off, I wish I had found you guys sooner, but at the same time it probably would have delayed my purchasing a PV by like a month trying to sift through all this info, which is a month longer I'd be inhaling sweet smokey death.
Second, I know there's a lot of V2 hate, but I've purchased a kit and am very happy with it for the following reasons -
1) for me what's important is not so much the nicotine as it is the sensation of inhaling and exhaling, the feeling of having it between my fingers, the flavor etc. I've essentially conditioned myself for 15 years to enjoy smoking a cigarette not inhaling nicotine, and V2 lets me simulate that very well.
2) I like the style and feel of the batteries. It's psychological nonsense really, but just like with food, presentation, atmosphere, and a host of other variables can affect the experience.
3) looking similar to an analogue brings about less questions in public, and I generally dislike the public so this works out quite well.
4) for those I don't mind talking to, it helps bridge the mental gap between smoking and vaping.
5) I don't like whistle tips, they've always felt awkward.
6) I like the 2 piece design, it makes it easy to switch on the go without too much hassle.
I know smokeless image and a few others provide the same battery model as V2, which covers 3-5, but then I refer to 2. They're the best rated of the over-marketed versions and they feel like they are solidly built.
With that in mind I come to my questions. I'm sure most of this stuff is already answered somewhere, but there's like 5 years of posts and archives here, and it's a needle in a haystack situation, and I can't piggyback on someone else's post for specific info yet (first post). Anyway...
1) I'm given to understand that the V2s are KR808D-1s, but this is based on what seems like 2-4 year old information, and they've allegedly "updated their design" (come to find out they didn't design jack, they just slapped a sticker on it), so I just wanted to know if that's the case. So are they still KR808D-1s?
2) What do the D-2s look like? Or is there some sort of wiki detailing the multiple types of PVs out there? Every time I see this question people just link to their preferred supplier's version of a specific model rather than the actual models. The FAQ did a good job, but it only listed like 3 and was still somewhat vague.
3) Since (if) I have a KR808D-1 from V2, can I buy any cartomizers that fit an 808 like from smokeless image and vapor4life?
4) Can I use the larger Volt PCC (2 batteries etc) with a V2 battery? I think my question is more of an overall "how interchangeable are the KR808D-1 parts and accessories?" but also specifically the cartos and charger.
5) I saw a mention of first time vapers coughing up a lung from not really knowing how to inhale properly... what is the proper way to inhale?
6) I've seen people mention coil types, is this an atomizer thing or cartomizers as well and where can I find more info on this?
7) Where can I find info on sales? (I know the forums, but is there like an announcement section about it or a newsletter or something?)
8) Where can I get a little more info on PG vs VG? Specifically, I'm experiencing some nasal and throat dryness and irritation and I've seen mention of allergies to PG, but I also saw the threads about quitting smoking withdrawl symptoms. I'd like to know more to see if this is one or the other, and whether VG would be a better solution and if so, it's availability and variety of flavors, and from which vendors.
9) My throat hurts a little when I inhale sometimes. I usually puff and hold in my mouth before inhaling. I thought maybe I was breathing it too hot, but it hurts the same even after holding it. Is this what is referred to as "throat hit" and is it a nicotine amount, inhaling technique, PG reaction or something else and how would I make it stop?
Sorry for the essay, but I'm really excited about lowering my risk of a slow and painful death and want to get on the right track as early as possible.
Thanks a ton in advance.
Second, I know there's a lot of V2 hate, but I've purchased a kit and am very happy with it for the following reasons -
1) for me what's important is not so much the nicotine as it is the sensation of inhaling and exhaling, the feeling of having it between my fingers, the flavor etc. I've essentially conditioned myself for 15 years to enjoy smoking a cigarette not inhaling nicotine, and V2 lets me simulate that very well.
2) I like the style and feel of the batteries. It's psychological nonsense really, but just like with food, presentation, atmosphere, and a host of other variables can affect the experience.
3) looking similar to an analogue brings about less questions in public, and I generally dislike the public so this works out quite well.
4) for those I don't mind talking to, it helps bridge the mental gap between smoking and vaping.
5) I don't like whistle tips, they've always felt awkward.
6) I like the 2 piece design, it makes it easy to switch on the go without too much hassle.
I know smokeless image and a few others provide the same battery model as V2, which covers 3-5, but then I refer to 2. They're the best rated of the over-marketed versions and they feel like they are solidly built.
With that in mind I come to my questions. I'm sure most of this stuff is already answered somewhere, but there's like 5 years of posts and archives here, and it's a needle in a haystack situation, and I can't piggyback on someone else's post for specific info yet (first post). Anyway...
1) I'm given to understand that the V2s are KR808D-1s, but this is based on what seems like 2-4 year old information, and they've allegedly "updated their design" (come to find out they didn't design jack, they just slapped a sticker on it), so I just wanted to know if that's the case. So are they still KR808D-1s?
2) What do the D-2s look like? Or is there some sort of wiki detailing the multiple types of PVs out there? Every time I see this question people just link to their preferred supplier's version of a specific model rather than the actual models. The FAQ did a good job, but it only listed like 3 and was still somewhat vague.
3) Since (if) I have a KR808D-1 from V2, can I buy any cartomizers that fit an 808 like from smokeless image and vapor4life?
4) Can I use the larger Volt PCC (2 batteries etc) with a V2 battery? I think my question is more of an overall "how interchangeable are the KR808D-1 parts and accessories?" but also specifically the cartos and charger.
5) I saw a mention of first time vapers coughing up a lung from not really knowing how to inhale properly... what is the proper way to inhale?
6) I've seen people mention coil types, is this an atomizer thing or cartomizers as well and where can I find more info on this?
7) Where can I find info on sales? (I know the forums, but is there like an announcement section about it or a newsletter or something?)
8) Where can I get a little more info on PG vs VG? Specifically, I'm experiencing some nasal and throat dryness and irritation and I've seen mention of allergies to PG, but I also saw the threads about quitting smoking withdrawl symptoms. I'd like to know more to see if this is one or the other, and whether VG would be a better solution and if so, it's availability and variety of flavors, and from which vendors.
9) My throat hurts a little when I inhale sometimes. I usually puff and hold in my mouth before inhaling. I thought maybe I was breathing it too hot, but it hurts the same even after holding it. Is this what is referred to as "throat hit" and is it a nicotine amount, inhaling technique, PG reaction or something else and how would I make it stop?
Sorry for the essay, but I'm really excited about lowering my risk of a slow and painful death and want to get on the right track as early as possible.
Thanks a ton in advance.
