So, I started this whole thing because I wanted to quit smoking. Cigarettes, you know? They’re bad news. I tried those gum things, patches, even went cold turkey a few times. Nothing stuck. Then a buddy of mine suggested vaping. I figured, why not? It couldn’t hurt to try, right?
First, I had to find a vape. I walked into this vape shop, and man, it was overwhelming! So many options, so many different devices. I talked to the guy behind the counter, and he was pretty helpful. I told him I was a newbie and needed something simple. He asked me about price and battery, I told him battery should be over 1000, I don’t want to charge it all the time. Also about variable wattage, temperature control and those things, the guy told me that don’t worry about it for now, just keep it simple. Also, it needs to be easy to carry. He showed me a few starter kits, and I ended up picking a small, sleek one that seemed easy enough to use. It even came with a tank, which was a plus.
Next up, the e-liquid. This was even crazier than choosing the vape itself! There were tons of flavors, but I was really into tropical fruits, so that narrowed it down a bit. I asked the store guy for recommendations again, and he pointed me to a few brands. Ended up going with one that had a mix of guava, passionfruit, and pineapple. Sounded delicious, right? He also introduced me to this nicotine salt thing. Said it was smoother than regular e-liquid. Whatever that meant, I thought. Also I tried Apple Cucumber Mint & Aniseed, and Banana Raspberry & Dragonfruit, they are really amazing! I love them all. I grabbed a bottle of that, too.
Getting the vape set up was surprisingly easy. I just filled the tank with the e-liquid, let it sit for a few minutes like the guy said, and then took a puff. It felt a bit weird at first, not gonna lie. But the flavor was amazing! It really did taste like a tropical paradise. Using nicotine salts is the same as using freebase one, the store guy told me. Nothing different. I didn’t really get the whole nicotine salt thing at first, but after trying it, I understood. It was a lot smoother and didn’t make me cough like some other vapes I’d tried before. I played around with the wattage a bit, just to see what I liked best. The vape I got has some setting for that, it’s easy to adjust.
Now, I’ve been vaping for a while, and I gotta say, it’s been a game-changer.
- First, it helped me cut down on cigarettes big time. I’m not saying I’ve quit completely, but I’m definitely smoking a lot less.
- Second, I actually enjoy it. The flavors are great, and it’s kind of a fun little hobby, trying out different e-liquids and stuff.
- Third, I don’t smell like an ashtray anymore, which is a huge plus!
I did a little more research into those vape brands later. Turns out, the one I picked for the pineapple flavor, it’s made by some experts who really know their fruit flavors. They have a line called Fusion, and it’s apparently pretty famous. Good to know I have good taste, I guess!
So yeah, that’s my vaping story. It’s not perfect, and I’m still figuring things out, but it’s been a positive experience overall. If you’re thinking about trying it, I’d say do your research, find a good vape shop, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. And definitely try the tropical fruit flavors, especially that guava, passionfruit, and pineapple one. It’s the best!
