jiffy
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Oct. 2009 for me.
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Very interesting article running on MSNBC today concerning our hobby. They are fairly straight forward in the delivery giving opinions from both sides of the fence, FDA vs Suppliers.
Johnsons Creek and Blu are the two companies that are quoted in the article.
From a brief review of the replies to the article I would say 99% are in favor of the E-cig movement. It is funny how our government is trying to take something so well received, the e-cig, and make it something we are not allowed to enjoy.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38954742/ns/health-addictions/?gt1=43001
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I appreciate all the responses to my conundrum. I will be looking closely at the Joker AV and the EGO. These two really fit my needs the most and the only choice will be variable voltage or not.
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I have been vaping for about 1 year now. I started with the basic 510 and it has served me well as an on the go PV. I have also purchased the Spade and the VP-PT. I use the VP-PT every day and I have even moved to using the VP-PT in my vehicle as I travel a lot for business.
The dilemma as you all know is that there seems to be an influx of new devices on the market every month. To determine which one to purchase next causes me to investigate many websites, forums, and reviews. The problem is that almost everyone likes their own PV and there are very few that get negative reviews.
The short list is still not short enough. Anyone have thoughts on which direction to go? I need a PV for on the go when I cannot rely on my VP-PT. Good battery life, good vapor, adjustable voltage wouldn't be bad.
The Precious- A touch sensor variable voltage PV that gets high reviews from it's followers.
http://theprecious.ro/home/products-page/
The EGO- A popular lower cost PV that is highly regarded but lacks variable voltage
The Joker AV- Good reviews here but little discussion elsewhere
Other more exotic PV's such as the GG line are intriguing with their design and devoted following.
http://www.e-cigarette-wiki.com/index.php?title=Golden_Greek
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Putting liquids with your bathroom plastic bag of stuff makes it much less conspicuous in my opinion. The liquids are what they look for first.
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Any details on the Voltage, etc. these run at. These look great!
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Until the smoke gets thin...same as everyone else 6-9 hits.
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I can pretty much gaurentee you are getting some nicotine.How much for sure I don't believe can be quantified ,too many variables .The formulas I think would be good for comparison.
That is how I feel. There are many variables involved when you talk about how much nicotine is absorbed.
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Do the math and figure out if you really are getting more or less nicotine by vaping, I have provided a simple formula below. I'm curious to know why you think we get less nicotine from vaping than what we believe to be so. I do agree with you about the placebo effect, I believe that plays a big part in the success of people quitting smoking cigarettes to vaping. Also, a nicotine addiction is not the same as a general cigarette addiction, for one may find the need to smoke much greater than the need to vape.
Nicotine consumption formula:
Amount of liquid [ml] (x)
Amount of nicotine [mg] (y)
Total amount of nicotine in bottle (t)
Days it takes to consume fully (d)
x(y) = t
t/d = Amount of nicotine (mg) consumed per day.
x/d = Amount of liquid (ml) comsumed per day.
Roughly 60-80% of nicotine is absorbed by vaping.
The absorption rate of the nicotine is the big "what if" in my opinion. What studies have been conducted, scientifically showing the absorption rates of vaping?
We can't even get a solid scientific study clarifying whether vaping is bad for us or not.
Maybe nicotine isn't the biggest contributor of analog addiction. Like I said I was a light analog smoker, very light, but I vape all day long. My addiction to vaping is physically less, based on my cravings, than analogs ever were. I "had" to have analogs, but with vaping it isn't the same craving.
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I don't believe that we get as much nicotine as we think from vaping. I only smoked 5-8 analogs per day. I switched to vaping and vape all day. I hardly put this thing down at all.
When I smoked analogs I had to have one every so often or go crazy. With the vaping I can go all day without really caring.
I think a placebo effect is what helps the most with vaping...the feeling of smoking.
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It's amazing that I still have a hard time switching people over to e-cigs. The only drawback I can find is the constant maintenance.
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Seems like you went to great extremes to clean those atty's. I would think using one method would work for you in the future. This would also save you a lot of time instead of going through all of those procedures.
Whatever works for you though, not all methods work for everyone the same.
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It is too bad a fair tax will never make it into existence. There are too many companies and government entities pocketing our hard earned money to care about, Fair.
We live in a society of greed-
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What does the sweet dawn taste like?
Almost like Big Red, but not quite...It's a sweet dawn mystery.
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An alcohol bath will help very much.
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I have reached for a lighter a few times with my 510 out of habit.
I hope your wife doesn't continue with this pattern it could get expensive.
I guess it goes to show how deep our addictions can get...in a funny way.
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I am anxious to hear the options that can be used with the Spade battery.
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I feel that the way vaping delivers nicotine to your body is not nearly as addictive as the way analogs deliver nicotine. I can go without vaping and not have the same cravings as I once had on analogs. I vape much much more than I ever smoked analogs. But, I needed an analog every so often to keep me sane. I vape all day long and I am able to put it down if needed or not vape all day depending on my surroundings.
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I do have one Spade battery that seems to get a very short life compared to the other. But, I do get a good 3 hours out of the other battery. A regular 510 battery realistically only lasts 1 good hour. I am happy with the Spade due to vapor production, battery life, and build quality.
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I gotta say that the Spade has been a dream so far. The batteries last significantly longer than my 510...significantly loooonger. I haven't timed them just using them like I normally would. The battery is nice because you know where you can get more and that the cost is very affordable.
Also the throat hit and amount of vapor is what seems to be just right. I get more vapor than with a 510 but not too much to be overbearing.
Many commented on the size of the Spade. I feel it is not much bigger than the 510. If you hold it in your hand a certain way it really doesn't look out of the ordinary. I vaped with mine at a Pub and no one really said anything different than when I used my 510, just curious questions.
Overall I think you will be pleased with your decision on the Spade. We look forward to your thoughts after trying it for a while.
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Any flavor is better than the flavor of an analog...IMHO.
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I heard that they test for nicotine to determine your status as a smoker. If in the event you pass they can test for nicotine in your system. If they find a certain amount they determine that you are a smoker and can deny benefits.
I read this somewhere, but do not take my quotes as direct truth. I would call your agent to discuss further in how they determine smoker vs non-smoker.
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I have had similar results from the boiling method.
Does anyone have a method that works and does not ruin the attys? With the 510 it seems to eat attys alive.
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Dulcis and Ry4 are my everyday vapes, but I do like 555 that I received from Arno. The 555 is sweet but not overpowering and not quite as strong as Dulcis or Ry4. 555 is also very smooth.
Has Anyone Ordered From Strictlyejuice.com
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I have heard good things about them, but I have not ordered from them.