Newbie - who needs some guidance

[mkcpapa]

Hi folks,

I am new on this forum and have been reading some of your very helpful tips.
I need some help, I am getting rather confused and could proably do with some direct guidance towards where i want to get to.

I have been a smoker for about 13 years, sad really as I started smoking as a 28 yr old?? Anyway after many attempts at giving up/cutting down, my in -laws bought me some e-lites just over a week ago.

I have been doing fairly well on them, I think I have had only 4 "real" cigs in just over a week. I was/am a 20-30 a day man. Anyway, I have been enjoying the e-lites but realised after a little bit of research that there appears to be some far more financially beneficial and flexible options out there.

Basically, can you guys direct me to a better alternative, refilling seems to be the way and the battery life of the e-lite is rather annoying. I really do not mind the alternative not looking like a cigarette and am fairly excited by the opportunity to vape with different flavours for a while as I try to tear myself away from smoking all together.

Heres hoping you guys can help.

Thanks in advance.

[Karma]

Hello and #welcome2#

sounds like vaping is working well for you

for longer battery life lots of folks go for this kit, it has all you need apart from e-juice to start you off

www.vapeescape.co.uk/the-ve-riva-1100-deluxe-kit~151

code 'allabout' gives you 10% discount

you can also buy a 'pick and mis' of small bottles of juice to try from the same site

www.vapeescape.co.uk/search.asp?types=Grizwald%27s+Gourmet+Range+%3E+Pick+%27n%27+Mix

there are other vendors who do similar and the choice of juice is endless, have a look here to check out all that's on offer and take note of all the discount codes

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=suppliers&thread=2&page=1#2

It may be possible to refill the cartos on your elites? are you able to take the small bung out of the top of them? I find a prong on a fork works for this then you could drip some e-liquid into the wadding avoiding the centre hole!

Have a good look round the site and don't hesitate to ask any questions

[Raffles]

Hi mkcpapa,

I still regard myself as a newbie, and there are many more experienced vapers here that I'm sure will help you.

For me, I researched the forums, took the overwhelming advice for a newbie, and bought an eGo kit. Have not touched a 'fag' since. It can be confusing though. ??? Good luck.

[Perpetua]

A warm welcome to you Mkc . . . this is the kit we tend to recommend as an ' upgrade ' to a cig alike . . . use the code allabout, for a 10% discount.

www.vapeescape.co.uk/the-ve-riva-1100-deluxe-kit~151


* Karma beat me to it. *

[moog]

Hi mkcpapa - i'm a recent convert too & bought the riva 1100 kit from vape escape as recommended above.
I've been more than happy with it & the service from vape escape has been superb!

I bought a trial pack of juices too & it's a bit hit & miss finding one that you like but that's all part of the fun

[DiscoDes]

Hi and #welcome2# Mkcpapa

[mickydrag]

Wow that kit is great vfm. Even tempted myself. No. No. No. Steady..... Phew, that was close....

[Anne (fuzzy)]

Hi Mkcpapa

[dgacampbell]

Hi and welcome Mkcpapa,

I started with the E-Lites last wecnesday, and run into the same problem with the battery.
You can refill the carto's on them, I refilled all mine this morning, all be it with great difficulty removing the white mouth piece as it is in there tight and hard plastic rather than the rubber on the carto's you buy for other kits.

After some research and the help of the nice folk on here, I ordered and received the Riva 1100 deluxe kit along with some other stuff (went a bit mad with the visa card lol).
BUT I am well impressed and happy, you wont be dissapointed with that kit.

I too was a heavy smoker, never one out of my hand, I have been puffing away at the riva from shortly after 11AM 11/09 now 12hours and the battery is still going strong.

Best of luck,
Dan.

[Gordy]

#welcome2# Mkcpapa

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome Mkcpapa

I've moved this thread into the "New Members" board as that way it should be easier for you to find when you come back

[Peter]

Hiya and mkcpapa

[beautycat]

Hi #7261_9485#

[astralsteph]

Hi and welcome.

I'm quite a newbie too but took the forums advice and bought the Riva 1100 - Its absolutely fab!! Do try the Grizwalds "pick and mix" e liquids also fantastic!

Jason's customer service is excellent - The clearomizer that came with my kit wasn't working so I emailed Jason at vape escape yesterday and when I got home today there was a replacement!!

Mucho impressed!! Great customer service!!

Also dont be afraid to ask everyone is really friendly.

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[mkcpapa]

Hi Guys,

Wow, what a friendly and helpful forum. I dare say based on most of the pointers that I will give the Riva 1100 a bash.

I have seen some of the videos on here and the joy that people seem to get from vaping (is that correct) looks fantastic.

Could I ask some of the more experienced users, do you feel the health benefits of not smoking cigarettes and instead vaping. I want to give the tabs up completely but do love the whole process and performance of having a cigarette.

If it is proven that these are a completely healthy alternative, can see myself becoming a real fan.

After the initial purchase, how much does it cost on a daily basis to vape?

Thanks for all your initial comments, I am going to order the Riva and some e liquids, Any advice on the liquids would be much appreciated.

Cheers all