Does Ego/CE4 provides the performance adequate for a beginner? Also, which nicotine concentration should I start off with? I've tried my friend's e-cig before (it has a light that lights up at the end) and it was too weak. I'm a PAD Marlboro Red smoker and the last thing I want is a juice that doesn't satisfy, because that'll cause me to go back to smoking. thanks
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first off, you realize vaping isn't the same as smoking.
with that said, I would get a cheaper VV like a vamo or sid and use a protank or evod. you can have consistant power out.
I was a heavy smoker started out with 36mg/ml and when I switched to a VV I had to go down to 18mg/ml because i would get sick. I have an ego on order but that is just a backup for me if/when I have problems and I'm not at home to fix my main PV.
with that said, I would get a cheaper VV like a vamo or sid and use a protank or evod. you can have consistant power out.
I was a heavy smoker started out with 36mg/ml and when I switched to a VV I had to go down to 18mg/ml because i would get sick. I have an ego on order but that is just a backup for me if/when I have problems and I'm not at home to fix my main PV.
now if you don't want to spend a lot of money try these
Ego V Variable Voltage 3.0v-6.0v !!!
I have never tried one but I'm willing to buy one...when they have them at www.fasttech.com
Ego V Variable Voltage 3.0v-6.0v !!!
I have never tried one but I'm willing to buy one...when they have them at www.fasttech.com
Welcome to the world of Vaping Danpals2012!
I'm somewhat new to the world of vaping as well, just joined the forum.
I'm a huge fan of the Marlboro Reds, but am a canadian so my access to them has always been restricted except for when visiting the states.
an ego-t setup with a clearomizer is a good and inexpensive way to start to see if vaping is something you want to get into. that being said, depending on how into 'gadgets' you are you may find yourself getting sucked into mods and the hundreds of different types of setups you can get into. i myself ordered a variable voltage mod (vamo) within a week of starting to vape. I can safely say without a doubt that a VV mod can have a huge impact on the taste of the juice along with the clearomizers, cartomizers, etc that you may find yourself using. if i could go back and start again, I'd probably have started with something like an ego twist to at least be able to see how voltages affected the taste along with something a little better than the CE4 clearomizer. I've found that a T2 or T3 clearomizer provides an incredible amount of taste and vapor and the T2 1ml more juice than a ce4. having been a heavy smoker, i've become a heavy vaper. i've smoke (or 'analog' as its said in the vaping world) free for over 8 months now and started vaping about 2 months ago. its an incredible alternative to the almost constant crummy feeling you have as a smoker.
there are some fantastic articles for beginners like ourselves, if you havent already I highly recommend checking out the new user faq and the best e cig for a new user posts on the ecf infozone.
good luck and happy vaping!
LS
I'm somewhat new to the world of vaping as well, just joined the forum.
I'm a huge fan of the Marlboro Reds, but am a canadian so my access to them has always been restricted except for when visiting the states.
an ego-t setup with a clearomizer is a good and inexpensive way to start to see if vaping is something you want to get into. that being said, depending on how into 'gadgets' you are you may find yourself getting sucked into mods and the hundreds of different types of setups you can get into. i myself ordered a variable voltage mod (vamo) within a week of starting to vape. I can safely say without a doubt that a VV mod can have a huge impact on the taste of the juice along with the clearomizers, cartomizers, etc that you may find yourself using. if i could go back and start again, I'd probably have started with something like an ego twist to at least be able to see how voltages affected the taste along with something a little better than the CE4 clearomizer. I've found that a T2 or T3 clearomizer provides an incredible amount of taste and vapor and the T2 1ml more juice than a ce4. having been a heavy smoker, i've become a heavy vaper. i've smoke (or 'analog' as its said in the vaping world) free for over 8 months now and started vaping about 2 months ago. its an incredible alternative to the almost constant crummy feeling you have as a smoker.
there are some fantastic articles for beginners like ourselves, if you havent already I highly recommend checking out the new user faq and the best e cig for a new user posts on the ecf infozone.
good luck and happy vaping!
LS
ego-c twist is pretty good and not too expensive. i dont think i would buy one that wasnt a twist/variable, its almost a must-have option. yep i think the stuff you picked out is good for a beginner. im a beginner myself and thats what i have, im happy with it.
I'll definitely look into VV, thanks. BTW, what is the difference between a CE4 and a CE5? Can you replace the head on the CE4?
That is a good place to start, but be warned you will be buying the things others have mentioned above eventually! You could save a step and just get the better set-up right off the bat but then you cheat yourself out of the chance to experiment and find what you like without spending much up front. Get used to the idea you're going to spend some money, but probably won't smoke any more!!
I'll plus one on an eGo Twist and "Kanger T2's" I'm still using both. If you love gadgets, you will move forward, but if you just want convenience, "fill n go" and easy easy easy replaceable "heads" then the above are excellent. The later "T3's" have mixed reviews - oh and T2's are designed specifically for the eGo Twist, so you don't have to worry about leaking. If your vape gets gurgly, just unscrew the clearo, wipe the battery connector out and blow the mouthpiece of the clearo into a tissue and off you go again. I would suggest that 36 mg is quite high. So maybe a 24mg for those "must have" times, and maybe an 18mg or lower in the evenings (or you'll be too awake to sleep). Don't buy big bottles of juice to start, try some samplers as the large shotgun approach can and will otherwise cost you a bundle until you find the flavors you really enjoy. Another factor to take into account is to ensure you don't have any reactions to VG and/or PG so that's another reason to buy small bottles of various ratios till you have tailored the experience to your liking. (Most vendors offer ratio variations of PG/VG for their juices) Welcome aboard!
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this is what I told my buddy, vape at a lower wattage like 3 watts to simulate the ego. it's good but at times just doesn't cut it. then turn it up. then you will realize that you didn't waste money on the fixed battery.
but I still want to try the VV ego
Ego V Variable Voltage 3.0v-6.0v - MEGA !!!
This is important to consider. If you are into gadgets that do all sorts of things, what people are mentioning with variable voltage and the like is a good starting place. If you just want something simple but works better than the cig-a-likes, yes and ego with ce4 is a good starting point. CE5 (sometimes called CE6) is a bit better because it disassembles for easier cleaning and replacement of parts. Fasttech is a good cheap place but be prepared to wait since it comes from Hong Kong.
Get a second battery or a passthrough (the type where the usb cable detaches) or else you run the risk of a dead battery when you want a nic fix. I haven't seen the right type of passthrough at fasttech yet, all they have are fixed cable so you'd have to walk around with a cable draped from the end of your battery. Also more than 1 tank especially if you are trying more than one flavor.
As far as strength - What do you smoke? If you smoke full flavor of a brand that is strong 24 - 36mg (2.4% - 3.6%) is necessary. Lights usually equates to 12 - 24mg (again, depending on brand). Some here will tell you how much you smoke matters, I don't agree. If you get the right strength you will be able to vape the same way you currently smoke. But most people do find they vape more than they smoked since they can do it in places and at times they couldn't smoke.
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Ego is an excellent Intro device for the NEW vapor. Simple, minimal maintenance and reasonably priced.
CE4 is good for 1 juice and can be rinsed, left days to dry and reused.
CE5 is better, serviceable and can be cleaned/dried/refilled in 5 minutes.
Twist/spinners are nice once you have a handle on vaping. Finding a good vaping temperature allows for better overall flavor.
Vamo/eVic/Provari/etc. etc. etc. are all good fun devices that can do much for the more advanced Vapor. None are needed for someone starting out. All require more investment and come with a learning curve for best performance.
Not sure why people make these assumptions. Nic intake will be on a VERY PERSONAL LEVEL and NOT dictated by smoking habit.
i.e. I Smoked Marlboro reds 45 years but started Vaping at 18mg and after upgrading to better gear dropped to 12mg without any withdrawal or stress issues. A friend that smoked lights is still vaping 18mg. another that is a long time heavy smoker started at 24mg, jumped to 36mg then after a few months decided it was to much and is now down to 18mg.
Buy in small samples and find what works best for YOU.
CE4 is good for 1 juice and can be rinsed, left days to dry and reused.
CE5 is better, serviceable and can be cleaned/dried/refilled in 5 minutes.
Twist/spinners are nice once you have a handle on vaping. Finding a good vaping temperature allows for better overall flavor.
Vamo/eVic/Provari/etc. etc. etc. are all good fun devices that can do much for the more advanced Vapor. None are needed for someone starting out. All require more investment and come with a learning curve for best performance.
Not sure why people make these assumptions. Nic intake will be on a VERY PERSONAL LEVEL and NOT dictated by smoking habit.
i.e. I Smoked Marlboro reds 45 years but started Vaping at 18mg and after upgrading to better gear dropped to 12mg without any withdrawal or stress issues. A friend that smoked lights is still vaping 18mg. another that is a long time heavy smoker started at 24mg, jumped to 36mg then after a few months decided it was to much and is now down to 18mg.
Buy in small samples and find what works best for YOU.
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Ego/CE4? Yes, why not. I'm not so sure about the 3.3v batteries, I went straight in 3.7 batteries.
I would recommend 18mg minimum. I was on the same nicotine as 1 PAD Marlboro and it wasn't until I discovered a decent battery and 18/20/24mg juice that I started to "win" my battle.
I started on a mini-look-a-like which "claimed" to have 40 cigarettes-worth of nicotine. 2 weeks after very bad mood swings and only a 10% reduction in smoking, I realised my mistake....not enough nicotine.....
Ultimately, although I do like simple ego batteries, I think VV batteries are worth it, even for a beginner. Spinner or Twist if you don't want a big battery device like a Vamo or Evod or Zmax or whatever.
danpals -
two schools of thought on your question, mostly dictated by budget:
1.) Get what you can now, get OFF analogs and upgrade later on once you've really gotten into it
2.) buy once, cry once
I went with #1 as I expect most did...it was enough to make me give up analogs permanently! I did find that I enjoyed the experience enough to invest more into a variable voltage mod and a wide assortment of tanks and atomizers, so I kept going. While the experience is better (IMO) with a variable voltage mod, I would certainly not let it's pricepoint (admittedly MUCH more expensive to start with than an EGO-C kit) prevent me from starting low and moving into VV later on.
Do what you've got to to kick the analogs out the door and worry about more expensive gear later, IMO!
two schools of thought on your question, mostly dictated by budget:
1.) Get what you can now, get OFF analogs and upgrade later on once you've really gotten into it
2.) buy once, cry once
I went with #1 as I expect most did...it was enough to make me give up analogs permanently! I did find that I enjoyed the experience enough to invest more into a variable voltage mod and a wide assortment of tanks and atomizers, so I kept going. While the experience is better (IMO) with a variable voltage mod, I would certainly not let it's pricepoint (admittedly MUCH more expensive to start with than an EGO-C kit) prevent me from starting low and moving into VV later on.
Do what you've got to to kick the analogs out the door and worry about more expensive gear later, IMO!
I would recommend this eGo 650mAh w/ CE4 Clearomizer Blister Pack Starter Kit - MyFreedomSmokes.com
For a cheap variable eGo with ce4.
For a cheap variable eGo with ce4.
not a bad kit for a beginner. i wish i'd started with that. i started with a 510-T kit which was miserable. Getting some CE4s (which i still use) was a big step up.
I'd start with an eGo twist/Vision spinner type battery to have variable voltage and a carto tank with 2 ohm single coil cartos. Check out Grimmgreen's video:
THE EGO TWIST IS A GAME CHANGER - YouTube
THE EGO TWIST IS A GAME CHANGER - YouTube
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