I'm sure with the comments here that VG will only get better so don't count them out just yet. SMILIN and crew have a way of making things go from bad/no so great - to awesome in no time.
Umm...not thrilled with taste of VG
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My only issue with the pre-filled VG cartomizers so far has been their dismal lifespan. The coffee ones I received don't last nearly as long as any other cartomizer I've ever used (PG or VG). I believe someone else mentioned this in another thread in this subforum. I normally go through 1 carto per day but I easily went through 4 coffee VG cartos (18mg) in one day! The Smilin Menthols lasted only a bit longer. I'm thinking they weren't filled completely. Not sure.
Their abysmal lifespans aside, I like them. Not sure I'd buy them again given how fast they went. For me, while they lasted, they had great subtle flavor and nice vapor. I just refill them with more VG when done, however it would be nice to have them last longer. Probably best for me to just go the blank cartomizer route and fill with my preferred VG juice.
My 2 cents.
Their abysmal lifespans aside, I like them. Not sure I'd buy them again given how fast they went. For me, while they lasted, they had great subtle flavor and nice vapor. I just refill them with more VG when done, however it would be nice to have them last longer. Probably best for me to just go the blank cartomizer route and fill with my preferred VG juice.
My 2 cents.
I posted elsewhere on here that I tried my first V.G. liquid today, a freebie from the guys. It was Green Tea 11mg. I refilled a Green Tea P.G. carto with it and it tasted just the same. I can vape P.G. just fine and would never have ordered V.G. just to try..so I am glad I got it. The difference was added vapor and it was a tad thicker, that's it. I added it to the 15ml bottle I was putting my 2 Green Tea P.G.'s in and expect the mix to be a great vapor producer.
I like having the option of pre-filled VG carts, it covers the portion of the vaping community that may have adverse reactions to PG, or want lower TH, and of course produces great vapor.
Having said that, I've tried them but they weren't my favorite. I like strong and distinct flavors, and VG has a mellowing effect. But to be fair, I've tried 100% VG from 4 other places as well and ran into the same issues. Part of the problem is the base flavor, but the other issue is the thickness - it doesn't wick as fast in the carto and sometimes I like to chain vape
Having said that, I've tried them but they weren't my favorite. I like strong and distinct flavors, and VG has a mellowing effect. But to be fair, I've tried 100% VG from 4 other places as well and ran into the same issues. Part of the problem is the base flavor, but the other issue is the thickness - it doesn't wick as fast in the carto and sometimes I like to chain vape
I am enjoying the SMILIN VG carts but have also noticed that they seem to run out faster. I don't notice an aftertaste but that is not unexpected as I mix a lot of pure VG DIY flavors. Guess I am luck to like the sweet taste but I can see it turning some folks off.
I agree with the lack of flavor with the VG Carto's. I am new to this and ended up buying 4 boxes of Cowboy VG 18 thinking that was what I ordered with my first order; when in fact I had ordered PG the 1st time. To me it seems that the VG has no flavor at all, just vapor.
I bought a bunch of VG carts, to match my PG carts, and I have to say I'll go with PG!
First few hits on most (coffee was bad right off), were good but then nothing. No taste--in fact--it felt like I was vaping drywall or chalk. They seem to run dry quick, too. I guess it was a $70 experiment gone wrong
Sorry to be blunt, and I'm sure y'all will blast me like you normally do, but flame on, I like the abuse!
First few hits on most (coffee was bad right off), were good but then nothing. No taste--in fact--it felt like I was vaping drywall or chalk. They seem to run dry quick, too. I guess it was a $70 experiment gone wrong
Sorry to be blunt, and I'm sure y'all will blast me like you normally do, but flame on, I like the abuse!
For those that are stuck with vg carts they don't like I'd suggest mixing some pg juice it with it. When I started I had constantly dry throat and mouth so I got some vg juice from another supplier. It never did vape well for me so I started mixing it with pg juice of a similar taste. Bingo it vaped alot better. Lately I bought a 20% vg blend from another supplier. Tastes good and vapes well. I think it does help with the dry mouth.
For those that are stuck with vg carts they don't like I'd suggest mixing some pg juice it with it. When I started I had constantly dry throat and mouth so I got some vg juice from another supplier. It never did vape well for me so I started mixing it with pg juice of a similar taste. Bingo it vaped alot better. Lately I bought a 20% vg blend from another supplier. Tastes good and vapes well. I think it does help with the dry mouth.
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Thanks for the suggestion, but the I must be overly sensitive to the flavor of VG - for some reason I didn't think it would be THIS different than PG. I know the PG carts have some in there but it must be going over my internal "line" if it's more than 20%.
I'm not a mixer. Don't want, nor think, I should mess with chemicals. The farthest I go is to refill.
I received a single freebie VG cart... Kamel 36, and I just couldn't bare to finish it. I suppose it could be an acquired taste, but I'm not willing to put forth that effort. I'm quite content with the V4L standard PG solution.
Resonator - Yeah I am too flavor wise, but since I'm not good at the "drinking more water" thing - it's hard on the complexion.
Iv been noticing that my skin is very dry, is this the PGs doing? And how much is the Pg drying me out, is it dangerus? Havent had any other problems with pg carts just the dry skin.
Yeah, the VG carts seem to suffer a lack of throat hit and flavor, a lil 'oily'
Maybe a blend would be better, cuz the amount of exhaled vapor is nice.
Maybe a blend would be better, cuz the amount of exhaled vapor is nice.
well, the current PG carts already have VG in them for added vape... i really think they're just right already.
Depends on the flavor really. Some of my favorite flavors unfortunetly have almost 0 vapor production. While other flavors of the same mg have ungodly vapor production.
Guess it's good to have both options.. in case stealth vaping in the theater is a must.
Guess it's good to have both options.. in case stealth vaping in the theater is a must.
true... but i think as flavors continue to be tweaked/reformulated, we'll see vapor production in the PG blends increase. i know my clove refills have waaay more vapor production than the first clove carts i got.
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