Vape-heads? Do You Vape?

[Loren_Q]

Originally Posted by uncommondialogue

So, today picked up a V3 dual coil clearomizer...neat unit...comes in many colors and nice hit off it...comfortable drip tip. Can't wait for my EGO-C and EGO-C Twist and all the juices I've ordered to get here...along with a 3.5ml clearomizer..Think I am getting intothis shit? hahahaha

Uh, yeah a wee bit serious.

You know, I started feeling guilty about the hardware and liquids costs I was incurring, then I did math.

I was a 1/2PAD smoker at $6 a pack. That's about $90 a month. I've been vaping since the end of December, so I've NOT spent about $270 on smokes.

Now, maybe I've spent that much or a bit more on vaping because of start up cost (starter kit, eGo VV, cartos, clearos) but the on-going costs are going to be a lot lower.

Plus I can't put a dollar value on my health.

So hell yeah, get into this shit, it's good stuff.

[uncommondialogue]

well, got both starter kits...omg the EgoC-Twist is awesome! Being able to adjust the voltage is great!

Got a larger 3.5 ml tank and 2 other clearomizers. Also, got my EC Blend juice order today. They included a free 5 ml bottle of e-juice...Twinkie and a "freinds tip". Their flavors are awesome and can't wait to try out some others. I quick steeped with hot water bath just so I could try the sample....the rest I will continue to steep. Also got 2 blunt needle syringes that make filling tanks so much easier now.
Waiting for my Alice In Vapeland order still,,,theirs takes 2 weeks for deliveries though.

[meridiantoo]

I ordered Alice in Vapeland's Doubly Delectable liquid sampler yesterday and can't wait to get it!

Still using my original setup with 510 batteries (1 manual, 1 automatic) and cartomizers. I keep reading all of the posts to get a better idea of what to upgrade to in about a month or so. After using V4L products for over a month now, my recommendation is to not buy their juices. The batteries and cartomizers seem fine, but their juices are not very good.

Unc - let me know how the Alice juices are once they arrive. I'm so excited! Also, what EC blends flavors did you order and how are they?

[uncommondialogue]

Merry, I got 8 different flavors from ECBlend, including 3 of their different Dragon Blood mixes. I have only used the sample Twinkie so far as I am letting the others steep longer. Got them on the 8'th but don't know how long I can keep my hands off trying more of those flavors right now. I shake the bottles daily and usually do a "quick steep" hot bath on them every day too. Just take the bottles and put them in a ziplic bag, then in another ziploc bag so you don't take the chance of getting the labels wet. Then run very hot tap water over them (I use a big mixing bow to put the bag inl) and let it stay for about 15 minutes. That will help steep them faster and don't forget to shake the bottles daily. Also, taking off the cap and the little rubber tip and letting it stay in a cool area out of light makes it steep quicker too.
I am going to start dripping too as so many say it is a better flavor. ECBlend has the best prices on equipment and juices I have found.
I also got a couple of the blunt tip syringes to fill my cartomizers and clearomizers...much easier to fill that way.
If you upgrade to a new system, merry, I highly recommend the EGo-C Twist, with variable voltage. You can crank the voltage up and it is divine. I got mine at SmokeyStick.com. Got the 2 Ego-C and 1 Ego-C Twist starter kits for $100 total including their $20 shipping charge. Even at that price, it is cheaper than any other site I've seen.
Will give reviews of the other flavors when I try them, merry. Can hardly wait to get my Alice In Vapeland 16 count sampler!

[Loren_Q]

Hardware/Vendor review:
I just got my eGo-VV from Apollo and I'm totally loving it. I do still use my pen-style batteries, they're less noticeable while stealth-vaping.

I've gotten all my gear from Apollo, mostly cause they've gotten good reviews/ratings, they're a local company and their customer service is excellent.

They didn't have a VV starter kit, so I just bought the battery (http://www.apolloecigs.com/ego-varia...e-p/abegov.htm), 2 CE4 clearomizers (Stardust) and a converter so I could use my existing cartomizers on the VV. Apollo often has discount coupons and I took advantage of that. Oh, and shipping's free on orders over $30. My total was $40.08.

I've noticed that if you've already got some hardware, buying a starter kit may not be the best bet (but may be). You may not need a 2nd wall charger or car charger, you may not need the included clearos/cartos if you already have the correctly threaded ones. If you've got juice, you like, you may not need to get that either.

Anyway, I'm totally loving my VV, I like the digital readout and battery life indicator, but I'm geeky that way.

What has been a fail for me is the clearomizers; they really mute the flavor of my juice. Now my cartos on the VV.... heaven.

So I'll be buying more 510 blank cartos and trying different tank types cause even thought I don't mind loading cartos, it would be nice to not have to as often.

Juice reviews:
Disclaimer - taste/flavor is really subjective.

Apollo's juices are okay, I've had better. Of their flavors I like RY4 and Tobacco. I think they're pricy but given I'm not a fan I would think that.

Heather's Heavenly Vapes - big fan here. They're my go-to Vanilla (Vanilla Dream), tobacco (Legend) and coffee (Mocha Java smooth). They also have this really, really good vanilla mint. I've also tried (and like) the pear and this thing called Angels Kiss which is a cool, fruity thing.

EC Blends - my 'best bang for the buck' juice. I lurve their menthol (New Harbor). I like their Vanilla and they have a very good RY4. I've tried a few of the Dragon series, but only Dragon's Milk appealed to me (think of a mild horchata).

Surprisingly, the bacon was good, except it didn't taste like bacon - it tasted like maple, but smells like bacon and that worked for me. I may not buy it again but it was fun.

Tasty Vapors is one I'm going to be trying. One co-worker swears by these guys and I've gotten a few hits of some of the flavors. They have the most ass-kicking cinnamon (atomic cinnacide) and it will crack a tank so be careful. The mango ice cream is one I'll be buying as well.

Call me blasphemous, but I'm not a fan of AiV. Of the 16 flavors I've tried there were only 2 I'd consider getting again. I liked Twas Brilling (blackberry crumble) and would definitely get that again, the other was Frost Blossom (mandarin-menthol) and I might get that again.

I don't think it's AiV as much as me liking stronger flavors. I find AiV too subtle for my tastes.

[uncommondialogue]

Thanks for the info on that Ego-VV...looks interesting with a high variable voltage range. I watched a video review on it and the guy said it isn;t a true pass through battery as you can't vape while it is charging??? Let me know if that is the case.

Still waiting on my Alice In Vapeland order...they have such a LONG time until deliveries. Hope I don't experience a low taste of them like you indicated. That site Tasy Vapaor sure has great prices on their juices. Might order some to try...holy Batman a 29 ml bottle for that price is awesome. If you ordered some, let us know what your experience is with those.

[Loren_Q]

Originally Posted by uncommondialogue

Thanks for the info on that Ego-VV...looks interesting with a high variable voltage range. I watched a video review on it and the guy said it isn;t a true pass through battery as you can't vape while it is charging??? Let me know if that is the case.

Still waiting on my Alice In Vapeland order...they have such a LONG time until deliveries. Hope I don't experience a low taste of them like you indicated. That site Tasy Vapaor sure has great prices on their juices. Might order some to try...holy Batman a 29 ml bottle for that price is awesome. If you ordered some, let us know what your experience is with those.

The video said if the battery was all the way gone you can't use it while charging, I've not tried that. I have done pass-thru, but I've still had some charge on the battery, and it works just fine that way.

A lot of folks really love AiV, so I'm saying it's me and liking stronger "Here, let me wake you up or kick you in the butt" types of flavors.

I'm planning on ordering from Tasty Vapor next month as I just got my Heather's Heavenly vape juice 2 days ago. I can say I really like the Mango Ice Cream, I'm not particularly a fruit-juicer but my coworker gave me the last of his (about 2ml) and it was really nice.

[meridiantoo]

Originally Posted by Loren_Q

Hardware/Vendor review:
I just got my eGo-VV from Apollo and I'm totally loving it. I do still use my pen-style batteries, they're less noticeable while stealth-vaping.

I've gotten all my gear from Apollo, mostly cause they've gotten good reviews/ratings, they're a local company and their customer service is excellent.

They didn't have a VV starter kit, so I just bought the battery (http://www.apolloecigs.com/ego-varia...e-p/abegov.htm), 2 CE4 clearomizers (Stardust) and a converter so I could use my existing cartomizers on the VV. Apollo often has discount coupons and I took advantage of that. Oh, and shipping's free on orders over $30. My total was $40.08.

Anyway, I'm totally loving my VV, I like the digital readout and battery life indicator, but I'm geeky that way.

What has been a fail for me is the clearomizers; they really mute the flavor of my juice. Now my cartos on the VV.... heaven.

So I'll be buying more 510 blank cartos and trying different tank types cause even thought I don't mind loading cartos, it would be nice to not have to as often.

I have a couple of questions. I am looking at this EGo VV unit for purchase and wondering a couple of things:

1) Do you need the converter for 510 threaded cartos on this unit?

2) Can you use dual-coil 510 cartos on it? Have you tried these?

3) Does this unit come with a wall charger or only a pass-through USB charger? Did you get the 6-hour or 12-hour unit?

4) When using single-coil 510 cartos, does this unit burn through the liquid really fast? I refill mine on a pen-style battery every half hour or so.

Thank you for the info your provided!

[meridiantoo]

I am doing research on liquids and wondering if anyone has tried DIY mixing? I am curious if you can do this with all liquids, or if you need to know what you are mixing first LOL

[Loren_Q]

My answers below in green italics

Originally Posted by meridiantoo

I have a couple of questions. I am looking at this EGo VV unit for purchase and wondering a couple of things:

1) Do you need the converter for 510 threaded cartos on this unit?

No, like most eGo's, this is 510 threaded already. I needed a converter because my cig-alikes are 906 threading

2) Can you use dual-coil 510 cartos on it? Have you tried these?

I have not tried dual-coil, but I don't see any reason they wouldn't work. From what I gather, it's not a matter of single or dual coil as much as it is about carto resistance. And variable voltage can manage that.

3) Does this unit come with a wall charger or only a pass-through USB charger? Did you get the 6-hour or 12-hour unit?

Just the pass through cable, but if you've previously purchased a starter kit (or a smartphone), you probably already have USB wall charger. If not, they're not that expensive. I got the 6 hour because of the size.

4) When using single-coil 510 cartos, does this unit burn through the liquid really fast? I refill mine on a pen-style battery every half hour or so.

I don't know how to answer that, I think it's more based on how you vape. There's a lot of variables, the most import being how much you puff in that 30mins. Is it 100 puffs? 300? A 1ML carto on my pen style lasts me an hour, same on the VV.

Thank you for the info your provided!

[Hollylane]

I just received my 2nd bottle of A Quiet Morning, and two new samples from Alice In Vapeland. I also just noticed that all of the samples from this order and the last were 18 mg, just like the large bottles I have been ordering. I thought before that they were 0 mg, and had not done anything but taste them. I am stoked! Here's the list of samples I have from them thus far:

Mystic Mandalime...YuMmY!!!
Zombie Apocalypse...Okay, but not that exciting to me.
Pun'kin Tumble...Pretty tasty, but may need to steep a while to really develop its true flavor (still very peppery)
Lemon Loves Cake...OMD...YUM!
White Rabbit...Tasty, can't pinpoint the flavors, but quite good!
Creamsicle....WOWZAH!
Crunkberry...After steeping for a few weeks, quite good, though still peppery, and nothing like Crunchberries

It took a very long time for my large bottle of Black & White cookie to lose its peppery taste, but all of the sudden, I really started enjoying it daily (when I began to run low on A Quiet Morning).

[LaDivina]

Ooooo now I'm excited! I managed to get in an AiV order last week when they were open. I got these:

sample5: Zombie Apocalypse (3ml)
sample4: Twas Brillig (3ml)
sample3: Frost Blossom (3ml)
sample2: Lemon Loves Cake (3ml)
sample1: A Quiet Morning (3ml)

I should know how they are by Memorial Day. LOL

Originally Posted by Hollylane

I just received my 2nd bottle of A Quiet Morning, and two new samples from Alice In Vapeland. I also just noticed that all of the samples from this order and the last were 18 mg, just like the large bottles I have been ordering. I thought before that they were 0 mg, and had not done anything but taste them. I am stoked! Here's the list of samples I have from them thus far:

Mystic Mandalime...YuMmY!!!
Zombie Apocalypse...Okay, but not that exciting to me.
Pun'kin Tumble...Pretty tasty, but may need to steep a while to really develop its true flavor (still very peppery)
Lemon Loves Cake...OMD...YUM!
White Rabbit...Tasty, can't pinpoint the flavors, but quite good!
Creamsicle....WOWZAH!
Crunkberry...After steeping for a few weeks, quite good, though still peppery, and nothing like Crunchberries

It took a very long time for my large bottle of Black & White cookie to lose its peppery taste, but all of the sudden, I really started enjoying it daily (when I began to run low on A Quiet Morning).

[meridiantoo]

Originally Posted by LaDivina

Ooooo now I'm excited! I managed to get in an AiV order last week when they were open. I got these:

sample5: Zombie Apocalypse (3ml)
sample4: Twas Brillig (3ml)
sample3: Frost Blossom (3ml)
sample2: Lemon Loves Cake (3ml)
sample1: A Quiet Morning (3ml)

I should know how they are by Memorial Day. LOL

Ha, no doubt @ by Memorial Day. I'm still (im)patiently waiting for my orders with them placed on the 10th and 16th of this month.

[uncommondialogue]

Well, another great night on vapeon.tv. I got lucky yet again and won one of the drawings, an awesome ProTank valued at $20...a Kanger bottom coil clearomizer
http://www.vapedojo.com/collections/...kanger-protank

After a week of steeping had that A Quiet Morning and then during tonight's vapeon.tv show the Cherry Blossom from Alice In Vapeland...both nice tea mixes and love 'em both. Can hardly wait to try the other 14 in my sample pack.
Again, make a stop at one of the shows usually starting at 8 pm EST-10pm and other shows.

[uncommondialogue]

Oh, forgot to mention that the same company has great prices on their Ego-Twist batteries...http://www.vapedojo.com/collections/...wist-batteries and their prices for just about everything are great.

[Hollylane]

Originally Posted by LaDivina

Ooooo now I'm excited! I managed to get in an AiV order last week when they were open. I got these:

sample5: Zombie Apocalypse (3ml)
sample4: Twas Brillig (3ml)
sample3: Frost Blossom (3ml)
sample2: Lemon Loves Cake (3ml)
sample1: A Quiet Morning (3ml)

I should know how they are by Memorial Day. LOL

Would that be the guess at the arrival, or after the steeping? I hope you like them!

[uncommondialogue]

Yet two more great shows on Vapeon.tv.com tonight. Samazon is an awesome host! Can't believe I won yet again...15 ml juice tonight.
I tried my AIV Bandersnatch tonight while watching the show....awesome juice! Have my vapemail of the zombie apocalypse and Crunckberry to steep before I try those. Still have quite a few of AIV 16 pc sample pack to try still that have been vaping a week now. have those delightful little charms they send with their bigger bottles on my wraparound bracelet already. Can't wait to collect more of those.

[uncommondialogue]

Wow! Can't believe I got my vapemail with that ProTank I won already...wtg Vape DoJo as sponsors on vapeon.tv.com; now just have to decide what to put in this beautiful tank!
Just got back from my doctor's appointment and he is thrilled that I am off the ciggies and vaping. He even asked to see my kit and demo it for him. The nurses all wanted to see it too and get info to pass along.

[Loren_Q]

A while back I posted I wasn't a fan of Alice in Vapeland, I can't say I'm a fan because of ship time and cost, but I was wrong about the flavor.

I'm one of those who will try a full carto (about 1ml) and if it didn't appeal to me would toss the bottle in my "eh... but just in case" box.

Well, that just in case came in over the weekend (when I pretty much all day vape), and there were a few others that made the would buy again list.

They are:
Mystic Mandalime
Orange Makes Me Creamsicle
White Rabbit

I don't know if it was the month-plus of steeping or using the variable voltage (at 3.7) that did the trick but the flavor, while still subtle, is much more full-bodied and layered.

So when I decide to buy a 30ml bottle of Twas Brilling, I might pick up some of the others.

Loren

[uncommondialogue]

I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

Wow in a short 2 months of vapaing meri and I ahve come a long, long way.

I have tried so many vendors juices after watching vapeon.tv.com and winning some juices and purchaseing some too.

AIV will no longer get much of my business due to finding other vendors whoe e-liquid is less expensive and doesn;t take forever to get here and to have to steep at least 2 weeks to even resemble a flavor worth vaping...sorry AI\V just don;t enjoy your flavors much.

Got into my first MOD...the Vamo2 and absolutely love itt! Variable voltage/and wattrage the way to go. Match the Vamo2 with ProTank of an iclear30 and you are in serious business!!!!!

Can't wait to go to Vapestock at Indian Rocks June 8 & 9. Meet up with some of the people I've met on vapeon.tv.com

Keep on vapin'!