Starter kits for newbies?

[Afcarmona]

ok ... I'm two years into vaping - 2 years of not smoking tobac - I've spent more money than when I used to smoke lol - got a nephew who wants to start vaping ... I recommended to him the following things: 75w pico kit - join ECF - READ UP ON BATTERY SAFETY ...

Question is - does anybody else have any good recommendations for starter kits?

Appreciate all your feedback - tia - and vape safe

Tonyc

 

[JCinFLA]

If he's been regularly smoking for several years and wants to vape to help quit...I'd say your 75W Pico idea is a good one! Also the join ECF and read up on battery safety are great ideas.

I can't offer advice about the Pico Kit though, that comes with the Melo tank, because I bought the mods themselves and use other tanks with them. I've seen many people suggest the Aspire Nautilus tanks to others though who are starting to vape and thinking about getting the Pico 75W mods.

Maybe take him to a vape shop to just try several different tanks on a Pico to see which he likes best. I wouldn't actually buy it there though, as Picos and tanks can usually be found for much less online than in vape shops. Might be nice though, for them taking the time for him to try some tanks...to have him buy a small bottle of eliquid that he finds he likes there.

 

[Eskie]

Pico with a Nautilus or Triton mini for a true mod/tank, or a Joyetech AIO for an eGo style one stop vape deal.

 

[Tee_Jay]

I have about the same experience with vaping as you - about 2 years. I started with probably one of the worst kits for beginners - These Joytech "cigalikes" that I can't even remember what they're called. They have an iphone-looking charger and are exactly the same size as an analog. They work well but are ALWAYS either in need of a charge or more juice or both. ALWAYS. It was very frustrating and to quit smoking with this kit was much harder than it should have been.

Since then, I've gone through a few different setups. The very best one for a beginner that I've seen is a nautilus X tank with any decent off-the-shelf mod that can deliver up to 18W. Right now I'm using a pair of COV minivolts. That setup is VERY compact, and the nautilus X is the most "no-fuss" and reliable vapor producing tank/coil combo that I've tried. No leaks (in spite of it 'living' in my pocket all of the time), long coil life, easy and quick refilling and zero annoying maintenance issues.

You really want "uncomplicated" and no fuss for a guy that is just starting, and intends to quit. Because confusion/problems lead to buying cigs, and reducing a beginner's confidence that vaping is actually "good enough" to replace cigs.

 

[Gramdogg]

Depends, if he tried it and likes it and don't want to keep spending money get something with 2/3 batteries 200w just incase he wants a TFV8 or that new JoyeTech one or something later and something that takes MTL and DTL coils. If he never tried it 2 iCare's look like a great way to try it for $10 each and would still make a sweet pocket stealth vape for on the go. I still have and use my old evod for that and MTL. I got Evic vtc mini and wish I had got something bigger, go through batteries fast at 40-50W off one battery. The Mega looks like a good option or Wismec Presa, 26650's with 4500mAh 30A.

 

[Ed_C]

I like the Pico a lot, but I'm not too crazy about the Melo. Starting out he might be better off with a MTL tank. Along with the recommendations above, the Prism T22 works well and looks good on the Pico. It's also quite inexpensive.

 

[Eskie]

Depends, if he tried it and likes it and don't want to keep spending money get something with 2/3 batteries 200w just incase he wants a TFV8 or that new JoyeTech one or something later and something that takes MTL and DTL coils. If he never tried it 2 iCare's look like a great way to try it for $10 each and would still make a sweet pocket stealth vape for on the go. I still have and use my old evod for that and MTL. I got Evic vtc mini and wish I had got something bigger, go through batteries fast at 40-50W off one battery. The Mega looks like a good option or Wismec Presa, 26650's with 4500mAh 30A.

I'll admit I'm not using one, but the recent release of these pod mods which are a clear step up from the gas station cigalikes are more and more attractive for a first time user looking to stop smoking. The performance is better, and the choice even in the prefilled pods have some decent juices in them. That, and the availability of "blanks" in some of the systems to allow the user to fill with their own juice make them a nice entry into the use of a vape product to stop smoking. They also provide just enough experience so if the user wants to progress to more "serious" vape gear, they'll have a better understanding of what they're getting and what they're actually looking for.

 

[SteveS45]

I switched from Cig-A-Likes to an iStcik TC40W and a Nautilus Mini it was a great setup to get into true vaping which I still use till this day. Has Temperature Control and enough power to last all day.

 

[GeorgeS]

A Kanger EVOD kit is just the ticket for a beginner. No power or air adjustment, just fill with juice and go. Get the dual kit so one can be on the charger while your vaping on the other one. They last +4hrs and charge in less than one.

Better than a 'cigalike' and decent M2L experience. Cheap coils that are crazy simple to rebuild.

 

[SteveS45]

The TC40W will last more than a day and has a pass thru charging circuit so you can vape before bed and charge at night. 4 hours would never have done it for me. I had multiple batteries and mobile USB charging just for the Cig-A-Likes which lasted longer than 4 hours. Just my personal experience.

 

[Foggyroomz]

Well I would say if you have been vaping for years first thing I would do is have him try one of your devices to see whether he will enjoy it and what is appropriate for his liking then guide him to where he can purchase the hardware he desires and I would recommend downloading an ohms law calculator app on a smartphone, tablet or other device, research battery safety which Mooch is a great source for battery information here on ECF and then learn ohms law so that safety is not a concern. Vaping is fun as well as a great way to quit smoking but it does require some education and responsibility to ensure one's safety.