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Post by scubadude on Nov 7, 2017 15:39:31 GMT
I'm just about to pull the trigger on one of these (with the black frame).
Has anyone had any issues with the paint chipping off?
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Post by scubadude on Jan 6, 2016 14:45:46 GMT
Thank you for the advice kreed and dalealan , I think I'll give recipe v1 a go today (with Bourbon Vanilla substituted), then try the others suggested. Just a final thought: I don't have have Coconut Extra (TFA) but only Coconut (TPA) so assume that this is a weaker coconut (as not extra). Should I therefore increase the coconut percentage? Double the percentage as the coconut extra is very potent. The coconut extra seems to take a week or two to blend in to any mix so it may be about the same with the standard coconut. Go easy on the Acetyl though as a little bit too much can completely overpower the mix. Hope you enjoy it scubadude Thanks dalealan will do as you suggest with the Coconut, and will watch out for the Acetyl. Now for the hard bit, waiting the 3 weeks for it to steep
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Post by scubadude on Jan 6, 2016 9:18:31 GMT
Thank you for the advice kreed and dalealan , I think I'll give recipe v1 a go today (with Bourbon Vanilla substituted), then try the others suggested. Just a final thought: I don't have have Coconut Extra (TFA) but only Coconut (TPA) so assume that this is a weaker coconut (as not extra). Should I therefore increase the coconut percentage?
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Post by scubadude on Jan 5, 2016 13:07:58 GMT
Hi all I'm just about to attempt a first mix of Castle Long Clone (v1). I have all the TFA ingredients the recipe calls for (below) except the Bourbon Vanilla . What I do have though is Capella French Vanilla and Capella Simply Vanilla. Is it possible to substitute one of these vanilla's for the Bourbon Vanilla (and will it make much difference to the taste of the finished juice) ?
Castle Long (v1) 2.5% Kentucky Bourbon 1.5% Coconut Extra 1.5% Acetyl Pyrazine 1.5% Toasted Almond 1% Vanillin 1% Bourbon Vanilla 1% Brown Sugar Extra All TFA Flavorings
Also, how much difference in taste is there between the v1 recipe and the castle Long v2 recipe? (I like a strong tasting juice)
Castle Long v2
Kentucky Bourbon (TPA) 6% Coconut Extra (TPA) 3% Acetyl Pyrazine (5%) 2% Toasted Almond (TPA) 3% Vanillin 10% (TPA) 2% Bourbon (Vanilla Bourbon) (FA) 2% Brown Sugar (TPA) 0.5% Oak Wood (FA) 0.5%
Thank you in advance for your help Paul
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Post by scubadude on Oct 22, 2015 9:27:05 GMT
Thank you whiteclouds I think I will start over again with a custard recipe from here. By doing that it should give me a good baseline on what to expect from a good recipe. I also going to steep without whisking. Thanks for heads up re the vanilla content and the extra tip re the EM I'd mix up a strong custard mix from the ones listed in the recipe section and maybe work on the mix you already have I'd up the custard if thats what you feel is lacking, I've got Cap VC V2 and never used it yet, (I will get to it eventually), in my ignorance I don’t understand why he's got both in it, unless I'm wrong it kinda defeats the object considering why V2 was produced Yep, I'll do as you suggest whiteclouds and concentrate (pun intended) on a strong custard from here. I also may as well try to resurrect the custard juice I have by adding more custard. I don't know why Les Picken added both Capella custards into his recipe, it sure does defeat the object of the v2
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Post by scubadude on Oct 21, 2015 9:27:09 GMT
I've done every Custard recipe here bar the ones with fruit, there isnt a bad one amongst them they’re all good! scroll down the page as there are more without fruits (where it mentions sweetener 1% I use 1 - 2 drops EM per 20ml I find it is very sweet) There is a lot of vanilla in there which will smooth/tame the custard, if you think whisking it caused issues try without whisking. Thank you whiteclouds I think I will start over again with a custard recipe from here. By doing that it should give me a good baseline on what to expect from a good recipe. I also going to steep without whisking. Thanks for heads up re the vanilla content and the extra tip re the EM
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Post by scubadude on Oct 20, 2015 10:18:20 GMT
I vape custard just about all the time its my ADV only break I take is when I'm asleep. What recipes are you following? and are you upping the creams in them? as I feel that can mute the flavour, If a custard is too strong I'll use a vanilla mix or smooth to flatten it out. In your recipes are you using the correct make of juice that’s mentioned in the recipe? Hi whiteclouds. A while back I was watching a bloke called Les Picken (juice mixing club) on youtube, and had a go at one of the DIY custard recipe's the he recommended in one of his video's (recipe 4. time 26mins,20secs) here
I left to steep for 2 weeks, but it wasn't the full flavour custard I hoped to get (maybe down to my frothing the life out of it). After a further steeping for 6 weeks the flavour improved slightly, but still not super custardy. The ingredients were as follows (all capella): custard V1 @8%, custard V2 @3%, simply vanilla @3%, vanilla cupcake @3%, caramel @2.5%, cake batter @1.5%, butter @1% I think that my best bet would be to try one of the good custard recipe's on AAEC and leave to steep without frothing. Any recommendation on which to try?
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Post by scubadude on Oct 20, 2015 9:18:16 GMT
Found the video ! 'I'm whisking a good deal of the flavour out (in the aeration of it)' makes sense to me, and I was just about to start doing it having moved from mixing in bottles to mixing in measuring jars, when I saw this:Not sure it's an absolute, I know some people swear by whizzing, but, I allways think if what your doing is not working, try something else! Be interested to hear if your experiment works! Cant seem to get the video to work, but here is the text link "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzODbmZnyTY&feature=youtu.be" Many thanks beedee for finding the video for me. Very interesting experiment. I'll certainly give anything a go to bet better juice
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Post by scubadude on Oct 19, 2015 14:52:01 GMT
Hi and scubadude have you tried many "one shot" flavours from the likes of T-Juice? I ask as the flavours will be tried and tested and it's only down to the % of flavours that you mix in to your base. I use T-Juice Red Astaire at 18% and it's great for me, however if I vape it all day the flavour disappears so I switch to another flavour then back (like you do) also a fresh wick/clean tank helps loads. DiscoDes I have tried T-Juice's Vamp Vape at 20% and it seemed to hold it's strength of flavour better than my DIY juices. Unfortunately I bought it for the name, and wasn't too keen on the taste. What I have done recently is buy 3 Decadent Vapours concentrates, Lime Zinger, Purpello and Sherbet Lemon. So will give them a try at recommended percentages (steeping slowly without whisking), and see how they turn out.
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Post by scubadude on Oct 19, 2015 14:42:47 GMT
Hi scubadude, do you find the same thing happening with ready made juices or is it just the home made ones? I saw a video somewhere that did a comparison test between different methods of steeping, and whisking it with a frothier came out by far the worst, though never tried it myself. Would post a link but can't find it now. I've been mixing for a few months, but, unlike you, I do nearly all tobacco juices. Have been finding that my experience of both shop and home made ones varies a lot. Couple of months ago was finding homemade ones too weak, then they got to taste much better, perfect, even, now I'm finding them too strong! My everyday ready made juice from 3 months ago, which I loved, I'm now not so keen on. I tend to mix at over 20% as do you, except with Flavour Arts, some of which I am mixing at as little as 3% with good results so far. Don't think it's your flavours, all good brands. I have found that a a good stir, a couple of shakes, then time (usually around 2-3 weeks for complex recipes) is the best steeper. Have realised that Vaping is not (for me anyway) ever going to be the totally consistent experience that the ciggies were, and enjoy the variety, taking the rough with the smooth kind of thing. Good luck with the mixing! Hi beedeeNope, ready made juices seem just fine. I may go back to one several weeks after and they are still full flavoured. For some reasoin, I seem to have it in my mind that when whisking, I'm whisking a good deal of the flavour out (in the aeration of it). I've tried a few tobacco mixes, and their flavours seem to hold much better (the wife likes Inawera's Gold & Silver mixed at 2%), just can't crack the fruits or cake recipe's.
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Post by scubadude on Oct 19, 2015 13:43:11 GMT
i often find a bland mix can be pepped up with a splash of sweetener, cider vinegar or lemon juice. It is after all a taste sensation your looking for and we all probably know how bland them 'healthy option' foods with no added salt or sugar taste. stick with it youll win in the end. Ah, that may be something to try...
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Post by scubadude on Oct 19, 2015 13:42:37 GMT
Very true, would never go back to em now flavors from which company you use for your mixes ??? hey Chris I've got: Capella's - Custards (V's 1 & 2), Vanilla's, Butter, Cake batter, Praline & Cream, Blueberry, Marshmallow, Honeydew Melon, Apricot, Peach, Mango, Juicy Lemon, Tangerine and Horchatta. Perfumer's Apprentice - Peppermint, Coconut, Malted Milk, Red Licorice Flavour Apprentice - Ripe Strawberry, Bavarian Creme Inawera - Lime, Grapefruit DV - Sherbet lemon, Lime Zinger and Absinthe So as you can see, I've stuck to good quality recommended concentrates, but however mixed I can't seem to make a nice flavourful juice.
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Post by scubadude on Oct 19, 2015 12:15:38 GMT
scubadude, the cynic in me says "be happy"... how many different flavors did you have when you smoked stinkey's? Very true, would never go back to em now
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Post by scubadude on Oct 19, 2015 11:46:15 GMT
You have to keep changing flavours because once your palette gets used to a particular flavour it starts to taste of nothing. If I vape custard it tastes great for a day or two then it becomes tasteless. I then go onto a menthol vape for a day or two then back on the custard and it tastes good again. Hi macmagoo Yep, I'm aware of the need to need to change flavours so my palette doesn't get used to one particular flavour. Like I said in my original post, I switch between 4 and 5 different flavours per day Cheers Paul
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Post by scubadude on Oct 19, 2015 11:41:28 GMT
Personally I'd say the flavor concentrate is too high... I tend to be between 15-20..? But this is down to personal preference. I assume wicks and coils are in good order. Steeping for long enough? Are many of the juices similar type (4 different versions of custard type mix)? PG/VG ratio tending more towards VG.. PG carries flavor better....? Yep, I've read that too high flavour percentage can actually mute flavours, but I've also mixed some recommended recipe's at around 15-20%, but still not found much flavour. Wicks and coils are good, as I use RTA's and change them regularly. With steeping I've left various juices anywhere from 1 week to 2 months, still seems to taste the same (dull). Juices have been anything from citrus's, to cake types to custards (single shot or established recipe's) I use to mix 30/70 PG/VG (as I like lots of vapour), but after reading about PG carrying more flavour I've also mixed at 50/50
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