Newbie. Advice needed

[zaccochub]

Hi,

After smoking for 20+ year, I started my first e-cig 18 months ago and I felt great.  My sense of smell and taste are now back.  I have used Gamucci (menthol 16%) all along but found it more and more dissatisfying. I have been thinking of going 'real' vapering kits but was totally overwhelmed and confused by the amount of info on the net. I found this forum recently and it's good to see a beginner section.  Hope I can find some advice.  

Since I do like the small size of cig-like e-cig (I need to carry 3 batteries to work though lol), I am thrilled to see the good thread from opensecret. His list is v similar to what I am thinking of (a great thank to him).  One difference is a vv battery as it is always recommended in other threads.  So should I get a vv?  

I am not sure which to get but here is my beginner wish list:

1. Kanger mini protank 3 x 2 
2. Kanger Evod glass start kit (for work) 
3. Kanger Black EVOD VV Variable Voltage Power Twist 1000 mAh Battery Ego Thread (for home)
4. Some coils
5. Some juice - I plan to order some fr joosejuice.

am I making a sensible choice? Are the mini protank 3 and vv battery compatible? How long do I need to wait for methanol juice to steep after they arrive?

any help will be appreciated.  Thank you.

zaccochub 

[igual]

Congrats on giving up the stinkies.
Good choice on the upgrade kit
You'll find it a definate improvement.
Menthol juice will be good to go when it arrives.
Have a look here for mini juice samples.

www.smokerainbow.com/all-samples/
Have you tried other flavours?
I'm sure other minty fans can guide you better on what to get.

[Perpetua]

Welcome & congratulations to you zaccochub.


I think a VV battery of some description is a very sensible choice, as it will give you more control over your vaping . . . start on a low setting and work up, until you find a voltage that suits your tastes and eliquids.

Not a huge fan of minty/menthol eliquids myself, but JJ's Softmint & Menthol I always see get good feedback. It's also worth taking a peak on our registered Vendors Board as many offer deals on their ranges:

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/board/30/vendors-board-cig-eliquid-retailers

In addition to discount codes, not all Vendors offer them, but it's always worth checking first.

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/thread/2/cigarette-liquid-vendors-discount-codes?page=1&scrollTo=2

[PinkyPuff]

Hi and welcome zaccochub Great choice in your shopping list.I can add one more thing to it for your kanger minis -airflow control valve,it really make difference to vaping.
Keep us posted how you get on with your new kit.

Also good choice of juices here while you wait other ones to steep.

[chykensa]

zaccochub - hi and a warm welcome from me You've already received good advice so go for it, and don't forget to let us know how you get on!

[snow]

zaccochub I wouldn't be without Joose Juice Menthol and Soft Mint flavours they are my preferred all day every day vapes neither of them require steeping and can be vaped straight away. The menthol flavour is fairly strong so it might be worth you ordering 3 x 10 ml sample bottles @ £1.49 each initially at each of the different strengths (standard, 10% extra and 20% extra) to see which one you prefer rather than end up with 60mls of something either too strong or not strong enough for your tastes. When you know which one you prefer you can order the 30 ml bottles which are buy one get one free and use the code AAEC12 to get 12% off.

[gill2009]

 A very BIG welcome to AAEC zaccochub - great advice already given - so just enjoy 

[decoy]

im going to throw a spanner in the works
may cost a wee bit more but defo worth it
a second hand gizmo 17 from the classified's
2 kanger mow tanks
a kick
some 18350 batts and a charger(i sometimes go throw 3 batts on a 12 hour shift but i am a heavy vaper)

[giles]

As you said:

Sept 10, 2014 23:14:09 GMT zaccochub said:

Since I do like the small size of cig-like e-cig 

I thought I'd point out that the kit you list is good (I use it myself for out & about), but a lot bigger than a cigarette - it's about 15cm long by 1.5 cm diameter.

The stuff recommended by decoy is bigger still

[charliehorse]

Hello zaccochub and welcome to the forum

[Roscopecotrain]

Hello and welcome to aaec.

Sent from me from some far away land.

[decoy]

Sept 11, 2014 10:59:48 GMT giles said:

As you said:

Sept 10, 2014 23:14:09 GMT zaccochub said:

Since I do like the small size of cig-like e-cig 

I thought I'd point out that the kit you list is good (I use it myself for out & about), but a lot bigger than a cigarette - it's about 15cm long by 1.5 cm diameter.

The stuff recommended by decoy is bigger still

Much shorter and still easy to lose lol
im sorry i love mine and it works sooo well and its easy to carry 2 or 4 18350 batts about and is v comfy in the hand.
it just seemed like a good long lasting option as it will out last the listed kit by years hopefully

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome zaccochub

Please let us know what you decide to go for

[zaccochub]

Thanks a lot for the advice.

Yes, I am aware the kits will be bigger than cig. If they don't look really big, I guess I will have to live with that.

I only smoked menthol cig before switching to e-cig. May be it's time to try something different although I still find the idea of 'smoking' coffee/fruity flavour weird. Lol.

The next thing is to find and get them!

[cHooBeyDoo]

Hiya zaccochub and to AAEC.