Any Vapers?

[ThrashZone]

LavaTube the Cuban version that is quite pricey

 

[derekimo]

6 months today for me!

 

[z3r010]

Well done Derek

 

[derekimo]

Thanks John, never thought I'd make it this long, a year and beyond is looking real good now.

 

[Night Hawk]

The first six months is usually the hardest part. After that things become much easier. That's because by then many are finding out to a degree what hardwares and eliquids are going to work the best.

That's not always the case for everyone however. The better hardwares started coming along last fall with the improved versions just being seen at this time compared to what was available back in 2012. The first six months here didn't actually see 1/3 of what you have to choose from. But the day did arrive! http://i57.tinypic.com/21e1cpk.jpg

You'll be glad to know a few things have come to light that keep you on the right track. One is the statements now being heard from Cardiovascular specialists about ecigs in general. Electronic cigarettes: no adverse effects on blood and oxygen supply to the heart | ClearStream by FlavourArt

Another is the FDA seems to be taking a public opinion poll of some sort after it was the FDA who started the fear monger rumor mills 6yrs. ago to see where things stand. You can submit your own comments and experience to them until April 15th. FDA accepting PUBLIC & Private Industry comments on E-cigarettes & tobacco. Are you shrugging shoulders?

 

[derekimo]

The first six months is usually the hardest part. After that things become much easier. That's because by then many are finding out to a degree what hardwares and eliquids are going to work the best.

I'd say I'm at that point, I found the hardware and juice that works for me.

You'll be glad to know a few things have come to light that keep you on the right track. One is the statements now being heard from Cardiovascular specialists about ecigs in general. Electronic cigarettes: no adverse effects on blood and oxygen supply to the heart | ClearStream by FlavourArt

That's interesting, hopefully it doesn't get pushed aside by other agencies.

 

[Night Hawk]

Well you are now seeing a large group of specialists on the international scene encouraging others in the medical professions to let's say "Smarten Up" a bit about ecigs since these people look inside the bodies of patients many smokers as well as former smokers who have had some type of heart surgery required. These are also the people who are the first to look at the "Science" and not simply listen to garbola news reports on antifreeze found in ecigs or formalde who nonsense!

Now for the typical family doctor or GP(General Practioner) who is accustomed to prescribing pills that type of doctor would never bother unless being prompted by other then Big Pharma. When Obama passed the updated tobacco control act back when first in office the FDA was just beginning their investigation and actually detained shipments of ecigs from coming in China until a federal judge ruled that ecigs couldn't be labeled as medical devices. The FDA has since failed to come up with a working set of regulations except for the 18yrs. old age requirement.

The second link since you quoted the first is for the public comments. The second link at the bottom of that page is for the FDA's Open Dockets for Public Comment with that link opening to the place to enter your name, email address, who you may be commenting for as another option, and the text box seen at Establishment of a Public Docket; Electronic Cigarettes and the Public Health Workshop

Once you arrive there you click on the open document folder link and then look under Primary Documents for the Comment Now button next to the 2014 document that is still open. There were two but one got closed up rather fast posted on 12/30 while the one still open was posted earlier on 12/2/14.

Another article you will find to be just about on the money is found at one of the review/vaping deals sites that also has a blog section that gives a good comparison of Vaping vs Smoking Costs

That came real close to where I was when first trying out the disposables and one brand's cig look alikes back in the fall of 2012. With the recent purchases I spent a bit more then intended but won't be running after anything else for some time other then spare coils or a new tank or two while the mod/battery dept.s are pretty well covered!

 

[Dude]

Congrats Derek

 

[ThrashZone]

Well done Derek

 

[Wishmaster]

So Good Lifes Melon Boba is great.

At first it tasted a little like one of my homebrews. A Watermelon, honeydew, catalope mix.
But it has more going on .
Theres a touch of of cream on the exhale and something minty, although just a slight hint of it. Wintergreen maybe?? Not sure exactly. But Watermelon and Honeydew seem to be the dominant flavors here, leaning more towards watermelon.
And I think theres some cantalope in there too.


I may try adding abit of sweet cream and a drop or 2 of wintergreen to a test batch of my homemade stuff to see if I can replicate it, and readjust balances of the main flavors.
Its far heavier on the Watermelon than mine too, but its a better tasting watermelon. Maybe the cream does it not sure.


At any count, the stuffs really good and addicting.


Shamrock fairy is surprisingly good too. But I can't vape it long till I want something different. I tire of it after a 1/2 a day or so.
Get hit with in your face Black Licorice taste on the inhale, but on the exhale its kinda like Vanilla soft serve Ice cream and a slight bit minty. Its odd, but good.
Not my typical choice of flavor, but I didnt think Id like fairy Blood either and love it.

 

[Night Hawk]

I have Shamrock Shake from one vendor that tastes a lot like a pistachio/mint milkshake. It was alright for a bit and then you want to move onto something once the taste becomes boring. That was one reason I had several batteries set up with multiple flavors for some time and lately reduced that to a half dozen or so in tanks on the mods.

With blends you will tend to lighter flavors come out upon exhaling. Cream is one of the favorites for seeing that happen. With one called Euphoria being a Strawberry/Raspberry/Cream blend you get the berries on the way in with the hint of Raspberry/Cream on the way out.

 

[Wishmaster]

I have alot of flavors like that. Great flavors, but get tiring quickly.

Then a few that I just can't get enough of and can vape on for days straight.

 

[Night Hawk]

I have several out of the entire bunch I haven't vaped for some time now. Typically by the time I go to try out a new tank or mod I have several other new flavors coming at me. Yet I sill maintain a few regulars I keep set up at all times. With the pollen season coming up soon those menthol flavors will be seeing more use!

 

[derekimo]

Congrats Derek

Thanks Doug.

Well done Derek

Thanks Mike.

 

[A Guy]

6 months today for me!

Congrats Derek. Was worth reading through this thread to find that

A Guy

 

[derekimo]

Thanks Bill.

 

[Night Hawk]

Well all I can say is don't be too overconfident while the trend seems to be working for you. I once quit cold turkey for 8 months but fell back into the old habit. You have vaping these days however to cling to being the plus factor to keep on going!

 

[Wishmaster]

Well, I got a Kayfun v4 today.
I've had an authentic Kayfun Lite Plus for awhile now and love it. And though Pricey at $99 USD, For the flavor,overall quality of vape it provided and the quality of the product I felt the price tag was justified.

But the new v4 is selling for $180 USD. Yea, LOVE my Kayfun but $180 is just too much for me to spend on a atty.

So, I went with the Clone by Tobeco.
It's supposed to be a 1:1 clone and so far so good. Vapes just as well or slightly better than my Lite Plus Authentic. And the best part ... $30 bucks.

Heres what it looks like:



So, what I like:
1. That very bottom ring is a juice flow control. Twist it away from you, and it turns the juice flow on. Turn it toward you, it shuts off the juice flow.
This means you can now refill from the top without it flooding and leaking. (If no ones used a Kayfun they use vacuum pressure. Once sealed you have to fill from the bottom via a screw. A bit of a pain)

Also, once the juice flow is off, you can twist from the knurled ring (with the air holes) and remove the build deck. The tank remains full and sealed off while you re-wick, recoil whatever. So work on your build without emptying the tank.

2. Much better airflow. probably on the tight side still for those who like a very airy draw, but much looser than the last version.

3. For me, its a bit easier to attach a coil since theres 4 mounting posts vs just the 2. More options.


What I didn't like.
Unlike an Authentic and many other manufactureres there was quite a bit of machining oil residue. I had to break it completely down which something you wont always do, and theres ALOT of parts. Then wash it all in soapy water, soak in alcohol bath for a while and rewash then rinse all those parts before first use.

2. More stuff to rinse out if changing flavors.

3. Some of the threading isn't perfect and a little crunchy feeling at first. It's moreless worked itself out now, but still wish it was better. Guess I was expecting Svoe Mesto Machining quality from a $30 RTA. I shouldn't.


Overall, its a great little RTA. And certainly worth the price.
Though if anyone is interested, and its your first RTA ...... Download a schematic of the parts. It can be a bit overwhelming at first.

If interested, heres P Busardos review. Its of the Authentic 180$$ version, but its exactly the same thing as the Tobeco Clone.

 

[Dude]

Great review Wishmaster, and a great looking tank

 

[ThrashZone]

Yea I tried one of those needle tips to fill a tank once it was painfully slow and messy