Howdy from a noob - few questions

[bel]

Me too, or should i say hubby did lol but i wanted it to look like a ciggy! Im on a tornado now which is just like a riva much better

Oh and welcome John

[flimflam]

Holy Shiiiii......

£250!?!? Man.... makes me feel a bit better about the SKY Cig though

By the way, can you suggest any good 'baccy' flavours to start me off?

Just so you know, I used to smoke Camel lights when I could get them, otherwise Marlboro lights. Then a year or two back I just decided that the cost of 'ready mades' was just getting ridiculous, so swapped to rollies, and ended up smokin about a pack (12.5g ) of Drum every coupla days (fairly skinny ones with extra slim Swan filters).

After reading around here (for quite a few hours - there's a load more info than me poor brain can absorb in one go) it seems a lot of peeps start off with baccy type flavours, then work their way out into more exotic stuff.

I got a 10ml bottle of Reds, Turkish Blend and RY4 from Cloud9 today (with the 510 I'm exchanging) to try out. I figured Reds = Marlboro, Turkish = Camels, and I'd seen good reviews of the RY4 so thought what the hell. All 24mg.

I'm busy tryin out the 'Reds' through the 510 passthrough just now, and it's not great tbh, plenty of throat hit but not much in the way of flavour. Less good than the SKY, and that wasn't great after the first few drags.

To be fair though, I'm using a refilled SKY Cart, as I don't have any fresh ones (forgot to order any - noobs eh? lol).

Thanks for all the input and help by the way, it's much appreciated. After reading about some of the travails other folks have had with swappin to vapes, I figure I've had a pretty easy ride so far. This place is a godsend btw, so big ups to you and your posse Chrissie.

All the best,
John

[Perpetua]

I'd wouldn't go to mad at first to be honest John . . . you'll be amazed how quickly your tastes will change over the coming weeks . . . although I can throughly recommend Grizwald's 666 which Jason stocks, along with other of Griz's baccy mixes.

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

I found French Pipe, Golden Virgina, DK Tab were quite good tobacco flavours . . . before discovering the delights of Caramel & Butterscotch.

[flimflam]

Hi Perpetua,

Thanks for the advice. So you're saying stick to small bottles then?

I'll give the ones you suggested a try. By the way, someone on another thread here was recommending DK Tab Intense from VapourWorld, is that one you've tried?

I suppose I really need to get some new cartomizers in order to give the Cloud9 juices a fair crack as well, otherwise I won't know what they 'should' taste like if you see what I mean (being as I'm using refilled SKY carts at the mo).

Cheers for now,
John

[MIDIManNI]

FlimFlam

Get yourself some Cartomisers and "let rip..."

You will notice the difference...

Also Grizwalds Juices are stunning (as Perpetua said above) especially the 666 and Golden Burginia! You can also get a 5 Pack "Pick 'N Mix" from VapeEascape for Grizwalds Flavours - VERY NICE!

Later...

[Perpetua]

As Ivan says John . . . the pick and mix selections that Supplier's offer are a godsend for experimenting . . . Kev at Freedomvape also offers a similar deal:

www.freedomvape.co.uk/shop/article_1047-001/5-x-5ml-Pick-n-Mix.html?shop_param=cid%3D10%26aid%3D1047-001%26

And yes, I would stick to small bottles whilst you're still experimenting . . . I haven't tried many of Paula's flavours, but she sells Dekang juices and I have tried their DK Tab, which is jolly good for me.

It's worth also remembering, that many Supplier's mix their juices freshly,to order, so you may need to leave them to 'steep' for a few days for the flavours to really mature.

I'd also suggest, being a little adventurous in your choice of flavours as sometimes the most unlikely sounding ones can turn out to be your best purchases!

[DiscoDes]

Since I got my Riva I've never looked back! Been 2 years now I've been off of analogues and they smell horrible to me now

[flimflam]

Woohoooo,

Got me nice new stainless steel Riva starter kit in the post today from Cloud9, so just gotta say a big 'thank you' to Lisa for the super quick and friendly service.

As per your suggestion MIDIMan, I'll get meself some Boge cartos and a Griz pic'n'mix ordered right away!

Thanks for all yer help folks, no doubt I'll be back with more q's later

Cheers,
John

P.S. Still not had a single 'real' tab! I think I might be cured of 'em completely!

[blakey]

Sept 9, 2011 18:18:55 GMT flimflam said:

Boohoo,

Got me nice new stainless steel Riva starter kit in the post today from Cloud9, so just gotta say a big 'thank you' to Lisa for the super quick and friendly service.

As per your suggestion MIDI Man, I'll get me self some Bogey carts and a Griz picnics ordered right away!

Thanks for all yer help folks, no doubt I'll be back with more Q's later

Cheers,
John

P.S. Still not had a single 'real' tab! I think I might be cured of 'em completely!

When you're on Jason's site ordering griz's nectar then grab yourself a griz whiz. Well worth it for cleaning/ emptying and first filling carto's. Good luck with the riva Enjoy!

[Jemima]

Sounds liek your going great there Flimflam. The riva is a good buy (its what I have I'm biased lol) If your anythign like me you can't wait to get out there and show it off

Good luck!

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I'll just add that if you still wish to go for tobacco juices then try oksmokey they have a good selection , But as has been said previously buy small quantities until you decide what flavours you are going to like , Welcome to the forum mate and WD for making the switch

[Chrissie]

Sept 9, 2011 18:18:55 GMT flimflam said:

P.S. Still not had a single 'real' tab! I think I might be cured of 'em completely!

Congratulations John

[flimflam]

Heh,

blakey,
I'll do that. I do like stuff that looks like it could take an eye out

Jemima
Yeah it's a nice bit of kit, I'm sitting here drink in hand admiring it as I speak. Don't ever remember doin that with a tab lol

@storm
Thanks for the pointer, I'll take a look right now

@chrissie
Ta!

Cheers all,
John

[Deleted]

Another pointer mate, check out the suppliers link on the main page and be sure to find a discount code for the supplier you wish to use , which are also listed there on another thread