Hi... From me

[dvdfjojo]

Awww, sorry for telling you off Alvoram - see how much better that is, though :-) I've got a Riva too. Mine's in gold and is now almost silver from it pretty much never leaving my hand, ha ha. I'd go with the black if I were to get another, I'd be constantly wiping my mucky paw marks off a white one. I've never used the atomiser/cartridge combo that comes with it though as everyone said how much easier cartomisers were so I've just used them so far (Kanger LR ones) and I'm quite happy with those. I've spilt the odd drop on my hand when refilling but now I have a 'spiky thing' which makes refilling much easier. I just washed it under the tap and it was fine. A spiky thing is an attachment for your bottle of eliquid where you just take the nozzle off and pop that on the top instead - it's got a very pointy nozzle so you can perfectly direct your liquid without it going where it shouldn't. Enjoy your Riva if you do go for one. Can also recommend HS Menthol as an e-liquid which is my all-day vape now after trying a fair few - didn't really like the tobacco ones at all and kept coming back to this one.

[bel]

Hello and welcome Alvoram

[DiscoDes]

Hi Alvoram, as a elder statesman E-cig user i'd go for a black Riva, it's a great starting E-cig and as you upgrade(if you do) most of the stuff will be compatible. Good luck!

[X&Y]

Hi Alvoram

Welcome to the Forum

I recently purchased the Riva 1100 from Jason at VapeEscape

Really happy with it

Looks really good in black almost stealth like

Then again i'm not a great lover of white gadgets, i never understand anyone buying an iPhone in white errgh

black is the way to go

[Anne (fuzzy)]

Feb 8, 2012 21:37:07 GMT alvoram said:

Nicotine overdose seems to be the only real ecig risk publicised, Just wondered how much of a risk it really was.

You know when you've OD'd on nicotine as you get symptoms, headache, nausea, dizziness, so listen to your body.

[Chrissie]

Feb 8, 2012 22:22:19 GMT alvoram said:

Feb 8, 2012 21:26:43 GMT Brian said:

I think you`ll find that most of us vape away more often than on analogues, but you tend not to put a smelly down for 5 minutes or more at a time like you can with an ecig. so it might seem like you are "smoking" more, but in reality, you`re not.
i also started on VIP cigs, and like you, i enjoyed them, until i realised there was something better out there. i bought the riva 1100 off jason at www.vapeescape.com and he did the whole package with 2 batteries, 5 boge cartomisers, 5 kanger cartomisers, drip tip, charger, and juice, delivered for about £32, i think.

Sorry Brian I'm not rude, just blind, and stupid, I missed your post...

Perhaps Jason could do me a deal as good as that, Now how do I find Jason?

Jason can be found at Vape Escape & he will do you the same deal as per my post #3

He is also member here (like many of the the other good suppliers) & you can PM him - allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=viewprofile&user=btb

Check out this thread for help with sending PM's & other forum help -

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=help&thread=4067&page=1#91823

But please don't hesitate to ask if there is anything you are unsure about

[Perpetua]

Hello & welcome from me Alvoram!

[alvoram]

Ahhh that Jason... Thanks Chrissie I'll shoot him a PM see if he can do me a similar deal to Brian, Wouldn't want to miss out on some free E-liquid samples, and trying both those types of cartomisers might be a good idea as a noob... I can decide which I like best.

I was just looking through his E-liquid 5ml sample bottles, similar price to LibertyF's, How do they compare?

[Anne (fuzzy)]

Compare in what way alvo?

[Gordy]

Feb 9, 2012 0:34:24 GMT alvoram said:

Ahhh that Jason... Thanks Chrissie I'll shoot him a PM see if he can do me a similar deal to Brian, Wouldn't want to miss out on some free E-liquid samples, and trying both those types of cartomisers might be a good idea as a noob... I can decide which I like best.

I was just looking through his E-liquid 5ml sample bottles, similar price to LibertyF's, How do they compare?

dont get me wrong as i did start on LF juices but Vape Escapes Grizwalds range is a different league ...the only juice i buy from LF now is the pinkspot range

[alvoram]

Feb 9, 2012 1:01:32 GMT Anne (fuzzy) said:

Compare in what way alvo?

Well I'll try and explain this the best way I can, as a noob...

Example: LF Menthol, has a decent amount of vapour for me, the flavour is nice, although not as minty/mentholy as VIP's pre filled cartos, and the throat hit is strong, I like a strong throat hit, but the LF Menthol is kind of sharp and strong, like scratchy, if that makes sense, how does VapeEscapes compare to this, as Menthol is my preferred main vape at the minute?

Example 2: Strawberry, LF's flavour is really nice, I like it a lot, but it doesn't seem to give much vapour, and the throat hit isn't very strong, again, how does this compare.

Hope you can make sense of this.

And thanks for your response Gordy

[dave]

I can certainly recommend Jason's HS premium Menthol Sensation - guaranteed to knock your socks off

[DiscoDes]

Feb 9, 2012 12:08:33 GMT alvoram said:

Feb 9, 2012 1:01:32 GMT Anne (fuzzy) said:

Compare in what way alvo?

Well I'll try and explain this the best way I can, as a noob...

Example: LF Menthol, has a decent amount of vapour for me, the flavour is nice, although not as minty/mentholy as VIP's pre filled cartos, and the throat hit is strong, I like a strong throat hit, but the LF Menthol is kind of sharp and strong, like scratchy, if that makes sense, how does VapeEscapes compare to this, as Menthol is my preferred main vape at the minute?

Example 2: Strawberry, LF's flavour is really nice, I like it a lot, but it doesn't seem to give much vapour, and the throat hit isn't very strong, again, how does this compare.

Hope you can make sense of this.

And thanks for your response Gordy

I am a BIG menthol fan and have tried lots

My favourites at the moment (in order of preferance) though this preference chages daily.

1. Vapourworld Menthol Max - 50ml for about £14 is very good value with a big hit of menthol.
2. Dekang Menthol - Very minty Clean taste - lots of different vendors do Dekang the last lot I bought was from Healthcabin (China) at £6.84 per 50ml
3. Paradise Vapes Cherry Menthol is VERY GOOD tastes like Cherry Tunes, it's at 3 as it's not pure menthol once again £15 for 50ml
4. Freedomvapes Cherry Menthol very nice again
5. HS Menthol Sensation a great juice with a big menthol hit.
6. Menthol from Vapology - good value at £20 for 90ml (buy 2 get one free)


Problem with flavours is they are subjective, but like you I like a BIG menthol hit.

There is VERY little difference in the above all are big hitters, I would be happy to vape any of them all day every day.

[alvoram]

Looks like I'll give Jasons HS Sensation a try next then, Followed By vapourworlds Max, thanks guys.

I just ordered 2 riva kits with cartos from Jason, one for me, one for the other half, he's done me a mix of normal and low resistance so I can find the one I like best. Can't wait for them to be delivered, he dispatched them already

[Chrissie]

Good chance you will get them tomorrow - weather & Royal Mail willing