Why vapers are never satisfied: A Theory.

[tj99959]

Actually what I'm getting at is that if we vape the same flavor in the same atty at the same voltage day in and day out, we will loose all ability to taste it. We need to change anything or everything often to prevent that from happening.

So These are sitting here on my desk, along with a couple of dozen different flavors of liquid.

I'm perfectly satisfied with any one of them ... provided I remember when it's time to set it down and pick up a different one.

BTW my wife was a Clinical Psychologist (or maybe just Psycho), so I choose not to get into that discussion.

 

[RedhatPat]

All I know folks is that I'm a more law abiding citizen because of vaping, on account that they don't let ya vape in jail Joking aside, the true miracle of vaping is once you find what works for you, it works. Sounds a little obfuscated I know but those folks that have found their fav mod, delivery device, and most importantly; juice(s) -- know exactly what I'm talking about.

At that point, once a go-to setup has been established -- you go live your life or "chase the dragon" as Arnie alluded to earlier. Another poster referenced how we're in the infancy stage, technologically speaking, of this form of nicotine delivery so that's exciting too because competition drives innovation and as long as we have folks fighting for our rights like CASAA then we'll be free to let this "vaping" thing evolve hopefully making analogs a thing of the past like betamax. Maybe even one day "no wick, no wire" won't just be an April Fools Day joke.

Stay tuned, folks

RHP

 

[Arnie H]

Actually what I'm getting at is that if we vape the same flavor in the same atty at the same voltage day in and day out, we will loose all ability to taste it. We need to change anything or everything often to prevent that from happening.

So These are sitting here on my desk, along with a couple of dozen different flavors of liquid.

I'm perfectly satisfied with any one of them ... provided I remember when it's time to set it down and pick up a different one.

BTW my wife was a Clinical Psychologist (or maybe just Psycho), so I choose not to get into that discussion.

Ah, Yes, I think it is important to change things up, especially flavors during the day, lest we come down with a bad case of the notorious "Vapors Tongue" syndrome. Heh. Heh.

 

[Ryedan]

Just a simple question; How will you ever know which one you like best if you haven't tried all of them?

Hmm, how many cars would I have to have, computers, cameras, table saws, dogs, or wives to know that I am not missing something?

 

[DarthSnoopyFish]

I am unsatisfied right now because I ran out of my regular tobacco flavor that I normally get from Nicotine Nirvana so I am vaping on this tobacco flavor I got from Mt. Baker Vapor. But even after a few weeks of steeping, it tastes like I am vaping body wash.

 

[Frankenmizer]

..We feel incomplete, like we are missing something. We have a hard time being satisfied with vapor volume, throat hit, flavor, etc. And even when we think we are satisfied, something happens that proves we are not. This extends to devices as well. How can we account for the "vape mail" phenomena? Which reduces vapers to a near childlike state of anticipation?

For instance, I promised myself on several occasions, that I was satisfied with the equipment I had, but then something new comes out, and I find myself buying something else. Or a new vaping fad arises and I want to know more about it and feel I am missing out on something if I don't get in on it. Psychologically, our subconscious minds may be trying to fill this void/gap left after we quit smoking and switched to e-cigs a and our bodies and brain, were no longer getting the thousands of chemicals we were accustomed to.

Any thoughts? Comments?

There's some truth in the above, based only in my own experience of course. As a recent convert to vaping, I felt the "vapemail" phenomena. I'm pretty much past it now that I have a quality roster of devices, but just the word roster implies a certain level of satisfaction deficit.

There remains an indescribable something in a cigarette that isn't present in the vaping experience. It may be one or more chemicals (almost certainly harmful). It may be the form factor and ease of use. It could be years of habituation to both.

The appearance of darned good NETs has really helped me past most of the tobacco part of the equation. Devices? Well, I'm still working on that part. Some pieces are just works of art - liking that doesn't bother me much

 

[Rin]

If anything it's the exact opposite for me. I love it so much more than cigarettes. When smoking I'd just do the bare minimum to satisfy the habit. I didn't care about big clouds, flavor, or any other improvements because it was just a habit. Vaping has become a hobby for me.

Vaping is so much more enjoyable that I have fun modding my PV, searching for a new or different experience. SLR coils, micro/contact coils, all the different wicking material, airholes - the list goes on. There are just so many things to tinker with on a PV, and that's not even taking into account the different styles and types of PVs and juice delivery systems.

It's almost mind boggling, and that's very alluring to some of us =)

 

[Ayla1984]

One huff of an ecig with tobacco high and I was sold. I took a drag off a cig once to see the difference and it disgusted me. Honestly I think the nic level kept me off them, but I've yet to wean myself down.

 

[volume control]

Im unsatisfied with my lack of shiny mods, not the whole vapor thing

 

[tj99959]

Hmm, how many cars would I have to have, computers, cameras, table saws, dogs, or wives to know that I am not missing something?

Rofl
My dog house

Even have a dog house on wheels (ya never have enough dog houses)

Wanna see my garage???????

 

[Ryedan]

Rofl
My dog house

Wanna see my garage???????

Wives please

 

[tj99959]

Wives please

Been married to the same one for 48 years (and she's a "keeper")

 

[Ryedan]

All I know folks is that I'm a more law abiding citizen because of vaping, on account that they don't let ya vape in jail Joking aside, the true miracle of vaping is once you find what works for you, it works. Sounds a little obfuscated I know but those folks that have found their fav mod, delivery device, and most importantly; juice(s) -- know exactly what I'm talking about

This is my experience. Since I've found what works for me I only need a couple of other setups for increased portability, more stealthiness and backup. That was easy. I also went from vaping an average of four PV's at a time, alternating between them all day for the change in flavors, to being just fine with one juice for days at a time. All I'm interested in now is making it more dependable, but if that takes a year, no problem, I'll be fine.

I never thought I would ever get to this point.

 

[RedhatPat]

That's a good approach, I see where you're going with this, Ryedan. The more mods in rotation, the less taxing it is on each mod so theoretically they'll all last longer. Aside from the versatility factor. In hindsight, I wish I would have purchased less backups because truth be told, I'd like to think I'm fortunate enough to live near a gas station or mini-mart that sells overpriced underpowerd disposibles. Hell, I made it over two weeks straight off Blu's alone and had the price of prefilled cartomizers been WAY cheaper, I'd probably still be using them today! That's pretty hardcore to admit if you were a 2-3 pack a day fella for a couple decades.

RHP

 

[Ryedan]

Been married to the same one for 48 years (and she's a "keeper")

I hear ya tj .

We put a lot more effort into the more critical things in life. Vaping is a hobby for us and it's reasonably inexpensive, so we can afford to experiment to various degrees. Sure, none of us wants to go back to smoking, but I think that's generally taken care of way before we start looking for our ultimate vape.

Or our ultimate doghouse

 

[Ryedan]

That's a good approach, I see where you're going with this, Ryedan. The more mods in rotation, the less taxing it is on each mod so theoretically they'll all last longer. Aside from the versatility factor. In hindsight, I wish I would have purchased less backups because truth be told, I'd like to think I'm fortunate enough to live near a gas station or mini-mart that sells overpriced underpowerd disposibles. Hell, I made it over two weeks straight off Blu's alone and had the price of prefilled cartomizers been WAY cheaper, I'd probably still be using them today! That's pretty hardcore to admit if you were a 2-3 pack a day fella for a couple decades.

RHP

Actually I used to rotate through them to avoid vaper's tongue. An AGA-T on a mechanical mod with my favorite setup on it was what changed it all for me. But it was nice to have all the backups and to always have three working even if a couple were on the charger.

 

[JulesXsmokr]

nicotine addiction
same as
iphone addiction
sports fan addiction
wine tasting addiction
jewelry addiction
jogging addiction
bowling addiction
forum addiction
etc.etc.etc.
oops almost forgot, vaping hardware addiction

 

[The Ocelot]

nicotine addiction
same as
iphone addiction
sports fan addiction
wine tasting addiction
jewelry addiction
jogging addiction
bowling addiction
forum addiction
etc.etc.etc.
oops almost forgot, vaping hardware addiction

You forgot shoes.

 

[GPSTrucker]

I admit I didn't read all 12 pages so this may have and probably has been already said, but with vaping there is the whole "hobby" aspect that doesn't exist with simple cigarette smoking. The same thing exists among pipe smokers, of which I was one for many years and still own 65+ pipes (haven't counted in a while).

As a former three packs+ per day smoker I can say I am perfectly satisfied with vaping instead of smoking, but I am a gadget guy and love pretty much any new gadget. Vaping satisfies that aspect of my personality as there is always some new vaping gadget to check out.

 

[The Ocelot]

I agree strongly with Racehorse on the use of terms being bandied around until they are meaningless. I have a learning disorder, part of which falls under the blanket term dyslexia. It's a bit annoying how often people use it incorrectly. And other terms as well; tell me what meds you're on and I'll believe your alleged diagnosis.

ETA: I was in no way referring to the OP in this post and I sincerely apologize to him and to anyone else who misunderstood me. When I wrote, "tell me what meds you're on and I'll believe your alleged diagnosis" I should have made it clear that is the internal dialog going on in my head. As it was pointed out to me, there are many people who manage whatever conditions they have without medication. I'm aware of this, but that wasn't what I was thinking about when writing my post. I was thinking of other situations. Again, I apologize for any misunderstanding.