PapaBloog

Hey Vika - I've been doing hours upon hours of research on this and cannot find any harmful side-effects of e-cigarette use - that is - IF the prefilled carts/cartos or the e-juice used follows the unwritten standards that suppliers attempt to adhere to. If the ingredients include no more than PG (Propylene Glycol), water, and flavorings, then - I believe (at least in faith) that there are no harmful side effects. PG in an of itself becomes nothing more than an inert gas (like helium) that when heating (vaporized) dissipates rapidly. PG has already been proven to have zero negative impact on human physiology. Nicotine, on the other hand, is a vaso-constrictor - which means that it stimulates the blood system and could reduce blood flow - which could potentially affect the heart. Nicotine, however, once inhaled and absorbed, has only temporary effects and, once it has been expelled from the system, has no lingering or documented long-term side effects. On the other hand, some e-juices use a PG/VG (Vegetable Glycerin) blend or are 100% VG. I have not been able to find any data support that supports the safety of VG although, pharma-grade VG is widely accepted as not harmful for human "consumption" to mean imbibed orally. Have not seen any studies on the effects of inhaling VG. So, I think not, to answer your question, however, if it does, the effects are most likely temporary.

Holy crap! There going to do drug screens for nicotine as a determinant of employment? http://www.prlog.org/11188220-nicotine-addicts-ineligible-for-hospital-jobs-1111.html

I was leaning towards believing this too - but, found otherwise. However, some other info I've gotten on this - Nicotine is a 'vasoconstrictor' -- e.g., it is a stimulant that constricts the blood vessels. But, as with all stimulants, the effects are temporary and, according to the Chief of Staff at the UCLA Medical Center, " ... there is no documented medical evidence that nicotine alone has lasting or permanent physiological effects...". Are you currently smoking analogs in conjunction with your vaping or vaping only as a complete substitute? [edit: Doh! I just saw your analog free counter] Also, what mg level do you use and how much in terms of ml do you vape daily? I'm trying to draw a correlation between my pre- and post-analog usage days to determine possible benefit of the transition to e-cigs.

I recently had an interesting set of events regarding personal health I thought might be of interest to some. I'm your typical Type A workoholic. My wife who is extremely interested in the body statistics and measurements (BP, pulse, triglycerides, LDL, HDL, weight, height... to name a few) - of her immediate family, very diligently forces me and my three kids to participate in 'wellness' examinations. So, in July 2010, I was due for a check up from the neck down. Other than a high triglyceride level - all of my other chemicals were in balance. But, my Blood Pressure came in a >tad< too high, 130/90 - Not enough to cause panic but, enough to have the doctor wanting me in for the next few weeks to have my BP rechecked (which, of course, I didn't make time for...) Months later, I began vaping, weeks after that I gave up smoking altogether and now only vape. So, we go to the Von's pharmacy and wouldn't you know it? There's a body statistic machine (community BP tester) available free of charge. So, wife insists that if I have no time for the doc - to start using this out of convenience. I almost fell out of the chair when I saw the results: 160/110, and 140/102 after a few deep breaths and meditation in my "happy place". This, a full month and 1/2 after I had put the real cigs down. So, I'm a dead-man-walking, can't see the doctor during the last week of the year between X-mas and new year; all docs are out of town. Force my way into the doc's office on Monday (playing my July appointment trump card) - and had my BP tested. It was 116/78 - This taught me a few lessons: 1) DON'T trust "free" community services, and 2) Since I began vaping, I've had the BEST BP level in years - straight down the middle normal. So, since conversion: My sleeping 'wheeze' is gone. My morning hack is gone. My energy level is higher I can take full, deep breaths now My blood pressure is perfect My sense of smell is back; and gawd, after smelling current analog users, can't believe I used to stink that bad... My sense of taste is returning, not, returning, not, returning Anyone else experience life changing physical benefit after turning vaper and quitting smoking?

Thanks! I put a lot of work into that review - didn't go over too well with the mod squad in other venues however. The batteries do last longer, and when I vape, (mornings, drive to work, lunch, drive home) - my standard Maxx Fusion lasts me until well after I'm home - I say a solid 3.5 hours of heavy vaping. Then, when I get home, I jump on my passthrough (PT) - I do carry an 808 PCC with an extra batt just in case though. The Original KR808D-1's I got from MyVaporStore (also from LiteCigUSA) were my gotos - they've got some pretty high quality gear for a reasonable price - but, the Bloog blows the older tech out of the water. It really is the best KR808D-1 on the market today, thanks to Leaford's efforts in managing QA for the Bloog product line. I've also been told that there is potential to increase the life of the battery further - the company that manufactures for Bloog is currently researching battery cell technology and I look forward to them improving the product more and more over the next few years. Hey, congrats on the switch! Wasn't it just so easy?

Does anyone here know of an 'official' clinical trial for e-cigarette products? Regardless of the country, I think that until a clinical trial is completed, we're going to have resistance in opposing e-cig usage bans. I would be very willing to participate...

Thanks guys/gals! I gotta tell you, I never thought that I would be able to quit smoking - really thought I would be a smoker until the day I died. I tried everything, I mean, EVERYTHING. This is simply the most amazing technology! Along with the technology - I cannot say enough about the e-cig community and the support available to those who sincerely want to modify their behavior. So, thanks everyone!

After reading a number of threads from this and other forums, I have found a number of commonalities regarding e-cig technology and what it is ultimately capable of accomplishing. My wife and I are both now Ex-smokers of 25+ years thanks to this technology; the e-cig changed our way of life. I, being the heavier smoker, and my wife, who is very averse to change, after much trial and error and at great expense, have finally found a product that works so well, that I sincerely believe could put Big Tobacco out-of-business. Before moving on, there are a few major points to consider: #1: Over the long haul, transitioning to e-cigs is less expensive - but, not initially unless you affilate yourself with an experienced e-cigarette user that will take the time to explain the options, styles and brands widely available. Finding a reputable vendor on your first attempt without assistance that delivers quality product, is priced affordably, and delivers a similar if not better analog experience, is a dream. With so many products available and so many scams - the road is treacherous and filled with many pitfalls. #2: There is a lot of good advice available at your fingertips from online forums and other venues, a growning community of experience, AND there are many folks clearly in bed with vendors peddling substandard product sometimes at higher than average expense. Understand, the e-cigarette market is new and there aren't many 'true' experts available to assist. Most of the tobacco suppliers in my area, for example, are pushing e-cigs from vendors offering the best commission - this includes "mall brands", convenience stores, gas stations and a host of tobacco shops that seem to be springing up on every corner. I, along with a host of other e-cig users, have found the over-the-counter products offered locally aren't generally the best. Learn from our mistakes and you will reduce your entry costs significantly. #3: The trick is to find something that works for YOU and you alone. There are so many different tastes, experiences, cost levels, and product availability - it IS overwhelming. There are kits for advanced users, as well as entry level kits that provide ease of use but sacrifice performance. Personally, I've noticed as your your experience grows, your needs may change, and you may need to change your equipment. There is a learning curve with using an e-cig so the more you learn, ask questions, and try - the better chances you will have of kicking the tobacco habit. Although the first two vendors I used were epic fails, I was convinced that the e-cig would ultimately be the path I needed to quit tobacco. After 2 solid weeks of research and through the assistance of forums like this, I found my third vendor and succeeded. This vendor introduced me to the KR808D-1 that I purchased for $35.00 from MyVaporStore (2 Batts+PCC). However, to my wife, the jury was still out. Then I bought my Bloog - and it went missing the day after I recieved it. I found it hours later when my wife needed a new cartomizer! My wife finally found a product she could use and committed herself to a healthier life-style. For those of you looking for an affordable, simple, analog-similar device, the MaxX Fusion line at BloogPlanet.com is a high-quality, low cost, entry level system. Based on existing KR808D-1 technology, the MaxX Fusion system available from BloogPlanet was recently redesigned (as of 12/13/2010, last Tuesday) from the ground up and offers the following substantial differences from older KR808D-1 technology: #1: MaxX Fusion is a next generation KR808D-1. All of my existing hardware from MyVaporStore, LiteCigUSA and V4L is 100% compatible so all I had to do was buy a battery. MaxX Fusion batteries are even compatible with my older KR808D-1 PCC. #2 (and this was huge): With a standard 808 and premium carts, primer puffs were needed to heat the atty -- and -- the atty would cool down requiring even more primer puffs. I don't know if it's the battery or the cartos - but NO PRIMER PUFFS needed. Amazing! Just puff and go. With the Bloog, I get a consistent, highly similar, analog experience. #3 (also major): The duration of the MaxX Fusion battery is tremendous. Before the Bloog, I would have to keep two standard 808s in rotation. Now, I don't but because I have the gear, I still do. One charge on my Bloog lasts me all day. #4 (needs to be verified): Apparently, the new redesigned batt has an improved half-life - ie, it holds a charge longer, and lasts longer. The e-cig guru Leaford who manages at the factory indicates that after 2 1/2 months of solid vaping, the batt seems new. #5: The new KR808 cartos were totally redesigned. The heating coil inside is now cased and protected - which means it won't burn the fill. Because the coil is shielded, you can e-juice very easily thru the new easy drip mouthpiece without flooding! I also noticed that the new cartos either hold so much more juice OR uses the juice much more efficiently because they last so much longer on a single fill. #6: Another thing of note regarding the cartos is that although they run at 3 to 3.2 ohms, they heat like a low-resistance atty (2ohm) resulting in hotter smoke-like, thicker vapor. This means two things to me (a layman): the cartos last longer because of the higher resistance AND you get hotter vapor like a low-resistance carto -- simply put: the best of both worlds. I have seen a lot of big-battery mods, huge bong-like devices that may last longer, produce more vapor, run hotter, juice-on-the-go - for me, these simply didn't contribute to the analog experience. I wanted a light weight "stick" that has all of the qualities of an analog: weight, length, life, automatic, ease-of-use; much easier to "fool the brain". The Bloog was the first product I purchased that met these requirements. Closing: This is simply the closest to analog ecig I have used and is definitely worth checking out.