Help please!

[Nokoroto]

So, I used an e-cig a while back, which used these small cartomitizer things. I had to buy a lot of these carts, and they were expensive.

Down the road, I've decided to just completely switch off ciggy's, and been doing research on this vaping thing.

I am genuinely lost. Is there someone who can just give me a link to an awesome kit, that provides everything (good quality, mind you, money isn't that much of an issue).

And also please point me towards the cheapest e-liquid available.

(I am in the UK, I am totally willing to buy, right now).

So please, contact me, or reply here. Just want an awesome looking set-up, no hassle with what the hell goes on what, and some liquid.

Please help!

 

[AndyC1971]

Most people start off with eGos and something like an eVod atomiser, and these do the job very well as starter kits, and several people inclusing myself use them for work even now.

Here are some links: -

http://marketplace.planetofthevapes.co.uk/Ecigarettes/Ego-C-1100-Battery

I would buy 2 of these. 1 for use, whilst the other is charging. The 1100mAh that I have linked to will give even the heaviest of users a day out of it before it needs charging

http://marketplace.planetofthevapes.co.uk/kanger-evod-vapercaper?filter_name=evod

2 of these, but also buy some additional heads, as these can last anywhere upto 3 weeks. Further down the line when feeling confident, you can rewick them yourself using some Kanthal wire and silica wick.

Also you will need: -

http://marketplace.planetofthevapes...roduct/product&filter_name=usb&product_id=955

A charger, now you can plug this into a PC in order to charge, but I prefer to use a 3 pin plug adapter

As for juice, this really is subjective, and dependant on what flavours you like. I personally was insistent that I wanted Tobacco flavours, but realised very very quickly that I didnt after spending about £50 on them!!

Also consider nicotine strength, and this really will depend on how many you were smoking a day. Look at getting a 50/50 ratio juice as some people can be intolerant to higher PG ratio juices

I am sure once further down the line, you will want to get into MODS, and that is a complete different ball game, but for now its best to walk before you run.

If you have any queries or questions in regards to all of this, please just shout. We are a helpful and friendly bunch here, and no question is stupid.

I wont wish you luck, because you wont need it, and embrace you first proper journey into vaping, you wont regret it

 

[Nokoroto]

Did not expect such a detailed reply, that's amazing. Your help is extremely appreciated.

I will immediately start off with what you've recommended, however investing into small and most likely lower quality pieces of kit may come back to haunt me when I realize later down the line that I want something better. And that the money I used at the beginning could have been better spent on a higher quality product.

What are your thoughts? And if money wasn't an option, what sort of kit would you recommend?

Again, I appreciate your answer completely, I just want to get the best start, compared to the cigalikes I had before.

 

[AndyC1971]

I started on a Vamo which is a mod, and then felt it was not practical to take to work, so purchased some eGos, so whilst I went a different route, I ended up spending the same amount of money.

eGos are the same as being married 15 years, consistent, reliable, practical and do the job, but excitement is not there, if that makes sense!!

A mod is the same as a mistress, exciting, dangerous and makes you feel alive, but really not practical 100% of the time.

What is your budget???

 

[mike137]

My experience of vaping started with the cigalikes, moved on to an ego style device (like the one linked above) after a month. Buuuuuut... Within a fortnight I'd ordered a vamo from vaporbreak and another fortnight later an SVD...

Not really money wasted in my eyes, I still use them when a mod may raise a few eyebrows etc. 100% better than a cigalike and you may find you stick with the ego style. Everyone is different.

Again, with juices... I have 27 different flavours... Most of which I hate haha! If you do get one you don't like, hang on to it... I've found my tastes change a lot and I'm vaping juices I haven't touched since I first started...

Best of luck to you

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Good advice Andy, newish to vaping myself but agree with all said.Nokoroto the ego kit is not that expensive and will last for ages, I do the same as Andy, Seigeli Vmax for home and a pair of Egos for work, easily transportable and if I broke em/lost em wouldnt break the bank to replace

 

[ecignet]

Buy something pretty to look at around the house, its worth it to have a quality mod. Some ego when out and about will probably get most of this forum in agreement.:-) The top part...whether it is a protank, an evod, a nova, ce4, rebuildable etc is also a bit of personal preference, but you cant go far wrong with a evod right now. And ce4/ce5 are good solid performers, and throw away money.

In fact, we are almost in a golden age here, stuff is cheap and readily available online.

 

[Nokoroto]

All these replies are brilliant.

I'd like to say that I completely understand the issue with some of the mods raising eyebrows, but for now I am pretty much always at home. So there is no need for me to be conservative. So maybe in the future I can think about buying the stuff recommended in the first post for work days and events.

However, at home, I do quite honestly wanna feel pretty cool. I know it sounds silly, but I want it to look nice and be a huge novelty - almost the same novelty that ciggys had when first smoking them.

Budget wise - I would say I can definitely sink £150+ into my first set up. If you could link something that sounds slightly along the lines of what I'm getting at, I will definitely buy it.

And again, your help is beyond appreciated, all of you.

 

[AndyC1971]

Mod route, there is 3 different types: -

Mechanical Mod

This is simply as it says, no electronics, and will give you a voltage of upto 4.2 volts period, unless a 'kick' is used. Now these can look simply stunning, and can range from £20 to way over £200. I have a few of these, and if I am honest, they never really get used, and my weapon of choice is this: -

http://www.vapegear.co.uk/Sigelei_Telescope_19_NO_GLUE/p1826719_9481506.aspx

You will have to factor a charger and batteries into the cost, but being 'telescopic' it will take 18350/18500 or 18650, but because it is mechanical, you would need to purchase 'protected' batteries for it.

Variable Voltage

These are electronic, and you can change the voltage from 3.0 volts to 6.0 volts, to change the intesity of the taste/vapour etc I dont possess any of these but after trying one on Saturday, I am considering this: -

http://www.ukecigstore.com/innokin-itaste-mvp-vv-2600mah

Now this one is unique, as it has a battery built into it, but the downside is when the battery dies, the unit is useless!!

Variable Voltage/Variable Wattage

Now these are my weapon of choice, they are the same as above, but have the additional feature of variable wattage, so being electronic, in wattage mode (RMS) they will always give you the same 'end result' irrespective of what resistance the atomiser is (the head), but automatically changing the voltage used.

The difference between variable voltage and variable wattage is like the difference between a manual or automatic car.

Now I have loads of these, inculding: -

http://pink-mule.com/SVD-MOD-INNOKIN-EXPRESS-KIT-SAET

http://www.thebestshop.eu/shop/vv-mods/189-joye-evic.html

http://www.stealthvape.co.uk/electr...s/vamo-v2-chrome-black-chrome-stainless-steel

Are just 3 examples, BUT you need to ensure if they are not supplied with a charger or batteries, that you get those too. Again 18350 or 18650 mainly, and as they have a protected circuit in them, you need to purchase unprotected batteries for them.

All the above are a much of a much, but I did try the following on Saturday, courtesy of whipitup, and it was simply stunning and really well made

http://www.vapegear.co.uk/Sigelei_ZMax_Telescope_V3_Flat_Head/p1826719_9481512.aspx

His wasnt the flat head, but nice.

Once you have decided which route you want to go, we then have to look at cartomisers/clearomisers/tanks etc (What holds the juice), but I dont want to fry your brains completely, I know how daunting it is when you start out

 

[whipitup]

Here's a picture of my Sigelei Zmax (V2 I believe) this one had the Ego threading as well so you can screw the Evod (and similar) straight on:

I've had it for 4 months so far and it has performed faultlessly.