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Newbie question?

  • 09-08-2018 05:46PM
    #1
    coffeyt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I started vaping about 10 days ago and am sticking with it so far but having an issue and looking for advice from seasoned users.
    For some background I used to smoke my own rolled tobacco but used menthol filters (quiet strong menthol).
    I purchased an aspire pockex and a couple of different menthol liquids to try but am currently finding that no matter what I use that when I vape it seems to catch me in back of throat or leave a funny aftertaste if that makes sense.

    Can anyone advise as I'm not sure if the strength of the liquid is causing it or the menthol liquids I tried aren't strong enough (as in menthol flavour) or maybe it's just normal for vaping?
    And I really want to stick with it as feeling a lot better physically already but am really not enjoying the vape because of this.
    Thanks in advance for any advice.


Comments

  • #2
    norabattie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 292 ✭✭norabattie


    I'm a rollie smoker with menthol filters too. I tried all the menthol ejuices etc, and like you they cut your throat..I am now vaping toffee cream but on a 6. This is fine as I'm still having the odd rollie too so I'm getting my nicotene but I definitely think the 6 is easier to vape and the toffee cream are way smoother. It's trial and error really finding something you are really going to like


  • #3
    coffeyt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭coffeyt


    norabattie wrote: »
    I'm a rollie smoker with menthol filters too. I tried all the menthol ejuices etc, and like you they cut your throat..I am now vaping toffee cream but on a 6. This is fine as I'm still having the odd rollie too so I'm getting my nicotene but I definitely think the 6 is easier to vape and the toffee cream are way smoother. It's trial and error really finding something you are really going to like

    Hi, thanks for the reply I am currently using an 11mg which I think is too strong as to be honest I don't smoke a lot anyway so a 6mg might be a better option. Is toffee cream the brand or the flavour? Sorry if that's a silly question there is just so many options I'm lost as to where to start.


  • #4
    youdipstick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,555 ✭✭✭youdipstick


    coffeyt wrote: »
    Hi, thanks for the reply I am currently using an 11mg which I think is too strong as to be honest I don't smoke a lot anyway so a 6mg might be a better option. Is toffee cream the brand or the flavour? Sorry if that's a silly question there is just so many options I'm lost as to where to start.

    Are you using the 0.7 or 1.8 coil...

    I'm using 2 Pockex's for the last 6 months with the 0.7ohm coil & using 12mg juice,(not menthol) I found it very harsh on the throat,so I decided to change from Mouth to Lung (MTL) vaping,which is like drawing on a fag...and changed to Direct to Lung (DTL) vaping which is a smoother vape but I changed the Nic to 6mg juice & still getting a nice throat hit.

    Menthol on its own can be as strong as a Nic hit,that 11mg you are using is probably too strong for your throat,I would go for 6mg or down to 3mg,all depends on how strong your menthol is.


  • #5
    coffeyt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭coffeyt


    youdipstick wrote: »
    Are you using the 0.7 or 1.8 coil...

    I'm using a .6 coil as far as I can tell as it came with two and the 1.2 is still in the packaging. I think you're right and I'm definitely on a too strong of a liquid. Will pick up some 6mg tomorrow and see how I go.
    I have also been trying to get the hang of the direct to lung inhale and seems to help but haven't master it yet so need to work on my technique I guess.

    It's just a bit frustrating at the moment as really want to stick with it but finding it hard to enjoy. Thanks for the advise though.


  • #6
    IRISH OS1R1S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭IRISH OS1R1S


    coffeyt wrote: »

    I'm using a .6 coil as far as I can tell as it came with two and the 1.2 is still in the packaging.


    Switch your coil out for that 1.2Ohm coil and I bet you will reduce that throat hit significantly.

    Also reduce the nicotine strength in your juices. Buy either 3mg or 6mg.


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  • #7
    coffeyt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 304 ✭✭coffeyt


    IRISH OS1R1S wrote: »
    Switch your coil out for that 1.2Ohm coil and I bet you will reduce that throat hit significantly.

    Also reduce the nicotine strength in your juices. Buy either 3mg or 6mg.

    That's brilliant thanks I never thought of trying the other coil, that's made a massive difference already I can even get more of the menthol flavour straight away.


  • #8
    IRISH OS1R1S
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 413 ✭✭IRISH OS1R1S


    Glad to help.


  • #9
    Grayson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,051 ✭✭✭✭Grayson


    coffeyt wrote: »
    That's brilliant thanks I never thought of trying the other coil, that's made a massive difference already I can even get more of the menthol flavour straight away.

    Also if you're using a high PG liquid that can hit your throat too. When I first started about 3 days in I developed a massive sore throat. It felt raw. Someone here told me to try a lower PG liquid and it's worked since then.

    (Look on the side of the bottle it should have percentages for PG/VG. If it doesn't the next time you buy, make sure to buy one with a lower PG)


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