Just getting started/First Post

[MrMcgee]

Hello All,

So about two weeks ago I made the Jump and purchased a starter Ego set with a CE4 clearomizer and some Hangsen menthol juice. I haven't completely given up the analogs yet; however I'm down from over a pack a day, to only a couple. Since then I've made a couple of orders from online stores, and have found a local Baltimore area vendor the Vapors Knoll. Now my hardware collection also includes a small dct tank, and a couple of smok dct cartomizers. Recently I received my first juice order from MtBaker and have tried out their Mt.Dew, Menthol, and Butter Pecan flavors.

There are a couple of things I would primarily like to do in the near future, which include getting another battery(its a pain to have to carry around the Usb charger all the time), and getting a drip atomizer so that I can try out some flavors at the local store. I was just going to grab another Ego battery, something like a twist with VV, But now I see that the wide world of mods and Apv's is just a small price step beyond. So I would like to ask for some assistance/recommendations in picking a nice Apv which would provide a good balance between features and affordability. Although I do have the skill to build myself a DIY mod, my free time is currently very limited.

Thanks,
Mr.Mgee

 

[izmali]

having a second ego battery would be a good thing as well can never have to few back ups. the vamo is building quite a good rep and most people i talk to like lavatube. if u wanna spend money though most will tell u go provari

 

[MrMcgee]

having a second ego battery would be a good thing as well can never have to few back ups. the vamo is building quite a good rep and most people i talk to like lavatube. if u wanna spend money though most will tell u go provari

Thanks for the quick reply. Eventually I would love to have a bunch of different batteries, but my budget wont allow that for now. My logic is that if I buy an Ego twist or such for 20-30 bucks, that is money which could have gone towards getting me something better. My local shop sells the Vamo as a kit with batteries and a charger for ~80 dollars, and after seeing it in person all I can say is wow that thing is HUGE. I will say the Vamo seems to have all of the features that I would want, are there any other mods in that price range with similar features that I should be aware of?

 

[Steaming EMT]

Hi Mrmcgee and congrats on a few butts a day!!! I have 2 ego’s upgraded batteries and an ego twist, they last me at least 16hrs of continues heavy vaping, the twist is a good unit to start at least for me and this is also my 3rd week of vaping with no analogs I have total of 3 egos and I charge 1 every day so i always have a battery available fully charge!

 

[stevefml]

I started with a ego t and then echo auto then a knock off vv. And finally an ego twist. The twist is the best quality. Now I'm waiting to see if they update the Evic.

 

[Judge Dredd]

Hi MrMcgee and welcome to ECF!

I must say I have to agree with your logic. I see any (relatively) expensive device in vaping as an investment in myself and prolonging my healthy life. Therefore, I, myself, had no problems purchasing a few APVs. Whatever you choose, if it works for you and keeps you off cigarettes (or at least a reduced amount), it's the best device out there. And remember, a device is only as good as what you attach to it, and what you fill that attachment up with.

Best of luck,

JD

 

[Beccca]

Thats not a bad price for the vamo. I have one and recommend it....its a power horse. I out grew the twist but have it for backup if need be.

 

[dirquist]

From my looking around for a bit and watching lots of reviews over the years I would say currently that the Vamo is the most feature packed/best value out there right now. I know you can pick one up online (Tube Only) for $50 plus shipping.

Just go watch folks like Pbusardo or Grimm Green on youtube. They are a rich source for beginner to middle level gear. You dont have to agree with them, or even like watching them, but the fact is they review a lot of this gear and run down the features pretty well.

 

[darkhood]

You can DIY the easy way...takes all of 1 min to mix a bottle of juice. View my sig for instructions.

 

[StevesCVO]

Go search the APV section in the forum and read up on what's out there. Just don't go over budget if you can't afford it. I have an eVic and still use my eGo twists when I go out because they are easier to carry. It won't be long before you'll have saved enough money from not smoking that you can afford a nice mod.

 

[scabbytattoo]

A good first step beyond the ego would be the vamo got mine for under 50 bucks has vv and vw so if your still learning just pop it in vw and it'll do the volts for you with no guess work.

 

[MrMcgee]

Thanks all for the warm welcome!

From my looking around for a bit and watching lots of reviews over the years I would say currently that the Vamo is the most feature packed/best value out there right now. I know you can pick one up online (Tube Only) for $50 plus shipping.

Just go watch folks like Pbusardo or Grimm Green on youtube. They are a rich source for beginner to middle level gear. You dont have to agree with them, or even like watching them, but the fact is they review a lot of this gear and run down the features pretty well.

I have been watching some of the youtube review channels, they are a wealth of info. There just seems to be so much gear out there its hard to filter it all. And as has been pointed out so much of the experience seems to be subjective.

I think that Ive now made my mind up that I would like an VV/Vw Apv for my next battery. No one warned me how much vaping would overlap with my gadget addiction, I can see how this could get expensive quickly.

 

[matthewgnuhc]

the community is GREAT and AMAZINGLY HELPFUL good luck!!!!!

 

[MrMcgee]

Just got back from the local Rite Aid, bought myself a 6 oz bottle of VG for 5 bucks. Im using it to cut an extra minty super strength menthol 80/20 18mg 2:1, so im guessing it should work out to be about 50/50 12mg? So far it tastes much better, and I haven't keeled over, never would have figured that otherwise. I have 50 ml of that menthol that otherwise wasn't probably getting used. Thanks ECF!!

 

[dirquist]

Just got back from the local Rite Aid, bought myself a 6 oz bottle of VG for 5 bucks. Im using it to cut an extra minty super strength menthol 80/20 18mg 2:1, so im guessing it should work out to be about 50/50 12mg? So far it tastes much better, and I haven't keeled over, never would have figured that otherwise. I have 50 ml of that menthol that otherwise wasn't probably getting used. Thanks ECF!!

I just saw Grimm Green did a vid on the Vamo today. It was pretty funny I thought. You should check it out either way. Glad you found a way to salvage your juice. If you go over to the DIY juice section someone has made calculators to figure out what everything comes to for you. Pretty cool, except I have not ventured into juice making/cutting yet.