Yet another newbie that needs advice

[inkin]

Ok, just some background. I used to smoke a lot a couple years ago, I quit cold turkey and have been smoke free since.

That being said I reeeally miss smoking, hence the interest in vaping.

I have been considering the blu/volcano. But here is what I am looking for:

1. Form, yes I know I know, I've read how eventually this won't matter, but this being my first e-cig it does matter. So yeah, it has to be the size of an analog (color doesn't matter, actually I like the black ones).

2. Ease of use. At this point I don't want to drip, don't want to mod, just use it how it is.

3. I would like a good amount of vapor production.

4. Throat hit isn't that big of a deal.

5. Price. Like everyone else I don't want to spend a ton of money, the price of the blu/volcano's seems pretty reasonable.

Lastly, I'm going to be ordering the 0 nicotine, I don't want to get addicted to it again .

So what do you all recommend? I've also been considering the bloog, actually I am seriously considering it, its my #1 choice right now, but it is pricey.

Thanks in advance

-Inkin

 

[Houdini]

Everybody that responds here is gonna tell you to get a 510. Except me. I'm gonna say get an M401. I have both and the 401 out performs the 510 IMO. Especially the battery life. The 401 battery will last twice as long as a 510 and the atty burns a bit cooler so you will taste more flavor. Plus they are closer to the size of an analog than a 510. Check out Truesmoker or LiteCig in the suppliers forum.

 

[paulspikey]

Get a 510....the manual button is the only way to go. Plus the 510 is very drip friendly.

 

[Deschain]

510 manual is the only model I've ever owned...but it got me off smokes so I will recommend it without hesitation and hope that other folks find it as usefull as I did.


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[DC2]

If you don't want to drip and you don't want to mod, look into the KR808D-1 model.
If you get a 510 you are very likely going to need to do some kind of cartridge mod.

The M401 is another good choice.
And you can get it in various sizes by getting M402 or M403 batteries if desired.

 

[inkin]

from what i can tell the vapor production on the 401 isn't all that, am i right?

 

[inkin]

btw, i love the way the "dragon" looks

 

[Promise]

I have both the 510 and the 401 Dragon.

So comparing both: the 510 owns at vapor production, but it is more "hobby-like" as in you will have to learn with it and maybe do a few mods to get it "just right"

But from your wants the 401 may be more for you. It is closer in size to an analog, the vapor production is decent. The flavor you get from it is top notch. The carts don't last as long as a 510 but you don't have to fiddle with them to get them to perform.

All in all I love them both. Hope this helps

 

[inkin]

I have both the 510 and the 401 Dragon.

So comparing both: the 510 owns at vapor production, but it is more "hobby-like" as in you will have to learn with it and maybe do a few mods to get it "just right"

But from your wants the 401 may be more for you. It is closer in size to an analog, the vapor production is decent. The flavor you get from it is top notch. The carts don't last as long as a 510 but you don't have to fiddle with them to get them to perform.

All in all I love them both. Hope this helps

cool, yea i dont think the 510 is for me. the 401 dragon isn't manual is it?

also, do you think it is better than the bloog?

 

[Houdini]

See. I told you everybody is here is stuck on a 510 bandwagon that is out of control. I've had 801's, 901's, 510's, a ScrewDriver, and a 702 and I've been doing this for nearly a year. The only thing I use now and for the last 2 months is a 401 Dragon or no name 401's. If they didn't satisfy me after 30 years of smoking analogs I would not be using them. Oh, and they also have manual batteries for the 401 and are more drip friendly than a 510 since they are open bridge attys. Vapor production IS all that but since they are all pretty inexpensive go ahead and try them both and see which you like better.

 

[Promise]

cool, yea i dont think the 510 is for me. the 401 dragon isn't manual is it?

also, do you think it is better than the bloog?

Yeah you can get them in manual. I have a gold dragon with manual batteries.

Never tried a bloog so cant speak about that. I'm sure another helpful poster will hop in with that one. Just glad I could help

 

[hittman]

If you don't want to mess with dripping or filling carts, I have heard good things about the kr808 which is a two piece unit. I know that nhaler sells them and am not sure who else. Just an idea.

 

[inkin]

the kr808 looks good too, so many options...heh

 

[inkin]

ok its pretty much come down to the bloog and the m401 dragon.

bloog: pricey, refill may be kina hard
dragon: says 2-3 weeks shipping time, could be more?

what do you all think?

 

[freeskierpj]

Alright so I know you said you don't want to mod but here's an easy mod that just makes carts last a lot longer (set it up for my mom who didn't want to deal with dripping and it works amazing) so I would suggest a 510 with this cart mod:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/experiments-equipment/46125-i-call-adp-mod-auto-drip-mod.html
That would probably be the best choice and then get some 0 nic juice and blank carts for filling and you are all set. I suggest cignot.com as they have a joye 510 kit for $35 that is only missing the plain white box it comes in.

 

[inkin]

just ordered a m401 dragon! im quite excited i just hope they can ship me 0 nic carts instead of the med and high...

 

[Houdini]

If Truesmoker has the Dragon in stock you should get it in 2-3 days, not weeks. I get all my stuff from there in 3 days max. It comes from New Orleans.

 

[Vapor-Coach]

It usually takes a couple of tries to find the right fit for you. It is definately worth a bit of experimentation!

 

[wdave]

For my experience and observations, look here:

My ECF Extension Blog Archive ::Considerations for choosing an ecig


HTH,
Dave

 

[inkin]

thanks everyone for the help. im excited about the dragon but going back and doing some research i realized its longer than an analog so i keep thinking maybe i should have ordered a volcano purely because of the form factor, even though i know the dragon is a better ecig, lol