What would you say your experience level is?

[IntelligentDesigner]

I've been vaping for almost 5 months now. I thought I had a somewhat decent handle on things. Then I joined ECF and felt like a newb again. I had to Google every other vaping term or atty or mod I saw mentioned here.

Now I have about 8 completely different types of attys and I am quite familiar with the terms like VV, eGo T, ViVi Nova, Kanger, ProVari, and so on. Even though I don't have some of them, I've read enough to be able to help noobs in detail. So, in those respects, I feel kinda like a pro.

But I still can't seem to rebuild a Genesis atty consistently, or even functionally half the time, no matter how many detailed instructions I follow to a T, whatever follow to a T means. I only have 1 VV mod and a couple 510 deals as far as batteries go. I don't mix my own juice....quite yet. And some of the diagnoses you guys have helped me with make me feel like an amateur.

So, where would that put me? Intermediate user? What's your level?

 

[tj99959]

I think the highest rank in vaping is "not smoking".

 

[BostonVape]

i'm about the same as you.. right at the point of getting into Re-buildables.. but going to give a little more time to pass before I start with RBA's or mixing my own juice..

I'd say intermediate since anything with re-buildables I would consider as 'advanced'

 

[peacepipe]

I disagree with the assumption that rebuildables make you advanced, and by default you are intermediate if you don't use RBA's or hybrid mods. It's like saying you're not into cars if you don't make your own spark plugs.

Poppycock.

 

[p-doze]

maybe intermediate? i can use all my devices with multiple attachments, clean and change heads, and refill tanks without spilling juice everywhere. i prefer replacing to rebuilding, since i like to try out new stuff instead of fixing the old stuff.

 

[IntelligentDesigner]

I disagree with the assumption that rebuildables make you advanced, and by default you are intermediate if you don't use RBA's or hybrid mods. It's like saying you're not into cars if you don't make your own spark plugs.

Poppycock.

Well, to make spark plugs almost requires some industrial grade equipment, or at least some pretty advanced tools. If you can pull the motor from a 2013 Lexus, completely disassemble, reassemble, and reinstall it and do it right the first time, I'd consider you a pretty advanced mechanic even if you couldn't manufacture a spark plug in your garage.

 

[Baditude]

Vaping has become split into different categories, depending upon the type of battery devices you are familiar with (cigalikes, intermediate eGo class batteries, and advanced PV's like mods). Also what juice delivery devices you are familiar with via experience.

I feel like I'm at an advanced level concerning mods and cartotanks, as that has been my preferred vape for several months.

Not a fan of the cigalikes or eGo batteries, but I fully realize that they have an important place in vaping for different people. I have enough experience and knowledge of these to help beginners; if I don't have the answer to a particular question I refrain to those more knowledgeable.

Not a fan of string wicked juice delivery devices, but also fully realize that they have their fans. I still will recommend them to newcomers because of their ease of use and simplicity, but also recommend that they try other things that they may prefer more.

I've only stepped into the rebuildable arena recently myself, and consider myself just a student in this category. Despite what some say, I still feel that these require a moderate amount of self education and some time put forth to learn what is needed to use these safely and effectively.

I haven't tried DIY juice mixing yet, but feel I have enough knowledge in e-juices in general to offer advice on the custom-mixed juices available from online vendors.

 

[tenshi]

Going by the sites where they list certain RBAs "for advanced users only", I'd put you at advanced if you can rebuild a RBA half the time. All you need is practice and patience

I can build RBAs 100% of the time (different types of wicks/coils), and I still feel like a noob though. There are always people out there that lead the way (thank goodness they love to share their knowledge) and the forums makes an excellent path for the rest of us to learn. ^^

 

[indianajames]

I think I'd consider myself as advanced n00b or intermediate. I have a pretty solid understanding of what everyone is talking about here but haven't moved into rebuildables yet. They don't seem all that difficult. If I can build stamping and extrusion dies and rebuild carburetors, I feel fairly confident that attys should pose no real challenge with a little practice.

 

[Jimi D.]

I rebuild my atties, and make my own juice. I consider myself happy that I'm not smoking.

 

[SirSteve]

I would have to place myself at the noob/intermediate threshold. I mix my own juice, have 2 VW/VV devices, 3 VV only, and one ego passthrough. My delivery systems vary from Boge 510 carto's, carto tanks, T2 & T3, a brand new Vision VIVI Nova STV and a brand new AGA-t. I am comfortable changing heads, but the ABA-T I received Thursday is a learning experience in progress, using it right now at 1.9 ohms with a SS 400 wick, works pretty good, but I have a long way to go to become proficient with it.

Vaping has transformed into a hobby, fun, interesting, at times frustrating, but almost always rewarding. The truth is I use many devices and delivery systems, and I believe they all have a place.

 

[serenity21899]

I think we all excel at different things here, because there are many choices.

I have done the cig-alkies (MIstic and Blu), the Ego Twist, then Provari, and Reo Grand. I have used cartos, dripping attys, clearos, and carto tanks. I DIY. And I have an RBA in progress (lost a screw last night, so replaced the screw, and will get that coil finished today if it kills me).

I answer newbie answers if I can, if not, I let someone else do it. I do not want to give out wrong info.

 

[grandmato5]

A vaping expert to me is someone that is up-to-date on ALL aspects of vaping and in the vaping world today there are few people that fit into that category because the vaping world is SO vast. There are so many categories today: proprietary battery ecigs, APV's (this category itself has so many different subcategories today), battery safety, ohms laws, attomizers, cartomizers, clearomizers, rebuildables, DIY, vendor juice, mod building, ect.

I think the old fashion phrase " a jack of all trades but a master of none" would fit me best today

 

[mommyofdoom]

I think I'm somewhere just beyond noob. I've been learning as I go, and I've gotten really good at the few things I do know, but there's still so much that baffles me. I'll get there, though. I plan on vaping for a long, long time. I'm in no rush to learn it all at once.

 

[tj99959]

IMO the advanced user is the person that you can hand anything to, and they can set it up to produce a decent vape.
(probably vapes something like a Zen, but can get a great vape from an eGo as well)

 

[singu]

The more i learn about things, the more i feel like a noob..even tho i'm vaping for a year..For example, I DIY my juice and there is so much i don't know about that it..i feel i have a lot to learn still.

 

[supertrunker]

I think there are some distinct phases to it all.

1) Elation to have lasted a week with no cigarettes and an overwhelming need to buy anything shiny. I still have days like this.

2) What is the best vape i can get from this device? So you start trying to add new things; build coils, make your own liquid - all specialties in themselves, but you learn them all as you carry on. And then 1) pops up again and so off you go for new tools etc - no use having a crap multimeter and soldering iron is there? Besides - think of all the money i save by not smoking!!

3) The bank statement

Savings - negligible. But - you have become the envy of people that still smoke and you have a new hobby/obsession into the bargain as you survey the wreckage of all kinds of bits on your desk that is your kingdom now!

T

 

[Ryan1888]

I dont think its good to put labels on who we are as vapers as we all have the same thing in common. As others have mentioned, It is all relative to what devices you are currently using/prefer.

For the sake of the thread - advanced in terms of VV mods and carto tanks

 

[Spike64]

I'd say that I'm a newbie that's learning and starting to understand a few things...more and more each day...started with cig-alikes from a mall kiosk vendor...I've read a lot lately and just moved up to an eGo setup....I have been trying different juices and mixing some to try to get the right flavor. I've started cleaning my clearomizers...So much to learn but I try to read, listen, and learn what's what and how and why it works. Getting off analogs and gaining a new hobby at the same time is a bonus...

 

[bencooper74]

I'm a level 4 dripper with spells.