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I'm with you, Jonnoh. Without the sheer variety of toys and juices, I'd never have gotten off and stayed off analogs. Lord knows I tried nearly everything else. Coming close to my three year mark (in May). Can't believe it's been this long. Haven't saved much money from making the switch, but it's the best damn money I've spent in a lot of years!

I know we do a little tongue in cheek about these toys. But as I approach my 2 year vaping birthday, it gives me pause to think how serious these 'toys' are. I could have had another 2 years of hacking up 2 packs a day. Maybe choked to death, maybe a lung cancer diagnosis, (of course still could get that one I know) . Another two years of wheezing, not great feeling in fingers and toes, arms falling asleep while the rest of me not sleeping because of that. On and on it goes. Instead, I've had two years of nothing but improvement in breathing and circulation and feelings of well being all because of these 'toys'. I like to joke about my new toys too but deep inside these are a serious business. I for one feel the need to thank again Vapor Talk and the folks here who are so encouraging, and the engineers and chemists both professional and amateur for the fantastic equipment and juices. Thanks for a great two years and looking forward to a few more

Welcome Monica! When I started, I did the same as you. I never found a good Marlboro flavor. I had a smart lady at a local vape shop tell me if you can find one that tastes like you want it....go totally the opposite direction. She sent me away with a fruity flavor in 24mg, told me to drink plenty of water, and you will stop smoking... It worked! I still enjoy the fruit flavor, and can not stand anything that tastes like tobacco. Pretty weird for a guy who doesn't eat much fruit and smoked 2+ packs of Reds a day for nearly 30 years!

This is totally correct! Like everyone above said, it a highly personal, individual experience. It can be frustrating at first, too many flavors, too many ratio's, different equipment. I feel this is part of the vaping experience that makes it far superior to all other quitting methods. You can tailor it to fit what you need/want.

Because vaping is different from burning tobacco and paper, you'll not find anything that tastes exactly like a cigarette. That said, when I first started vaping, I wanted something so completely different from tobacco and went with a fruit flavor -- I think it was orange cream like a dreamcicle. Might give other flavors a try to see if those will satisfy?

which istick are you looking to get? The 20w,30w or 50w? I'd get the 50w, I have heard great things about them and I have used one.

Haha. Brilliant, Jonnoh as usual.... Vape gets in your eyes “Woke up, fell out of bed, dragged a comb across my head / Found my way downstairs and drank a cup, and looking up, I noticed I was late / Found my coat and grabbed my hat, made the bus in seconds flat / Found my way upstairs and had a vape, and somebody spoke and I went into a dream” “Come in here, dear boy, have a vape, you're gonna go far / you're gonna fly high, you're never gonna die / You're gonna make it if you try, they're gonna love you.”

There once was a young man named Dave Who kept cigarettes in a cave. He said I'll try vaping and cigarettes evading. Just think of the money I'll save. So young Dave a man of his word found vaping cool; smoking absurd. But for saving money the ideas now funny. Now by too many new things he's lured.

I'd only like to add - my first flavor was a tobacco wanna be. It was ok and it got me off cigs right away. I tried fruity sweet flavors but they were so "different" that I rejected them immediately. About 2 weeks in I found a couple of coffee flavors and BAM, I was hooked. I loved the subtle rich flavor without the "candy" overly sweet taste. For me, the more savory flavors, coffee, nutty, peanut butter, almond and some bakery flavors did the trick. Today they remain my go to flavors although I have broadened my horizons with some fruit flavors and Fadora Vapors makes a couple of fantastic mints and a lime margarita that kills. Somewhere about 3 months in, after I detoxed out of tobacco you couldn't pay me to vape a tobacco flavor, I was officially done and I never thought I'd say this because I "loved" my tobacco. Moral to the story: you gotta find what works and don't be surprised when it's a flavor you never imagined you'd like.

If you're not trying to imitate/match the flavor of tobacco, you're not trying to compare an apple to a potato. You'll get more satisfaction and enjoyment out of new flavors. Really!

I smoked Newports for over 25 years and was looking for that "cool" sensation from menthol cigs. The B&M down the street from where I work suggested everything but tobacco and/or menthol. I was hesitant but they hooked me up with an amazing house blend of lemon and added a hint of menthol for me. Now I'm after anything but menthol or tobacco flavored. Give it a shot as others have suggested. It has worked wonders so far.

Taking a vape Using the drive thru at Starbucks while still vaping my rig Checking to see if someone answered your post on VT Taking a vape Avoiding the little old lady in the crosswalk Taking a vape Answering the boss's phone call N/A

If you get something with a changeable battery, you'll need to get the correct battery that will work with what coils and resistances you like. If you're going to sub-ohm, it's that much more critical to get the right battery for safety's sake. Then, with the external battery, you'll need a dependable, quality charger like the Nitecore Intellicharger. I love my Eleaf iStick 50W so much I just bought another one and am contemplating one more after that.

hmmmm tough choice Tug,, SubTank or Atlantis??? ""Quik Draw Tug"" kinda gotta ring to it... congrats on more toys in your arsenal. :-)

not at all its the vape monster grabbing a hold of you. you will want more then get more then want more again. the cycle is ruthless

welcome to VT!!! You will love the sub mini and istick combo. i got my nephew that setup and wouldn't you know it, my vaping gear stopped dissappearing. He loves the combo.

That's awesome, Tam! You've been looking for a way to get rid of some of your "excess"... and paying it forward to a new vaper is the best way (and most rewarding, too)! Now, when you finish going through your mini-warehouse, lol, you'll probably find plenty more for the next person? I don't have much left for noobies, but next time I run across a cheap deal on eGo-T's and starter-tanks... I'll probably snag them for a noob-care-package An update on my co-worker... Today is her second day smoke-free, and she's been asking good questions about different coil resistances, settings on the iSticks, and about different style/brands of tanks. She's also bought additional tanks so she can have multiple flavors ready at all times If she can make it through the weekend without lighting-up, I think she'll be home-free! I also just found out that she has a little support at home, too... her niece is living with her (to go to college), and she's an on/off vaper... I think with both of them supporting each other, her niece will be encouraged to keep vaping, and they'll both be better for it.

How it would be different if the past were now........ Vape em if you got em Vapin in the boys room Everybody know that vapin ain't allowed in school. Said he can't be a man cuz he doesn't vape the same nicotine as me Vape vape vape that eGo t Oh girl your silhouette/ make me wanna fire that button yet One more coffee/ One more vape ............

So I have been subohming on a mech since around Christmas, I just got an istick 50w and am in love!! (so much battery life) I just threw a build on that I had been using on my mech it reads at .2, and have been using the whole 50watts or so it says I have because its probably past the amp limit. If I built at lets say .5-.7 would I get a better vape because of surface area? My definition of a better vape is a denser warmer vape with more flavor.

and what will i carry my stuff in asks that wallet drinking monster..... Figure for when i travel the egg foam is velcro so it pulls out and can store more stuff back there

got home at 4p & due to Spring Break my youngest boy decided to get up there earlier & cut insulation in pcs to fit in rafters,,, after it cools off we'll crank up some Blackberry Smoke (southern rock band) & git with the program... he likes to work with wood & loves all of Dad's PowerToys & uses them cautiously & puts Safety 1st & foremost!!!

Yep, that huge battery capacity has me wanting one of the 50W iSticks, but for now, it's just as easy to pop in a fresh 18650 and keep vaping with my IPV-minis or Cloupor minis

I think I'll eventually get an istick 50w,but really only for the 4400 mah battery.

This is because a lot of Truckers also ride or used to ride.

Oh, I know... he's part of that 1% that give everyone else a bad name 99% of all the trucks I encounter on a daily basis are some of the best drivers on the planet, and go out of their way to ensure the safety of other drivers! Honestly, most truck drivers will move out of the way of a motorcycle (due to the wake they create), or if traffic is heavy, I've had trucks "shield" me from other cars, and allow me a clear path to "open road" before... I'd rather ride the Interstate with nothing but trucks, if I had that option

Sigelei body #4 with a Nano,, recessed. bottom fire button.. she's sweet in 350 mode this one only used in 650 mode, I took spring out for better battery contact .. old carton used for scale..

If there's anything I've learned in the couple of weeks I've been here...other than SAFETY FIRST!!!!...it's that each person's perfect setup is whatever is perfect for them. Palates (taste), throat hit, amount of vapor...whatever makes you happy is what matters most...as long as you remember...SAFETY FIRST!!!

Why do you suppose that is,Bebop? I used to smoke menthols but I can't stand to vape it.I hate eating banana laffy taffy but I love to vape it.Weird how that works

My local B/M sells a 5 pack for $20, on par with Atlantis and sub coils, although I have finally mastered rewicking the Sub OCC heads. My thoughts too but it's really easy, youtube

The only thing that's keeping me from getting a Delta II is the price of coils.I wonder how long they last compared to Subtank coils

How do you think Earthling's spent so much of my money???

Hooker,I have a SubTank Nano & Atlantis now and I love them both.But honestly this Atlantis is really impressing me,great flavor and excellent vapor production.And it looks awesome on the IPV mini with my new 2puffs drip tip(which is also awesome).I never take much of other people's criticism seriously until I try it on my own.But I make an exception for Earthling lol he is a wise fellow and knows his stuff. Hey! Play with your own toys! This bad mamba jamba is mine! Lol

Hey, Tug... it's almost too shiny to use You might have to let me break it in for you for a year or two

Taking a vape off your rig Stopping for Starbucks Taking a vape off your rig Avoiding the little old lady in the crosswalk Taking a vape off your rig Answering the boss's phone call Taking a vape off your rig Checking to see if someone answered your post on VT

Your first piece of advice: SAFETY FIRST!!! Welcome to Vapor Talk.

heres my incognito rig,, ALL the talk on RTA thread got me wanting ta toot on this lil puppy...

From one newbie to another, welcome to VT. You came to the right place. There's a lot of great, friendly people here. I just picked up the subtank mini with a Sigelei 100w last week. Loving both. I had an issue with the subtank "spitting", but I think that was operator error because the "spitting" has stopped.

I got my IPV mini & Atlantis contest winnings from GearBest today...I love it

The crappie pic was the "before" here are the "after" ones lol

Good choice; I love mine. It holds plenty of eliquid, and the 22' diameter fits on most Mods. I really don't use the RDA, and would have gone with the Nano, but didn't like the 18' size. I've been vaping several years now, and this is the best tank I've ever had...the occ coils last a long time, too.

What's that? I will try anything because I go thru them like crazy. But I did order a sub tank mini last night. My husband dosnt know. Wasn't suppose to buy anymore, lol.

Will do, Jonnoh. I'm so happy you found vaping and getting so much better!

Well Tam, pass this on to your co worker. I'm 7 years from 70 and I'm rapidly acquiring the lungs of a 30 year old All because of vaping and not smoking. Great stories here all.

I had an old Escort that had one of the window-washer nozzles that was positioned too high, and it shot over my car, and landed about 10-15' behind me... perfect for tail-gaiters Now, on my motorcycle, I've been known to carry a few of the tiny air-soft paint-balls... they're tiny and don't leave a huge "splat" on the windshield, but a couple of those tossed over my shoulder onto a tail-gaiter will certainly make them BACK OFF! And the paint is water-soluble, so it won't leave any "permanent" damage

Yeah, I am still excited for it. I pre-ordered 1/1/15 it was $79.99 and 35 watts. They said it would be released in early February. Here we are in March it is now a 50 watt mod, and it is $99.99. When I got the e-mail I was shocked today. This is the first I have heard out of them since I ordered it in January. I guess when it gets here, it gets here!

If you or anyone else want to start a dedicated separate thread discussing coils of any sort, if we have at least 20 dedicated "coil" threads, Chris said he'll add a special section for it.

None of the above... I just grab my spare rig, and worry about re-filling later If I'm on the bike, I'd first have to wonder how I was vaping and riding at the same time... I'd worry less about it being a "dry-hit", or at least worry about it secondly!

Thanks comp I didnt look hard enough

Already been done

How about the guy that zip ties a bottle to a Sawsall. LOL