Help: need starter kit to quit smoking

Tahir Sema

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Hi. I need help on which starter kit to get to quit smoking (so many options and things to consider). I made the mistake of buying a Twisp about a year ago, it never worked properly or satisfied my craving. Given that I already spent money on the Twisp I wouldn’t mind buying a slightly used vapor device from the community.
 
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Hi @Tahir Sema
Welcome to the forum and wishing you all the best from here
Great that you asking for advice and i am sure you will benefit from this

I am a bit out of touch with the current starter kits available.

But perhaps some questions for you that would help us to advise you further:

What Twisp device did you get amd what did you like about it or dislike ? Am talking about the vape itself

Do you want a big air big power intense vape or a milder vape?

Are you keen to get into coil rebuilding or do you want to just buy commercially available coil heads?
 
Thanks for the quick response. I bought the Twisp Edge X. My biggest concerns with it are; it produces too little vape, the battery heats up after a few pulls and the taste is very weak. I wouldn’t mind a mid range vape, I am not after major clouds. For now I would buy coils but would like to build my own coils in the future as I understand it’s cheaper to build.

Hi @Tahir Sema
Welcome to the forum and wishing you all the best from here
Great that you asking for advice and i am sure you will benefit from this

I am a bit out of touch with the current starter kits available.

But perhaps some questions for you that would help us to advise you further:

What Twisp device did you get amd what did you like about it or dislike ? Am talking about the vape itself

Do you want a big air big power intense vape or a milder vape?

Are you keen to get into coil rebuilding or do you want to just buy commercially available coil heads?
 
  1. If you were/are a hookah user, probabilities are high that you would prefer DTL (direct to lung) vaping. If not, probably MTL (mouth to lung). Different devices for those two styles of vaping required.
  2. Would, for a start, you prefer using commercial coil units or build your own coils and do your own wicking?
 
Thanks for the info. I smoke cigarettes so probably MTL. I do not have wicking, so I guess for a start I would perhaps need to use commercial coil units?

  1. If you were/are a hookah user, probabilities are high that you would prefer DTL (direct to lung) vaping. If not, probably MTL (mouth to lung). Different devices for those two styles of vaping required.
  2. Would, for a start, you prefer using commercial coil units or build your own coils and do your own wicking?
 
Hi @Tahir Sema

An option could be to check out the Innokin Endura from The Vape Guy
http://vapeguy.co.za/starter-kits/innokin-endura-T20-starter-kit

I haven't tried it myself but several folk like it a lot. Maybe that can be your commercial coil mouth to lung device. I would imagine it is going to provide more of a vape than the Twisp edge.

And then you can go for another mod and a rebuildable device to experiment with coil building etc.
 
@Tahir Sema , maybe have a look at the Pico as well, I used that. It will depend on the profile you prefer that will influence your choice but I think it is a great little device to start on, and with removable battery or in mod charging you won't run out of power too soon.

Many happy clouds to you.
 
Hi. I need help on which starter kit to get to quit smoking (so many options and things to consider). I made the mistake of buying a Twisp about a year ago, it never worked properly or satisfied my craving. Given that I already spent money on the Twisp I wouldn’t mind buying a slightly used vapor device from the community.
If you smoke a lot the twisp cue is also a good option.it seem to work for long term smokers with good results.
Then Someone needs to tag you in to @BumbleBee to check out his bargain bin he had a few Pico's for sale. And can also help with upgrades
And @Hooked got a pod system that use nic salts and with good reviews also I think its the one @Silver mentioned

Resistance is futile
 
Thanks for the info. I smoke cigarettes so probably MTL. I do not have wicking, so I guess for a start I would perhaps need to use commercial coil units?
Hi @Tahir Sema, I can understand your skepticism on doing a Twisp again but the Cue device @Resistance mentioned is my recommendation as well.

Ease of use and similarity to the experience of actual cigarette smoking is its main selling point. No filling or coils to worry about just replace the pod and vape away. The average smoker will use a pod approximately every two days so total cost of use is about R25 per day. Total initial investment is about R400 bucks which in the vaping world is small change. This will include three pods (Tobacco, menthol Tobacco and a fruity cherry flavor) so no pods required for the first six days either.

However, we all differ in vaping expectations but this option would be a good starting point, see if you can get a test run at a Twisp kiosk. They are found in most shopping centers.

Welcome, good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Regards
 
Hi @Tahir Sema, I can understand your skepticism on doing a Twisp again but the Cue device @Resistance mentioned is my recommendation as well.

Ease of use and similarity to the experience of actual cigarette smoking is its main selling point. No filling or coils to worry about just replace the pod and vape away. The average smoker will use a pod approximately every two days so total cost of use is about R25 per day. Total initial investment is about R400 bucks which in the vaping world is small change. This will include three pods (Tobacco, menthol Tobacco and a fruity cherry flavor) so no pods required for the first six days either.

However, we all differ in vaping expectations but this option would be a good starting point, see if you can get a test run at a Twisp kiosk. They are found in most shopping centers.

Welcome, good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Regards
More Mnr @Raindance welcome back.they have got the new revised pods in circulation aswell have not seen it yet but got written confirmation
And then he need a backup device so I thought of a pico

Resistance is futile
 
More Mnr @Raindance welcome back.they have got the new revised pods in circulation aswell have not seen it yet but got written confirmation
And then he need a backup device so I thought of a pico

Resistance is futile
Yip, @Resistance, received a PM from @Mic Lazzari. The Pico is also an awesome device and would be my second "advanced" option. I see some available here at bargain prices, if not all scooped up yet.

I just noticed that a soft introduction into vaping with a easy device is sometimes better than scaring off people by introducing them to VW, TC, RTA, ... lingo straight away. We are used to this language but it must be outright scary for someone just entering the scene.

As for my absence, brought work home for the weekend. Planning a big project and still finding myself in the woods of confusion on it. Klapping my Reo (with 6mg MTL setup) met die kop stukkent to find my footing on what needs doing. (Capie language, not everyone will get it.)

Cheers
 
Yip, @Resistance, received a PM from @Mic Lazzari. The Pico is also an awesome device and would be my second "advanced" option. I see some available here at bargain prices, if not all scooped up yet.

I just noticed that a soft introduction into vaping with a easy device is sometimes better than scaring off people by introducing them to VW, TC, RTA, ... lingo straight away. We are used to this language but it must be outright scary for someone just entering the scene.

As for my absence, brought work home for the weekend. Planning a big project and still finding myself in the woods of confusion on it. Klapping my Reo (with 6mg MTL setup) met die kop stukkent to find my footing on what needs doing. (Capie language, not everyone will get it.)

Cheers
Take a break that head needs to last till the end of the year.we still need good advice and some jokes on here

Resistance is futile
 
Thanks for the quick response. I bought the Twisp Edge X. My biggest concerns with it are; it produces too little vape, the battery heats up after a few pulls and the taste is very weak. I wouldn’t mind a mid range vape, I am not after major clouds. For now I would buy coils but would like to build my own coils in the future as I understand it’s cheaper to build.


@Tahir Sema
I was a 60 a day smoker (Rothmans Red towards the end) so when I first started vaping I needed a driptip (the mouthpiece) with a tight draw to simulate smoking, as well as a high nicotine juice (started on 18mg and have been working my way down).
The power (watts) at which you vape also affects the overall vape experience. I see that the Twisp Edge X has a very basic power adjustment:
"3 = low, 4 = medium, 5 = high"

So, the main factors for me were
1. Nicotine content of the juice
2. The size of the hole (internal diameter - ID) in the driptip (the larger it is, the more airy the vape)
3. Wattage (power) - the higher the watts, the more intense the vape, BUT only up to a certain point. If the power is too high you can burn the coil VERY easily so always start low and work your way up slowly.

While the Eleaf Pico kit is a great setup to vape DTL/DL (direct to lung) , it did not initially work for me because I needed a MTL (mouth to lung) type draw (like a cigarette). However, the Pico was the next step on my vaping journey, but I first needed to adapt to the change in the way I was vaping (from MTL to DL).

Once you have decided on the factors above, I think it would be easier to give better advice.
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If you smoke a lot the twisp cue is also a good option.it seem to work for long term smokers with good results.
Then Someone needs to tag you in to @BumbleBee to check out his bargain bin he had a few Pico's for sale. And can also help with upgrades
And @Hooked got a pod system that use nic salts and with good reviews also I think its the one @Silver mentioned

Resistance is futile

@Resistance Silver mentioned the Innokin Endura T20 which is not a pod system. You're probably thinking of the Aspire Gusto Mini which uses nic salts pods - and they're expensive! @Tahir Sema I've read many reports on the forum about the Twisp Cue being excellent for getting people off the stinkies. I can't speak for myself as I've never tried it. If you don't want to go the Twisp route I would suggest that you PM @BumbleBee - owner of the Vape Shop. He offers sound advice based on what you want.
 
@Braki tagging in you in for your previous questions.I known you sorted for now but come check it out

Resistance is futile
 
What’s your thoughts on the Kangertech Drip Box 2 80W?


Hi @Tahir Sema

An option could be to check out the Innokin Endura from The Vape Guy

I haven't tried it myself but several folk like it a lot. Maybe that can be your commercial coil mouth to lung device. I would imagine it is going to provide more of a vape than the Twisp edge.

And then you can go for another mod and a rebuildable device to experiment with coil building etc.
 
What’s your thoughts on the Kangertech Drip Box 2 80W?
I would then suggest...what @Silver said.innoken endura ,was made for mtl. Or a mod and a nautilus tank.
Nautilus is highly rated for mtl

Resistance is futile
 
You can get a drip box but I can honestly tell you when you get frustrated and you don't have a device that simulates smoking you are going to want to smoke especially just after quitting

Resistance is futile
 
And through all this still a twisp cue for those dark days when you want to give up and start smoking again

Resistance is futile
 
Yes from Jozi.

Hi @Tahir Sema, I can understand your skepticism on doing a Twisp again but the Cue device @Resistance mentioned is my recommendation as well.

Ease of use and similarity to the experience of actual cigarette smoking is its main selling point. No filling or coils to worry about just replace the pod and vape away. The average smoker will use a pod approximately every two days so total cost of use is about R25 per day. Total initial investment is about R400 bucks which in the vaping world is small change. This will include three pods (Tobacco, menthol Tobacco and a fruity cherry flavor) so no pods required for the first six days either.

However, we all differ in vaping expectations but this option would be a good starting point, see if you can get a test run at a Twisp kiosk. They are found in most shopping centers.

Welcome, good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Regards
credit to @Silver and all above for the sound advise.
@Tahir Sema , you from Jozi or CT?
 
Do not forget the tiny new kid on the block. The Joyetech Ego AIO Eco kit for just R350.00. MTL heaven if all the reviews are to be believed. Made for higher nicotine juices.

Mine on its way. Higher nic juices mixed and ready. Shall report back in due course.

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