Introduce Yourselves:

[Naeem_M]

Hello Fellow Vapers!

I've visited this forum many times, and admittedly, I signed up so I could sell my extra tanks but ... There's a wealth of information here and looking to wick it all up!

I started with E-Cigs quite a looooong time ago. Round that time when the first cigarette looking e-cigs came out. Used nicotine cartridges??? I then supported e-ciggies when they stocked those pen like cigs. Juicing on Liqua tried the twisp clearo and then just gave up.

Since February ... I'm back! Picked up a Smok TFV4 with R80 starter kit followed by a Uwell Crown. Didn't take me long to decide that I need to try making coils. Now I'm on a Griffin RTA and loving the dual-coil-CloudForDays life figuring out my favorite flavours ...but really hooked on:
1. Voodoo Juice (Jack the Ripper)
2. Orion Moonlight
3. Claim your Throne & Arise (SB range) - really savour this cuz it's pricey ...

Next step for me is to hopefully sell off my current tanks and buy me a new mod. Also looking to get in to making my own juice - I'm sure I'll find everything I need to get started right here on ECigsSA!

Cheers

 

[Dubz]

Welcome to the forum @Naeem_M. I myself also began as a lurker here . Enjoy your stay!

 

[GreenyZA]

Welcome @Naeem_M. Keep us posted om you new kit and your Juice Mixing.


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[Dane]

Afternoon All

I have recently started vaping again but I have stopped smoking for nearly a year now. I will never start smoking again but did replace smoking with hubly during those tough withdrawal periods after stopping smoking. I don't think hubly is as bad as smoking but I guess is still worse than vaping?? In any case I got myself a zephyrus v1 on a koopor mini and I am absolutely loving the combo, and confident this will replace the hubly in now time.

Not sure whether this is the right place to ask, but I would like to know where can one go to taste new flavours? I have tasted some of the juices the vapery has but would like to try some others in the Pretoia region? Especially the local brands like VM, Paulies etc.

Regards
Dane



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[GreenyZA]

Hi Dane. Welcome and high 5 on kicking smoking. I also enjoyed the hubly quite a lot but I normally fired her up with a braai and some friends.

I'm also in Pretoria and I only know of the tasting bar at @The Vapery. I'm also lokking for more options though. Keen to see if anybody knows of something.


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[M5000]

Hi @Dane @GreenyZA I feel your frustration and I'm quite sure many people give up because they never find the right flavours. I take some direction from reviews and comments which lead me to certain brands, and from there you read the description and order based on that. I find that some brands I just don't like any of their juices and some I like many from their range, so try to not to order all from one brand the first time so you get an idea if you find the brand great or weak or whatever it is. There are brands like Blends of Distinction that sell a sample pack. I know some brands such as World Wonders make a 10ml sample bottle which they have sent with orders and there are a few others out there, but samples are rare which is a sad part because I've come to know of many great flavours through samples. And last but not least, don't throw juice away, become part of a small friendly group and switch flavours, pass on what you don't like, I find that to be extremely useful, I get flavours to try without having to buy a full bottle.

Not a direct answer to your question, but my long work-around that I find useful, and don't give up trust me it may take time but you will find your flavours.

 

[DuncanG]

hey everyone im a noobie vaper nice to meet you all. any vapers in the boksburg east rand area feel free to contact me on 083 357 3094. i have some 2nd hand stuff for sale that i need gone urgently. need the cash or some more juice for it. anyway thanks for having me. cheers and happy vaping

 

[Silver]

Hello Fellow Vapers!

I've visited this forum many times, and admittedly, I signed up so I could sell my extra tanks but ... There's a wealth of information here and looking to wick it all up!

I started with E-Cigs quite a looooong time ago. Round that time when the first cigarette looking e-cigs came out. Used nicotine cartridges??? I then supported e-ciggies when they stocked those pen like cigs. Juicing on Liqua tried the twisp clearo and then just gave up.

Since February ... I'm back! Picked up a Smok TFV4 with R80 starter kit followed by a Uwell Crown. Didn't take me long to decide that I need to try making coils. Now I'm on a Griffin RTA and loving the dual-coil-CloudForDays life figuring out my favorite flavours ...but really hooked on:
1. Voodoo Juice (Jack the Ripper)
2. Orion Moonlight
3. Claim your Throne & Arise (SB range) - really savour this cuz it's pricey ...

Next step for me is to hopefully sell off my current tanks and buy me a new mod. Also looking to get in to making my own juice - I'm sure I'll find everything I need to get started right here on ECigsSA!

Cheers

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Welcome to the forum @Naeem_M
Thanks for the intro - and congrats on the return to vaping!
Great gear and juices
Enjoy your stay here and looking forward to hearing more

 

[Silver]

Afternoon All

I have recently started vaping again but I have stopped smoking for nearly a year now. I will never start smoking again but did replace smoking with hubly during those tough withdrawal periods after stopping smoking. I don't think hubly is as bad as smoking but I guess is still worse than vaping?? In any case I got myself a zephyrus v1 on a koopor mini and I am absolutely loving the combo, and confident this will replace the hubly in now time.

Not sure whether this is the right place to ask, but I would like to know where can one go to taste new flavours? I have tasted some of the juices the vapery has but would like to try some others in the Pretoia region? Especially the local brands like VM, Paulies etc.

Regards
Dane



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Hi @Dane
Welcome to the forum and thanks for the intro.
Congrats on giving up the stinkies for a year!!

@M5000 gave you great advice above. I will emphasise to check out the juice reviews on this forum. Its sorted by manufacturer and can give you some good ideas. I know that VapeKing in Fourways offers many of their juices for tasting - maybe their Pretoria agent does too - but I am not sure, perhaps check with them. Also, there is ECiggies in the pretoria area. Not sure if they offer tasting but maybe they do. There are a few retailers that offer sample sizes, just keep an eye out.

Hope you find your juices you love. It can be a tough part of the journey but dont give up, there are plenty great juices offered by the supporting vendors on this forum. I am sure there are a few gems around the corner that will suit your palate.

All the best

 

[Silver]

hey everyone im a noobie vaper nice to meet you all. any vapers in the boksburg east rand area feel free to contact me on 083 357 3094. i have some 2nd hand stuff for sale that i need gone urgently. need the cash or some more juice for it. anyway thanks for having me. cheers and happy vaping

Welcome to the forum @DuncanG
Hope you enjoy yoir stay here and enjoy the vaping

 

[Boschie]

Oh yes will definitely be there!

 

[Banzo]

Hi everyone,
I was contemplating getting of stinkies for a while, next moment I see a vape shop opened close to home (Joburg south).

So, it's been a week. My kanger subtank mini (subvod kit) has been working as I'd hoped. But then I found this forum... boy oh boy, now I'm looking for my next piece of kit.

 

[Silver]

Hi everyone,
I was contemplating getting of stinkies for a while, next moment I see a vape shop opened close to home (Joburg south).

So, it's been a week. My kanger subtank mini (subvod kit) has been working as I'd hoped. But then I found this forum... boy oh boy, now I'm looking for my next piece of kit.

Welcome @Banzo
Thanks for the intro
Congrats on the vaping!
Lots of amazing kit in the world of vaping now
Enjoy

 

[Taariq404]

Hi,

I've been registered for a while, just been too lazy to introduce myself.

I've been vaping properly for about 5 months now, before that I had a shitty Twisp (I'm sure we've all been there).
I mainly decided to stop smoking because it affected my cycling, and it made everything stink.

Currently, I have a Tesla 100w Nano and a Silverplay Nano - @KieranD 's EPL is mostly in my tank when it's in stock. I have a Vaperesso Tarot and Gemini on the way, so I can't wait

 

[Silver]

Hi,

I've been registered for a while, just been too lazy to introduce myself.

I've been vaping properly for about 5 months now, before that I had a shitty Twisp (I'm sure we've all been there).
I mainly decided to stop smoking because it affected my cycling, and it made everything stink.

Currently, I have a Tesla 100w Nano and a Silverplay Nano - @KieranD 's EPL is mostly in my tank when it's in stock. I have a Vaperesso Tarot and Gemini on the way, so I can't wait

Welcome @Taariq404 , thanks for the intro
Congrats on the vaping. I am sure your lungs are quite grateful while on the bicycle!
Looking forward to hearing more
Enjoy

 

[Andre]

Hi,

I've been registered for a while, just been too lazy to introduce myself.

I've been vaping properly for about 5 months now, before that I had a shitty Twisp (I'm sure we've all been there).
I mainly decided to stop smoking because it affected my cycling, and it made everything stink.

Currently, I have a Tesla 100w Nano and a Silverplay Nano - @KieranD 's EPL is mostly in my tank when it's in stock. I have a Vaperesso Tarot and Gemini on the way, so I can't wait

Most welcome. Congrats on kicking the stinky habit - for whatever reason. Great gear you have there and coming. Happy vaping and cycling.

 

[Taariq404]

Most welcome. Congrats on kicking the stinky habit - for whatever reason. Great gear you have there and coming. Happy vaping and cycling.

Thanks,

I'm having trouble searching on the forum. I need help on what batteries to get. Any idea where I should look?

 

[Lingogrey]

Thanks,

I'm having trouble searching on the forum. I need help on what batteries to get. Any idea where I should look?

Hi @Taariq404

Welcome to the forum! Sounds like great gear that you already have and probably even better incoming! Some things seem to be easier to search for on the forum than others, especially when your search terms are quite short. I would say that the most popular and trusted 18650 batteries at the moment are the LG HG2s (also called browns, chocolates or 'turds') and the Samsung 25Rs (used to be called smurfs, but since the colour have changed to a bright green they are called various things such as green grinches / goblins etc.). The LGs give you 3000 mah (milli-ampere hours) which means your batteries will last longer between charges at mid to high resistances (The Samsungs give you 2500 mah). However, at a certain lower point of resistance the slightly higher continuous discharge rating (22 amps vs 20 amps, although they're both officially rated at 20) of the Samsungs might actually mean that they will last as long or even slightly longer than the LGs between charges (and longer before they need to be replaced). They will also be slightly safer at lower ohm builds. The Samsung 30Qs have scored very similar results from Mooch, the foremost vaping battery expert, to those of the LG HG2s and are slightly cheaper, but seem to be less popular (perhaps this might be because they have an 'official' cdr of 15 amps vs. the 20 amps of the LG, even though their test results are very similar and they seem to handle 20 amps pretty much as well as the LGs)

For really low resistance builds on mechanical mods, the Sony VTC4 still seems to be the most popular and trusted choice, although according to Mooch's latest test the LG HD2C rivals or slightly outperforms the VTC4: http://www.ecigssa.co.za/mooch-lg-hd2c-25a-2100mah-18650-bench-test-results.t21201/ (Edit: I reread the ECF thread to which this links now and Mooch actually makes a correction right at the end which seems to possibly negate this. Still seems like a very good battery though)

You can find more info on batteries in this subsection of the forum: http://www.ecigssa.co.za/batteries.f87/

Especially these threads are useful:
http://www.ecigssa.co.za/18650-battery-safety-grades-table.t14853/
http://www.ecigssa.co.za/moochs-recommended-batteries-table-updated.t21075/

Edit: Personally, I think this thread is the most concise, informative and user-friendly: http://www.ecigssa.co.za/best-18650-batteries-for-vaping.t21143/

 

[DrSirus-88]

I'm ash.

I'm an addict, a Vape addict. love vaping, chasing insane flavour and mega clouds.

Farley new to it, been off the stinkies for 3months now and going strong. No slip ups yet. Like everyone says this has become a hobby and I'm loving it, I'm constantly looking for that next piece of gear.

 

[Andre]

I'm ash.

I'm an addict, a Vape addict. love vaping, chasing insane flavour and mega clouds.

Farley new to it, been off the stinkies for 3months now and going strong. No slip ups yet. Like everyone says this has become a hobby and I'm loving it, I'm constantly looking for that next piece of gear.

Most welcome to the forum or house of vape addicts. Congrats on kicking the stinky habit - a huge achievement. Happy vaping.

 

[Silver]

I'm ash.

I'm an addict, a Vape addict. love vaping, chasing insane flavour and mega clouds.

Farley new to it, been off the stinkies for 3months now and going strong. No slip ups yet. Like everyone says this has become a hobby and I'm loving it, I'm constantly looking for that next piece of gear.

Welcome to the forum @DrSirus-88
Congrats on the vaping and being off the cigs for 3 months!
Yip, vaping has a way of gripping some of us - enjoy it

 

[The_Ice]

Hi fellow vapers,

I'm a future full-time ex-smoker. I've owned a Twisp Clearo for a year which was sold yesterday, as it lacked the woema to keep me off the stinkys.

I reaally learned a lot from this forum which I found while looking for diy juice kits. I do still make my own juice and I'm currently waiting for my kanger topbox mini starter kit (FastTech)

Man I can't wait for it to arrive, that will mark the first day of my smoke free life.
I'm also looking forward a lot to building my own coils.

Thank you all for the great contributions and advice

 

[Andre]

Hi fellow vapers,

I'm a future full-time ex-smoker. I've owned a Twisp Clearo for a year which was sold yesterday, as it lacked the woema to keep me off the stinkys.

I reaally learned a lot from this forum which I found while looking for diy juice kits. I do still make my own juice and I'm currently waiting for my kanger topbox mini starter kit (FastTech)

Man I can't wait for it to arrive, that will mark the first day of my smoke free life.
I'm also looking forward a lot to building my own coils.

Thank you all for the great contributions and advice

Most welcome the forum. Looking forward to hear about your continued vaping journey once your Topbox arrives. Happy DIYing and vaping.

 

[SAVaper]

Hi fellow vapers,

I'm a future full-time ex-smoker. I've owned a Twisp Clearo for a year which was sold yesterday, as it lacked the woema to keep me off the stinkys.

I reaally learned a lot from this forum which I found while looking for diy juice kits. I do still make my own juice and I'm currently waiting for my kanger topbox mini starter kit (FastTech)

Man I can't wait for it to arrive, that will mark the first day of my smoke free life.
I'm also looking forward a lot to building my own coils.

Thank you all for the great contributions and advice

Great. Hope you enjoy the KBox.

 

[Kaos]

Hey everyone. I'm Kaos.
I started vaping officially a week ago. I got sick of the old stinkies and morning cough walked into a tabacco shop and said i want a vape that makes a lot of smoke. So i got the eLeaf. Shortly after i wanted more and got myself the x cube 2 with single coil tank fom a mate. Im chasing the trickster part more but wanna build a nice flavour mod for daily vaping. Anyway this ise and my setup and hope to meet some of you soo