Want my Volt to look more cig like! Sometimes.

[Renolizzie]

"These 3 devices are my current vaping gear. You could say they are huge; gaudy and attention getting, even. My guess is few people would mistake these as a "cigarette".

I wish more vapors were more confident to vape in public. Be proud of your accomplishment of quitting tobacco. Be a willing advocate of vaping and an educator to smokers that there really is a better way to quit. Every nonsmoker knows at least one person who does smoke, and their casual remark of recalling what they saw to a smoker may stir enough interest to seek more information."

I agree with you, badditude, that I am not afraid to use this product in public, I just don't want to rock the boat in this one area. I plan to proudly vape my way through 4 states on my vacation this year. I have no plans on hiding while sight seeing in numerous places or driving down the road plugged into the car charger with my big fat battery

I am bringing my set up along and planning on letting all my friends and family in on this! Some of them do smoke.

Thanks for sharing your photos and experiences.

 

[ravendove]

I actually wanted to have a cig look a like for my purchase. But since that wasn't really a option, I went with a Black Battery. I still want my ecig to blend in, with an aesthetic that is purely self explanatory. I'm not a "art deco" kind of person. But if the battery wraps smokeless image sells had a "incognito" cig look a like wrap, I would totally buy it.

 

[ravendove]

^Simple & to the point.

Also want to add:

Being proud or excited about quitting doesn't have to be loud and prominent. When we share, we share so others know what we know. I realize there is more then one view point. But in my case, I prefer to be discreet.

 

[Harplayr]

"These 3 devices are my current vaping gear. You could say they are huge; gaudy and attention getting, even. My guess is few people would mistake these as a "cigarette".

I wish more vapors were more confident to vape in public. Be proud of your accomplishment of quitting tobacco. Be a willing advocate of vaping and an educator to smokers that there really is a better way to quit. Every nonsmoker knows at least one person who does smoke, and their casual remark of recalling what they saw to a smoker may stir enough interest to seek more information."

I agree with you, badditude, that I am not afraid to use this product in public, I just don't want to rock the boat in this one area. I plan to proudly vape my way through 4 states on my vacation this year. I have no plans on hiding while sight seeing in numerous places or driving down the road plugged into the car charger with my big fat battery

I am bringing my set up along and planning on letting all my friends and family in on this! Some of them do smoke.

Thanks for sharing your photos and experiences.

I applaud the “educators” but cringe at the in-your-face vaping missionaries.

I’ve been slammed by some on this forum for my attitude of having the gall to vape a 78mm in public, obey “smokers rules” in bars and restaurants and generally be inconspicuous and non confrontational about my vaping. I’ve been told by the zealots that I should avoid at all costs doing anything that would lead people to believe that I’m smoking like going outdoors like a smoker or vaping something that resembles a cigarette. I find these people as annoying as I did the anti-smoking zealots.

I’m quiet and for the most part a reserved guy. If I want to vape in public (which I often do) I just want to vape in peace and don’t want to engage and go in long conversations about what the heck that contraption is or why I use that instead of burning an analog. I just want to take my puffs and go about my business. I don’t hide nor do I push myself on others. One aspect I enjoyed about smoking was the solitude while stepping out on my own to have a cigarette, and I enjoy that same solitude while vaping on my own off to the side. That’s my comfort zone.

 

[MiamiMom63]

My feeling is I want people to know about e-cigs as much as possible. If I pull up at a red light by some dude smoking and hanging his cigarette out his window, I puff away on my e-cig and hope the heck he notices. If people see them, they might think, "Hey, I need to ck those out." It could save their life. Ecigs is saving my life and that is why I feel such a strong need to let others know there are better alternatives to analogs. If someone doesn't like it or think I'm weird (and I am thinking maybe some co-workers probably think I'm weird), I really don't care. My co-workers already think I'm nuts because I asked off in October to go to Vapercon. LOL!

 

[Ulvamal]

Me, I am anything but quiet and blending in. I stand out in just about any crowd ... think punk/goth/steampunk/viking. And I'm 40.
I do not worry much what others think of me.

But I do honor non smoking rules when vaping, at least 99% of the time. I step outside to vape at work, do not vape on the bus ... etc, etc.
Why would I not?

And why would I try to convert or educate smokers? Smoking is their choice to make, for themselves. Seeking information about alternatives is their choice, also.
Sure. Their choices might be killing them.
But you see, its their lives. They are adults, they are allowed to kill themselves in peace. Without zealots telling them to quit.

At least that is how I feel about it.

Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

 

[Stormlark]

I never really cared much if they looked like cigs but I went with non-red/orange LEDs cause I like they way they looked. I am glad I did that now.

I'm finishing off a degree and the university went "smoke free" last year. My volt cannot be mistaken for a cig at all. It's such a dumb policy anyway. Instead of cig butts being in mostly the smoking areas, now they're everywhere as people try to sneak them in between classes.

Same thing happened at my university too, and there are cigarette butts everywhere, especially in places that are slightly removed from foot traffic where smokers can be a little more sneaky. I've been trying to decide whether or not to email the person in charge of the policy to ask about e-cigs. Our city's ordinances against smoking specifically state that electronic cigarettes are NOT included in the ban.

So I was thinking of just sending a short inquiry of whether or not the university's policy is the same as the city's. I asked about it in a thread earlier and a lot of people said it'd be better to not ask permission in case the answer is "no." I'm not sure about that, though. It seems to me that it'd be better to ask in the off-chance that they update their policy to allow them and maybe tempt smokers to switch so they can get their nicotine fix at school. I mean, if they do say "no," I can still stealth vape and no one's the wiser. Even if I did get caught, it takes three warnings before a student is fined for breaking the rules of the ban.

 

[JENerationX]

I applaud the “educators” but cringe at the in-your-face vaping missionaries.

I’ve been slammed by some on this forum for my attitude of having the gall to vape a 78mm in public, obey “smokers rules” in bars and restaurants and generally be inconspicuous and non confrontational about my vaping. I’ve been told by the zealots that I should avoid at all costs doing anything that would lead people to believe that I’m smoking like going outdoors like a smoker or vaping something that resembles a cigarette. I find these people as annoying as I did the anti-smoking zealots.

I’m quiet and for the most part a reserved guy. If I want to vape in public (which I often do) I just want to vape in peace and don’t want to engage and go in long conversations about what the heck that contraption is or why I use that instead of burning an analog. I just want to take my puffs and go about my business. I don’t hide nor do I push myself on others. One aspect I enjoyed about smoking was the solitude while stepping out on my own to have a cigarette, and I enjoy that same solitude while vaping on my own off to the side. That’s my comfort zone.

I cringe at the "in your face" people too. On the other hand, I think it's important to vape in public in a respectful way. I tend to treat it like I would eating a candy bar or playing with a game on my phone. I'm not going to vape in the middle of church, or a funeral, or during a wedding ceremony. I don't vape during board meetings at work, but I will at my desk or in the break room. I'm not going to blow huge clouds upwards in a movie theater any more than I'm going to throw popcorn in the air, but I will stealth vape into a shirt sleeve. Restaurants, bars, etc.... depends on the space between people and the crowd I'm with.

I have never been asked not to vape, or had anything but interested questions about it. I love the nonsmokers that see it, smell a bakery or fruit vapor, and want information for smoking family members. I love the smokers that want to try it. I especially love the waiters, bartenders, and in one case restaurant owner that I'm exposing to vaping. The restaurant owner came over after a while and asked if I wouldn't mind coming into the back and showing a few of the bartenders and wait staff what I was using and if I had any cards.

 

[awsum140]

Living in the Nanny State, New Jersey, it is against "z lew" to vape anywhere that smoking is banned. That said, my ex-wife was in rehab for a broken knee, PAD plus smoker for about 50+ years and trying to get onto e-cigs. She had a throw-away from a gas station in her purse and was vaping it, it was basically "dead", not producing any vapor, when a nurse came in and basically screamed "YOU CAN"T SMOKE IN HERE!". Unless an until the general public, and some medical people, get over the notion that vaping is smoking, we're never going to get any peace from them or our "esteemed" legislators. It's fustrating as heck, but a simple fact of life that the busy bodies and nannies will dog us to death. "In your face" attitudes don't work and are destructive from either side in my opinion, for what that's worth.

 

[JENerationX]

Living in the Nanny State, New Jersey, it is against "z lew" to vape anywhere that smoking is banned. That said, my ex-wife was in rehab for a broken knee, PAD plus smoker for about 50+ years and trying to get onto e-cigs. She had a throw-away from a gas station in her purse and was vaping it, it was basically "dead", not producing any vapor, when a nurse came in and basically screamed "YOU CAN"T SMOKE IN HERE!". Unless an duntil the general public, and some medical people, get over the notion that vaping is smoking, we're never going to get any peace from them or our "esteemed" legislators. It's fustrating as heck, but a simple fact of life that the busy bodies and nannies will dog us to death. "In your face" attitudes don't work and are destructive from either side in my opinion, for what that's worth.

Yep. I'm in Rochester, NY where there's actually quite a crew of local vapers. The Zenesis is actually made here locally, so there's quite a few that go out and about with them... Provaris with Zattys attached, eGos with phiniac tanks, Reos, Volt X2s, have all been seen at some of our local restaurants and bars.

There's a difference between being visible and being "in your face" about it. The general attitude at a recent get together was that open but respectful vaping in public has been a good thing locally. A small group of a few vapers out at a restaurant or bar gives the general public some exposure to what we're doing, why we're doing it, and that it smells GOOD if anything and is a viable option for "real smokers". The more people see it and hear first hand accounts of the health benefits and personal stories of success, the less susceptible they're going to be to the nanny states and even the FDA attempting to vilify it.

The nonsmoking ANTZ that I used to work with actually embraced it once they saw that I was no longer smoking, didn't stink, didn't hack up a lung all morning, and realized that I was able and willing to help anyone else that wanted the information. We have a choice to either allow what's said in the media and from the FDA and nanny states to be the only opinion those that aren't vapers are exposed to...... or to vape without shame and fear (again, respectfully), and let people see for themselves that it's not some evil hocus pocus, it's a very REAL alternative to the cancer sticks.

 

[nightfell]

Well said jen

 

[Harplayr]

Yep. I'm in Rochester, NY where there's actually quite a crew of local vapers. The Zenesis is actually made here locally, so there's quite a few that go out and about with them... Provaris with Zattys attached, eGos with phiniac tanks, Reos, Volt X2s, have all been seen at some of our local restaurants and bars.

There's a difference between being visible and being "in your face" about it. The general attitude at a recent get together was that open but respectful vaping in public has been a good thing locally. A small group of a few vapers out at a restaurant or bar gives the general public some exposure to what we're doing, why we're doing it, and that it smells GOOD if anything and is a viable option for "real smokers". The more people see it and hear first hand accounts of the health benefits and personal stories of success, the less susceptible they're going to be to the nanny states and even the FDA attempting to vilify it.

The nonsmoking ANTZ that I used to work with actually embraced it once they saw that I was no longer smoking, didn't stink, didn't hack up a lung all morning, and realized that I was able and willing to help anyone else that wanted the information. We have a choice to either allow what's said in the media and from the FDA and nanny states to be the only opinion those that aren't vapers are exposed to...... or to vape without shame and fear (again, respectfully), and let people see for themselves that it's not some evil hocus pocus, it's a very REAL alternative to the cancer sticks.

I agreee, very well put.

 

[Mariwashere]

OP, I agree that it may be the best option to let your employers know about your vaping... educate them in case some busybody talks to them about your actions, but also isn't there a backyard, or bathroom you can use if you need discretion so much?

And for those who think it smells good, that's a matter of opinion... it's just like perfume or cologne, just because it smells good to you doesn't mean it does to everyone.... my friends vape caramel based flavors and it makes me feel a little sick. I know cigs smell worse, but don't assume everyone enjoys the smell you're putting out on your PV and is thankful to you for it, particularly if your attention-garnering has you billowing forth vapor like a chimney.

 

[ThunderT]

At first I wanted my Volt to look just like a cig, at first glance no one is the wiser, just easier that way, then things changed, I was proud to vape and I didn't mind if others knew so then came the colored batts glowing greens and blues Sometimes I still grab my White one though. My Dad who will be vaping very soon says " don't get me any of those "fancy colors" "I want it to look like a cigarette" I kinda chuckled because I know he will have a blue one to match his Indy Colts shirts before you know it.

 

[bluecat]

At first I wanted my Volt to look just like a cig, at first glance no one is the wiser, just easier that way, then things changed, I was proud to vape and I didn't mind if others knew so then came the colored batts glowing greens and blues Sometimes I still grab my White one though. My Dad who will be vaping very soon says " don't get me any of those "fancy colors" "I want it to look like a cigarette" I kinda chuckled because I know he will have a blue one to match his Indy Colts shirts before you know it.

I got a blue for my ky wildcat gear. A black for my bungles. I want to get a red for my reds and buckeyes but I just don't like red. So I got a white.

 

[Jaster]

Same thing happened at my university too, and there are cigarette butts everywhere, especially in places that are slightly removed from foot traffic where smokers can be a little more sneaky. I've been trying to decide whether or not to email the person in charge of the policy to ask about e-cigs. Our city's ordinances against smoking specifically state that electronic cigarettes are NOT included in the ban.

So I was thinking of just sending a short inquiry of whether or not the university's policy is the same as the city's. I asked about it in a thread earlier and a lot of people said it'd be better to not ask permission in case the answer is "no." I'm not sure about that, though. It seems to me that it'd be better to ask in the off-chance that they update their policy to allow them and maybe tempt smokers to switch so they can get their nicotine fix at school. I mean, if they do say "no," I can still stealth vape and no one's the wiser. Even if I did get caught, it takes three warnings before a student is fined for breaking the rules of the ban.

After seeing your post I went and looked up my schools policy. I never did because I had no intention of following it when I was on analogs. Apparently, it was amended not long after it was adopted to a "tobacco-free" policy: which means that it include chewing tobacco but excludes e-cigs. I was pleasantly surprised that they used their collective heads regarding this, seems like that is getting rare.

I'd look it up to see exactly what it says, you might be suprised like I was

 

[JENerationX]

And for those who think it smells good, that's a matter of opinion... it's just like perfume or cologne, just because it smells good to you doesn't mean it does to everyone.... my friends vape caramel based flavors and it makes me feel a little sick. I know cigs smell worse, but don't assume everyone enjoys the smell you're putting out on your PV and is thankful to you for it, particularly if your attention-garnering has you billowing forth vapor like a chimney.

The keyword was respectfully, so no chimneying... that would just be wrong. I also avoid a lot of the stronger scents in public. I love my caramel, but it is a strong syrupy scent and there's times when even I wouldn't want to smell that. Peach sweet tea, raspberry sweet tea, watermelon, sour apple, I tend to stick with the light fruit flavors when out and about. They're a lighter smell, they dissipate quickly, and most people have a hard time identifying any smell unless they stick their nose in it. I save the dark chocolate waffle and other heavy bakery stuff for my own personal space.

 

[nightfell]

Way to go jaster for looking it up

 

[Stormlark]

After seeing your post I went and looked up my schools policy. I never did because I had no intention of following it when I was on analogs. Apparently, it was amended not long after it was adopted to a "tobacco-free" policy: which means that it include chewing tobacco but excludes e-cigs. I was pleasantly surprised that they used their collective heads regarding this, seems like that is getting rare.

I'd look it up to see exactly what it says, you might be suprised like I was

That's great that your university allows them!

I have looked at the policy in detail and it's all about second-hand smoke. Other tobacco products aren't mentioned and neither are e-cigs. I did end up sending a short email simply saying that I had quit smoking with the aid of one and whether or not their policy is the same as the Smoke-Free Air Initiative for the rest of the county (which allows them). After that I gave a few links in case they needed more information before making a decision, pretty much just CASAA.org and a link to a study on "passive use" (i.e. second hand vapor). I'm not sure if that was necessary, since they may have already made a decision and just neglected to add it to the policy (maybe because they feel the answer is obviously one or the other). Anyway, we'll just have to wait and see if I get a response.

 

[awsum140]

Whatever their answer may be, you handled it in a very good way. Hopefully, their collective heads will be able to rationally analyze the information and make an informed decision, in the favor of vaping needless to say.