Theres no shame in PG

[Big Hitter]

When I first became a REOnaut it seemed like most of the juice recommendations were for higher VG juices. Or even all VG thanks to the great tasting juices from Ben at Allien Visions.

That was almost a year ago and I had vaped happily on 100% PG juices for about 10 months before I joined the ECF gang. I pretty quickly made the switch to quality vendors and higher VG juices.

For the record I have always mixed my Boba's bounty with another PG juice to achieve about 75/25 VG/PG mix. Some all VG juices are so thick they just don't seem to wick well or even reach the coil well on 510 style attys IMO.

My other all day vape is LiquidXpress Taboo as many of you know. It comes in all PG or all VG and I started out with the PG version. After getting my first REO I started buying both and mixing them at first 50/50, then 75/25 VG/PG.

Something recently has me enjoying PG juices more and more.
It started with the eGo-T type-B kit I got about 8 weeks ago. As some might know it works better with PG juice for the wicking aspect.

So I loaded it up with my Taboo in 100% PG. It tasted great, very different than on the REO.
I hate to say it but I started using that eGo-T more and more. After I while I wanted my taboo to taste like it did on the eGo-T with my REO. I first thought it was just the difference in attys. I watched a video where cossicon said he liked the eGo-T because it had that Joye atty taste and he always enjoyed the taste. I too like Joye LR 510s the best on my REOs. All attys have a different taste and of Cisco, IKV, and Joye I like the Joye the best. And it seems to recover from a dry hit taste (dratty) on the very next hit.

So that got me thinking. A couple of days ago I put the 100% PG in the REO on a Joye LR 510 at 4v and boom it tasted just like the eGo-T type B did (as long as I didn't get the atty too wet).
I know they are supposed to be the same flavor in either PG or VG but there is no way to get them exactly the same. I think VG is supposed to be sweeter but I'm not really getting that.

Since then I have broke out a couple of other 100% PG juices and been very happy with them.

I guess what I am saying just like 1000 other variables in vaping it all comes down to what tastes best to you.

I wouldn't say there is pressure to use higher VG, but in the back of my mind I had the notion to be a true "hardcore" vaper I should be using higher VG juice.

Maybe it just fits me better, but don't discount 100% PG juice. What ever works for ya !!
I don't notice a dramatic drop off in vapor production or an increase in throat hit.
I just seem to like the flavors better.

And yes 100% PG works great in a REO (I've never used the reducer tube either)

Plus it seems like a lot of the products are designed and tested in China with PG juices so your results with other PVs or attys cartos and tanks might improve as well.

Just wanted to let you know I've put the "stigma" PG juice = lower quality away at big hitters house.
Just gonna keep on experimenting and using what works best for me.

Thats my story for the day ..... Vape on and have a great day !!

 

[Rhapsodies Fire]

Excellent, Tim...its funny that you mention this. I was under the opposite impression. With so many PG vapers out there, I thought us VG users were the geeks of the vaping world.

 

[Bogey]

Thanks Tim. I have felt the pressure of going VG. It does seem to me IMO, that many of the reccomended vendors are going more and more toward the VG end of the scale. One of the best juices I have tried so far in terms of vapor, flavor, and TH has been a 70pg 30vg blend.

 

[Big Hitter]

Excellent, Tim...its funny that you mention this. I was under the opposite impression. With so many PG vapers out there, I thought us VG users were the geeks of the vaping world.

I think they are, I just wanted to fit in with the geeks .... thats how I roll

 

[BardicDruid]

I've tried VG and VG blends but I always go back to the 100% PG, for me the flavor is better and I get a better TH. All the VG seemed to do was clog my attys or cartos, but it did have more vapor. I didn't start vaping to impress anyone with massive amounts of vapor, I did it to get away from analogs and 100% PG keeps me off.

 

[mlinky]

I started at 80PG/20VG, and that's where I remain, except for juices that are made only in specific PG:VG ratios.

 

[Mudflap]

Tim, you really need to stop talking up LiquidXpress Taboo.

I don't want to order more juice!

I'm so weak.

 

[redeyedancer]

Tim, you really need to stop talking up LiquidXpress Taboo.

I don't want to order more juice!

I'm so weak.

He made me order some I will let you no what I think.

 

[ancient puffer]

I started at 80PG/20VG, and that's where I remain, except for juices that are made only in specific PG:VG ratios.

Same here, although I have ordered some 70PG/30VG just for a changeup. My experience has always been PG=better flavor, VG=better vapor production. I *hear* PG is also better for TH, but can't say, as I avoid that like the plague. And I have to say, other than an occasional mechanical issue with an atty, I've never had a problem with my juices feeding properly.

I did try some all VG juices back when I first started, but they tended to be too sweet for me, and some were a real atty killer. These days, I get @ 3 weeks per atty, after which the taste tends to go south, but they rarely die outright.

 

[washvap]

I have no problem with PG and so I prefer a 80/20 or 70/30 mix. It's only when I order from AVE or Nitelitevapor (65/35) then I usually go with what they have it mixed at.

 

[Big Hitter]

Ya, its a shame AVE doesn't have some options for more PG.

Even their "PG" Category is only 10% PG

I still love my Boba's but I've always mixed it down, but I loose some flavor that way.

Its weird that Boba's and Gorilla Juice are bot 100% VG but the Gorilla Juice is much much thinner than BB ??
(Maybe more flavoring) ???

But I always assumed thats what made his 10/90 PG/VG ..... I figured it was 10% PG flavoring ??

 

[Big Hitter]

He made me order some I will let you no what I think.

Uh Oh, I would have sent you a sample buddy.
Honestly I do LOVE IT, but I could see where a lot of people wouldn't ..... its a tough one to nail down.
I've told people in other threads that the flavor is "throat hit" It even gets the sinus area zinging !!

 

[SammyT]

pg always made my throat hurt in the morning. that didn't make me quit vaping it but it made it that much nicer when I found out that my BB (all day vape) was vg and didn't hurt my throat in the morning. i vape some 40% pg kbv sweet tea, and occasionally mix about 40% kbv omg in there with my BB with the same ratio. I actually wish that pg didn't hurt my throat cuz I get better th, but such is life and life goes on. I think my brother has some pg allergies too cuz he keeps complaining about his vapor "tickling" his throat, and he's vaping some of my old pg juices. he tried a puff on my bb the other day and even with 24mg he said it didn't tickle his throat... as I type this it is clear to me that is the problem. anyway...
The OP is right, don't be pressured in to vaping vg, go with what worx for ya!


A red dirt REOnaut!!

 

[washvap]

Ya, its a shame AVE doesn't have some options for more PG.

Even their "PG" Category is only 10% PG

I still love my Boba's but I've always mixed it down, but I loose some flavor that way.

Its weird that Boba's and Gorilla Juice are bot 100% VG but the Gorilla Juice is much much thinner than BB ??
(Maybe more flavoring) ???

But I always assumed thats what made his 10/90 PG/VG ..... I figured it was 10% PG flavoring ??

It is! I wish they had raised the PG in their juices to at least a 60/40 or maybe even a 50/50 blend. That would make it less harsh on cartos and atty's. Usually have to clean atties after one day or toss a carto every few days. Which does add up.

Anyways, I've kind of noticed that myself and that's probably the case. Haven't vaped Boba's for a little while now but did notice that my atties got gunked up a little quicker compared to gorilla juice. Which is already pretty quick from what I have described earlier.

Hopefully they'll change some of their formula to allow the PG crowd to enjoy their juices more. I understand that the owner does have allergies to it as with others. But, it would allow more customers to have access to their fine e-liquids IMO.