Introduce Yourselves:

[JB1987]

Welcome guys, I hope you're prepared for the madness of this journey. There is always something new and shiny that you simply must have and it's great fun!


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[Andre]

Hi All,

My name is Reza. Live in Cape Town. Starting vaping in December by accident. Suffice to say I am an addict. Been through 6 or more 30ml Liqua juices since then. Got a CapeVape 1300Mah battery with a MAXI clearomiser (I think it's similar to the twisp head). Been through a couple of coils too LOL....Also tried Vapemob's blueberry which is actually quite nice when mixed with strawberry/mixed berry. Even tried Twisp strawberry but really hate it.

So I have spent a fair amount of money on my new addiction (mostly juice) but since I enjoy it so much I will have to take it to the next level soon...

Since I am a chain vaper I thought I should skip trying out a PT2/PT3/Aero or iClear 30s and jump straight to something like a RSST where I can make my own coils. Recommended? My other addiction is DIY so making coils/mods should be up my alley. Where do I get the Kanthal wire, silica wick, and ss mesh? Also what battery would be a good start for the RSST? I like the SVD but can't spend that much since I would need to buy 2 batteries and a charger which would put it over a grand (plus the RSST and related as well as 120-180ml of juice for the month).

Was thinking of contacting oupa for the juice part. I have yet to find a flavour that I can vape without mixing it with something else. I do prefer the sweeter varieties mixed with tobacco flavour. Currently my favourite mix is Liqua Turkish, Mixed Berry and Vanilla in a 40/40/20 ratio.

Really thankful we have a local forum.

Thanks everyone in advance..........

Welcome @RezaD. I do not think your current vape gear is far removed from the gear you want to skip. The RSST is a very good rebuildable atomizer to start with. Most people prefer using stainless steel mesh or ss rope as wicking material in the RSST, which is a learning curve, but you will find many videos on Youtube to help you. The SVD is a VV/VW electronic mod, which is not too far removed from your 1300 mAh battery, other than that it uses a rechargeable battery (of varying sizes) - so you need not run out of power, and you can give more power to your vape, which you will need on a rebuildable. Pricewise, you will not really find much cheaper for that type of device, unless you import via Fasttech (also known as Slowtech). Your other option will be a mechanical mod, which it more complicated and requires you to know the basics around batteries, power, resistance - basically Ohm's law, and to be very safety conscious. Mech mods can be somewhat cheaper than VV/WW electronic mods. Check out what is in the forum's classifieds and check out the web sites of the forum resellers. Hope this helps, but feel free to ask away.

 

[Andre]

Welcome to all the new members!! This is the best forum you can find on the interwebs!! All thanks to forum jedi @Gizmo!

I am still to officially introduce myself!

I'm Alex, have been vaping for 16 days now and haven't touched a analogue since I got my ecig!

I am the IT Manager for Mail & Guardian and I reside in Benoni.

I have been a heavy smoker of Marlboro red for 9 years and I don't miss it at all!

I an hoping to get a rba very soon, as soon as my minister of finance approves of it.. Lol!

There you go, the smokyg introduced at last

Well, welcome Alex. Feels like we know you already, but good to get some more personal info. And, have you researched which rba you would like to get pending budget approval by HRH?

 

[RIEFY]

welcome to all the new guys. the journey has only begun!!

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[Smokyg]

Well, welcome Alex. Feels like we know you already, but good to get some more personal info. And, have you researched which rba you would like to get pending budget approval by HRH?

Haha, why thank you Matthee, i feel like i know you guys for ever! Just had to tell I have indeed! I am looking at the Kayfun Lite, really looks like its a awesome RBA looks wise and also all the review speak very highly of it!

As for a Mod, i always had my eye on the Evic, but ill ask for some advice closer to the time when i have some funds released by HRH haha!

 

[drew]

Hey all. I'm drew from CT. First tried vaping way back when the cig-a-likes came out, wasn't impressed at all and it didn't help me to cut down smoking at all. Got myself a cheapy ego style ce4 set last year, under R200 for 2! I didn't realise then what rubbish it was but it did the trick. I had been smoking for 13 years and finally quit and started vaping on Friday the 13th of December 2013. That must mean something to the superstitious.

Now I'm onto an ego-v v3 with iclear16's and waiting on slowtech to deliver a whole bunch of goodies. What I'm mostly looking forward to is the Sigelei zmax flat top and protank2. I'm now lie-ing when I tell people vaping is cheaper than smoking

Well that's enough rambling for now...

 

[RIEFY]

hi drew welcome

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[TylerD]

Welcome Drew! Enjoy the forum!
You get that ego set on Bid or buy?

 

[drew]

Thanks for the welcomes! Yip @TylerD , good old bidorbuy. Think they probably imported the set when I ordered, took over a month to get it!

 

[Sharrivz]

welcome Drew Enjoy the journey

 

[TylerD]

Thanks for the welcomes! Yip @TylerD , good old bidorbuy. Think they probably imported the set when I ordered, took over a month to get it!

Hehehe. I started with the same kit. Now I stripped them to fit the top insulators on SVD's.
Atleast, It got me from cigs to vaping. And it was cheap. So, no harm done.

 

[Zodiac]

Welcome Drew, congrats on quitting, keep it up

 

[drew]

Thanks @Zodiac. Unrelated but just added the banner signature thing... really puts things into perspective. Don't think I've saved that much though, I would say re-invested

 

[Andremal]

Hi Vaporers. I am Andre, joined today. Reside in KZN and been vaporing since 6 Nov 2013, just going onto 3 months now. Best thing ever!! No stinkies since then. Tried once, about 3 weeks back...took two draws...most awful taste ever...squashed it lol. May ecigs always be available!! Don't know what I will do without it...stink again??? Hell no. Still finding my way around the forum. Nice to meet all

 

[Sharrivz]

Welcome Vape long and prosper

 

[Andre]

Thanks @Zodiac. Unrelated but just added the banner signature thing... really puts things into perspective. Don't think I've saved that much though, I would say re-invested

I must remember that one "re-invest". Rather a better investment. Welcome @drew. Hope you enjoy the forum.

 

[Andre]

Hi Vaporers. I am Andre, joined today. Reside in KZN and been vaporing since 6 Nov 2013, just going onto 3 months now. Best thing ever!! No stinkies since then. Tried once, about 3 weeks back...took two draws...most awful taste ever...squashed it lol. May ecigs always be available!! Don't know what I will do without it...stink again??? Hell no. Still finding my way around the forum. Nice to meet all

Welcome @Andremal. Congrats on the 3 months. If you have any questions, ask away. The only dumb questions around here are the questions not asked. Happy vaping.

 

[Zodiac]

Welcome @Andremal, glad to see so many newbies

 

[TylerD]

Hi Vaporers. I am Andre, joined today. Reside in KZN and been vaporing since 6 Nov 2013, just going onto 3 months now. Best thing ever!! No stinkies since then. Tried once, about 3 weeks back...took two draws...most awful taste ever...squashed it lol. May ecigs always be available!! Don't know what I will do without it...stink again??? Hell no. Still finding my way around the forum. Nice to meet all

Hi Andre! Welcome!!! Have a great stay!

 

[Derick]

Welcome Vape long and prosper

Welcome Andre

 

[Rex Smit]

Hi all u Vapers. I have been vaping for just under 3 months. Started with the Greensmoke option...less hassle to get going, but quite expensive. They do have some very nice flavors. Started tinkering with them and filled them up myself with some e-juice. Got my my 1st tanky majiggy - T3 or H2..one of those..in the beginning of Jan 2014, and then a iclear16 2 weeks ago. built a feww coils already. Still staying of the analogs since i started, and loving the secene...

 

[Derick]

Welcome Rex!

PS. If my name was Rex, my forum name would definitely have been Vapesaurus Rex

 

[Andre]

Welcome @Rex Smit . You seem to be well on your way with this awesome hobby of ours. Happy vaping.

 

[Oupa]

Welcome all new members! Good to see we are still growing at a nice pace!

 

[Spiri]

Im probably a little late on my introduction as I have been browsing and commenting on the forum for about a month now, but let me formally introduce myself.
My name is Pierre and Im a 31 year old architectural draftsman from Richards Bay.
I had my first introduction to e-cigarettes in 2010 - If I remember correctly it was a Ego style battery with an Apache atomizer. I really enjoyed it, but devices back then were really unreliable and I only stuck with it for a year and defaulted back to analogs.
In may 2013 I bought a vision spinner and a protank mini 2. How much things have changed since I vaped last. I can now say that stinkies are permanently a thing of the past for me. Looking forward to learning from you peeps on the forum and building some new relationships.

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