smoke juiceReviews of flavors are subjective and its up to the individual to decide what tastes better. A good percentage of e-juice is produced in China by a company called Dekang. I find a good flavor now and then but for the most part I will stick to American made as they are FDA approved and really taste better.In general I try to use as much VG {vegetable Glycerin} as possible. So I just want to mention a few stand out companies that are worth ordering from.

JOHNSON CREEK http://www.johnsoncreeksmokejuice.com/

Are you a vanilla lover? If you are then order from JC as a lot of the flavors here have a hint of vanilla. THE ORIGINAL FLAVOR IS HARD TO DESCRIBE, Kind of a nutty,vanilla with a hickory smoked flavor. Its a love or hate taste. most people do not like it. With that said the best way to start is a sample pack, all 10 flavors in 3 ml bottles. Try all the flavors but leave the Original and Tennessee cured for last as they might spoil your taste buds a bit. Most flavors are a bit weak on throat hit. They come in a choice of PG or reduced PG that adds vegetable glycerin for a sweeter taste and better vapor. My fav`s are French Vanilla, Summer Peach, and Chocolate Truffle. Customer service is very good and fast delivery is the norm. New line of flavors coming soon for JC!

DIY FLAVOR SHACK                               http://www.ecigsmokestore.com/

Very wide variety of flavors to choose from, All home made, this is one store you don’t want to miss! I tried many flavors so far and each and every one had a full flavor taste. Red hots really stands out as one of the best. High volume of orders keeps the store open only 3 days a week {Mon-Wed} They always add a free gift in the order and customer service is good. I am amazed at the way the juice sticks to my atty and cart like glue. Less refilling when you use most of DIY`s flavors

NHALER

I only use their HV juice so I can only comment on them, I am blown away by the flavors and prices here. The hv juice is made with vg so it is better for 5 volt vaping  I really got hooked on the blueberry crumble and french vanilla coffee. Outstanding!!!

TASTY VAPOR              http://www.tastyvapor.us/-c-10.html

Thick, full flavored juice that you can adjust to your liking. You can select any of their flavors and add up to 3 flavors together for a custom mix. Then if you want you can purchase a doubler which is a huge 4 oz bottle of zero nicotine flavoring  to match your flavor selection. The advantages of this is you get a lot of e juice for a low price and you can adjust your nicotine levels depending on how you mix it. I order a flavor at 36 mg and at 70% pg, then a doubler at 50/50 pg-vg. Their pre-made flavors are awesome and very exotic. Superb experience.

Totally Wicked http://www.totallywicked-eliquid.com/?ps1=FE51D

Based in the UK and now in Florida this company has some very interesting toys. Their e-juice is excellent!  I order the 36mg and cut it with VG to get a really good vape. One of my favorite flavors is Virginia. I cannot describe the taste but its a flue-cured tobacco flavor that rocks.Cherry and Marlboro are also very good. Fast shipping!

November 4, 2009 · Posted in E Articles, E Cig Product Reviews  
    

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I am as average as it gets.  My wife and I have average jobs, live in a nice community in Florida and live our lives to the fullest within our means.  We’ve been talking about quitting smoking for a long time, so back in March of 2009, we heard about this new phenomenon, the e cigarette and decided to invest in a starter kit to help us cut down and hopefully quit smoking.

Before we made the purchase, we did a lot of research and read a lot of reviews.  Our first endeavor was unsuccessful.  After months of trying and buying, we finally hit on a few models that worked well enough to satisfy.  I quit back in September and my wife is down to a few cigarettes a day.  I’ve been a Marlboro smoker for over 30 years and I can finally say I don’t care for one thank you!

There was a lot of trial and error involved, and I would like to thank the members of ECF for their useful opinions and unbiased reviews.  We created this website to help anyone interested in an alternative to traditional tobacco products make informed choices about ecigs.  The  products we tried and currently use has its advantages and disadvantages.  We wanted to share our experiences about the ones that impacted us most and implore you not to give up too easily on ecigs as we almost did.  The transition from traditional tobacco products to ecigs can be challenging for some, but worth the effort in trying an alternative.

E Juice is the flavored nicotine liquid that most ecig makers provide to refill the cartridges that accompany your e cigarette, making the cartridges re-usable for a period of time.  This liquid comes in a variety of nicotine strengths ranging from 36mg to 0mg depending on manufacturer. Some companies like Blu, make a pre-filled cartridge of this same liquid that gets thrown away once the juice is all used up. Many manufacturers that make e juice suggests that you start out with a nicotine strength of 24 mg and over time, work your way down gradually weaning yourself off the dependence on nicotine.  Personally I advise against this.  This is because in the beginning, you’re probably still smoking traditional tobacco, so you don’t want to take in too much nicotine.   The first day after I got my e cigarette, I was so excited, I tried every juice that came with my starter kit.  Within a few hours Iwas getting a serious nicotine buzz that turned into a two day headache. I learned from my mistakes and now I’m sharing this with you.

Another huge mistake I made was deciding on a model by its size.  I so wanted to replicate the image of smoking a regular cigarette, I went out an purchased a device that was the exact same size as my Marlboro’s.  I thought I could fool my brain into thinking I was still smoking regular cigarettes. For me it was less about holding the cigarette and flicking the ashes, and more about taste and getting a satisfying throat hit.  I found out bigger is better on the models I tested.

There are mainly two types of e cigarettes on the market today.  A three piece and a two piece version.  The three piece ecig is made up of an atomizer (the heating element), a lithium battery and a cartridge.  The two piece e cig is made up of just a  battery and a cartridge which houses the atomizer.  I have had a more satisfying experience with the three piece models, as it produces more vapor and a better throat hit than the two piece models.  The three piece requires a lot more maintenance though, as you will be constantly refilling the cartridges with e juice when it dries up.  I’ve turned it into a fun event and truly enjoy dabbling with all the juices and equipment I’ve ordered over the past months.

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October 27, 2009 · Posted in E Articles, E Cig Product Reviews  
    

Luci2cigsStatistics show there are over 4.5 million tobacco users in the US alone. By 2025, there would be over 1.6 billion users worldwide if this trend continues.

This is a staggering amount of tobacco users with annual health cost reaching into the billions every year due to smoking related diseases.  Despite gallant efforts by health organizations and the federal government to heighten awareness of the dangers of smoking, the smoking population continues to increase at an alarming rate.

The average smoker will try to quit at least 6-8 times during a lifetime without much success.  Quitting is not as easy for some. Now is the time to consider shifting some focus from trying to get smokers to quit out right, to offering an alternative instead.  By doing this if you can’t quit, you at least have an alternative.  The best alternative in existence today are electronic cigarettes more commonly known as e cigarettes.  It is also by far the best alternative to smoking cigars.

An e cig is an alternative to smoked tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars and pipes.  It is a smokeless battery powered device that provides inhaled doses of nicotine by delivering a vaporized propylene glycol/nicotine solution.  This vapor provides a flavor and all the physical sensations of inhaled tobacco smoke while no smoke, tobacco or combustion is actually involved in its operation.

An e cig usually takes the form of an elongated tube, and most are designed to resemble real smoking products like cigarettes, pipes and cigars.  They are reusable devices with replaceable and refillable parts. A number of manufacturers have developed a disposable version as well, making the action of smoking and throwing it away more realistic.  Gamucci Electronic Cigarette is one of the first to offer a disposable form of this device.

When a smoker inhales through the device, air flow is detected by a sensor which activates a heating element that vaporizes a nicotine solution stored in the mouth piece.  On some models equipped with an LED light, the LED light is activated during the inhalation process simulating the glow of actual burning tobacco.  While electronic cigarettes take many forms, they are all comprised of the same basic components.

The mouth piece or cartridge is a disposable cup affixed to the end of the tube.  Inside the cup is an absorbent material that is flavored with the nicotine solution producing the desired flavor. These flavors vary from manufacturer to manufacturer, and typically include tobacco, menthol, or cherry flavors to name a few.  These cartridges are also available in different nicotine strengths which varies from 16mg to 0mg depending on the manufacturer.  One such manufacturer is Green Smoke.

The heating element called the atomizer, vaporizes the liquid in the mouth piece so it can be inhaled.  Most of these devices use lithium batteries as its power source that can be recharged via a wall unit or USB port on your computer.  Some makers have become very creative and innovative, and actually produce chargers in the form of the e cig  pack which allows you to charge your batteries while you’re on the go. The Blu Electronic Cigarette Company makes such a pack.

There are excellent statistics coming out of the electronic cigarette industry, proving the use of these devices emits only about 20 harmless ingredients, compared to the 400 ingredients, 60 of which are extremely deadly from traditional tobacco products.  Some of these ingredients include arsenic, carbon monoxide an other carcinogens.

Like any other tobacco related product, there are manufacturing and labeling guidelines that minimizes access to this device by minors.  The threat of it being available to our youth population is almost non existent because of the need to produce ID when purchasing, just like you would if purchasing traditional tobacco products.  Read the electronic cigarette reviews and join in on the e cigarette forum.

The “ecigarette” is the hope to averting deaths from the prolonged use of tobacco products.  It is the best alternative being offered to the tobacco smoking population if used prudently.  By encouraging the use of these devices, the success rate of converting tobacco users will be much greater.

August 28, 2009 · Posted in E Articles  
    

blustarterkit_productThe momentum is rising.  The topic over electronic cigarettes among thousands of US and global users fires up discussions in the senate.  Electronic Cigarette Company, Smoking Everywhere sued FDA only a few months ago as The “Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act” played a major role when debate commenced in the senate. Some facts and myths about e cigarette follows.

  • MYTH:  Kids are being sold e cigs
  • FACT:  Electronic cigarettes target audience are smokers of legal age.

Like any other manufacturing and labeling guidelines for the tobacco industry, proper labeling is in place and the industry strongly advocates the showing of proper ID when purchasing.  The price of e cigarette starter kits average around $60.  Not exactly within the price range for kids.

  • MYTH:  Electronic cigarette flavors purposely target teenagers
  • FACT:  Electronic cigarettes have long been a flavored item for adults.

Taste is a matter of preference and not age related.  Products are deliberately manufactured in a variety of colors, flavors and sizes to offer choice to consumers.  This has been so since the beginning of time.  To suggest that this was done to attract adolescents is ridiculous.

  • MYTH:  E cigarettes  make nicotine more accessible to non-smokers
  • FACT:  E cigarettes reviews show that the target audience for this product are smokers NOT non-smokers

Nicotine is widely available through gum, lozenges and other over the counter products.  There is absolutely no evidence to suggest that non-smokers are influenced either way.

  • MYTH:  The ingredients of electronic cigarettes are unknown
  • FACT:  Results from research have been made public since it was first introduced

Labs around the globe have conducted numerous studies and have concluded that the vapor ingested, depending on the manufacturer, contain 20 ingredients including nicotine, all regarded as generally safe for human consumption when ingested per labeling guidelines.   By design, the electronic cigarette is made up of e cigarette parts that allows for this to occur.  In contrast to the smoke ingested by regular cigarettes that contain over 4,000 ingredients including arsenic, carbon monoxide and other cancer causing agents.

To conclude, one of the biggest myths of all time is to think that we can stop everyone  from smoking.  Tobacco consumption increased steadily since 1965, despite gallant efforts through public health and legislation with some staggering smoking facts. People will continue to smoke because it’s a personal choice and cannot be legislated.  Now is the time embrace e cigarettes. It offers a better solution and alternative to the smoking population with zero health risks if used prudently.

August 24, 2009 · Posted in E Articles  
    

Facts about Green Smoke

New revolutionary device that offers an alternative to traditional smoking. Traditional smoking forces the user to inhale thousands of unwanted chemicals and carcinogens along with nicotine. With green smoke that is a thing of the past.  Green smoke only delivers the nicotine.  It is a tobacco free smoking device with no tar, no carcinogens and no carbon monoxide.  Green smoke ecig delivers the nicotine in a clean and odorless vapor because its electric.

There is no need for lighters anymore.  Just pull it out and start puffing.  You will immediately enjoy the nicotine without the health risks.  The green smoke ecig will not only be healthier on your lungs but your pockets as well.  In fact you will save up to 75% off your cigarette expenses.  Green smoke is a healthier electric cigarette, does not leave any odor on your hands, clothes or breath, there is  no second hand smoke and it can be smoked anywhere.

Green smoke comes in a variety of flavors including tobacco, menthol, coffee, chocolate, vanilla and cherry.   Choose your nicotine strength from 0mg – 16mg.  Get your nicotine fix without the devastating effects of smoking traditional tobacco products. Visit green smoke by clicking  on banner above and pick up your starter kit today.  There is a 30 Day Money Back guarantee and a 1 year warranty on the product.

July 22, 2009 · Posted in E Cig Product Reviews  
    

ContinentalFacts on the New Gamucci Electric Cigarette

Gamucci is an electronic smoking device that is non-flammable, and uses a highly sophisticated micro-technology to provide the ultimate smoking experience without the tobacco and tar found in real cigarettes.  It looks, feels and taste just like a real cigarette.

Gamucci offers smokers a chance of smoking in a much healthier way.  They still get their nicotine fix without the harmful side effects of tobacco.  The facts on Gamucci’s e cigarettes are clear.  They offer so many advantages over smoking regular cigarettes.  The product is free of tar with no carcinogens that are found in traditional cigarettes, and smokers can continue to enjoy the tactile, emotional and physical sensations they currently get from smoking traditional cigarettes.

Gamucci Electric Cigarette Product Facts

  • Gamucci Continental – Utilizes the Gamucci G4 lithium battery technology that last for aprox 375 puffs or 25 cigarettes. It is available in their regular tobacco flavor and strength
  • Gamucci Classic Starter Kit - Rechargeable classic “pen style” suitable for heavy smokers and those looking for the benefit of longer battery life.  A review on Gamucci electronic cigs states that the starter kit will last for up to 350 puffs and the batteries has a life span of up to 300 charges.
  • Gamucci Classic Cartridges -  This comes in pack of 5 and consists of four strengths.  Strengths are 16mg, 11mg, 6mg and 0mg.  Each cartridge is equivalent to 20 cigarettes.  The Gamucci cartridges comes in a variety of flavors including Menthol and Tobacco which are available in all strengths.  The other flavors Apple, Peach, Cherry, Coffee and Turkish Delight comes in all strengths and 0mg as well.
  • Gamucci Elite Disposable Cigarette – Gamucci is proud to present the first patented disposable electronic cigarette.  It lasts for aprox 600 puffs about 40 cigarettes. It is available in all flavors and currently only available in regular strength 16mg.

Gamucci’s Electric Cigarettes is offering an excellent alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes.

July 20, 2009 · Posted in E Cig Product Reviews