Too many options

[wpalex1975]

Is there a review section with a list with a rating system for the different brands and styles? I'm searching and reading and holy cow too many to try


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[jefsview]

What type of device are you looking for? cig-alike, ego style (larger), mod (even larger)?

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-reviews/

 

[DavidOck]

I'm guessing you're about to take the plunge? As Jefsview says, we need more info to be able to help in a meaningful fashion.

There are review sections on ECF, but no rating system. So likely wouldn't be of much use until you narrow down what kind of hardware you're interested in, budget, and so on.

But for "openers", I'd recommend picking something that's ego/510 threaded, as that will give the best range of options. Not just in power source, but also in what you put on top of it.

And be prepared to get (at least) two of everything. Backups are important. Unless you own the vape store, in which case you have backups

 

[baseballmom]

Yes there are so many options-don't know of rating system, but there is a huge amount to read out there on this forum and online in general-plus what floats ones boat sinks another...not sure what specifically you are looking for(batteries, tanks, e-liquids?)-some systems require more tinkering, some are better for ease of use, some benefit flavor of e-liquids...reviews of many products on youtube if you tire of all the reading and spinfuel does some good reviews of hardware and "juices"-have fun with finding your perfect vape!

 

[DigitalVI]

Take it slow, there is a vast amount of info here in this forum. Once you start your senses will direct you by letting you know what you need. For me at first it was a battery issue, started with 2 ego 650 mah and wound up needing more available time available. Then it was toppers. Once I got things figured out it gets easier.

 

[Ianovic]

It's so much easier when you already have something in your hand, to compare with. Starting from zero is very confusing, and i think we all have to take a plunge first before we can choose wat we like. I also started with an Ego 650 mah but was very glad with it for many months before i moved on. Now i started dripping with an igo-l.

 

[Hoosier]

I was wondering if there is a vaping group or club near the OP?

I know the Windy City Vapers hold pretty regular meets and it's hard to beat going to a meet to get hands-on and advice from experienced vapers. But the OP is quite a distance away from Chicago...

 

[wonner]

Find yourself a local vape shop!

Even if you have to drive to Peoria or Rockford, it will be worth the trip to get some hands-on experience.

And don't forget that most vape shops let you taste juice for free.

 

[edyle]

Is there a review section with a list with a rating system for the different brands and styles? I'm searching and reading and holy cow too many to try


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If you go looking around after a while you will realise that the joyetech ego stuff has a reputation; so that's a good place to start.

 

[Cazan]

I'm still overwhelmed also Mate! Odd that too much info can be worse than not enough. I know my journey officially began with a trip to Vapor Source, my local shop in Pueblo, Co. The excellent folks there spend all the time needed to advise, explain, and set you up. The 1st setup they sold me was cheap, and after buying another dozen or so tanks & such just to play with, the original is still in my Top 2! Methinks your area should have a reputable shop to get ya rolling with something you like, then it's all gravy from there- You have the time to lazily search the Web, YouTube, etc. and learn more, once you're basically happy. Cazan

 

[Mark Anthony]

Hello and welcome.... Glad you came to join us.

 

[mooreted]

It's not so much that one device is better than another, a lot of it has to do with personal choice. Everyone likes something different. You have to find what you like. Most of us start with an eGo and move up from there. Some like the eGo and stick with it.

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[ian-field]

I'm still overwhelmed also Mate! Odd that too much info can be worse than not enough. I know my journey officially began with a trip to Vapor Source, my local shop in Pueblo, Co. The excellent folks there spend all the time needed to advise, explain, and set you up. The 1st setup they sold me was cheap, and after buying another dozen or so tanks & such just to play with, the original is still in my Top 2! Methinks your area should have a reputable shop to get ya rolling with something you like, then it's all gravy from there- You have the time to lazily search the Web, YouTube, etc. and learn more, once you're basically happy. Cazan

Here in the UK; I've found next to no choice! - One shop has vapourlites for £6.99p, while a couple of others have E-lites that work out about twice the cost (A starter kit is £21, the basic device is £6.99 but you have to buy the adaptor that fits a USB charger for another £7 - and of course you have to buy a USB charger).

Quite a lot of shops have disposable e-cigs, but they're just over half the cost of the cheapest rechargeable - so the cost doesn't bear thinking about!

 

[edyle]

Here in the UK; I've found next to no choice! - One shop has vapourlites for £6.99p, while a couple of others have E-lites that work out about twice the cost (A starter kit is £21, the basic device is £6.99 but you have to buy the adaptor that fits a USB charger for another £7 - and of course you have to buy a USB charger).

Quite a lot of shops have disposable e-cigs, but they're just over half the cost of the cheapest rechargeable - so the cost doesn't bear thinking about!

Here in Trinidad where I am, I find the disposable ecigs in some pharmacies, and then I find a couple systems like, a supercigarette system which seems to be a 510 compatible cigalike cartridge system but so far nobody is selling the atomisers replacements; South Beach Smoke cigalike cartomiser- you buy replacement atomiser/flavor cartridges and the interface is not 510.

Then theres a guy who lives on the other side of the island that mixes and sells eliquids- I buy some from him; then theres another guy who's been going around getting the pharmacies to sell a line of ecig - 510/ego compatible type CE4 and I think v-nano; I got a protank from him personally.

So there might be lots of options in the WORLD of ecigs, but not that many options in people's local area. ... so far.

 

[Ruby_Red_Shoes]

I'm guessing you're about to take the plunge? As Jefsview says, we need more info to be able to help in a meaningful fashion.

There are review sections on ECF, but no rating system. So likely wouldn't be of much use until you narrow down what kind of hardware you're interested in, budget, and so on.

But for "openers", I'd recommend picking something that's ego/510 threaded, as that will give the best range of options. Not just in power source, but also in what you put on top of it.

And be prepared to get (at least) two of everything. Backups are important. Unless you own the vape store, in which case you have backups

Excellent info and I would stress the 'backup' and the importance of which topper to use. Imo, one should try both bottom and top. Different experience with each and the ability to switch things up keeps both experiences fresh..

 

[DavidOck]

Not to mention being able to make one's own choice. Thankfully, we can all have different tastes and the vaping world lets us customize to ours, not the tastes of someone else.

Trying both top and bottom is the only way to decide which you prefer. So only get two or three spare heads for each, until you decide which route you like better.

 

[ian-field]

I'm guessing you're about to take the plunge? As Jefsview says, we need more info to be able to help in a meaningful fashion.

There are review sections on ECF, but no rating system. So likely wouldn't be of much use until you narrow down what kind of hardware you're interested in, budget, and so on.

But for "openers", I'd recommend picking something that's ego/510 threaded, as that will give the best range of options. Not just in power source, but also in what you put on top of it.

And be prepared to get (at least) two of everything. Backups are important. Unless you own the vape store, in which case you have backups

Do any of the manufacturers publish datasheets that specify threads etc? - I've seen various online traders offering assortments of cartomiser tips, but no hint of which if any might fit the Vapourlites system I have.

We used to have a smokers speciality shop in town, but they went bust long before the trade in e-cigs could have saved them.

Now all we have is the newsagent shop that also stocks mainly accessories for the druggies, he has 10ml bottles of fluid - but can't offer them for less than £4.95p.

 

[Cbauer210]

I wish I cut out all the trial and error and someone just told me what works right from the start. Mvp2 and protank 2 is a great hassle free setup. It will save you a lot of money if you start with a well respected setup from the start

 

[macaroni]

So much is personal preferance and budget dependent, I don't think there are any real "capital T truths" ... just a bunch of opinions.

As for my opinion, you will end up with a variable voltage/wattage device, with a clearomizer tank ... that combination works for me as far as hassle free vaping all day and the ability to "fine tune" the taste and throut hit. My current favorite rig is the iTaste VTR with it's iclear 30s tank. I feel this set up gives me a very VERY sturdy piece of equipment with pretty darn good performance at a somewhat reasonable price.

As far as liquid goes ... you are just going to have to figure it out yourself, but a few things I discovered for me during my journey was ... I overestimated the level of Nicotine that I would need (1.5 to 2 pack smoker) I started at 24mg of nic and have since stepped down to 18mg because the 24mg was just too strong. I also thought since I was replacing cigarettes I needed a tobacco flavored juice .... low and behold, I could never find a juice that would replicate that tobacco taste so I stopped trying and found that other flavors that ended up more satisfying, my current favs are mint chocolate, rootbeer, and licorice.

I guess my best advice to you would be to figure out what you want the experiance to be and buy accordingly, but remember you are not going to be able to duplicate puffing on an analog .... you are going to replace it.

 

[seahawkin]

I hear ya man. I was vaping stuff from gas stations and anytime I started to research I would just get real overwhelmed. And I am a pretty technical person. Luckily I met someone who talked me through a Vamo, Vivi and how to deal with and be safe with batteries. Funny thing is she calls me Vape Snob now, cause when she met up with me a few months later I went full ferret (and probably cause I come off as snotty, but really I am just not all there).

But without someone helping me out to start out with none of it would make sense. In the end all that matters is that you find something that works for you.

BTW for starting out I have been suggesting the MVP2 to peers lately. You can get em for about 40 bucks and it has everything you need, but the juice. It is a pretty sturdy piece of hardware, with a lot of options to play with.