Any "vapers" in here at SMF?

[influencer]

I know I'm going to die, and I know that smoking will most likely make me die quicker. You are luckier than I, nicotine does effect me. I have tried quitting before and the mood swings are horrible. I work in customer service and the thought of quitting smoking while going to work is actually something to worry about. Bad mood swing + bad customer = bad things. But I will put my self-control to the test to still smile and be friendly.

Prong #2, the habit. Thinking of all the times I light one up and then trying to think of what I will do to fill that time. Not so much worried about this part but it is something to think about.

Prong #3, the want. There are times I'm not craving a cigarette but I do want one. I guess that could be both nicotine and habit, but sometimes, like when sitting out with the smoker having a beer, I just want a cigarette to complete the ensemble.

This is why I think a vaper will do me good, atleast to help me get out of the rut. Don't think it will be easy, but hell, if it was easy anyone could do it, right?

I use to smoke pot, and while I don't see anything wrong with other people doing it, one day (while stoned none-the-less) I decided I didn't like it anymore. Never touched it again, even while being around people who did, and still do. I've been waiting for that *moment* to quit smoking, when I'm puffing away or wake up and just decide "nah, don't feel like it". But I've come to realize that the moment I'm waiting for might never come, I enjoy smoking, I crave the nicotine.

Did you know that nicotine binds itself to receptors in your brain causing higher brain activity, increased dopamine and endorphins? Nicotine can actually lead to better concentration, thought processing and reaction times. The dopamine gives you a "rewarding" feeling, and endorphins act as a pain killer similar to morphine. Who can argue with that? While your good at ignoring the negative effects of smoking, your body notices the good effects listed above, and isn't so easily convinced to give it up.

BUT, I have officially started my road to being a non-smoker. My kids are worth it.

 

[jp61]

Wish you the best of luck Influencer! It is the right thing to do and can be done! 

I will soon give it another shot myself (seriously).

Then, when I feel at ease, I'm giving up baked beans too! Working with electricity, the thought of instantaneous combustion 

 scares the      out of me!

It only takes one bad move and kaboom!!! 

 

[papacurtis]

Went to a high school grad party yesterday, for the daughter of a friend of ours. Real first time social situation for me since quitting tobacco. Lots of beer and mixed drinks, food etc. Lots of naïve young kids smoking cigs all over the property. I was a bit apprehensive about the whole thing to say the least. These situations are when I smoked the most. Happy to say my e-go with T3 tank was all I needed. As well, a lot of parents were asking me what that thing was I was puffing on. Seemed many were unaware of the product and said they were going to do further research, and perhaps try it as well. Now, I have the idea of opening a small brick and mortar store here in town. Got to figure a way to finance it first though.

 

[roadkill cafe]

Hey Papa,  how's the vaping going? Been a while since anyone's posted in this thread. I've left the analog cigs behind and jumped on the eCig train. Was easier than I thought it would be. Started off as a supplement and before I knew it, no more cigs. Papa, if you're looking for a good local place, try Vapor Haven over on Federal Hwy. (US-1) in Deerfield Beach. South of Hillsboro Blvd. on east side of road. It's in that plaza where Frankie & Dino's Rest. is. Small shop, nice folks and decent prices. No Chinese juice, they make their own but 1.8% (18 mg) is the highest they make. I've seen quite a bit of their merchandise comparative or cheaper than online, especially if you figure in shipping. So far I've tried several flavors and like cinnamon bun the best followed by key lime.

Anyway, hope all is well. Vape on!!

Steve

 

[GaryHibbert]

I smoked 2 packs a day for years (that's 18,250 cigs a year). I quit cold turkey 7 months ago and I still wake up every morning craving a smoke.  But had to quit--breathing was going downhill and I didn't want to end up carrying an oxygen bottle around for the rest of my life.

Gary

 

[papacurtis]

Still vapin. Goin on 5 months now, Steve. Glad you tried it and liked it. Thanks for the info on the vape store in dfb. Will def give it a try next time im over at charm city burger!.. Be well.

 

[GaryHibbert]

Hey Corndog

All I can say is  " Jesus wept"  I have been smoke free now for about 7 months--and it is still killing me.

Gary

 

[oldschoolbbq]

I HAVE BEEN SMOKE FREE SINCE 2006 and feel wonderful.

  Still have COPD , but no more coughing and hacking...

 

[forluvofsmoke]

CONRGATS to all who have quit tobacco!!!

It's been a while since I posted anything here....thought I'd drop in a little update on what's been working for me with the EGo system...

I haven't had to replace batteries yet, after more than 9 months of daily use...I have the 900's. I have noticed a lot more fouling of the T-3 coils in the last few months, and I'm not sure exactly why, but suspect it has to do with the PG/VG ratio in the liquid. It seems that with a 50/50 PG/VG, I get more fouling. The T-3 coils don't seem to respond well to back-flushing, either, not even when soaking in Isopropyl alcohol...unlike like the CE-4 which will perform better again after back-flushing or soaking, but the CE-4 leaks more and more prone to seal/o-ring issues. I have had some T-3 coils only last a few days, while others would run for a couple weeks before coil-fouling, so there seems to be some reliability issues that may be related to the PG/VG blend ratio. I did take one T-3 coil down to rebuild it, but the coil itself had a lot of hardened residue on the coil, which I suspect causes the thermal transfer from the coil to the the liquid to become seriously dampened...less thermal energy getting to the liquid = less efficiency and less vapor production.

I am currently using a couple of brand-new Evod clearamizers from Wyoming Vapor Company (they have an on-line store now...yoppee!!!)....they have been my local area source, but have on-line sales now, too, mostly selling EGo batteries, and compatible clearamizers and a few other accessories, and he also does his own juice flavor blends. Oh, shipping is through USPS with a flat-rate of $4.00 per order, btw. This guy isn't doing this for the money...just wants to help others get away from the crummy smoke.

If you do want spare batteries or need to replace them, they are dirt cheap for the standard types...you can get the EGo-Twist for some extra coin (900's or 1,00's)...I haven't gotten one yet, myself, but it may be a better match for the T-3 coils...possible even for the Evod, as well. It does seem that the T-3 doesn't function very well on a weak or partially discharged battery, so I've been swapping batteries about twice per day with them instead of just once per day. They seem to have issues flooding the coil with juice if you have a weaker battery...this causes some leakage and greatly reduced vapor production...any time I notice reduced vapor for more than 2-3 hits, and I know the liquid level in the tank is good to go, I swap batteries...that usually fixes the problem within a couple more slow hits to clear out the coil of excess liquid.

Wyoming Vapor Company doesn't have their site fully developed, so they don't offer everything they have in the store yet, but the most popular items are online. When ordering liquids, you can choose the PG/VG ratio between 70/30 and 50/50. I put an order in last week, late Friday night, and it was shipped Tuesday, and I had it in my hands on Thursday...just part way across the state, but I thought it was fast for 1st class mail. Got some 70/30 I'm trying in one Evod, and some older 50/50 I'm using in the other, just to see how they perform with the different blends. Hopefully they will hold-up better than the T-3 coils have in the past. They do seem to have more of a smoothness and more uniformity in the hit than the T-3's, so I'm hopeful that the Evod is going to be my "go-to" clearamizer. The sales Lady in Casper recommended it to me several months ago, but I decided to just stick with the T-3 for a bit longer and see how it worked out...so far it looks like I should have just shut-up and listened to her...LOL!!!

Oh, for juice, they may not be the cheapest (around 17 bucks for 30ml) but beat most by 5-10 bucks or more...for everything else, I think they have the bigger sites knocked into the dirt on prices...check them out and see what you think. Again, the site isn't fully up and running yet, but he's working on it when he can. I'd post the link, but we're not supposed to do off-site links,...a quick search should put it towards the top of your hit-page, though.

All things considered, the Evod seems to be less problematic than the T-3, but I'm only a couple days into using them...looks promising so far, though. The Evod would be my recommended clearamizer at this point. I have had virtually zero leakage from these so far, but I'll know more in another week or so. I have noticed that some T-3 coils flood easily with a full tank, so I try not to fill over 1/2 full...the Evod doesn't seem to be as susceptible to this, but again, I'll know more, in due time. Oh, the Evod has replaceable coil assemblies, as well...they were sold out last week, but should be back in stock after the 16th, if I recall...I'll be ordering some Evod coils and more juice when those are available. I may find that the Evod has much longer coil life that possible even the CE-4, which has been the longest I've seen in any EGo compatible tanks/clearamizers, but the leakage and seal/o-ring problems with those just doesn't make it seem worth it to me...they can get messy at times.

I do know that without the EGo batteries and compatible parts, I would probably still be fighting with those small tanks and batteries from Vapor King...they were OK in the day, and a nice little package, but a bit spendy. The EGo is far better for long-term usage, IMHO, and the number of various manufacturers who have compatible accessories seems to be growing. I see a few new clearamizers and other stuff every couple of months. The Ego battery is turning into a really great base for putting together a customized package that suits just about anyone's needs.

BTW, I'm 26 months tobacco-free now...I must be doing something right, huh??? LOL!!! I'm still dependent on nicotine, but I seem to function better with it than without (and my previous history with quitting nicotine will likely repeat itself), so until I don't feel I need it any more I'll just stick with what's working for me. Still have the addiction, just not all the crap in my lungs that I used to be inhaling...and little cough at all...I have allergies which flare-up sometimes, and that is the only time I get a cough since I stopped smoking...nose gets a little stuff or runny and the coughing starts, but nothing like when I was smoking.

Take care, everyone!!!

Eric

 

[roadkill cafe]

Still vapin. Goin on 5 months now, Steve. Glad you tried it and liked it. Thanks for the info on the vape store in dfb. Will def give it a try next time im over at charm city burger!.. Be well.

Ooooo, Charm City Burgers. They are awesome!!! Love their sweet potato fries dipped in Charm City sauce too!!! We should meet up there sometime.

Steve

 

[GaryHibbert]

Hey Chef

The dreams were pretty impressive tho were'nt they

Gary

 

[amlong88]

Thank you guys for bringing this thread back up 9 days ago. Since I read it I decided to try e-cigs again. Had a terrible one 2 years ago, so I didn't think it was all that great at the time. Glad to say the day after I read this thread I decided to go out and buy a new e-cig and it's been a much better experience this time around and haven't had a cigarette since the day I purchased it. Thank you everyone.

 

[roadkill cafe]

Thank you guys for bringing this thread back up 9 days ago. Since I read it I decided to try e-cigs again. Had a terrible one 2 years ago, so I didn't think it was all that great at the time. Glad to say the day after I read this thread I decided to go out and buy a new e-cig and it's been a much better experience this time around and haven't had a cigarette since the day I purchased it. Thank you everyone.

Glad to hear you gave it another try and it's working for you. No going back now. After trying so many different flavors and looking at how much $$$ I've been dropping on new mods, spare rechargable batteries, coils and especially juice I've decided to try me hand at DIY juice. I found a supplier in my state and have been educating myself on the procedures. Even found an idiot-proof calculator for free online where you can just plug in the info for the ingredients and it tells you exactly how much of each to add and can save the recipe for future batches when you nail one you like. From what I'm seeing of the prices I'll be a whole lot cheaper, especially at the volume of juice I'm burning through. Recently upgraded to an iJoy ETOP mod with vv/vw and a Pro-tank ll. Love it so far and the price was good. With this new mod the taste is different (as in MUCH better). Flavors I didn't care for the first time around with my eGo 3.7v pass-through with Pro-tank ll Mini taste a lot better.

Vape on.....Steve

 

[jbest123]

I was a very heavy smoker for 52 Years. I tried to quit many times and tried everything available to help me quit. Three Years ago I needed an aneurism removed from my aorta. The Cardiovascular surgeon refused to operate unless I quit smoking. I explained that I had tried but couldn’t and he recommended that I try the electronic cigarettes. I bought a disposable e-cig on the way home and did not have a cigarette for two days. I then ordered an e-cig starter kit and haven’t had a cigarette for three Years. When I quit smoking, I was spending $5500 per Year on cigarettes. Now I am spending about $480 per Year on e-cig’s and no cough or withdrawal. If you are a smoker, give them a try.

 

[harrygrowth]

Been a vaper for 2.5+ years. Many changes in that period. Still it's all personal preference and trial and error.

 

[jp61]

FWIW

 

[cdnsmoke]

My wife and I have been using e-cigs for almost 3 years. Tried to quit smoking with everything else before that and nothing worked. Haven't had a smoke since we started using them.

I even checked with my doctor and he had no problems with e-cigs at all.

 

[jp61]

 
My wife and I have been using e-cigs for almost 3 years. Tried to quit smoking with everything else before that and nothing worked. Haven't had a smoke since we started using them.

I even checked with my doctor and he had no problems with e-cigs at all.

This CDC Press Release just came out yesterday and it's only information. 

Congratulations to the both of you! You did the right thing to quit smoking!

Wish I could say the same... just fell off the wagon again a few weeks ago.