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Get a Joye 510 kit with some Winston or Kamel juice. I use 24 mg PG based. Then do a side by side comparison. You won't want to smoke another analog after side by side vaping and smoking for a while. Also, with analogs you are getting tar, additives, etc. where with ecigs, you don't get any of that plus there's no second hand smoke, ashes or lighters. That's about the best comparison I can give you.

I am completely with Tony_C but you do not have to use the condom method. I think it is too messy. You can drip the juice straight into the threaded end slowly and you should have less spillage and waste. Definitely try both ways though. I also recommend taking the mouthpiece off with a safety pin so as to look at your "stuffing" ,lol, and make sure it is completely wet. If it's not, the carto WILL burn up.Filling from the bottom will ensure that you are,most likely, completely filled. They are also refillable although suppliers don't recommend it.

HI! Just thought I'd let you know that you are NOT an idiot. lol..Anywho, I use the eGo 650 mAh as well. If you have not tried tanks, you may like them. They will most def. fit your eGo battery and produce a decent throat hit. Secondly, I would suggest a cartomizer. The 1.5 LR is truly the way to go, at least for me. I was not getting a good throat hit either then someone told me about the carts. I love them. I don't get the nasty taste in my atty or have to change cartridges or tanks but also, they last longer than cartridges. The tanks last a while but I have heard some complaints of leaking, which I have not had that problem at all. Also, it could be the juice you're using. I use a 24 mg PG based liquid in my cartos and it gives me a super throat hit.It may give you a sore throat for a day or two unti you get used to it but I would recommend straight PG/ There are numerous eliquid suppliers out there, but I prefer Vapor Kings.com. They are very knowledgeable and experienced and they have quality juice. There are numerous flavors but the ones that give me the best throat hit are Kamel and Winsome.Virginia Straight isn't bad either. Hope this helps.