Hello SmokieTreats…
I’m very new to ECF and vaping myself and although I can’t offer any expertise yet with regard to hardware, my basic story isn’t so different from yours. My guess is that most stories are similar in the ECF.
I smoked a deck per day of Marlboro Reds for about 33 years (yes, I’m OLD too). Unlike you though, I did try quitting a few times without any long term results (1 year at the most). The last time I FAILED quitting I basically said “F” this, I smoke and that’s just the way it is and had no intention of ever trying to quit again (even knowing it would eventually catch up to, or, be the death of me). I’d joke and say when the day comes; I want an oxygen tank with the Marlboro logo on it.
Then I discovered (by accident) e-cigs and things changed immediately. I did my research (as most of us did), saw Halo over and over and so got 2 G6 starter kits, one tobacco sample pack, three mini tanks, and three 30ml bottles of liquid (24mg) all through Halo’s site.
I’m now over a month into my switch and haven’t even thought of smoking. I’ve actually had to look at the calendar to figure out the last time I smoked. And for anyone imprisoned by their nicotine addiction who quits (or tries); you know damn well be it years/months/days/minutes and, in some cases, even seconds since your last ..... You can just tell when something is going to stick and I now know this stuck like glue for me (as I hope it will for you). I’ll never smoke again and when I speak, think, or even type these words, I can’t help but grin from ear to ear. Hey, I have sisters who quit 20 years ago and still say they wish they could have a smoke while having a glass of wine or whatnot…20 damn years and still tempted!?!? Quitting sounds more like a sentence to me.
I can’t compare Halo to any other vendors out there (hardware or juices) and I’m sure there are plenty of quality choices. I can tell you my research worked out because I’m very satisfied with Halo overall. I guess you could say I feel loyal to the company who finally got me off of something I tried so hard to detach myself from over and over again. So yes I am a fan of Halo and it’s because their hardware is doing its job very well and the flavors are really delicious (to me). Of course there will be some flavors that don’t agree with me but I’ve only begun to sample (tip of the iceberg). However, I’m not a fool and if their products were sub-par, I would have taken advantage of their return policy and be in another sub forum right now.
I realize flavors and tastes vary from person to person. However, I like to experiment and find it fun to find out what other Halo folks enjoy and try it myself. So far I’ve been trying only tobacco flavors but now have a new mindset in that maybe I’d like to try menthol or chocolate. I was conditioned to equate inhaling with something that should taste like tobacco but it’s just recently occurred to me (especially reading in the ECF Halo Forum) that I might really like inhaling (or vaping) chocolate or mint or pineapple or whatever…hey as long as I get my nicotine and throat hit, other flavors could be pretty damn awesome and fun to try. Has anyone ever taken a drag off an analog, stopped and looked at it in your hand, and gone “wow that tastes really awesome?” In 33 years I never did and I’ve done this several times in just the last month while vaping. Yes when I fell off the smoking bandwagon, I’d be in heaven with my initial drag but it wasn’t the flavor that was doing it for me…it was the nicotine rush that made me say “Ahhhh.”
I’ve learned what I’ve done wrong (burning carts or overfilling mini tanks) through trial and error but also from reading here. Some of the comments and topics are specific with what I purchased so I’ve learned from other people using the same exact items without even having to ask (if it’s happening to you, chances are it’s happened to somebody else). For example, I’ve learned how to clean my mini tanks and carts to get the best experience from my merchandise and it worked very well (good as new). Of course, as stated much earlier in the thread, you can always ask and you will get your answer and then some.
I hope you take to vaping like I did and that it all works out for you (no matter what vendor you choose). I’ve yet to “upgrade” to the Titan as I currently have no complaints with my carts or mini tanks but eventually I will (kind of on the fence right now). When that time comes for me though, I’ll probably read one of your posts on “what to do if” or read what flavors you like to mix or vape with a steak or drink or whatnot.
Good luck man.
I’m very new to ECF and vaping myself and although I can’t offer any expertise yet with regard to hardware, my basic story isn’t so different from yours. My guess is that most stories are similar in the ECF.
I smoked a deck per day of Marlboro Reds for about 33 years (yes, I’m OLD too). Unlike you though, I did try quitting a few times without any long term results (1 year at the most). The last time I FAILED quitting I basically said “F” this, I smoke and that’s just the way it is and had no intention of ever trying to quit again (even knowing it would eventually catch up to, or, be the death of me). I’d joke and say when the day comes; I want an oxygen tank with the Marlboro logo on it.
Then I discovered (by accident) e-cigs and things changed immediately. I did my research (as most of us did), saw Halo over and over and so got 2 G6 starter kits, one tobacco sample pack, three mini tanks, and three 30ml bottles of liquid (24mg) all through Halo’s site.
I’m now over a month into my switch and haven’t even thought of smoking. I’ve actually had to look at the calendar to figure out the last time I smoked. And for anyone imprisoned by their nicotine addiction who quits (or tries); you know damn well be it years/months/days/minutes and, in some cases, even seconds since your last ..... You can just tell when something is going to stick and I now know this stuck like glue for me (as I hope it will for you). I’ll never smoke again and when I speak, think, or even type these words, I can’t help but grin from ear to ear. Hey, I have sisters who quit 20 years ago and still say they wish they could have a smoke while having a glass of wine or whatnot…20 damn years and still tempted!?!? Quitting sounds more like a sentence to me.
I can’t compare Halo to any other vendors out there (hardware or juices) and I’m sure there are plenty of quality choices. I can tell you my research worked out because I’m very satisfied with Halo overall. I guess you could say I feel loyal to the company who finally got me off of something I tried so hard to detach myself from over and over again. So yes I am a fan of Halo and it’s because their hardware is doing its job very well and the flavors are really delicious (to me). Of course there will be some flavors that don’t agree with me but I’ve only begun to sample (tip of the iceberg). However, I’m not a fool and if their products were sub-par, I would have taken advantage of their return policy and be in another sub forum right now.
I realize flavors and tastes vary from person to person. However, I like to experiment and find it fun to find out what other Halo folks enjoy and try it myself. So far I’ve been trying only tobacco flavors but now have a new mindset in that maybe I’d like to try menthol or chocolate. I was conditioned to equate inhaling with something that should taste like tobacco but it’s just recently occurred to me (especially reading in the ECF Halo Forum) that I might really like inhaling (or vaping) chocolate or mint or pineapple or whatever…hey as long as I get my nicotine and throat hit, other flavors could be pretty damn awesome and fun to try. Has anyone ever taken a drag off an analog, stopped and looked at it in your hand, and gone “wow that tastes really awesome?” In 33 years I never did and I’ve done this several times in just the last month while vaping. Yes when I fell off the smoking bandwagon, I’d be in heaven with my initial drag but it wasn’t the flavor that was doing it for me…it was the nicotine rush that made me say “Ahhhh.”
I’ve learned what I’ve done wrong (burning carts or overfilling mini tanks) through trial and error but also from reading here. Some of the comments and topics are specific with what I purchased so I’ve learned from other people using the same exact items without even having to ask (if it’s happening to you, chances are it’s happened to somebody else). For example, I’ve learned how to clean my mini tanks and carts to get the best experience from my merchandise and it worked very well (good as new). Of course, as stated much earlier in the thread, you can always ask and you will get your answer and then some.
I hope you take to vaping like I did and that it all works out for you (no matter what vendor you choose). I’ve yet to “upgrade” to the Titan as I currently have no complaints with my carts or mini tanks but eventually I will (kind of on the fence right now). When that time comes for me though, I’ll probably read one of your posts on “what to do if” or read what flavors you like to mix or vape with a steak or drink or whatnot.
Good luck man.
-That is f$%kin hilarious! Classic.- 
), it's gonna be Late Thursday night before I CAN begin to vape (with Midnight Apple & Voodoo? Not what I had in mind for my first flavors). Plus it's gonna be charging through the USB, since I didn't order ANOTHER AC adaptor... figured I'd have the Triton here first.
) this'd be the 1st order to arrive.
