A Riva newbie

[lesa60]

Hi there, thought I'd better introduce myself after lurking and reading a lot.

I bought the Riva Deluxe kit a week ago after reading recommendations here and haven't smoked since. It's been fantastic and I'm so glad I took the plunge and ordered. Without this forum, I wouldn't have known where to start although it's been an education learning all the terminology and I'm still not completely sure about everything.

I've found that I prefer the clearo that came with the kit as the cartos seem too mild for me even though i wasn't a particularly heavy smoker. I've ordered the V3 rainbow thingy so will see what that's like I've also read about the mini nova so I'm thinking about that too - not that I really know what the difference is!

Not too sure either about all the flavours. I've only tried the ry4 and caramel liquid so far and prefer the ry4 so I'm guessing that I'm more of a tobacco vaper. I'll have to read up a bit on the juice thread and order some samples.

Everyone seems really friendly here so thanks to everyone who posts helping newbies like me. You might only be answering one post but lots more lurkers are reading!

[OneDay]

Hi and welcome - glad you took the plunge and are happy with the result. Also that you switched from lurking to belonging

[Ellen]

Hi Lesa,

#welcome2# to the forum, glad to hear vaping is helping you

[Karma]

Hi Lesa #welcome2# nice to meet you

Pleased to hear that the forum has helped you on your vaping journey Any questions you may have, don't hesitate to ask, as you know, all these questions help lots of other people too

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome Lesa

So pleased to hear you are getting on well with your Riva And it really is brilliant to hear we are helping lurkers And even better that you have come & said hello

[astralsteph]

Hi Lesa and Welcome

I too am a Riva addict - although I have a new toy of an ego twist VV battery as well. My day to day is my Riva though.

I also got fed up with the carts as I was forever re-filling them! My favourite clearos are Kanger T2's (dont have to suck as hard as with the one that came with the kit.). I also have Vivi Novas which are also brill. Basically they hold more juice and the atomiser heads are replaceable. The top comes off and they are so much easier to fill. I tend to use them for my evening vaping.

If you want samples of juice I would try vape escapes Grizwalds. Another great e-juice supplier is Kev from Freedom Vapes (he's in Spain but doesn't charge shipping).

Whatever you decide to try next do check the Vendors listing and discount codes.

Keep asking the questions - we all are still learning and no question is a stupid question! #7261_9485#

[raid2506]

Hello and welcome

I too am a convert to the Riva after seeing it so widely acclaimed on this forum.

[lesa60]

Thanks for the welcomes.

Astralsteph, yes I've read about twists and spinners and the twist sounds good too! Yikes I've spent more than I've saved with not smoking but hopefully that will balance out soon. This forum should come with a warning that it tempts you to spend as you want to try lots out. Thanks for the tips!

[astralsteph]

Spend Spend Spend #icon_shoppingm#

I keep telling myself it's Christmas and I deserve it!! LOL self deception is a wonderful thing!!

[giles]

#welcome2# Lesa

You may find you get to be less of a tobacco vaper as time goes on.
Happy vaping!

[beautycat]

Hi lesa #7261_9485#

[Deleted]

Welcome ... the Riva seems to cleaning up when it comes to new starters

[raid2506]

I think maybe thats because you get a good bang for your buck and it's priced just right for 'taking a chance'.

[sarahthesinger]

Hi Lesa #7261_9485#

I wish I'd found this forum BEFORE I bought my first kit. Oh well, I'm here now and it's great. Had loads of advice and up to now I've managed not to go too mad with the spending

Have a look through the vendor lists for 'pick n mix' ejuices. I've had a couple of these and they're a great way of trying out new flavours without having to buy loads. And don't forget to use the discount codes.

[Deleted]

Hi Lesa, welcome to the forum, i think alot of us started on the Riva de la viva kit, a good intro to vaping!