New Guy

Good eve ladies and gents

Been a smoker for 13 years. Last night a buddy of mine came over and he bought a twisp smokey thingy. I tried it and was instantly hooked. So last night I was reading up about all the starter kits and so on. I need to stop smoking asap as it cost more and more and because my fiance wanted to kick my butt.

So this morning I filled up the car and drove out to Vapeshop at Melrose arch as I was interested in the evod starter kit. They didn't have anything in stock and assured me the eleaf was a better option, walked out of there with a eleaf automatic and manual with pouch and 2 liquids (vanilla, american tobacco).

Yesterday I was still on a packet of 20 smokes, today I had 3. And the 3rd one was after a whole day of vaping, I did not like the smoke as much as I thought I would.

Im in the benoni area and Ive read there isnt much support on this side with liquids. Can someone please direct me to the closest place that sells parts and liquids for the eleaf or do I need to drive out to vape shop once a month.

Welcome to the forum @RoSsIkId. Having made the switch only very recently myself I can assure you you'll be noticing some big changes very soon!

As for the questions, I'm sure the pros will be around soon to help you out, in the meantime you can check out the some of the resellers on the forum, very nice people with great products and divine juices

Hi @RoSsIkId! QA very warm welcome to the forums! I know you are eager to get going and to stop the stinkies asap! But speaking from experience you need to take it easy and don't rush into purchases. There is a ton of info on the fourms and I suggest you research as much as you can before buying anything else.

You will also find it makes a lot of sense to cruise the online shops as well and get what you really want and not what the shop has to sell you!

I'm not familiar with the starter kit you bought but use it for a while and do some research at the same time. But don't buy anything else until you asked for help on the forums... you will save a fortune in the long run!

For me the most important is to find juice that you really enjoy and from experience you will go through a few bottles before you find the one or two that you really enjoy!

When you are ready for you next purchase pop and message on the forums telling everyone what you are looking for and your budget and you will get some solid advice!

Thanks for the reply.

As far as I have read up, most of the starter carry around kits consist of a 650mah battery and this one is a 1000mah, also the one prob that put me off the twisp is the liquid that get sucked in when its left on its side for abit and the price of the liquids.

Avg price is around R50 for 10ml, twisp is at R100 a ml. So that is why I am asking for any other supplier of liquids in the east rand area. Dont mind driving out to Melrose arch to get my nicotine fix.

Ill be reading up mostly on the forum and the net

Hi and welcome to the forum @RoSsIkId (I'm hoping that you are a vr46 fan)

Everyone here recommends vapour mountain juice pm @Oupa he couriers to ur door , premium liquid at a very affordable price

Suggest you initially start off with 18mg or higher nic content to keep you off the stinkies

Take a gander here for the best Juices in the land!

http://www.ecigssa.co.za/threads/vapour-mountain-premium-e-liquid-and-diy-mixing-kits.70/

RoSsIkId said:

Avg price is around R50 for 10ml, twisp is at R100 a ml. So that is why I am asking for any other supplier of liquids in the east rand area. Dont mind driving out to Melrose arch to get my nicotine fix.

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I'm from Durbs so not sure where you are but if you are near Monte Casino area then pop in and see Vape King at 53 Troupand Avenue Magaliessig, Johannesburg

http://www.vapeking.co.za/

You will be able to touch and feel some great hardware and you will be able to taste some juices!

Hey @RoSsIkId, welcome. I'm also from the far east..Benoni rocks btw. and we seriously need some juice lovin' around here, hell we have one of the largest captive markets in SA, can't believe anyone hasn't setup shop here yet.

Like @Rob Fisher suggested, don't do anything rash, just save up and by a Reosmod.

Welcome to the forum @RoSsIkId

Congrats on taking action and starting your vaping journey.

Most of us rely on online retailers as listed on this forum. Once you get to know the gear and your way around, you will probably buy more gear and juices online than at a physical shop.

No, i dont know of any retail outlets in your area but we have quite a large number of experienced forum members from the East Rand.

I agree with @Rob Fisher that VapeKing offers quite a wide range of products and you can see them and feel them before buying. May be worth taking a trip there initially and then you can buy online.

But check out the other online retailers too

So I have checked around and spoken to a few guys. The liqua juices that vapeshop sells are pretty decent. Im hooked on the vanilla but mix it with the american tobacco. Can still taste vanilla alot more. So for the amount of money that i use on petrol to drive from benoni to melrose arch its cheaper to courier my juices to me.

You will not regret it

Welcome to you @RoSsIkId

Welcome @RoSsIkId , I'm sure you will have an extremely pleasant stay on this awesome forum

Welcome @RoSsIkId to an awesome forum

welcome to your soon to be new favourite hangout place @RoSsIkId I'm still pretty new here aswell, but absolutely love my vaping journey. To get a feel of the different types of juices on offer out there i would highly recommend putting your name down on the taste box list, it's the best way for us newbies to see what juices we like and don't like before spending loads of money on flavours that will just end up being emergency stash cause you hate the taste

http://www.ecigssa.co.za/threads/taste-box-recipients.861/

Welcome @RoSsIkId, I am sure you will enjoy your stay here.

Do you ride 2 wheels by any chance?

Happy Vaping!

Thank you very much

Today is my first day off the cigs and if I go on like this and VapeKing is open this weekend ill be spoiling myself to some more liquids.

@BhavZ i do ride yes, got a suzuki. I know Rossi dont ride suzuki. The nic I have had for a while, it came from my school days when I had a Honda NSR

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Thank you very much

Today is my first day off the cigs and if I go on like this and VapeKing is open this weekend ill be spoiling myself to some more liquids.

@BhavZ i do ride yes, got a suzuki. I know Rossi dont ride suzuki. The nic I have had for a while, it came from my school days when I had a Honda NSR

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A bit off topic but what suzi you currently riding?

@BhavZ got a Rizla GSXR 1000 K3

Had her for 5 years now, will be signing for my Smurf Blue BMW S1000RR later this year

Welcome to the forum @RoSsIkId I would really recommend popping in to vapeking when you are in the fourways area. It makes a big difference being able to sample all the juices before you purchase. They have an awesome setup and great service.
Then once you know what you like, order online.

And as @Metal Liz said... the tastebox is another great way to discover which flavours you enjoy.

Doing one of these will save you loads the end by not buying juices you don't enjoy.

Good luck and keep us up to date on your progress

Another day without the stinkies.

Made an appointment at Vapeking for tomorrow, couldnt wait so I drove through after work.

Got myself some topq energy, vk4, vanilla custard and coffee.

The liqua I have been using is 18mg, and the new juices are all 12mg, hope it still has the kick but I have to come down in strength.

And the Joburg traffic tested all my nerves with the afternoon traffic, still have a mostly full packet of smokes in the door with a lighter. I just kept on Vaping did not reach for them once.

So 5 days vaping, Sunday had 3 smokes, Monday 2, Tuesday 1 and since Wednesday nada

Thats excellent @RoSsikid! I think you over the worse now. Take it easy, don't go down in nic levels too quickly. The real tester comes when having a couple of beers.

@johan that already happend on Sunday, and it wasnt a few beers it was a bottle of brandy. What made it easier is I was the only smokers, so I just kept on vaping the whole day.

I know the smokes are there, but since my last smoke on Tuesday im hating the smell on me, I can stand in a crowed of smokers

Thats great news @RoSsIkId, then you well away now.

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Another day without the stinkies.

Made an appointment at Vapeking for tomorrow, couldnt wait so I drove through after work.

Got myself some topq energy, vk4, vanilla custard and coffee.

The liqua I have been using is 18mg, and the new juices are all 12mg, hope it still has the kick but I have to come down in strength.

And the Joburg traffic tested all my nerves with the afternoon traffic, still have a mostly full packet of smokes in the door with a lighter. I just kept on Vaping did not reach for them once.

So 5 days vaping, Sunday had 3 smokes, Monday 2, Tuesday 1 and since Wednesday nada

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Congrats @RoSsIkId !
That is superb.

I agree with @johan, don't try cut down on the nic content too quickly. I know that 12mg is all you could get, but don't worry about the nic content - vape up a storm! And if you feel like having a stinkie just to see what its like, go for it.

But well done, really - its such a great achievement!