some help needed!

[Chrissie]

Han, if you are a heavy smoker, the e-lites really would be a waste of money. They aren't cheap either as the lower priced starter kits they sell only come with one battery. That battery will need charging every couple of hours & what the heck do you use when the only battery you have is on charge? Also, the cartridges they sell are very expensive & you can't buy them cheaper elsewhere as the e-lites are none compatible with other e-cigs.

On the other hand, All Riva/ego 510 parts are compatible with each other.

[han78]

thanks so much to everyone who has taken the time to post, I am not used to forums and hope I am not being rude by not replying to each reply lol???? I think I am going to get the riva 1100 as suggested by Alan, I have been reading up on clearomizers and alot of people seem to have problems with them breaking and leaking.........has anyone else found that to be true/false?

I hope everyone helping me realises once I have this bit sorted I will be moving on to asking millions of questions on the right e-liquid.........run quick.......save yourselves lol! thanks again everyone

[Chrissie]

Han, you aren't been rude at all, far from it

For me, I just prefer the draw with cartomisers, but lots of folks do prefer the clearomisers. As for cracking, I don't think the Vision ego is that prone to doing so.

And please don't worry about asking as many questions as you want

[dave]

Hi han and welcome from me too. The clearo that comes with the Vapescape kit is very popular with members on here. There were some problems with some of the earlier models but you should be fine with this one and if you did have a problem this vendor (Jason) would sort it out immediately, so don't worry

[OneDay]

In the early days clearos were made of acrylic and did crack a lot. Later versions are made of polycarbonate and are much more robust

[goofy]

Sept 30, 2012 14:48:02 GMT han78 said:

thanks so much to everyone who has taken the time to post, I am not used to forums and hope I am not being rude by not replying to each reply lol???? I think I am going to get the riva 1100 as suggested by Alan, I have been reading up on clearomizers and alot of people seem to have problems with them breaking and leaking.........has anyone else found that to be true/false?

I hope everyone helping me realises once I have this bit sorted I will be moving on to asking millions of questions on the right e-liquid.........run quick.......save yourselves lol! thanks again everyone

Still a n00b myself mate but i too was recommended the Riva 1100 kit and i think it's a great deal! You get a clearomiser with the kit plus 5 carts so you can see what suits you best........ plus it has two batteries so you'll never have to go without My first clearomiser is still working, no leaks as of yet.

Ask plenty of questions mate, i've found that the guys n gals here are always happy to guide you in the right direction and help you spend your money

[alanfinal]

Great choice han,I often order from Jason at Vape escape on a Sunday night and you get my bits in the post latest first post Tuesday,at other times if your order early in the day you can get them the next day,Jason is a member here so there's always good back up as there is with most the vendors,I have found the vaping community sellers of which I have used a good few,always quick and reliable

[han78]

thanks all for the info on the clearos (see I am getting the lingo now too lol , I am having a slight wobble on the Riva 1100, am I going to use it out and feel really silly, will it look huge, I am pretty short and I am a little worried I will look ridiculous.........vanity hey.......but I also want to give vaping a real go and don't want to be running out of battery or getting a less satisfying vape by using say the riva 510........any thoughts would be very much appreciated

[Karma]

It doesn't look huge honest

Don't put yourself under great pressure to give up ciggies altogether in the beginning. Aim to cut down while you get to grips with your new vaping kit and e-liquids. Count the ones you don't smoke not the ones you do!

Once you are happy vaping then perhaps think about different batteries for different situations

[Chrissie]

Han, the Riva 1100 is a 510 & is about the size of a cigar & really not that much longer than a mini 510. I bought 2 of the Riva kits for my next door neighbours, a stainless steel one & a black one - neighbours were completely new to e-cigs & love them. I actually think the stainless steel one looks more classy than the black one & hopefully, Jason at Vape Escape will also get that one back in stock on Tuesday.

Honestly, if you are a heavy smoker, anything much smaller will drive you bonkers Plus if you go for the Riva kit & really don't get on with it, you should be able to sell it in our classifieds boards

[Chrissie]

Oh & talking about size of e-cigs - this is what I mainly use -

[Karma]

Stop showing off Chrissie

[Chrissie]

Lol Karma, I was just letting Han see that size does/doesn't matter

[han78]

thanks for the replies phew I had a mini panic lol but am cool with the 1100 again! and I was really thinking I should give up smoking when my riva got here.........so double phew, I think I assumed if you got the e-cig and continued smoking the e-cig would end up in the back of a draw and you could end up continuing with the horrible fags................... and Chrissie now I have serious e-cig envy.........that is beautiful

[Karma]

BTW Han, I also prefer the look of the stainless steel riva/egos to the black ones