Where to go next?

[Minnaz]

Hey guys, just thought id get some direction from you all.
so I started vaping about 2 months ago started wit those stupid cigarette looking ones, the novelty wore off very quick. So then I got myself an EVod kit that got old after about a week luckily I had already orderd a E-go twist.. now after another week that has got old and ive ordered myself an itaste VV-V3. Now where do I go because I have a feeling that the itaste wont last long.... also I can never find much about tanks all I know is kanga I have a PtII and a evod also a PT3 duel coil in the mail and iclear 16 with the taste. ive rebuilt both my PT and evod not sure how I did bacause I dont have an ohmmeter bit they seem to vape alot better than they did. Should I upgrade to some rba and get a mod? I need some direction where to go?

thanx in advance

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[Frenchfry1942]

A better MOD will give more consistent vapes

An RBA will go into a better vape. It is not so much about rebuilding, but, the variances of rebuilding.

DIY ejuice is another direction. All kinds of directions there.

Good luck, enjoy what you are doing!

 

[KODIAK (TM)]

I need some direction where to go?

At your rate, I'd give you directions to the Australian Poor House but I don't know where that is.

My friend, seriously. Slow down.

What are you looking for that you don't already have? What are you trying to achieve with vaping?

 

[Minnaz]

well I get bored of things quick lol. So I quit smoking when I got my Evod after a week I got bored of it and really wanted a smoke, but, I hung in there and when I got the twist it seemed to be all good again untill a day or two ago all my juices just started tasting subtle again as they did with the evod..... so I ordered an itaste ive been 16 days cig free today! But I'm really REALLY wanting a cig today and I believe its because of my lack of decent equipment

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[Minnaz]

A better MOD will give more consistent vapes

An RBA will go into a better vape. It is not so much about rebuilding, but, the variances of rebuilding.

DIY ejuice is another direction. All kinds of directions there.

Good luck, enjoy what you are doing!

DIY juice would probably be abit hard as it is illegal to buy nicotine here in aus (as far as I know) so im stuck with importing juices. I ve thought of buying a mod but I wouldn't know where to begin with them thats why I went the itaste as grimmgreen creamed in his pants over how good it is considering its just a battery n not a mod.

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[CountBoredom]

This may be a stupid suggestion, but after a week with my Kanger mT3's, I noticed the flavor diminishing (I could still taste it--it just didn't seem as "fresh" as it used to). I tried switching juices and washing my heads, but it didn't do the trick. I admit, my cig intake increased during this time (I was still weening myself off). A week later (two+ weeks in), I decided to pick up some new liquid at a B&M and, while waiting, overheard a sales guy suggesting to a new buyer that they pick up some extra heads to replace the originals when they wore out. Ding ding ding! New heads made all the difference: juice tasted grand and the cig intake went back down.

I'm sure you've already done this, but it might help someone else out there.

 

[Minnaz]

pick up some extra heads to replace the originals when they wore out. Ding ding ding!

I'm sure you've already done this, but it might help someone else out there.

I had some extra heads so I tryed. that I even put a new juice in (from a diff vendor) with a new head still nothing. I seen grimmgreen do a coil rebuild so off to the shops I went n got what I needed.... made myself a new wick/coil as I said above no ohmmeter but I think I did alright as it vapes good I also managed to stop that fkn gurgling problem with both my tanks but that was the only good thing that happened

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[KODIAK (TM)]

ive been 16 days cig free today!

I didn't want to gloss over this achievement. Most of us were 16 days smoke free at some point. You need to celebrate this!

But I'm really REALLY wanting a cig today and I believe its because of my lack of decent equipment.

Well, you have Evod and Protanks and plenty of battery in that "Twist" to run them. I don't think it's your gear. Many of us weened ourselves from tobacco on much less. When somebody tells me they crave a smoke, I tend to believe they simply aren't getting enough nicotine. What liquid strength are you vaping?

And I'd seriously thing about get an ohm meter before wrapping my own coils.

 

[KODIAK (TM)]

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[Butters80]

I spose a good step up would be a regulated mod. And yes, get a multimeter to check the ohms on the heads you're rebuilding. I find that keeping 4 or 5 different juices going at a time keeps things interesting so I don't get burnt out on anything. As far as a great vape, the kayfun/russian types are the best aside from dripping as far as flavor or vapor, IMO. Getting the coils dialed in and the wicking as well could keep you entertained for awhile....it's really fun when you do get it dialed in.

But I'll second kodiak's thought....no need to rush. Watch the YouTube vids from PBusardo, rip trippers, Grimm green, and you can get an appreciation of the different places to go. Congrats on the two weeks smoke free! Enjoy the journey....don't fret so much about getting to the destination so quick. . It's a means to an end.....& a fun one at that!

 

[Shadav]

my main question would be...what exactly is it that you are getting tired of or bored of or out growing? What exactly is not working? What is it that you are looking for in your vaping experience?

I know I go against the grain saying this but a mod is a mod is a mod is a mod hehehehehe.....there are tons of different types out there but for the most part they are all basically the same. You have your ego's, ego twists/spinners that offer variable voltage (vv), mech's (just a tube and battery) and regulated mods (offer vv/variable wattage, usually battery life, puff counter, oHm checker, ect) the only difference is style.

I'm going to say though more than likely instead of getting new mods, try new tanks
I would defanantly say to get a regulated mod that offers vv/vw and uses a battery instead of a built in battery....so this way instead of waiting on the mod to recharge, simply pop out the battery set it on the charger and pop in a new battery and vape on

as for tanks...there are lots of types but basically boil down to bottom coil tanks (like protanks, evods), top coil tanks (like vivi novas), cartotanks (uses cartomizers, like cig-a-likes but they are held instead a tank so no dry hits), and then there's your drippers, rebuildables, yadda yadda yadda

New Vapor Info & Starter Kits

Vaping is such a personal experience, so obviously everyone's perfect kit will be different and we will need more info about you and your needs.
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Some things to keep in mind:

• Try to stick to pv's (personal vapors) that have both the 510 and ego connections this way you have all kinds of options when it comes to juice delivery systems.
• Variable Voltage (vv) = everyone's taste is different so you can set your voltage up or down to help suit your needs as well as different juices and different juice delivery systems (cartomizers, tanks, ect) taste different at different voltages. (how many times can I say different)
• Variable Wattage (vw) I haven't tried yet but assuming it is the same principle as stated above for vv.
• Pass-through battery to be able to vape while charging.
• the higher the mAh the longer the battery life
• do you prefer a warm vape (top coil) or a cool vape (bottom coil)? top coil vs bottom coil tanks, to each their own...but go with glass or metal so that there's no worries about tank cracking juices.

 

[Minnaz]

When somebody tells me they crave a smoke, I tend to believe they simply aren't getting enough nicotine. What liquid strength are you vaping?

And I'd seriously thing about get an ohm meter before wrapping my own coils.

I'd seriously thing about get an ohm meter before wrapping my own coils

Im vaping 12mg which is the same mg as the cigs i smoked...also im not sure where to get one of those ohmmeters that u screw ur head on liuke grimgreen has.

my main question would be...what exactly is it that you are getting tired of or bored of or out growing? What exactly is not working? What is it that you are looking for in your vaping experience?

I'm going to say though more than likely instead of getting new mods, try new tanks
I would defanantly say to get a regulated mod that offers vv/vw and uses a battery instead of a built in battery....so this way instead of waiting on the mod to recharge, simply pop out the battery set it on the charger and pop in a new battery and vape on

as for tanks...there are lots of types but basically boil down to bottom coil tanks (like protanks, evods), top coil tanks (like vivi novas), cartotanks (uses cartomizers, like cig-a-likes but they are held instead a tank so no dry hits), and then there's your drippers, rebuildables, yadda yadda yadda

umm i got bored of the evod quick i think maybe because it was too simple... the twist has more variaty but still simple so i think when my itaste comes i may be more satisfyed with it... i wouldnt say not working but the juices I've been vaping have become very subtle i swapped n changed through the 30 or so i have n none of them have the nice satisfying flavor they had aweek ago. and last but not least 1st im looking to quit the analogs (i think thats what u guys call them) and 2nd i wanna have fun as i did the other night rebuilding my PT and my evod. i think my problem is ive been watching Grimmgreen on YT and hes got my head wanting MORE!!!

 

[Minnaz]

i need a "pen" style vape for work i was thinking about buying a mod for when im not... im not sure about the whole tank thing i know kanga tanks n thats about it other thna the kayfun that grimm did a review on the other day so i may try one of them. but if i get a mod shouldnt i get an RBA or RBD? i think also these PT n that dont produce a thick enough vape for me not that i wanna "cloud chase" but i might wanna cloud chase lol.. no but sersouly the vape isnt thick enough and that throat hit i was getting 2 weeks ago even a week ago is gone n thats why i think my equipment is inadequate

 

[Shadav]

eh, i know most people say go with the same nic level as you smoked...but honestly from what I experienced and 90% of the time have read for others....go with a higher nic...I suggest a 24mg with other level on hand but at first when quiting you'll really want the 24mg to help curb the cravings....with vaping you are only getting the nic...whereas with cigs you had the nic, the tar, the tobacco and all the other additives....typically it takes about 2 months for cravings and the caughing all the gunk up and ect....after the 2 month mark usually it's like holy cow...you realize that you are now waking in the morning without hacking up a lung, you rarely have that craving (will it ever completely go away....na but that's why you keep higher nic levels on hand for those days when you need them) and then you can slowly ween yourself down on nic level to whatever you so desire.

flavor diminishing....how often do you clean your tanks/coils? typically I go about a week before letting mine sit and soak overnight then sit out and dry another day. Also make sure to shake bottles before each fill.

Drink plenty of water as vaping can dry you out....you may also have a bit of the hated vapors tongue....and unfortunately there's no way around it...just drink plenty of water....if you have sinus problems this can play a factor into taste as taste is mostly smell as well...so make sure nasal passages are clear....

 

[Shadav]

throat hit and plume is a simple fix and not always device problems...

higher vg leads to more plume
higher pg leads to more throat hit
higher nic level leads to more throat hit
higher voltage leads to more throat hit
top coil tanks (warmer vapes, like a vivi nova) leads to more throat hit

 

[Minnaz]

eh, i know most people say go with the same nic level as you smoked...but honestly from what I experienced and 90% of the time have read for others....go with a higher nic...I suggest a 24mg with other level on hand but at first when quiting you'll really want the 24mg to help curb the cravings....with vaping you are only getting the nic...whereas with cigs you had the nic, the tar, the tobacco and all the other additives....typically it takes about 2 months for cravings and the caughing all the gunk up and ect....after the 2 month mark usually it's like holy cow...you realize that you are now waking in the morning without hacking up a lung, you rarely have that craving (will it ever completely go away....na but that's why you keep higher nic levels on hand for those days when you need them) and then you can slowly ween yourself down on nic level to whatever you so desire.

flavor diminishing....how often do you clean your tanks/coils? typically I go about a week before letting mine sit and soak overnight then sit out and dry another day. Also make sure to shake bottles before each fill.

Drink plenty of water as vaping can dry you out....you may also have a bit of the hated vapors tongue....and unfortunately there's no way around it...just drink plenty of water....if you have sinus problems this can play a factor into taste as taste is mostly smell as well...so make sure nasal passages are clear....

wow theres so much to remember...... some of the juices i have are 60/40 (VG/PG) and the others are 50/50 but are all 12mg. I have thought about trying a top coil as i thought the warm vape would be quite nice asif i were smoking an analog can anyone sujest one? itd have to be a2ml to last me 12hrs at work. I've seen a few people mention they keep higher mg onhand "just incase". ummm well iv washed my tank everyday and the heads get changed/cleaned everytime i put a new juice in i had 5 spares with my evod n 10 with my PT also just the other night i rebuilt 1 head for each tank myself but still nothing..... i drink atleast a gallon of water a day but i have noticed that vaping still dryes u out its quite strange but intriguing at the same time lol

 

[GSpence21]

I think u will fall in love with your itaste have a few friends that love theirs, when I moved from an ego style battery I first got a twist and it was nice but returned it because I wanted something that had more to it(ohm meter and a vw setting, and easier battery charging) so I picked up a vamo v3( say what u will about its looks I like it) wish I had waited a lil longer for the v5 but its all good. Sence then I I have picked up the ehpro ggts but still carry the v3 every day. If u don't like the fact that u have to wait for the battery to charge I would suggest getting a regulated vv/vw mod like a vamo.

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[KODIAK (TM)]

Im vaping 12mg which is the same mg as the cigs i smoked...

I hear this all the time. Most people new to vaping try and vape just like they "smoked" with cigarettes. It's different. The absorption of nicotine through vapor is not as efficient as all that "lung-sticking" crap you inhaled with tobacco. So no... 12mg is not the same as your cigs. I've been there. The solution is to either vape more often, up your nicotine levels or do both.

also im not sure where to get one of those ohmmeters that u screw ur head on liuke grimgreen has.

A simple google search lead me to this

1st im looking to quit the analogs (i think thats what u guys call them) and 2nd i wanna have fun as i did the other night rebuilding my PT and my evod.

Put #2 out of your head. Quit smoking first then worry about "fun". (If you're serious about quitting of course). Again, you already have everything you need for that in my opinion.

 

[Minnaz]

no... 12mg is not the same as your cigs. I've been there. The solution is to either vape more often, up your nicotine levels or do both.

A simple google search lead me to this

Put #2 out of your head. Quit smoking first then worry about "fun". (If you're serious about quitting of course). Again, you already have everything you need for that in my opinion.

ok well ill order some 18 or 24mg juice then, thankyou for the link i cant do that tho i need to have fun and enjoy it as i am.. or should i say was someone who really enjoyes smoking (which makes it even harder for me) and im sorry mummy once my itaste gets here ill stop spending monies maybe

 

[CountBoredom]

I hear this all the time. Most people new to vaping try and vape just like they "smoked" with cigarettes.

That's because that's the information people find doing a quick search on the internet. Google "nicotine level" and the first four or five results included the standard guide of, say, PAD Lights smokers needing 12 mg, PAD+ Lights/0-1 PAD Regulars needing 18, and heavy smokers needing 24. Combine this with many people's desire to quit and it's easy to see why people decide to try a little bit lower...

That said, Zodiak's advice is spot on. Try the higher nic level (at the very least, it will make your experience a bit different). Trying a different tank could work, too. If you don't want different tanks, try different resistance heads. And you need to prioritize what you need or want to accomplish. If your main goal is to have fun with vaping and quitting cigs is only secondary, then, by all means, spend money on more gear and experiment. However, if you are serious about quitting the burnies, you need to find something that works and stick with it.