What is this crazy language?

[Kpop]

Just need to say that I didn't realize there was so much to learn about vaping. Today is day 2 w/out analogues and so far so good.

A friend bought me 2 bottles of cig flavored oil and an Infinity PV.

Smoked 1 pack of Marlborough Light 100's daily for 42 years.

Anyway, I am so confused about what to buy. This machine has a glass cartridge that I pour oil into. It charges on my PC.

But I only have the one. Thinking that this will work to get me off the analogues for good, but I need More! Don't want this thing to malfunction and be w/out.

So I am reading and getting more confused the more I read.

Whats worked for others?

Thanks for your help!

 

[MoDmAnDaN]

Hello Kpop,

Congrats on getting off those paper wrapped stink sticks!!

Since you are just starting out with vaping, take it slow. Don't try to learn everything right away...you'll go nuts!!

When I first started out almost a year ago, I visited as many vape stores as I could find. Some, and I mean some of the folks that work in the stores know their stuff and can point you in the right direction.

It's hard to picture what you have by your description, not knocking you on this, there are so many brands and styles out there. If I were you, start simple with maybe an Ego brand or style battery and tank. Every vape shop will know what that is. Their easy to use, fill, charge and so on and not very expensive. You should have two maybe three to rotate. Nothing worse than needing to vape, but your battery is dead or broken.

BTW, we don't call it oil, it's juice. LOL

 

[Enoch777]

Welcome to the ECF and congrats on your switch to vaping!

There is certainly a boat load of lingo, products, methods, safety and plenty more to learn. Don't worry if you feel lost at first, we all did

I think one of the most beneficial things to me, when I first started, was watching GrimmGreen on YouTube. Great way to browse reviews of stuff out there and he always tosses in helpful advice. Check it out: GrimmGreen - YouTube

You're definitely right about needing a backup! I have two mods that I juggle between to cut down on charging times, and a third on its way.

Also check out: Abbreviations to get a sense of our "crazy language"

Vape well, vape often

 

[Asbestos4004]

Hiya Pop and welcome aboard! Congrats on 2 days without smoking...next stop, 3 days! Take it slow and easy....best thing to do in order to avoid throwing money away is to ask questions. People here love to help. Watch some reviews on youtube and ask some questions in here. At some point, someone will tell you that you need to buy a mech, a dripper and build a .1 ohm coil. Please ignore all that crap, but, it'll happen. There's a lot of popular starter kits....ego, vision, evod....tons of them. Find something you like and ask what people think. Have fun, buddy!

 

[2naphish]

also a 40 yr smoker here. put em down in july this year and haven't touched one since. i would definitely suggest a backup device. i am unfamiliar with the device you have so i can't really help there. i have been suggesting a kanger EVOD atomizer for it's ease of use and consistency of performance matched with an ego style battery to new vapers. hopefully you have a retail outlet nearby. they can be very helpful as far as a good hands on demo goes.

if you have an wall plug adapter for the charger i would use it as opposed to charging from your computer. battery safety will definetly be something you will want to become familiar with. mostly common sense stuff like don't carry a battery in you pocket with keys or change. an hour of rest before use after charging is also suggested.

there is a ton of info on this forum and even more helpful and knowledgeable people to help with whatever specific questions you might have...best of luck. toona

 

[Jake6731]

Forty years plus for me as well. Quit in August and haven't looked back!
Another great resource for someone getting started in vaping is pbusardo's Web page: TasteYourJuice.com

 

[George-Sky Aronis]

Forty years plus for me as well. Quit in August and haven't looked back!
Another great resource for someone getting started in vaping is pbusardo's Web page: TasteYourJuice.com

+1 41 years old almost 3 years without a cigarette. Just keep it simple and move on step by step

 

[Angiebubs]

Welcome and congrats! And I remember feeling the same way when I came on here-what language were people speaking??!!!! Its scary how fast you pick up on some of this. There is also a post that shows all the acronyms-I will see if I can locate it.

I agree with previous poster-if you can find a local vape shop, stop in and look over what they have. You can then always go online and find one at a lower cost if need be.

Ego type batteries are the easier and least expensive. Quite honestly, I have tried many different setups and still mostly use my ego type batteries. I spend more time and money on trying the different juices out there than the batteries and accessories. Good luck!

 

[brianeharmonjr]

I can certainly identify with the confusion. When I first started it seemed extremely confusing, but I dove in and haven't looked back. I watched tons of videos from Grimm Green, PBusardo, igetcha69, and others on youtube and did some trial and error. I should really look back on it in more detail and pick apart the things that worked and didn't, but it seems that for everyone that settles on a rebuildable and a mechanical device there is someone who settled on a clearomizer and a variable device, or a carto tank, or dripper. There are just so many combinations, options, and factors involved in what will work best for you, it is tough to recommend a specific setup. My tendency would be to recommend a variable voltage ego battery and a Protank Mini with a spare of each and a few different juices, but some people jump head first into a Provari/RBA. Just stick with it and do plenty of research.

 

[bogmonster]

Best advice I can offer is find a good brick & mortar shop with a tasting bar nearest you. You can spend a lot of time trying to find a taste that works best for you these first days and couple of weeks.
There's a few good starter kits out there but your basics are going to include 2 batteries, a charger, a couple of tanks to hold your juice. pick a couple of different flavours so you can alternate when you want to and not dull the experience. Not sure if you're north of the 49th or not, but if so, expect to pay about $70 to $100 after taxes depending on battery features; less than a carton of smokes =)

Best of luck!

 

[Angiebubs]

Here this link should help!!
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ed-questions-about-electronic-cigarettes.html

 

[FlamingoTutu]

This ought to help a bit with all that lingo. Ecig Terms and Definitions, Vapeology - Electronic Cigarette Forums - Ecig Advanced

 

[03FXDWG]

Is this what you have? Infinity Starter Joyetech Ego-C Upgrade Pass-through Starter Kit - Infinity Vapers

If yes & it's working for you, I would go to a local shop or visit a few local shops especially ones that have tasting bars, and
1. pick out a couple more flavors that you like in 12 or 16 mg nicotine strength,
2. some more "heads" or coils for your iClear 16 clearomizers (the tank the juice/liquid goes in) or pick up a different type of tank if you want to experiment but don't forget to get a couple extra heads/coils if it's different than what you currently have and
3. another battery or 2--Joyetech ego C Twist, Kanger EVOD Twist, Vision Spinner or Smoktek Winder--whatever they have but try to get the brand name ones or ask the vendor about their return policy if you get a dud battery--it happens.
4. A wall charger for Ego type batteries. Being chained to your computer's usb port is going to get old very fast and it's not really good for your computer.

If/When you're ready to branch out, come back here and tell us what you like, want, feel it would take to keep you away from the stinkies.

 

[sokka]

Well done! I have been off the stinkies for 7 months now. It will get there slowly so don't worry. Baby steps are just fine.