Which starter kits & seller do you recommend plse?

[Clutter]

As per my title.

I went cold turkey almost 6 years ago but have resumed where I left off 7 weeks ago and am shocked to get through 30 Superking length a day if I have them although can go several days without any if I can't be bothered to go out and get some I've never had nicotine withdrawal any time I quit.

My friend is smoking regular size cigs and takes a few puffs then tamps it out. Then relights later and tamps it out. She sometimes manages to get 3 smoking situations out of one ciggie. In her own house she smokes the whole ciggie. She has emphysema and suffers frequent bouts of bronchitis and pneumonia.

Recommendations very much appreciated.

[Chrissie]

(((Clutter)))

Off to get some links for you & I'm sure others will also be doing the same

[jerryrm]

Clutter, since you don't have nicotine withdrawals, I would suggest that you use zero nicotine e-juice and since your friend is a very light smoker, I would suggest 6 mg nicotine juice for her.

I always recommend a KR808D-1 cartomizer to new e-cig users, since they don't have a separate atomizer and don't need constant topping off, like cartridges do.

I believe that you are in the UK, so I can't really recommend a seller, except for Totally Wicked, which has a UK and US website.

Jerry

Edit: I just saw that Chrissie has come to the rescue. She will have good links and good advice for you.

[Scylla]

Why would I do that when you are the Link Queen, Chrissie?

A huge to you Clutter!


scylla

[Chrissie]

OK, I'm going to recommend a DSE901 if you & your friend prefer an e-cig that isn't much bigger than a real cig. Plus as both of you don't sound like consistent heavy smokers, I think the batteries should last you fairly well between recharges (apart from when hitting 30 a day).

www.liberty-flights.co.uk/product.asp?id=1

However, if you don't mind the idea of a larger sized e-cig then go for a Riva (again I'm going to recommend the 901 version as I personally so much prefer the 901 atomiser to the 510.

www.liberty-flights.co.uk/product.asp?id=83

If you go for either of those, when you get to checkout, use "allaboute" as a discount code to get 10% off.

You will also need some juice (e-liquid) especially for the Riva as the cartridges you get with it are blank. You can buy good e-liquid from Liberty Flights & many other great sellers - my faves are from Paradise Vapes : -

paradisevapeuk.vstore.ca/index.php/cName/ejuice-tobacco

[Chrissie]

Jerry, there are very few sellers of the KR808D in the UK

But Scylla, it's always good to have others opinions

[buckowski]

I'd stick with a Tornado, Ego or Riva.

Use the code NY2011 and then WICK110 on the Tornado at totally wicked, that'll bring the price down a bit. Could opt for a tornado starter set, only one battery, but everything you need to get started, and a bit cheaper so at least if you're not initially liking vaping, the cost would be lower. I'd also recommend a new user to try a low resistance atomiser, as sometimes, the normal ones that come with the kits can be a bit weak...





Edit - not sure when the NY2011 code starts, probably Jan 2011. so may have to wait a couple of days till it accepts the discount.

[Clutter]

I'm not sure that my friend can be described as a light smoker. I think she's still getting through a pack a day. Does that make any difference to the recommendations for her?

Thanks for the recs for me. I shall go and investigate.

[Scylla]

Truly, I just didn't want to muddy the water, Chrissie - it's complicated enough already for newbies

I agree with your recommendations anyway, but would just add that any order for juice with James needs to be done PDQ, as he's off to the US for 3 weeks in a few days. I saw him say that he's practically out of LnB, but if you both smoke non-menthol cigs then his Benson Fences should be fine to start (according to those who've tried it). It's on offer, I think the 60ml comes in 2x30ml bottles (maybe 3x20ml?) so you could share the one order, it's at the top of the list here:

paradisevapeuk.vstore.ca/index.php/cName/specials

That quantity should fix you both up for a week or two at least

Re hardware - you should aim to have at least 2 batteries and 2 atties each. IMO the "ordinary" atties (rather than the all-in-one cartridge/atomiser ones) are more straightforward to refill for newbies, not wishing to underestimate anyone

scylla

[buckowski]

Just seen that Libery flights have the Riva at a great price, either 510 or a 901 atomiser connection, and include a low resistance atomiser in the pack, best deal around at the moment...

www.liberty-flights.co.uk/product.asp?id=78

www.liberty-flights.co.uk/product.asp?id=83

Still need E-liquid, a few different tobaccos in small size...

www.liberty-flights.co.uk/product.asp?id=73

Discount code for 15% off is ECR69

[buckowski]

Dec 29, 2010 22:13:14 GMT Clutter said:

I'm not sure that my friend can be described as a light smoker. I think she's still getting through a pack a day. Does that make any difference to the recommendations for her?

Thanks for the recs for me. I shall go and investigate.

For any smoker, I'd recommend 18mg strength e-liquid. Not too strong, but not too shabby either. The middle ground.

[jerryrm]

Dec 29, 2010 23:04:27 GMT buckowski said:

Dec 29, 2010 22:13:14 GMT Clutter said:

I'm not sure that my friend can be described as a light smoker. I think she's still getting through a pack a day. Does that make any difference to the recommendations for her?

Thanks for the recs for me. I shall go and investigate.

For any smoker, I'd recommend 18mg strength e-liquid. Not too strong, but not too shabby either. The middle ground.

I agree, I smoked 3/4 of a pack of ultra-light cigarettes and I found that 16 - 18 mg strength was perfect for me.

[Perpetua]

Hello & welcome from me Clutter! Lovely to see you here.

I'd completely agree with the recommendations.

[jerryrm]

Dec 29, 2010 21:53:12 GMT Chrissie said:

Jerry, there are very few sellers of the KR808D in the UK

I didn't know that about the KR808D, I will go sit in the corner now.

[l15a]

Hi, I'd say go for the Riva also, it's a great bit of kit