mycoolkim Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Is anyone here an ex-smoker and use electronic cigarettes? Been off cigarettes for almost 5 months now and using an e-cig. Just interested if anyone else has heard/used/seen these before as they are great devices that work! johnporter29 and FiB3R 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnporter29 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Is anyone here an ex-smoker and use electronic cigarettes? Been off cigarettes for almost 5 months now and using an e-cig. Just interested if anyone else has heard/used/seen these before as they are great devices that work! I been stopped for almost 10 months now. Don't have or own an e-cigarette, but my ex-girlfriend used to have one, didn't taste or feel like a cigarette to me to be honest, can't explain why, think it may be that I'm was aware it wasn't a "real" cigarette. FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 didn't taste or feel like a cigarette to me to be honest, can't explain why, think it may be that I'm was aware it wasn't a "real" cigarette. Real cigarettes taste like ass, so glad I can notice it now as before as a smoker. Got all my taste buds back too which is good, plus my room smells like blueberrys, and clothes don't smell of cigarettes no more :) FiB3R and Xahid 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Here is a picture of my babies, from left to right; Joye Ego + Liquinator tank, Stainless Steel Golden Greek Telescopic + UFS and the mighty Provari + Liquinator Tank FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I use them only for entertainment. I've never been (or will be) a "true smoker". I have choccie mud cake flavor in mine, and it tastes great! Will stop using them if there is conclusive evidence to suggest they are unhealthy for me though. FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 lol Raa, good point, but much healthier then pumping over 5000 chemicals + raditation into your lungs smoking a tradition cigarette then a handful of food grade liquids :) FiB3R and Raa 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrian Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I've been using ecigs for around 2 years now, and I love them. FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giantpotato Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 lol Raa, good point, but much healthier then pumping over 5000 chemicals + raditation into your lungs smoking a tradition cigarette then a handful of food grade liquids :) Healthier, until they explode in your face :shiftyninja:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Knight Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Healthier, until they explode in your face :shiftyninja:. So do penises but plenty of people still put those in their mouth. Charisma, KomaWei, T1Famous and 5 others 8 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Healthier, until they explode in your face :shiftyninja:. Depends how you look at that situation giantpotato, if its end-user error, thats plausible, I know someone who threw out a lit cigarette butt, but failed to put it out and their house caught on fire. Do the right things, all is well :) I used to spend $18 a day for a pack of smokes, so over $120 per week. Now with ecigs I spend less than $5 total a week. Go figure :) Below is a photo of my ecig stock that can easily last me 2 years :p FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCordRm Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 http://richardmccord.com/advice/electronic-cigarettes/ Been using them for a while now. It's how I quit cigs. FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 Good on ya man, good stuff :) Its how I also did it, you can still enjoy a good nicotine dose without the harmful chemicals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Wayhay! Some fellow vapers on neowin. :) Only been vaping for 1 month so far. I started with an "ego passthrough", that came with a pre-punched cartomiser and a tank. Got that for ?11 which was a nice cheap way to test it out (most kits like that are around ?40, but you get 2 of them). Also got my gf a cigarette type one at the same time, so we could see what both types were like, but from what I had read/watched online, I knew it wasn't going to cut it. And indeed it didn't, she even came home from work one day and cried for apparently no reason, and she is generally tough as old boots. :/ So I got her an ego type one asap, a variable voltage one this time (in pink lol) and she is much happier now. Also got another vv ego and various other bits and bobs for myself as part of that deal from another user on a UK based vaping forum http://ukvapers.com I found I outgrew my 2 egos pretty quick though, so now I have a "torpedo vvv", which is just a re-branded "Lavatube", and I'm loving it so far. It's not a patch on mk1990s two awesome devices, but one step at a time :) There are tons of other awesome "mods" out there that I'd love to get my hands on too, and no doubt I will in the near future. My only regret is that I didn't find this amazing scene sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammers Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I have to ask, I understand getting an e-cig to hepl you quit. But you quit ages ago, why are you still using one? They look rediculous and still are not good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 @DARKFiB3R nice work mate, congrats to you and your missus on quitting :) Good to see fellow vapers on here! I still use my ego for work as its light and easy to carry, my Provari is a treat as its VV My next mod, im looking at silver bullet, its a standard 3.7v device or 6v if stacked (can explode in face if used unprotected battery) but ill be using a 18650 battery with low resistance 510 atomiser/carto at 3.7v and it should do the job :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) There's no proof that e-cigs are not good for you. I use one because I enjoy the flavor. (I have no nicotine as i've never smoked) Plus it's a great head turner when you're inside a building and you just pull it out and start vaping. When people give the shocked expression, take it apart wait a few seconds, put it back together and vape again. THEN watch the reaction!! :laugh: Oh and it doesn't set off fire/smoke alarms either... :whistle: As for the drinking coffee question. Heard of decaf? Some people just like the taste. :p Edited February 28, 2012 by Raa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 I have to ask, I understand getting an e-cig to hepl you quit. But you quit ages ago, why are you still using one? They look rediculous and still are not good for you. Many people switch to vaping as a heather, cheaper option, rather than quitting. I personally enjoy it, and have no intention of quitting any time soon.The way they look (which is wildly diverse) is objective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I have to ask, I understand getting an e-cig to hepl you quit. But you quit ages ago, why are you still using one? They look rediculous and still are not good for you. Yea, but i still enjoy my nicotine :) They look rediculous because the ecigs in my picture is around $1000 The cheaper cigarette looking ones dont cut it for me, like how DARKFiB3R's missus cried, my wallet cried instead :p If I may ask you a question, why do you drink coffee? Because of the caffeine hit right? Same principle ;) FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 If you think what you have seen so far looks ridiculous, check out some of these beauties :) http://vapeporn.com EDIT: Despite the URL, that link is actually SFW :rofl: Not my photo, but this is the same setup as I am using right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 haha vapeporn is nice website :) Nice budget setup that works darkfib3r, is that a lavatube with a smoktech tank? FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrian Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 They look rediculous because the ecigs in my picture is around $1000 I don't see any $1000 ecig(s) in that picture, I see one ecig that is either ~$20 (+$16 for the tank carto) if it's an ego, ~$100 if it's a lava tube, or ~$180 if it's a Provari (I can't tell without zooming in on it and I'm too lazy, and it may not even be either of those for all I know, but it definitely looks to be a standard mass-produced model). Personally I don't see all the fuss with variable voltage mods; I am and have been quite happy with my 3.7v 1000mAh ego batts for quite some time. If you want a 5v feel you can just put a LR atomizer on there. Still, one of the wonderful points of vaping is the number of options available to you. I know a lot of people who swear by 5v vaping. Still, $1000? I think not; you'd have to get a Precise or something custom made, and even those don't run close to $1k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 I don't see any $1000 ecig in that picture, I see one ecig that is either ~$20 (+$16 for the tank carto) if it's an ego, ~$100 if it's a lava tube, or ~$180 if it's a Provari (I can't tell without zooming in on it and I'm too lazy, and it may not even be either of those for all I know, but it definitely looks to be a standard mass-produced model). Ego I paid $80 2 years ago 2 tanks $80 Provari $180 + $30 for entender cap + $20 for 2500 mah battery SS GGTS $300 + $20 for battery + $150 for UFS Tank So its close :p @Darrian p.s whos side are you on anyways? :p hehe yea ego with LR works wonders, especially the 1000mah, but I bought my ego 2 years ago and its 600mah, not ad long lasting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiB3R Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Here is a picture of my babies, from left to right; Joye Ego + Liquinator tank, Stainless Steel Golden Greek Telescopic + UFS and the mighty Provari + Liquinator Tank Who needs to zoom? lol Also, surely all that typing took more effort than zooming? :rofl: Not sure of the cost either, but I know it comes to a good few quid, and I think he's talking AUS Dollars. mycoolkim 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrian Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 lol it's like 50% If you paid $80 for an ego you got ripped off, cos that's what I paid 2 years ago (from Janty, who was and still is one of the more expensive vendors) and I got 2 of them, plus a charger, plus an atty, plus prefilled carts (god am I glad there are better things than carts now); one battery by itself ran (and still runs some places) about $26. I buy them for like $20 from Volcano. Who needs to zoom? lol Also, surely all that typing took more effort than zooming? :rofl: Not sure of the cost either, but I know it comes to a good few quid, and I think he's talking AUS Dollars. Yes, it took more effort, but I wanted to talk more than I wanted to look closer. Basically I can't read the writing on the side easily cos the shot is dark, but I'm betting it's a Provari. Which means at most he probably spent $200 (for the unit; whatever he spent in extra batteries, chargers, spare attys or cartos, etc, are not in the picture). AUD seems to be worth more than USD at the moment. Back to mk1990: Holy ****, $40 for a tank? What kind are you buying and where from? mycoolkim 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mycoolkim Posted February 28, 2012 Author Share Posted February 28, 2012 That's how much egos went for back 2 and half years ago (including shipping), came with 2 batteries, 2 cones, usb charger, wall charger, manual, box, prefilled carts with 2 attys. It is however cheaper now days espeically if you just buy battery and charger minus the kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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