Update, Vent, and Question all in one

[dragnz]

First the Update - So far, I have had my Green Smoke for a week now. I love it, but I haven't totally quit analogs totally. I am now down to about three or four a day, but from 1 PAD habit, I definitely think that it is working. I am still having problems getting rid of the first one in the morning and the one right before I go to bed. I know that is all mental. I also think that once all of my analogs are out of the house, it will probably be easier. I just can't bring myself to throw them away, because after all I did spend a decent amount of money on them. Of the 7 packs I had a week ago, I now have 5 packs left. The Chocolate flavor is very good as well. It almost tastes like biting into a candy bar. As I stated in a thread I started a week ago, the Vanilla Dream flavor is also very nice. I still haven't tried the Mocha flavor, but I do have some of the cartridges so I will be soon. Still have no problem with the battery life and the life of the cartridges.

Now to vent a little - The venting is from the Absolute tobacco flavor. According to the web site, this was the closest flavor to an analog and according to customer service, this was the closest flavor to my usual analog (Marlboro Gold Special Blend 100). Having stated that, I need to say that I don't think the creator of this flavor has ever smoked in his/her life and doesn't know what an analog tastes like. The taste of the Absolute tobacco, to me, reminds me of the seasoning one might use on turkey or chicken before putting in the oven. Overall, not that bad of a flavor, if that is what you are expecting, but not a great flavor if you expecting a taste similar taste to an analog.

Now the question - Does anyone know anything about the Vapor King and the Vapor King Storm from Electronic Cigarettes Inc? I don't think their info about how long their atomizers last is accurate. I can't really find any information on them on the internet.

 

[Sikko]

Good to hear it's starting to work for you . I wouldn't focus so much on how many analogs you have, focus on how many analogs you haven't had, those are the ones that matter.

You will NEVER find a juice that tastes like an analog, there is no way to mimic the flavor of burning organic material. That being said, there are literally hundreds of different places you could go to get juice. If you are looking for prefilled cartomizers I'm not much help to you.

I did a google search for vapor king and it came right up, if that's what you are referring to? It looks like their "storm" is just an overpriced ego-c kit. I'm not sure what the lifespan of an ego-c atomizer is, that tank system that they use on those isn't favored very highly if at all. You would be further ahead to look at an ego/kgo/riva kit and get some clearomizers or a carto tank to use with it, it will work a lot better.

 

[sawlight]

Agree with the above, and will add, taste is so subjective it's too hard to nail it down. I may taste coffee in a flavor, you will taste the chocolate. There's no rhyme or reason to it at all, everyone's taste bud's are different. You just have to keep trying juices to find what works for you. This is why we so often recommend sample packs to people just starting out, it helps narrow down what you do and don't like!
Good luck!

 

[MF DOOM]

At least you toned down the butts. There is a perfect medium. Stick it out.

 

[jclifford]

I started with green smoke also, (someone gave it to me). I struggled with it for a week or so. Moved over to the ego-c and what a difference! quality of vaping and the cost. IMO green smoke is very expensive for what you are getting.
Definitely agree with Sikko, the Storm looks like an ego. It looks like 90 bucks for the 650 mah version. You can get the ego-c for around 40 bucks with the 1100 mah batteries. The vaping time between charges will vary for different people, but I get 8 to 10 hours of continuous use. Once you get your refillable you can try a stronger juice first thing in the morning, the urge to have your first stinkie will go away.

 

[dragnz]

I did a google search for vapor king and it came right up, if that's what you are referring to? It looks like their "storm" is just an overpriced ego-c kit. I'm not sure what the lifespan of an ego-c atomizer is, that tank system that they use on those isn't favored very highly if at all.

That is how I found it too, but there isn't too much info that I could find apart from their website. Their site suggests that their atomizers last approximately 555 packs which I am pretty sure is inaccurate because everything else I have read about any atomizers suggest that they only last about a month. I'm not sure I want to upgrade just yet, if at all. I was just looking around because of the variety of flavors and the fact that it looks like you can save more money. Any reviews I see on youtube about these basically consist of a trial by someone when they just received it and doesn't point out any of the problems that they may experience. I was hoping that someone may have tried them before or know someone who has tried them who could actually give me some more feedback. I will look into your suggestions.

There again, I'm not sure yet if I want to upgrade. I know I like my Green Smoke and will definitely still use it, even if I do decide to upgrade. I don't want to jump into anything to quickly. I know that the nic is absorbed differently from vaping than smoking analogs, but that I am probably still getting the nic amount that I am use to. The only problem is that I still get that anxious feeling a few times a day, especially about halfway through my work shift. Those times are when the e-cig doesn't totally get rid of that feeling. I don't know if the nic level is too low for those times, or if I am craving the other harmful things in the analog, or if part of it is mental. I do know that for the past couple of days, when I give in and have an analog, that first drag makes me nauseous, like my body is saying I really don't need this. On the plus side, I have noticed a drastic decrease in my acid reflux since I have cut back so drastically using the analogs.

 

[EddieAdams]

This is my opinion. I've tried tobacco from ave,JC,CC,BWB,DFW,HBV,....

Nothing will ever be just like an analog.

That said, the closest two for ME were SilverThorne from Johnson Creek and Turkish from dfw. They needed at least a week of steeping. I can't stand them now but, enjoyed them while I was transitioning...

BWB has some nice tobaccos too but, not very analog like..

 

[jclifford]

what green smoke level are you using? might help to go stronger during those difficult times. Somewhere someone said to try flavors you are not overly fond of, went on to say that they may taste different when you vape them. ( I am trying, but I have not found one yet, but it sounded like good advice!)

 

[dragnz]

what green smoke level are you using? might help to go stronger during those difficult times. Somewhere someone said to try flavors you are not overly fond of, went on to say that they may taste different when you vape them. ( I am trying, but I have not found one yet, but it sounded like good advice!)

I am currently using the 1.8% or 18 mg cartridges (full as classified by Green Smoke). I tried a disposable Blu Classic Tobacco before I purchased my Green Smoke. According to their site, that contains 20 - 24 mg of nic. That one made me light headed, so I figured that was too strong. That's why I'm not sure if the anxious feeling is normal for withdrawing from analogs or what.

 

[IntelligentDesigner]

Green Smoke was my first e-cig. They're pretty decent for what they are, but there are way better and cheaper ways to vape. You're moving in the right direction by looking at eGo style batteries, but I agree with everyone else that the VK Storm looks just like an overpriced Joyetech eGo kit.

My advice: sell the remaining packs of cigs you have and invest in a better kit and some better tasting juice. I still have an unopened pack of ciggies from almost 5 months ago in my drawer. I used the end of the pack before that as my quitting goal. Just because you have them doesn't mean you have to smoke them.

But you're on the right track. Welcome to ECF and vaping and all the best to ya.

 

[Sikko]

It could be very well that you aren't getting enough nic and your body is telling you that you need some more if you are getting anxious. What level are you using now? How often do you vape? Is it a constant thing or more only on smoke break type situation?

 

[dragnz]

What about the regular Vapor King? Can anyone tell me what that is similar too? I'm not sure if it is classified as a pen style or not.

 

[EddieAdams]

Also, you will still experience withdrawal despite having nicotine. There are so many other things besides nicotine in cigarettes our bodies crave. That's where you have to draw a line yourself. Power vape through the crave till it passes.
Vaping makes it easier but, you still have to quit. If you slip then try again. A day at a time.

 

[Beccca]

You certainly can experience axiety after not smoking,,,,many other things too.

 

[Sikko]

The regular one, if I had to guess, and mind you it's only a guess because no one could tell you without actually having one to look at, would be that it's a 510T. It's considered a mini, and comparable to your greensmoke but likely different threads. Not sure what the greensmoke threading is. Their penstyle looks like an eCab. Joyetech makes all the models, dunno if the ones on that site are original joyetech or knockoffs.

 

[Offday]

Hi. Glad your on the right path. Don't get to frustrated. I was a PAD+ for over 35 years. Tried to quit several times and always stumbled back.
As far as your search for the "cigarette" flavored juice. I wish I could remember the name of the juice. All I can say is watch Grimmgreens reviews on the grimgreen industries site. I know he did a juice review and stated the maker could've called that particular flavor liget cig and got away with it, said it tasted exactly like an analog.
Wish I could tell you more. And unfortunately, I don't know if it was one of his "juice reviews" or in one of his device/ tank etc reviews
Sorry but I know I saw it on there like 3 days ago. I've watched most all his stuff damn it I know its there. Promise
Hope you can find it. Don't give up you can do it. If I can you can

 

[dragnz]

It could be very well that you aren't getting enough nic and your body is telling you that you need some more if you are getting anxious. What level are you using now? How often do you vape? Is it a constant thing or more only on smoke break type situation?

I am currently using the Green Smoke 1.8% cartridges (18mg). I tried a Blu Classic Tobacco disposable before I purchased my Green Smoke and that one made me light-headed. The Blu website said that that one was between 20 and 24 mg. I figured since that one made me light headed, it was too much nic. Usually I only vape on a smoke break type of situation. I don't vape all day long.