Hi from another newbie!

[andy800]

Hi everyone - another newbie here looking for advice.

Just to 'set me stall out' - up to a couple of years ago I used to get through 40-50 Royals a day, then I switched to Cutters Choice rollies. This year I've tried everything to help me quit - to no avail.

Then I bought a SkyCig starter kit - which, when you know no diff, seemed quite impressive, and my 'straights' consumption tumbled - astonishing - never smoked so few fags per day in 35 years plus.

I really enjoyed the Cherry Delight samples in the kit so I ordered 20 sleeves (100 refills).

I found the QC on these was rubbish, some had no flavour at all, and all of them lasted for no more than a couple of straights before the taste turned acrid.

So I ordered 20 Cherry Delight cartomisers instead, and so far I'm impressed with how they smoke, taste and last - though the 'declared' 15 cigs equivalent is mega doubtful.

Then there's the short battery life, which is a pain, and on top of all that I think I actually need a stronger cartomizer 'fuel'.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not 'bagging' the SkyCig as it has certainly showed me the way to the shinning path of 'tobacco - free' living; my office doesn't smell like an ashtray anymore, the nicotine stains have virtually gone from my fingers, and alls well with the world.

But the 12mg SkyCig system ain't built for old tobacco freaks like me who are used to doing serious volume!

I need something that will give me a veritable fog of vapour with a good nicotine hit; with batteries that last more than 5 minutes, and doesn't look like it has come off the shelf at the local plumbing supplies store.

So please folks - can you give me some ideas as I'm a bit lost on the alternatives and I struggle to understand some of the jargon!

Sorry for the diatribe too!!

[Lee]

Hi and welcome. I'm not up to speed on the latest and greatest but there are lots of kits to choose from that will give you a lot more satisfaction. Better battery life, more vapour etc.

There are a few great suppliers here with good discounts too, have a look in the suppliers section.

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


Also check out videos on Youtube for reviews on a lot of stuff. Scott (igetcha69) does some good reviews.

www.youtube.com/user/igetcha69

[Scylla]

Here's a decent quality, good value kit that comes with a bottle of juice - but you'll need more, either from the same site or elsewhere, the possibilities are endless

www.freedomvape.co.uk/shop/article_2001/Riva-510-Starter-Kit--XL.html?shop_param=cid%3D2%26aid%3D2001%26

Here's the same model without juice but available in more colours:

www.vapeescape.co.uk/the-riva-1100-deluxe-kit-%5Bideal-for-beginners%5D~151

We have discount codes for both.

The model I've recommended is more cigar-like than ciggie-like, but you truly will get more satisfaction from it and the battery will last much longer.

Have a look and see what you think, and come back for more talkies

Oh! and...



scylla

[River]

Hi andy and welcome

[FreedomVape]

Hello Andy and a Warm Welcome to such a friendly and informative forum.

Kev

[nicky]

Hi andy and welcome

[Scylla]

Time for my nap, so I hope you other wubbly members will look after Andy. Just don't criticise anything I've said >

scylla

[andy800]

Sept 12, 2011 12:39:32 GMT Scylla said:

Here's a decent quality, good value kit that comes with a bottle of juice - but you'll need more, either from the same site or elsewhere, the possibilities are endless

www.freedomvape.co.uk/shop/article_2001/Riva-510-Starter-Kit--XL.html?shop_param=cid%3D2%26aid%3D2001%26

Here's the same model without juice but available in more colours:

www.vapeescape.co.uk/the-riva-1100-deluxe-kit-%5Bideal-for-beginners%5D~151

We have discount codes for both.

The model I've recommended is more cigar-like than ciggie-like, but you truly will get more satisfaction from it and the battery will last much longer.

Have a look and see what you think, and come back for more talkies

Oh! and...

scylla

Thanks for this Scylla

If I got a Riva 510 kit what other 'bits' are good to have - Smart Carts, Low Volt Attys etc:?

30mg strength liquid should be enough to keep me off the 'straight stuff' shouldn't it? ???

I'm struggling to find a non-menthol cherry liquid - anyone here use a nice one?

Thanks for the feedback and welcomes

PS - Enjoy the nap Scylla...!

[Perpetua]

Hi Andy & well done so far, it's a huge achievement isn't it!

I'm still in shock that I don't wake up in the morning immediately craving a ciggie, which was the very first thing I used to do.

I'd certainly get a drip tip with the Riva kit or whatever you do choose to buy, as you can then just drip your juice down that, on to the bridge of your atomiser . . . gives a much cleaner vape I find.

www.vapeescape.co.uk/coloured-aluminium-drip-tips-%28510%2F901%29~122


You also want to consider getting some Cartomiser's , they're basically a combined cartridge/atomiser which you can use a drip tip with . . . bit less faff to fill, both of these are Low Resistance, which means you will get a bit more omphage.

www.vapeescape.co.uk/boge-510-low-resistance-black-and-steel-%285-pack%29~146

www.freedomvape.co.uk/shop/article_1062/Cartomiser-(510-LR).html?shop_param=cid%3D7%26aid%3D1062%26

[VE Jason]

Hi Andy and welcome

Looks like you've been fully catered for information wise.

Hope you stick around to keep us updated on your journey

[bel]

Hi Andy, welcome to the forum

[monster74]

Hi Andy and welcome

Happy vaping

Natz x

[andy800]

Well the deed is done and the Riva has been ordered together with Smokymizers, drip tips,some Cherry and some Aniseed - can't wait to get the goodies.

Thanks everyone for the welcome, and Lee, Scylla and Perpetua for pointing me in the right direction.

Thanks all

[Chrissie]

A belated hello & welcome Andy

A good choice in going for the Riva

[Scylla]

Sept 12, 2011 20:09:24 GMT andy800 said:

Smokymizers

Eeeeeeeek! Well I hope you are nimble-fingered and have a pair of tweezers handy, cos the ones that come with them are u/s If you'd also ordered cartomisers you could have used a "condom" from them to seal the battery end of the Smokymizer when refilling... all will be revealed

I'm also a teeny tad concerned about 30mg strength liquid, if you get a bit dizzy you'll know it's too strong, but you can buy VG (vegetable glycerine) from any chemist or supermarket bakery section to dilute it, bearing in mind that the flavour will also be diluted.

Well, that's enough fuss-potting from me, let's see how you get on. Am so pleased you've taken the plunge, Andy

scylla