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Post by ghostrider1971 on Mar 6, 2024 20:50:10 GMT
Signed.
Bit late in the day I know but still counted.
Although, sadly, as with many other things I'm sure the decision has already been made 😕.
I just think we all need to remember that all of this clamping down on vaping is purely about tax revenue. It isn't about kids (if it was go after the parents and rogue retailers) or health (Where is the extra £350m a week for the NHS from Brexit?) or the environment.
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Post by ghostrider1971 on May 22, 2023 19:47:41 GMT
So, my first dip in to the new Chef's....and it's a good one.
Usual 70 VG and 3mg nic. 20% concentrate. Usual Vaporesso Target 200 and iTank. 58w on a 0.2ohm.
The key to this one is that it has that "just one more vape" factor. Watermelon and ice is pretty straightforward forward but the trick here is it's "plus berries". It's quite sweet, not particularly cold but the more candied watermelon works well with the mysterious "berries". Just watermelon and ice is what watermelon and ice does. Nice for a couple of tanks maybe but (for me) not interesting enough for the long term. Here the little twist makes all the difference. Unsurprisingly I'd like it a fair bit colder but overall this is something a little different and rather pleasant. I think longer term it would be a little too sugary sweet for me.
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Post by ghostrider1971 on May 22, 2023 19:33:02 GMT
.....anything by Ohm Brew or Aromaxy or Baked and Shaked?
Read good things about them all on FB and the like but have a large stash of juice at the moment already and don't want to shell out on the latest "Emperor's new clothes" (if that's what they are 😁)
Any feedback gratefully appreciated 😊
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Post by ghostrider1971 on May 12, 2023 14:27:05 GMT
I've been looking at a Vaporesso 80w single 18650 mod on Vape Club.
I usually use Vaporesso Target 200 mods around 50-65w.
My question is appreciating a single battery mod is going to run down on power much quicker but assume they are to constantly run between my usual wattage range?
Thinking of getting a couple for travel as they are much smaller and lighter (and cheap if they get damaged or lost).
Any thoughts on other pros or pitfalls, please?
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Post by ghostrider1971 on May 10, 2023 13:52:25 GMT
Has anyone tried the Darkstar versions of Chef's Flavours. If so, any feedback please?
I've looked at reviews and stuff and it's mainly squabbles over the names and recipes etc defending or attacking one side rather than practical reviews.
I bought some stuff from Flavour Craver recently and the RY Whore is as good as ever (the "original" recipe I assume). Also a couple of newer ones, Berry Bomb and Watermelon ice, are pretty good.
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Apr 17, 2023 20:38:57 GMT
bluemagnum - Interesting 🙂. I hadn't even thought of the legal position - more just from a common sense and courtesy kind of angle I guess - although if McDonald's has to label coffee as "might be hot" I guess I shouldn't be surprised some shops have to put out "No vaping" signs. I think maybe because a vape rather than a cig can be "just one puff" but the thought and sight of people doing it supermarkets and the like does mildly irk me. I also bet it could end up in some curious discussions with security staff too...
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Apr 14, 2023 16:49:36 GMT
Was having a meander around my local Tesco yesterday and saw an entitled cretin wandering around blatantly openly vaping whilst doing their shopping.
I wouldn't normally bother to post on stuff like this but it's that we all get tarred with same brush thing.
Vapers and vaping are constantly under the negative microscope - disposables - under age sales - sales of illegal and counterfeit items - kids trying vaping who never smoked etc etc.
You see people vaping on buses and trains now. Again, it's pure entitlement.
A frustrating thing.
Any thoughts?
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Apr 12, 2023 14:55:16 GMT
striker42 - I've seen a few places selling the ice nic shots but have read very mixed reviews about them - any experience or recommendation, please?
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Apr 9, 2023 15:33:50 GMT
Afternoon each,
Happy Easter everyone. Few more quick reviews of new ELFC stuff. All paid for out of my skyrocket as I don't get any freebies (boo hoo etc). All 70 VG. 20% concentrate. 3mg nic. Vaporesso Target 200 and iTank (0.20 ohm) at 50-55w.
Moo Juice Banana - Foamy banana goodness. Really, really like this one. Absolutely bang on for those banana sweets with a touch of cream on the end. Nice and long lasting flavour. I find this one very comforting. Very smooth and a wonderful aroma. Excellent stuff.
Tiger Juice - I understand this is a tried and tested but I'd never had it before. Strawberry, watermelon and coconut. This one has added cooler (at the mild end) and a much stronger emphasis on the coconut than the other flavours. If I sniff the tank I get a strong watermelon but it doesn't really come through in the vape. I've even looked under the bed for the strawberry but it ain't there either. However, I really like this one too. Creamy and cool coconut. Nice authentic taste. Yep, I'm a fan.
Smoovie - Fruit smoothie. Apricot, mango and banana. This one is a lovely and strong mish mash of fruity pulp. Absolutely spot on smoothie taste. The fruits are very ripe and pungent. First couple of days it was very ripe mango driven but now get the fresh apricot and a tiny bit of banana on the end of the exhale. It's complex but not overly so. Definitely a "one more vape" juice. Very deep and strong. A lovely puree. If that had an ice version it could be almost perfect.
Five positive reviews out of the last six now. Hope someone is kind enough to screenshot it for when I invariably go back to ranting 😂😂😂
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Apr 2, 2023 17:51:18 GMT
Sorry - should say 70% VG. A tablet with sense of humour spelling....
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Apr 2, 2023 17:48:31 GMT
Hello everyone,
Hope all are well. Few quick reviews. All are based on 70 by - 20% concentrate - 3mg nicotine - Vaporesso iT's tank 0.20ohm between 50-55w
Peach Mamba (ELFC) - Sweet and juicy with a decent but not overbearing chill. This has become a new favourite over the last month or so. I find the lemon much stronger than the peach or passion fruit (which seem minimal). Nice and smooth and cool. Added to the rotation without hesitation.
ASAP Grape (ELFC) - Allegedly a clone of a Malaysian juice - and a pretty bad one of you ask me. Weak grape and weak menthol with neither going anywhere. Dull and confused leading nowhere.
Moo Juice Strawberry (ELFC) - After a week and after two weeks this was absolutely tasteless. After 4 weeks a real revelation. A McDonald's strawberry milkshake with a distinctive biscuit undertone. All comes together nicely and the strawberry is distinctly of the pink powdered variety rather than the real red things. Sweetness is nicely balanced and a decent strength of flavour.
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Oct 31, 2022 20:17:02 GMT
Concentrate - 20% Steep - 8 days (NB - recommended is 4 weeks) Nic - 3mg Mix - 70VG Kit - Smok D-barrel (sorry..) with Vapresso iTank (0.22 @ 55w) Short and sweet - Innnnnteresting I guess I should be straight and call this an early/interim review. Ghostrideritis struck again and I've opened this one 8 days in to a recommended 4 week steep - the aim will be an adendum to this review after the 4 weeks has passed (hope that's ok ) Off the bat, it is very interesting...and jolly good. At the moment I am getting a lovely honey flavour and then a cereal. The honey is sweet and very authentic (delicious, to be honest) and when the sweetness builds higher and higher then the cereal (which is supposed to be granola) cuts through it and brings everything back down. The cereal is like eating it out of the box with nothing on it (come on we've all done it...). From the blurb, the overarching flavours are supposed to be blueberry and yoghurt and then honey and cereal (a tasty mix indeed...) Was slightly surprised that the bluberry hasn't made an early appearance. Not sure if Greek yoghurt is like a custard and takes a while to come through? Hopefully reading this wasn't a total waste of time - so, early doors we have a very nice cereal and honey. In fact, if it stuck like this even after 4 weeks, I certainly wouldn't be disappointed... Will save a score until after the proper steep time (Has anyone else tried this one?)
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Oct 29, 2022 7:56:11 GMT
Concentrate - 20% Mix - 70VG Nic - 3mg Kit - Voopoo Alpha with Vapresso iTank - 0.22ohm @ 60w Blurb - A sweet and cold strawberry kick that will keep you going. A fridge cold strawberry infused energy drink flavour. Short and sweet - Interesting and very good Sorry...another energy drink Am still really enjoying the Exceptional Vapes 'NRG' - a really strong, blow your head off vape with exceptional flavour...so I thought why not see what ELFC have came up with. This one is much milder - but not in a bad way... Fridge cold? Be serious. I cannot even tell if there is cooling in this one but we still have a very credible flavour going on. To me, it is almost like strawberry juice. At the end of the exhale you get that slightly 'pasturised' taste like a canned energy drink. It is quite a fluffy mouthful vape and very smooth. I wouldn't really call this one an energy drink - 'a decent strawberry with a twang on the end'. I like it quite a lot. I think it is very mellow and could be the Ying to the Yang of 'NRG' which is an absolute beast of a vape. A very fair 8/10...
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Oct 22, 2022 10:02:07 GMT
Mix - 70VG Nic - 3mg Concentrate - 20% Steep - A few days (Honest Guv..) Gear - Voopoo Alpha with Vapresso iTank - 0.20ohm @ 56w Short and sweet? Oh yes My understanding is that Riot Squad concentrates are pretty popular...this one is my second and I'm happy to add my vote to them so far. Tried Lemon and Lime previously. Nice and tart and strong. Was very good. I looked at this 'sweet strawberry' for a while before buying. Why? I had those thoughts of 'single flavour' and I guess sweet strawberry is as sweet strawberry does. Wasn't expecting anything zany or clever or a curious mix of avacado and marmite...and this one is very, very good. Super smooth. Stawberry is authentic and sweet. Flavour is deep but uncomplicated. The flavour gets deeper throughout the inhale and exhale and is long lasting after the vape. I guess we could almost call this a 'comfort flavour'. The vape aroma is delightful too. Although I've already managed to waffle as much as usual, there really is nothing else to say. If you like strawberry you are going to love this. Not too sweet and a nice juicy fruit. Back to an old chesnut of mine - uncomplicated and done well is a beautiful thing. What's not to like? A well deserved 9/10.
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Post by ghostrider1971 on Oct 22, 2022 8:00:41 GMT
Sad news.
Certainly don't want to bring up the disposable debate again (whilst doing it, sorry..), but I'm guessing a lot of the 'specialist' vape companies are feeling the pinch.
Just too easy to offer disposables as a product line if you are already selling other things in a physical shop...
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