What mistakes did you make when you first started vapeing ?
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Such an easy mistake to make at first! I was paranoid as all hell with that.
One other kind of silly mistake I made while cleaning the protank II was rinsing the coil without taking the flavour wicks out... Quickly down the drain they went. Luckily I had bought extra heads! Not all was lost but my heart slightly sank as I fumbled with trying to catch the 2 tiny pieces of cotton (I think?) whirling towards the drain.
Oh well. Live and learn.
..and vape.
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Let's just say, when I started vaping back in late 2010, there weren't a lot of choices available. I can only imagine what new vapers go through in deciding what PV and toppers etc to purchase. I would have to say my biggest mistake was getting roped into 808 instead of 510 equipment. 808 equipment unfortunately became the "Betamax" of the industry.
My "mistake" (in the sense that I think you're asking) was paying like $50 for a Blu rechargeable starter kit from Walgreens, getting a glimpse of the potential there, yet being totally and completely frustrated with the short life of the batteries and the carts.
So it was back to analogs for another two years.
I came here one day on a whim. Well, it was more like a frantic "I'm done with my Chantix prescription, I'm still smoking, and I've gotta try something else!".
Back then, I didn't know the difference between an eGo and an IGO. I began reading and stumbled upon Halo. They had just released their Triton. I knew from experience that I needed more liquid availability, and more power to vaporize it. A larger battery and a tank seemed like a reasonable next step. I liked that Halo was based in NJ and had a good reputation around these parts. I very much liked that they were a simple solution to the overwhelming variety of hardware out there - after the starter kit, I could get extra batteries, tanks, and coils from one place, and they were guaranteed to work.
I quit smoking for good the same day my starter kit arrived, over six months ago. No cravings, no desire to ever go back to analogs.
I guess I do wish I had come here sooner.
I've since moved on to iTaste vv, Vamo, and Provari. I rebuild my Aerotank coils with 30 gauge kanthal and cotton. My Tritons got some use recently, during a family Disney World trip, but mostly they just sit in their box now. But I'll never ever throw them out or sell them. When I open the drawer they live in, I give them a wink and whisper a little "Thank you".
When we talk about "mistakes", numero uno would be smoking in the first place.
I look at vaping as a means to correct that big mistake. So, thinking of it like that, getting a Blu was *not* a mistake - it was a step in the right direction.
So it was back to analogs for another two years.
I came here one day on a whim. Well, it was more like a frantic "I'm done with my Chantix prescription, I'm still smoking, and I've gotta try something else!".
Back then, I didn't know the difference between an eGo and an IGO. I began reading and stumbled upon Halo. They had just released their Triton. I knew from experience that I needed more liquid availability, and more power to vaporize it. A larger battery and a tank seemed like a reasonable next step. I liked that Halo was based in NJ and had a good reputation around these parts. I very much liked that they were a simple solution to the overwhelming variety of hardware out there - after the starter kit, I could get extra batteries, tanks, and coils from one place, and they were guaranteed to work.
I quit smoking for good the same day my starter kit arrived, over six months ago. No cravings, no desire to ever go back to analogs.
I guess I do wish I had come here sooner.
I've since moved on to iTaste vv, Vamo, and Provari. I rebuild my Aerotank coils with 30 gauge kanthal and cotton. My Tritons got some use recently, during a family Disney World trip, but mostly they just sit in their box now. But I'll never ever throw them out or sell them. When I open the drawer they live in, I give them a wink and whisper a little "Thank you".
When we talk about "mistakes", numero uno would be smoking in the first place.
I look at vaping as a means to correct that big mistake. So, thinking of it like that, getting a Blu was *not* a mistake - it was a step in the right direction.
I got up one morning and decided I was going to quit immediatly. Went to the mini mart and bought a blu starter kit. Wish I had researched more. Have to credit the blu for quitting though.
I am new to the form and have been a smoker for 3 or 4 years and I too am trying to take that step in the right direction. I have owned a PV for about a year and a half, but I never really gave it a chance till about two months ago. I also have some background knowledge in Mechatronics and understand Ohms law( for the most part). anyway I picked up a Ego Twist VV (900mah and 1100mah) and a Protank.
Now my first mistake was Not Reading the Instructions. As well as Not Researching the Products I had.
I think as you think before you do It should not be too tough to avoid such mistakes. My personal opinion, Use Critical thinking and brainstorm what the problem is, and once you find the real problem. it will be a matter of Doing a little research online and practice.
Now for "advanced Vaping" by my definition is once you make the jump to RDA type devices. I am in the proses of buying my First Mech mod and cheep RDA for getting the hang of rebuilding. Any Opinions on that would be Great.
Thank you,
Dalton
Now my first mistake was Not Reading the Instructions. As well as Not Researching the Products I had.
I think as you think before you do It should not be too tough to avoid such mistakes. My personal opinion, Use Critical thinking and brainstorm what the problem is, and once you find the real problem. it will be a matter of Doing a little research online and practice.
Now for "advanced Vaping" by my definition is once you make the jump to RDA type devices. I am in the proses of buying my First Mech mod and cheep RDA for getting the hang of rebuilding. Any Opinions on that would be Great.
Thank you,
Dalton
Ah spending 100$ on stupid starter kit, and not even a blu or halo kit but some cigalikes. I am still very new to vaping hence I am sure I would be making many such mistakes.
Just like learning how to smoke analogs for the first time, you cant just take a massive inhale the first time. You gotta break in your throat. I jumped from a 1.5 ohm Cartomizer tank system to 0.6 ohm coiled Trident v2 clone, my first inhale was like breathing in tear gas!!! Yes I was heavily influences by watching RipTripper and Grimmgreen vids. I upped my build to a 1.4 ohm coil and that is what I'm comfortably with.
Besides being ripped off on my first ego starter kit, I would say the mistake I continually made when I first started vaping was buying juice on a whim, because it looked good, or because the flavor or description sounded good. I probably still have some of those bottle sitting in my drawer lol. Now i primarily prefer to order juices online, or try based on strong recommendation. It's still hard since taste is so subjective but I at least have eliminated wasting money on random juice brands.
I went overboard in the beginning "stocking up" on juices from MBV, ordered so many flavors and all at 18mg my head was spinning
I realized there were a ton of other juice makers out there to try, and I had to drop the nic level especially w/RDA's... Well I'm stocked up alright! with a bunch of juice ill probley never use again!
I realized there were a ton of other juice makers out there to try, and I had to drop the nic level especially w/RDA's... Well I'm stocked up alright! with a bunch of juice ill probley never use again!
Thinking "bigger is better!" No, the smallest sample sizes of juice are best until you find one you like... then, yeh, bigger is better if it costs less per ml that way. And, no, batteries are batteries and the smallest device I can get with the amount of mah I want is best. The only exception is maybe some extra length for a usb passthrough but other than that... all bazookas are in the backup cabinet.
unscrewed firing button from a nemi clone then remembered about the little brass alignment pin about 10 seconds after it skittered across the living room floor
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unscrewed my tank of juice and forgot I needed to tip it upside down first = sticky hand and mech mod for a good cleaning
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unscrewed my tank of juice and forgot I needed to tip it upside down first = sticky hand and mech mod for a good cleaning
Lets see
Trying to fill an evod from the top--Didnt work out very well
Took the top off a bottle of juice and sqeezed as hard as i could--Something else doesnt work very well
Finally bought a clearo stuck the bottle nose in the center hole and sqeezed hard --Another mistake
turned a bottom coil clearo bottom down and removed the base while it was full
Whoever said you learn by mistakes was right
Wont be long ill be a genious
Trying to fill an evod from the top--Didnt work out very well
Took the top off a bottle of juice and sqeezed as hard as i could--Something else doesnt work very well
Finally bought a clearo stuck the bottle nose in the center hole and sqeezed hard --Another mistake
turned a bottom coil clearo bottom down and removed the base while it was full
Whoever said you learn by mistakes was right
Wont be long ill be a genious
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I spent a ton of money on cig a like blu e cigs and then got into ego 510 style devices
Biggest mistake?
Believing that I need to blow smoke
enough to fill a room.
Believing that I need to buy
the latest greatest newest equipment.
Concentrate upon the enjoyment of vaping flavors
and the cessation of slow roasting your lungs, eh?
Keep it simple.
Believing that I need to blow smoke
enough to fill a room.
Believing that I need to buy
the latest greatest newest equipment.
Concentrate upon the enjoyment of vaping flavors
and the cessation of slow roasting your lungs, eh?
Keep it simple.
Bought a $120 "ego" kit because I didnt know any better. It served its purpose though and once I moved onto variable and mech mods, the egos got my buddy and his wife started.
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