I think You are being very wise.
BTW, I don't think I've welcomed you here…WELCOME…to one of the best threads, full of very nice, very knowledgable people! Don't hesitate to ask questions.
My exact feelings on all the above!
Tootle Puffers, Part Three! (The Sequel of the Redux)
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BTW, I don't think I've welcomed you here…WELCOME…to one of the best threads, full of very nice, very knowledgable people! Don't hesitate to ask questions.
The beginning was hard, I won't say it wasn't. But everyday it got easier until one day I realized I would never smoke again.
I've even had people ask me 'which end of the battery was the positive'!
It's so easy to assume that folks know all this stuff when the reality is why should they already know.
IMO it's unfortunate that our newer products facilitate not knowing, and vaping has become much like using a cell phone. We have no idea what goes on inside it ... we just know how to use it.
And then the noob wants a mechanical.
Life is good!Florida gulf coast, 14th floor balcony, morning Joe and HS Tab in the Nauti... nice
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That looks so idyllic - I mean the ocean view, not the iStick/Nauti combination which is what I'm tootling on as I type (only mine's silverFlorida gulf coast, 14th floor balcony, morning Joe and HS Tab in the Nauti... nice
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Hey Chels! Your vaperversary is coming very soon - I just remembered that today is mine!
Absolutely, @redeuce! That's what it's really all about, becoming an EX-smoker. Whether or not any individual chooses to delve into the "hobby" aspect is irrelevant. If the new vaper is wrapped up in what may be major arcana, they may not find that place where they reach for a vape before reaching for a cig.
And welcome aboard the cukoo train!
Then they get hurt…it makes the news…vaping gets a bad name again.
I look back. and have to chuckle because I was no different. In fact my first real mod was a mechanical, but at least I was already well versed in electrical applications.
Back in those days we really didn't think much in the terms of watts or temperature. It was all about volts .. ohms .. and amperage. So perhaps the learning curve was a bit easier to wrap our heads around.
Not as nice of a view as Toolman's morning coffee spot, but it'll have to do.
My raggedy old, chipped, scratched, and worn Evic & Tron S with CLR (rebuilt countless times over the last 19 months and still going strong). Also loaded with HS (No 5, with a hint of Gold Ducat & Vanilla for Pipe).
The beastie is Elsie. One of our 5 rescues. Elsie is one of two blind cats in the herd. Victims of feline herpes, when they were born. Daughter is a vet tech, and they were brought in to the hospital as struggling, stray kittens, with their eyes almost hanging out. She made a deal with the docs, if they did the eye surgery on the house, she would adopt them. Both times, the docs agreed. Don't feel too sorry for them, though. They're actually the biggest trouble makers of the bunch. They both fly around the house, up & down the stairs, wrestling with the other cats. They don't know they're blind. It's amazing how well they adapt.
My raggedy old, chipped, scratched, and worn Evic & Tron S with CLR (rebuilt countless times over the last 19 months and still going strong). Also loaded with HS (No 5, with a hint of Gold Ducat & Vanilla for Pipe).
The beastie is Elsie. One of our 5 rescues. Elsie is one of two blind cats in the herd. Victims of feline herpes, when they were born. Daughter is a vet tech, and they were brought in to the hospital as struggling, stray kittens, with their eyes almost hanging out. She made a deal with the docs, if they did the eye surgery on the house, she would adopt them. Both times, the docs agreed. Don't feel too sorry for them, though. They're actually the biggest trouble makers of the bunch. They both fly around the house, up & down the stairs, wrestling with the other cats. They don't know they're blind. It's amazing how well they adapt.
That's kinda like the tail wagging the dog! Thank you for posting it, I ordered a Mega volt instead.Cthulhu MTL on the Mini Volt? Nah...
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Yep, that's me. Lol. But seriously, I see people on here everyday that are complete newbies that are asking for help on their GX350, then in their next post ask what is a coil? As I read the boards, it is obvious that many newbies are already in way over their heads right from the start. In my opinion, a person just off cigs and starting vaping should not be letting a B&M talk them into an advanced unit, or any adjustable unit for that matter. It's hard enough to quit smoking. Anything technical is just going to complicate the process and create frustration. A newbie should be looking for a simple, dedicated MTL, AIO device with an internal battery to start with. A few months down the road, they can move up if they choose to more complicated rigs.
I started out with some unsatisfactory devices, and quite frankly was ready to give up. Out of frustration, I started doing extensive research. I stumbled upon this video on Phil Busardo's website, and I credit it to saving my vaping life. Moderators, I'm not sure if it's proper to post a link like this to a site, but in my opinion this is the most important video for a new ex smoker to watch. It is vital and would probably keep some newbies from giving up. I think we lose a lot of newbies because they don't fully grasp the complexity of this process, and fail to stick to basics. Then they get mad and quit trying. There are other devices available besides the one he is reviewing. But what is important in this video is he accurately describes what a smoker goes through and needs. You can relate to it, everyone. It's long but worth it:
Taste Your Juice | THE INNOKIN ENDURA
Many long time quitters forget that to a newbie, the single most important factor in someone trying to quit is to replicate the feel and satisfaction of the act of smoking as close as possible, and to find a MTL unit that puffs like a cigarette. Most units don't do that, and most newbies seem to be overly excited about getting into vaping, and get blinded by all the neat things available. You have to crawl before you walk. It's like giving a 16 year old kid who got his drivers license yesterday a new Ferrari and saying good luck.
Replicating the smoking procedure and mouth to lung method is, in my opinion, vital to the success or failure of a vaping newbie. Fellow newbies, please slow down, find a proper unit that still makes you feel like you are smoking, get used to vaping and not smoking, then and only then move on to the advanced stuff.
By the way, it does not have to be an Innokin Endura. But it has to be a simple, dedicated MTL device with no bells and whistles other than a fire button.
That was me with the evod 2 and protanks 2
It gave me the drawl like I did when I smoked and I still use them when I'm out and about. I moved to a rebuild this year in fear of the deems and I really enjoy it. I was nervous, but so many helpful people here walked me through it!
I agree with all but the adjustable. At least a VV device for tuning the temp and flavor
I started with 650 eGos and CE4+ toppers. The advent of VV sticks was a huge improvement, imo.
And I'm the other way around, and found it in my best interest to learn how to adjust the resistance instead.
The reality is that ohms law is a circle. You have three values (ohms-volts-amps)
Changing any one of the three will cause the same effect.
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