Vape-heads? Do You Vape?

[morningstar55]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Curious if we have any other vapor-ers out there in BFP-land?

I quit smoking over 2 weeks ago and Jackhammer got me the ego-C stick and a supply of nicotine-free juice.

This is my setup:




I am currently using a juice called "Black Tea" from myvaportstore.com and it is AWESOME. GREAT smoke, not tangy at all, and tastes wonderful!

Talk to me!

...congrads.. to you and Jack ..

[julieisafemme]

Ok so I got an ego-c stick like Medusa posted in the first thread. In the directions it says to pop the top of the little grey plastic thing and put the juice in. They were IMPOSSIBLE to "pop open". What am I doing wrong? I am sorry to report that I pried them open with scissors and scratched them up in the process. There has to be a better way!

[daisygirl]

Originally Posted by julieisafemme

Ok so I got an ego-c stick like Medusa posted in the first thread. In the directions it says to pop the top of the little grey plastic thing and put the juice in. They were IMPOSSIBLE to "pop open". What am I doing wrong? I am sorry to report that I pried them open with scissors and scratched them up in the process. There has to be a better way!

I have a couple of PVs that have these little tanks. I find that the first time getting them out is the worst. I did, however, discover that if I push it (empty with the plug in place) down on to the atty to pierce the rubber piece, then pull it back out, it is SO much easier to get it out every other time you refill them. I think it's something with the pressure/vacuum that's formed when they cram those little stoppers in there

Hope that helps!

-daisy

[Jean_TX]

Has anyone else had trouble with the eGo-C leaking? The metal ferrule that connects the mouthpiece to the cartridge and the metal ferrule that connects the cartridge to the battery are simply press-fit onto the plastic and, in my experience, will leak juice if even the smallest amount of force is applied.

I tried repairing one mouthpiece/cart unit with silicone caulk and the effort wasn't successful. I just tried to fix another mouthpiece/cart unit with Liquid Nails and this effort is a bit more successful but I don't have high hopes for the fix lasting.

[uncommondialogue]

I just started with my setup. I got a "titty pink" colored Totally Wicked Tornado Tank. I love the different flavors and nicotine savailable for this. Strawberry is a fun flavor (how femme!). Need to totally quit the real tobacco and hope I can do it with this. Having fun mixing flavors too.

[daisygirl]

Originally Posted by uncommondialogue

I just started with my setup. I got a "titty pink" colored Totally Wicked Tornado Tank. I love the different flavors and nicotine savailable for this. Strawberry is a fun flavor (how femme!). Need to totally quit the real tobacco and hope I can do it with this. Having fun mixing flavors too.

I have the 510 version of the TW tank in pink The best way to try to wean off the real ciggies is to vape at around 18mg to start with, if you are/were a heavy smoker you might want to start at 24mg juice/e-liquid. I started at 24 and a year later i'm mostly 12mg with some 18 still. Your brain will still be craving that higher level of nicotine that's in ciggies, even if you smoke lights.

Some people stay at their starter level and are perfectly happy. I went down, but i find that i vape a LOT more at 12mg than i do at 18mg. I still have some 24 in case i'm having a really hardcore craving.

I've talked to my Drs about vaping and both my primary doc and my shrink agree that nicotine is showing, in tests, to help neurorecepters to absorb the chemicals they're trying to recieve. My shrink (and this is just mine, no medical advice here!) said that it's OK to vape at whatever level im comfortable at because nicotine itself is not harmful to the body (unless you drink it or rub it on like lotion, lol) and that the smartest thing is finding your proper level of nicotine so that you aren't getting too little or too much - too little - jonesing, too much - jittery, lol!

There are some good, inexpensive sites for juice, which may help if you decide to start higher and work down. You can always find someone to give leftover juice to or trade to them for something. The ecig forums (nu-vapor and electronic cigarette forum being the 2 biggest) are a fabulous place to not only learn, but to find and trade items!

GL with putting down the ciggies for good - you'll get there and your body will tell you pretty fast how happy it is. You've probably already gotten idea of it from vaping instead of smoking part of the time, already

-daisy

[Hollylane]

I picked up some more juice from Nic Station on the way back from the hospital today, Juicy Peach, and more Blueberry Champagne. I got very tired of the Cuba flavored juice within a few days, so I didn't get anymore of that one. I hadn't planned to buy more from Nic Station, because their juice is 100% pg, but I was still waiting for my juice from Heather's Heavenly Vapes, and I was running alarmingly low on the Blueberry Champagne.

Alex, the groovy young man who works there, recommended mixing the Juicy Peach and Blueberry together, because that is his new favorite. So, I may try that over the weekend. He also gave me mega discounts (2 cartomizers for free, 1/2 off 2 new tanks, and 1/3 off of the Juicy Peach), because his boss was so pleased with him about the review I posted on Yelp, in which I spoke highly of Alex's great customer service skills.

When I got home, I logged on to USPS, and saw that my package from Heather's is out for delivery today! Damn! Going to the mall to get more juice was not what I wanted to do today, I was just not feeling up to it, and I could have avoided it! Oh well, now I have extra supplies.

As of today, 3 weeks free from Cigs!! YAY ME!!

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Jackhammer needs to get in here and talk about her experience! Her last dip of Snus was 3 days ago and she has been vaping 18mg since then with zero cravings or jitters.

I have to also say, she has tried to get off of Snus and cigarettes before during our relationship and I always dreaded it because she is a mean little man when crabbed out. She has been pleasant so far!
She plans to step down her nicotine over time but is loving the Cuban cigar flavor

She loves sweet things as well (which is why she married me! LOL) so I took a chance and ordered her a pomegranate vape and she just hit it and LOVES it.

Also have a chocolate mint and a coffee flavor coming.

I'll admit, I went a little ape shit last night with Scorp on the phone and ordered a buttload of vape liquid. We have about 20 different flavors coming in the next week and I am anxious to see how we like them!

Tried one called "Minty mint" from myvaporstore.com and it is, indeed, very minty. It has a strange low note on the aftertast that I haven't quite figured out. Something akin to paper, but I don't mind it yet. I dropped a littlle peach into it to cut it and it's delightful!

Congrats to the new vapers!

P.S. Scorp and I were on the phone for hours last night and this was the main topic of conversation!!

Am I the only one who is waiting for the "juicy" information from these two, about all of the different flavors they ordered??? Spill it! Please

[daisygirl]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I picked up some more juice from Nic Station on the way back from the hospital today, Juicy Peach, and more Blueberry Champagne. I got very tired of the Cuba flavored juice within a few days, so I didn't get anymore of that one. I hadn't planned to buy more from Nic Station, because their juice is 100% pg, but I was still waiting for my juice from Heather's Heavenly Vapes, and I was running alarmingly low on the Blueberry Champagne.

Alex, the groovy young man who works there, recommended mixing the Juicy Peach and Blueberry together, because that is his new favorite. So, I may try that over the weekend. He also gave me mega discounts (2 cartomizers for free, 1/2 off 2 new tanks, and 1/3 off of the Juicy Peach), because his boss was so pleased with him about the review I posted on Yelp, in which I spoke highly of Alex's great customer service skills.

When I got home, I logged on to USPS, and saw that my package from Heather's is out for delivery today! Damn! Going to the mall to get more juice was not what I wanted to do today, I was just not feeling up to it, and I could have avoided it! Oh well, now I have extra supplies.

As of today, 3 weeks free from Cigs!! YAY ME!!

First, congrats on 3 weeks!

If you do decide to mix the flavors, be sure to not try to do it in the carto or tank, if you have any old empty bottles around, clean one out with hot water if you haven't already, and mix it in there where you can properly blend the flavors. You can also do this in a ramekin or other small bowl or tea cup even. The bottle would be best though because then you'll be able to control the mix and have somewhere to keep the juice around

Congrats again, and have fun mixing up your flavors - blueberry and peach does sound pretty damn good, lol! If you find that fun, you might pick up a few flavor concentrates and add them to your current flavors (only takes a few drops to add a hint of flavor, and you don't necessarily want to overwhelm your base flavor). DIY is actually quite easy and you can get started pretty cheaply either getting supplies on your own or using a starter kit. Some come with a toolbox like container, assorted flavor bases of your choice, pg, vg and nicotine along with some gloves and pipettes, syringes, etc. - can't hurt to buy it that way if you're unsure what to get

The only thing about all PG juice is that although you get great throat hit, you don't get much vapor. If you don't care about that and you're doing fine with all pg, don't kick yourself over it. I know people that only do PG, some that only do VG and a lot of us are in the middle. I personally prefer 40/60 pg/vg as i adore big clouds of vapor. The owner of Lily's Liquids actually made me two custom all VG vapes for me when i had my tonsils out about 2 months ago - they were iced peach/strawberry (fuzzy berry tingle) and an iced melon/strawberry (melonberry frosty) so that i wouldn't have much throat hit and the cooling drops actually soothed my throat (who knew?).

As for the crossing orders - I've done that a few times. Placed an order somewhere because i was waiting forever (or impatiently) for one order to arrive - it's been especially bad over the chinese new year's 3 week holiday - so i order something else and then suddenly the older one is shipped out before the new one. At least you'll have plenty of juice!

GL with your continued vaping and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about DIY, mixing, or anything else

-daisy

[daisygirl]

I wanted to clarify something I mentioned in another post about nicotine and safety. You should NEVER EVER attempt to vape anything over 36mg.

It's OK to use if you're working with nic and have your gloves on and are careful with it, but never vape anything above 36. I don't know many people that even vape that high, but there are a lot of people out there who do in the beginning, especially.

If you accidentally spill any liquid, especially 24mg and up, on yourself you want to make sure you wash the body part off that it's on (obviously eyes you may want to go to the ER) and/or remove any clothing it's spilled on.

If you *don't* wash off/remove clothing, the juice can act like a nic patch absorbing through the skin, then if you vape on top of it, it's just as dangerous as smoking with a patch on.

I know a lot more people vape 24mg (i do sometimes myself) don't freak out, or worse think i'm being overly cautious. As long as you handle something the way it should be, there's no harm, and it's quite easy to rinse off your fingers or whatever if you get a dribble on yourself.

The reason it's OK to vape 36mg and not want it on your skin, etc. is because tests/studies have shown that not all the nicotine is absorbed by the lungs. This was more a warning to the people using 36mg juice, or 36mg or higher nic in making new liquid.

This post wasn't meant to be a lecture or to scare people, mostly just being informative. As long as you don't let it soak in like lotion or drink it, you should have no issues, this was just a minor caution

Enjoy vaping, just treat it the way it should be treated, I know its easy to get complacent over time.

As i've said in other posts, if you want any additional info, please let me know

-daisy

[Hollylane]

Okay, I just ordered from ECBlend....

Here's what I'm waiting for (all 70/30)...

Belgian Waffle w/blueberry and raspberry (this one is in the sample size)

Dragon's Blood

Tropical Punch

[Medusa]

Originally Posted by Hollylane

Okay, I just ordered from ECBlend....

Here's what I'm waiting for (all 70/30)...

Belgian Waffle w/blueberry and raspberry (this one is in the sample size)

Dragon's Blood

Tropical Punch

You are going to LOVE that Dragon's Blood from ECBlend but I found that I had to let mine steep for about a week before it was truly melded.

Y'all - I am glad to say that I am 52 days without nicotine of any kind. Jackhammer is almost that long without snus. I have only had a few noticeable cravings and I think they were more of the "habit" cravings than the physical craving.
For example, I was on the phone with June the other night and had an overwhelming urge to go out on the deck and do a deep inhale while we processed. This was more about "my routine" of talking to Juney on the phone and smoking the whole time than an actual physical need for nicotine. I overcame it by talking about it and inhaling some Cinful Pear from HHV.

I am going to make another post about the order I received yesterday from Alice in Vapeland. It was, in short, INSPIRING.

[pinkgeek]

Hmmm I think I have to get one of these for Jess. Hy's been making tremendous headway towards quitting after 3 decades of smoking. Yay for replacement techniques.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by Medusa

You are going to LOVE that Dragon's Blood from ECBlend but I found that I had to let mine steep for about a week before it was truly melded.

Y'all - I am glad to say that I am 52 days without nicotine of any kind. Jackhammer is almost that long without snus. I have only had a few noticeable cravings and I think they were more of the "habit" cravings than the physical craving.
For example, I was on the phone with June the other night and had an overwhelming urge to go out on the deck and do a deep inhale while we processed. This was more about "my routine" of talking to Juney on the phone and smoking the whole time than an actual physical need for nicotine. I overcame it by talking about it and inhaling some Cinful Pear from HHV.

I am going to make another post about the order I received yesterday from Alice in Vapeland. It was, in short, INSPIRING.

I read that about steeping the Dragon's Blood, so I've told Gaige to slap my hand virtually if I try to get into it less than a week after it arrives. It is good to hear that you have a favorable opinion about it.

It is so awesome that you have done it without the nicotine, I'm seriously impressed. I'm not there yet. But, then when I smoked, I was smoking 2 packs a day (which is insane). I had a craving the other day for a real one, even though I'm getting nicotine, when I was about to go in for my procedure. Other than that time, I have not been tempted.

The Cin City I just got from HHV's is fucking fantastic, especially with coffee. It tastes like I'm having a cinnamon danish and coffee. Like!!

[Medusa]

Preface: These are only my opinions and I don't mean to come off like a fan-girl for AiV but dammit! Oh, and this post might end up costing you a lot of money. Sorry. You'll thank me later.

Y'all - I have read a LOT of posts about Alice in Vapeland over on Facebook, Twitter, the e-cig forums and have even seen review vids on Youtube hyping this company as one of the most amazing juice experiences ever. Needless to say, I was curious.

I placed an order back on January 30th. (all of my juice is 0 nic) I knew going in that the wait time would be massive because this company has apparently become so popular in the last 9 months that orders are taking like 3 weeks to get to people AND they are having to shut their website down for ordering almost 5 days out of the week in order to catch up. They are trying to remedy this by hiring more people but it was a very small 2-person operation up until about a month ago.

I received my order yesterday and was delighted to see this box:



Now, another preface is that I am a sucker for good marketing and these folks definitely believe in putting time into their presentation. Another thing to mention is that their flavors are pretty renowned for being "artisanal" and "different". Lots of tea-based flavors and lots of nice citrus.

I ordered the "Little Bit of Everything" sampler which gives you 15 tiny little 5ml bottles of every flavor they have.

When I opened the box, I was greeted with this:



And YES, I love the little Alice-themed playing cards and personalized message. On the back of the message is a receipt for my purchase, order number, and a phone number to call for questions.

Under the receipt was this. BEHOLD:




As far as the flavors, I usually do a "dot test" on the back of my hand and taste a dot of the juice before I vape it to get a good idea of what to expect. They all tasted pretty amazing except for "White Rabbit" which had a peppery taste. I know this is not a litmus test since these flavors are meant to be vaped and not drank but I was surely tempted to turn up the bottles and squeeze each one into my mouth, they were that good.

Another preface is that AiV juices are much "lighter" in flavor than other juice. This is not a bad thing. Your mouth doesn't get overwhelmed with a saccharin sweet film of flavor and you actually enjoy each vape as a delicacy. Think of it as the difference between a ribeye steak perfectly cooked so that it needs no sauce and a deep-fried monstrosity covered in every sickening condiment known to man so that the flavor is overwhelming and thus, imperceptible.

"Lemon Loves Cake" is an amazing blend of light, buttery poundcake with a custardy lemon undertone. And it's not the nasty, Lysol-tasting lemon that I've encountered with other vendors. It's muted. It is airy and delightful and I will definitely be ordering another bottle (a HUGE ONE!) of this!

"Black and White Cookie" - If you want to vape an Oreo cookie, vape this! This is a rich, chocolately/vanilla blend with a nice cookie biscuit undertone. Probably the best chocolate flavor I have ever vaped. A huge bottle of this will be ordered!

"Cupcake City" - Holy Buttery Homemade Cupcakes, Vapeman! This made me think of giant, fluffy french vanilla cupcakes coated with whipped buttercream. Super delicious! WANT. MORE.

"Cherry Blossom" - Cherries and something mildly floral. NOT perfume-floral, but floral in the way of inhaling a nice jasmine or honeysuckle. Mouthwatering and divine!

"Bandersnatch" - I'm a banana hound and this definitely satisfies! There is a light coffee and caramel undertone and a hint of black tea. It is a smoooooooothe and delicate flavor and intensely relaxing. Reminds me of curling up with a flannel blanket on a cold night.

"Mystic Mandalime" - This was apparently a customer contest winner. It is definitely a mix of lime, mandarine orange, tea, and cream. Lemony and subtle and super good after a heavy meal.

"Zombie Apocalypse" - FUCKNG YUM. If an Oreo milkshake had a strawberry afterburn, this would be it. The fruitiness of this is not that overpowering fruit of other juices, it's a "we made you a cupcake and misted it with strawberry juice" kinda thing. DELICIOUS!

"Frost Blossom" - A chocolate orange meets mint. You might think this won't be awesome. You'd be WRONG. This is winter morning meets orange groves in Florida. Very good!

"Creamsicle" - Remember those Creamsicle popsicles that had the white creamy middle from when you were a kid? This is it. DELISH!

"Crunkberry" - Captain Crunchberry on a cupcake with a side of cream. Very layered in flavor and GOOD!

"Sweet Tease" - A definitive tea flavor that they should have named "Southern Sweet Tea" because that's what it reminds me of. There is a nice juicy lemon garnish on the glass too! ORDERING MORE!

"Afternoon Tea" - I wanted to turn this up and drink this. Think of a high-quality Earl Grey with cream and the tiniest hint of pekoe. YUMMY.

"Twas Brillig" - If you had a nice cup of tea and a hot piece of blackberry crumb cake on the side and the hot aroma steam combined right under your nose? This would be it. A-MAZ-ING and unique. Want More!

"A Quiet Morning" - I saw a lot of hype about this one and now I know why. Green tea with honey and a soft fruity flavor - maybe mango? Something a tiny bit tropical. Probably going to become a daily vape for me.

"White Rabbit" - I can't describe this flavor except to say there is something dark about it - Maybe cappuccino or coffee or really dark tea but also a buttery blend with hazelnut overtones. It's very good.


Yes, I tested all of these since last night. YES, they are all very good. YES, I will probably go broke buying from these people. By far, this company has offered some of the most complex and interesting flavors I have vaped yet. The attention to detail and packaging is a huge bonus.
I will be waiting with baited breath for them to open the website up to ordering on Wednesday so I can get my fix.

Afterword: Taste is subjective. These are only my opinions. Have your pets spayed or neutered.

[Strappie]

I just purchased some liquids from Ecblend. My friend who got me into this is also getting some to save her the shipping. They should be here next week. I am trying a small bottle of 100% VG juice so we shall see if this helps me with the DRY mouth. I also got a small bottle of 40%PG - 60%VG. Thought I'd start small and see... My friend also got two new flavors to try.

Thanks for the tips peeps!!

[Medusa]

I am so crazy about vaping that I am going to put together a vape basket for the Reunion in September. Juices and probably an ego-C or a Kanger. I want everyone to quit smoking!

[Strappie]

Damn you Medusa.... Now I have to order from them now too!

[Strappie]

Originally Posted by Medusa

I am so crazy about vaping that I am going to put together a vape basket for the Reunion in September. Juices and probably an ego-C or a Kanger. I want everyone to quit smoking!

And here most people thought I was crazy (ok maybe I am) that I was "vaping" at the Reunion. Glad it's catching on here!!

[Hollylane]

For the love of dogs...

I may, or may not have just set an alarm on my phone for when they are open for business again (12am EST Tuesday). The Crunkberry sounds perfect, as do some of the many other flavors in your sample pack.

Question:
Do you change the wicked type cartomizer out, when rinsing and changing flavors? These are about $4 apiece, so that could get expensive with trying different flavors out.