My history of vaping

[Swede]

Hi All,

Been at this a few years to say the least, and thank goodness the hardware keeps getting better.

I just had a look back at where I started and where I'm now, and it's surprising how many mods I've been through to get to this point.

Please post your list if you have one, it would be interesting to see where our starting point compares to current tech in this hobby.

Swede's Vape devices History

2011

Ego nonVV batts and 510 bridge atomizer/cartridges

Ego nonVV Batts and 510 cartomizers

2012

Ego VV batts and EgoT tank atomizers

2013

EgoVV batts and aspire nautilus mini

2014

VAMO V5 18650 and aspire nautilus mini

Innokin VTR 15w and Kayfun 3.1

Trustfire 4 bay 18650 charger and various 18650 batts)

2015

DIY unflavored eliquid (8-9mg)

IPV mini 30w and Kayfun V4

Vapor Flask kangxin 60w clone (never used)

HCigar VT40 DNA40 and Kayfun V4 (4x clone KF4)

Xtar VP2 charger and Samsung 25r batts

Erlkonigin atomizer (never used)

Various atomizers (taifun GT2, KS, Hurricane V2, settled on Hurricane)

2016

Wismec Reuleaux DNA200 (with Hurricane V2)

Golitath V2 atomizer never used

Cthulu atomizer never used

Joyetech VTC mini 60w

2017

Lost Vape DNA 200v (GeekVape Avocado RDTA)

Never used Avacado BF RDTA

New Mad Hatter RDTA

HCigar VT250 DNA250

JoyeTech eVic mini V2 with Bachelor tank for pocket mod

2018

Lost Vape Paranormal DNA250C

Think Vape Finder DNA 250C

Settled on Mad Hatter RDTA for both now.

 

[Nate5700]

It's come a long way. I too first vaped with eGo batteries and bridge atomizers. Then cartomizers. I think hardware problems are a big reason my vaping has been so on-and-off. Dry hits were a problem when I was using carto-tanks, and then I got a couple of Kanger Protank Minis and flooding and leaking we're issues. Then the equipment started getting better but it seemed like everything was going to sub-ohm direct-lung and that isn't really my style. (Better MTL equipment may have existed but I didn't know about it)

So I didn't vape for a couple of years. Then I started back into it a little over a month ago and I've never been happier. I've got two Goby mods with three of the accompanying tanks. I never see the Goby tanks really mentioned on the forum so I guess they're pretty average, but they're the best tanks I've owned. I've got a JAC DNA 75W mod coming. I think I'll be able to stick with vaping this time just because so many hardware issues have been solved.

 

[Baditude]

I've got a JAC DNA 75W mod coming. I think I'll be able to stick with vaping this time just because so many hardware issues have been solved.

You're going to love the JAC. I've got two, the black and the sandstorm.

 

[stols001]

I was bedazzled and dizzied by the amount of equipment when I returned to vaping. I will agree it's getting better, for certain.

Anna

 

[Nate5700]

You're going to love the JAC. I've got two, the black and the sandstorm.

Yeah, it was your recommendation in some other thread that got me interested. A little over $70 US (sale price plus 10% off for signing up for their newsletter). Money that I wouldn't have had to spend if I hadn't seen you mention it. Thanks for that.

 

[Possum64]

2014
VAMO V5 18650 and aspire nautilus mini
Innokin VTR 15w and Kayfun 3.1
Trustfire 4 bay 18650 charger and various 18650 batts)

I only started vaping in 2017 but according to your list I am stuck in 2014! Works for me so I am ok with that

 

[Susaz]

Hi All,

Been at this a few years to say the least, and thank goodness the hardware keeps getting better.

I just had a look back at where I started and where I'm now, and it's surprising how many mods I've been through to get to this point.

Please post your list if you have one, it would be interesting to see where our starting point compares to current tech in this hobby.

Swede's Vape Devices History

2011

Ego nonVV batts and 510 bridge atomizer/cartridges

Ego nonVV Batts and 510 cartomizers

2012

Ego VV batts and EgoT tank atomizers

2013

EgoVV batts and aspire nautilus mini

2014

VAMO V5 18650 and aspire nautilus mini

Innokin VTR 15w and Kayfun 3.1

Trustfire 4 bay 18650 charger and various 18650 batts)

2015

DIY unflavored eliquid (8-9mg)

IPV mini 30w and Kayfun V4

Vapor Flask kangxin 60w clone (never used)

HCigar VT40 DNA40 and Kayfun V4 (4x clone KF4)

Xtar VP2 charger and Samsung 25r batts

Erlkonigin atomizer (never used)

Various atomizers (taifun GT2, KS, Hurricane V2, settled on Hurricane)

2016

Wismec Reuleaux DNA200 (with Hurricane V2)

Golitath V2 atomizer never used

Cthulu atomizer never used

Joyetech VTC mini 60w

2017

Lost Vape DNA 200v (GeekVape Avocado RDTA)

Never used Avacado BF RDTA

New Mad Hatter RDTA

HCigar VT250 DNA250

JoyeTech eVic mini V2 with Bachelor tank for pocket mod

2018

Lost Vape Paranormal DNA250C

Think Vape Finder DNA 250C

Settled on Mad Hatter RDTA for both now.

I'll never forget a thrilled Phil Busardo saying of the Kanger T3 "this is the best vape of my life" that he repeated several times afterwards.
For me sub ohming for a while was a step back. I couldn't get used to so much air. After a while I did, but kept my ohms relatively high and my air relatively low. Until one day, without thinking, I got a Velocity atty. And never looked back. Although I recently got a Ctulhu Hastur and have gone back 10 squares. I even popped open a box of Nautilus heads and the Kabuki tank...

 

[vapdivrr]

2010/ basic cig a likes
2011/ omega mechanical mod and basic 510 carts and 510 dripping attys and genesis atomizers
2012/ provari v2 and rebuildable genesis atomizers. Also getting into kayfun.
2014/ reo with reomizer
2014/ vaporshark dna 20 or 30 and various rebuildable rta's
Basically from 2014 to present, all my mods have been pretty much the same, dna 30 or slightly higher. Also my rebuildable rta's have been pretty much the same as well except newer.
I often hear how technology has improved in vape gear, but at least for me, my vape has relatively been the same since 2013. Then I was vaping about 20 watts with a rebuildable rta and today pretty much the same. Yes the rta's I vape today wick a little better, but not entirely much different.


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[Letitia]

Started close to 4 years ago...
1st set up was a wood fire stick/Nautilus, hated it and was about to quit

2nd setup was an istick 30w/Kanger STM, fell in love and never looked back

Today dual 18650 devices/single coil rtas, wattage stays in the 23-50w range.

 

[ThanushPoulsen]

Wow.. it is cool to read all your stories. I started vaping just recently and do not have enough experience. I vape nicotine-free e-cig as do not want to get addicted. I just like to make clouds