Greetings All

[rodrocket]

I live in Hobart, Tasmania, am 60y/o and am trying desperately to stop smoking.

Have tried so many times to quit and failed :-(

Am now obviously Vaping, and have significantly reduced the ciggie intake which is brilliant :-) 

Have read a huge amount on this forum and am stunned at the knowledge base contained within.

As a newbie it's pretty daunting to figure what and what not to buy etc, so am very thankful for all the advice.

Nicotine itself is not available in OZ which is a pain, but have bought a kit from UK and am now a happy vaper.

Thanks again for this site everyone.

Best regards,
Rod

[Chrissie]

Hello & welcome rodrocket

Out of interest, what kit did you buy?

[pebbles]

Hi and welcome to aaec

[Phoenixflame (Julie)]

Hi and  .

[DiscoDes]

Yes please tell us what you have bought and what nicotine strength the e-liquid is that you are using. Also you are still smoking, what is it that Vaping is not doing for you that enables you to kick the stinkies completely?

We are here to help.

[joeten]

[Taylor]

Welcome to the forum.

[charliehorse]

Hello rodrocket and welcome to the forum

[gill2009]

    to AAEC rodrocket

[rodrocket]

Jun 3, 2016 7:02:39 GMT Chrissie said:

Hello & welcome rodrocket

Out of interest, what kit did you buy?

Hi Chrissie.
I bought the "Gold" kit from Alchemist's Cupboard.
Am currently putting nic in all the e-juice flavours which I've bought
Am still at a loss with finding a good tobacco flavour and figure I might just forget it.
Love this forum.
Rod xx

[rodrocket]

Jun 3, 2016 8:21:32 GMT DiscoDes said:

Yes please tell us what you have bought and what nicotine strength the e-liquid is that you are using. Also you are still smoking, what is it that Vaping is not doing for you that enables you to kick the stinkies completely?

We are here to help.

Thanks for the lovely welcomes everyone :-)
I am still experimenting at this stage.
I was smoking 25-30 cigs a day and have done for 40 years. Sorry to admit this :-(
I am using 14mgs of nic in the flavours but am still finding I need to have a cig here or there. Actually have been counting them (a bit anal )
I am still smoking about 6-10 cigs per day.
Am thinking I should increase the nic level but really don't know.
I have bought several pens. Some with VV and assorted carts.
Have also just yesterday bought a "Smok" Nano R-Steam which is fun to make big vapes.
I'm probably a hard core smoker so really don't care about making clouds so much as getting satisfaction from the vape machine/s no matter which kind.
I have actually had 4 heart attacks and have had multiple bypasses etc so really am a bit keen to stop the cigs.
If I don't I will not be here within a few years. As per quotes from 2 cardiologists. Eeeeek.
All a bit confronting.
Anyway re strength of juce/nic I would like some advice.
I realise the info is probably here somewhere but I run out of energy searching
Thanks again all for the very warm welcome.
Cheers, Rod

[Ron]

rodrocket I was rolling at least 100 gms of tobacco a week four years ago.I found this forum and stopped overnight.I realise you cannot get supplies as we can but I started on 24 nic and dropped right down now to three.I think I only vape now because I enjoy it.When working or thinking I always needed the sucking sensation

[openelopeo]

Hi everyone.

I first started off using a Mini many years ago and it just didn't help me, then I moved onto a eGo and now I use an eVic-VTC. The more powerful the device the more it tasted better and the more vapour I got and this is all I use now :-)

I started on 18mg and now I'm on 6mg and I may even drop my nicotine strength again. I would suggest investing in a really good device with lots of features and high wattage.

Hope this helps :-)

[DiscoDes]

Jun 3, 2016 11:09:32 GMT rodrocket said:

Jun 3, 2016 8:21:32 GMT DiscoDes said:

Yes please tell us what you have bought and what nicotine strength the e-liquid is that you are using. Also you are still smoking, what is it that Vaping is not doing for you that enables you to kick the stinkies completely?

We are here to help.

Thanks for the lovely welcomes everyone :-)
I am still experimenting at this stage.
I was smoking 25-30 cigs a day and have done for 40 years. Sorry to admit this :-(
I am using 14mgs of nic in the flavours but am still finding I need to have a cig here or there. Actually have been counting them (a bit anal )
I am still smoking about 6-10 cigs per day.
Am thinking I should increase the nic level but really don't know.
I have bought several pens. Some with VV and assorted carts.
Have also just yesterday bought a "Smok" Nano R-Steam which is fun to make big vapes.
I'm probably a hard core smoker so really don't care about making clouds so much as getting satisfaction from the vape machine/s no matter which kind.
I have actually had 4 heart attacks and have had multiple bypasses etc so really am a bit keen to stop the cigs.
If I don't I will not be here within a few years. As per quotes from 2 cardiologists. Eeeeek.
All a bit confronting.
Anyway re strength of juce/nic I would like some advice.
I realise the info is probably here somewhere but I run out of energy searching
Thanks again all for the very warm welcome.
Cheers, Rod

Well, the Smok R-Steam Nano looks like a good device, did you get the kit with the Nano TFV4 Atomiser?
If not what atomiser do you have?
I ask because The more efficient the atomiser the lower strength liquid you can use, because the device/atomiser is giving more vapour and therefore more Nicotine.

My initial thought is you need to up the nicotine strength of the liquid to help curb the nicotine cravings.

The next time you order your e-liquid buy some higher strengths (in small quantities) but if you can include some 24mg and 18mg. Try the 24 first, if you find it a bit too harsh then go to the 18mg and see if this helps.

Also what make liquid do you buy? Does it list the Vegetable Glycering (VG) and the Propylene Glycol (PG) ratio?
Higher PG may work for you as this gives "throat hit" which smokers can sometimes crave, VG gives clouds but is very mild on the throat.

Do not throw any liquid away we can advise how you will be able to drop or raise the nicotine strength if you need to, so you will not waste it.

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