I Tried an E-Cig

[n2ize]

I decided to see what these e-cigs are all about. So I bought one the other day and decided to give it a whirl. So far I find it interesting and I can see how some may find it enjoyable. But it is a far cry from a real cigarette. This definitely ain;t a substitute for smoking.

First of all I don;t get the lasting flavour and robust taste that I would get from a regular cigarette. Next there is no satisfaction. If I smoke a cigarette I want satisfaction through and through from the first puff to the last. The e-cig just does not deliver the kind of satisfaction that I want. Lastly there is very little aroma. Part of the thrill of smoking is not just the smoke you inhale but, the aroma of the smoke coming off the cigarette itself and filling the surrounding air. That is completely lacking from the e-cig. Very little robust,flavor, no rich long lasting taste, almost no satisfaction. :( I am not a regular smoker (I don;t have a habit and I rarely smoke) but when I do smoke an occasional cigarette I want rich lasting flavour, aroma, and real satisfaction. The kind that can probably ONLY be derived from a real tobacco cigarette.

[wa6mhz]

E-Smoke is a little kinder to radio front panels!

[n2ize]

E-Smoke is a little kinder to radio front panels!

Yes, because it probably doesn't have the tars and combustion by-products of a regular cigarette. A mainly wanted to try the e-cig to get a feel for what it's like. It certainly can't hold a candle to a real cig. Real cig's are still far superior in my book with respect to flavour and satisfaction. But I do like the e-cig. And, while I don't want to make a habit out of using it I am sure it is a lot healthier than regular cigs.. Nice thing about the e-cig is that I can smoke it in the house without offending anyone. And I've been chewing less tobacco since I started using it. To really put it to the test I need to try different cartridges and flavours and/or learn to make my own e-cig liquids. Higher nicotine content carts may give me more satisfaction. Different blends, flavours, etc. may give me greater taste and full bodied flavour. I plan to experiment with this. This device does have a lot of possibilities. There will be some experimenting going on here.

[WX7P]

I decided to see what these e-cigs are all about. So I bought one the other day and decided to give it a whirl. So far I find it interesting and I can see how some may find it enjoyable. But it is a far cry from a real cigarette. This definitely ain;t a substitute for smoking.

First of all I don;t get the lasting flavour and robust taste that I would get from a regular cigarette. Next there is no satisfaction. If I smoke a cigarette I want satisfaction through and through from the first puff to the last. The e-cig just does not deliver the kind of satisfaction that I want. Lastly there is very little aroma. Part of the thrill of smoking is not just the smoke you inhale but, the aroma of the smoke coming off the cigarette itself and filling the surrounding air. That is completely lacking from the e-cig. Very little robust,flavor, no rich long lasting taste, almost no satisfaction. :( I am not a regular smoker (I don;t have a habit and I rarely smoke) but when I do smoke an occasional cigarette I want rich lasting flavour, aroma, and real satisfaction. The kind that can probably ONLY be derived from a real tobacco cigarette.

You can't get no...satisfaction...What is smoking satisfaction? It's a nicotine delivery system.

The aroma and of smoke coming off the cigarette and filling the surrounding air bit sounds like some B movie stuff. Sorry, but Esther Williams just died.

Sounds like smoking for you is an image related thing, not the intended nicotine reliance.

I think it's great that smoking is on the decline. It's not to have to deal with someone's "satisfaction" in a restaurant anymore

[n2ize]

You can't get no...satisfaction...What is smoking satisfaction? It's a nicotine delivery system.

Satisfaction is the feeling you get out of something. It could be a food , a drug, an activity, etc. Cigarette satisfaction is closer to drug satisfaction. f you take certain drugs you expect to get a high, a pleasant feeling of some sort that satisfies you. If you take it and fail to get that feeling or you don't get enough of that pleasant feeling you are not satisfied. That is what we call satisfaction..

The aroma and of smoke coming off the cigarette and filling the surrounding air bit sounds like some B movie stuff. Sorry, but Esther Williams just died. Sounds like smoking for you is an image related thing, not the intended nicotine reliance.

The answer to this question is, yes. Yes, I do enjoy romanticizing about the 1940's and 1950's when things like smoking were taken for granted and smoke filled offices and rooms were the norm and smoking had a certain glamour, appeal and at times a film noir quality about it. But there is also something about the aroma that comes off the tobacco itself. That is one of the things I loved when I was pipe smoking. Not just the flavour of the tobacco and the satisfaction but, the aroma that filled the air was a major part of the whole enjoyment. As you sit and puff withing a haze of smoke and you inhale the sweet aroma of mild Cavendish or the pungent spicy fiery aroma of Latakia added a whole dimension to the experience. And in many was does the smoke filled room, bar, or night club. And of course the glamorous lady to whom I would offer a light. The Esther Williams do live on in that regard. Yes, it is romantic and filled with imagery. But it also adds to the whole satisfaction of the tobacco experience.. If I do have any nicotine reliance it comes mostly from chewing tobacco and not from smoking tobacco.

I think it's great that smoking is on the decline. It's not to have to deal with someone's "satisfaction" in a restaurant anymore

I many ways I agree. As pleasant and romantic as it may be it is certainly not good for ones health. While I support the smokers rights I also support the right for people not to have to breathe smoke. I think smoking should have its places where it can be indulged by those who chose to smoke and I don;t support outright bans. Yet I also support those who wish to enjoy a smoke free atmosphere. I also think the e-cig is a great alternative that has great promise in helping people. But thus far I am not sure it can match the regular cigarette in satisfaction and flavour.

[KC2UGV]

Wow... I was a smoker of about 20 years or so, and I never loved the smell of tobacco. Be it coming from a pipe (Which I smoked), a cigar (Which I was a bit of a connoisseur), or cigarettes.

[KC2UGV]

But thus far I am not sure it can match the regular cigarette in satisfaction and flavour.

I think I get what you're saying. For the "smell of smoke filled rooms", e-cigs will never fit that. It's not in the problem domain for the solution set. As for flavor, throat hit, etc: It boils down to getting the proper liquids and proper hardware. Took me about a year of tweaking hardware to find what works best.

[KK4AMI]

How does an e-cig work again. Do you load it with a liquid? After reading the Gupta thread on Weed, I figure the E-cig would be a safer way to smoke pot.

[wa6mhz]

I l ike the smell of Cherry Pipe tobacky, but when it is actually smoked, YEECH!!!
So if I am going to smoke something, it will be a JOINT!

But then, that was 30 years ago! I was in a park getting ready for a picnic last Saturday; and thought I smelled a SKUNK! Nope, it was 2 dudes doing a NUMBER! I forgot what it smelled like! SO I inhaled greatly trying to get some secondhand smoke, to no avail. I forget what it is like to get HIGH!

[n2ize]

I l ike the smell of Cherry Pipe tobacky, but when it is actually smoked, YEECH!!!
So if I am going to smoke something, it will be a JOINT!

It depends on the pipe tobacco, the mixture and tobacco quality. Most cherry tobacco's I avoided. Too harsh and bitter. I like a nice mixture with a high Latakia content, and a light balance of Burley's and Cavendish.. The pipe you use will also play a major role in the flavour and enjoyment. Most of the time (but not always) a cheap pipe will deliver a cheap, unpleasant smoke. It often pays to invest some money an buy a good quality pipe.
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But then, that was 30 years ago! I was in a park getting ready for a picnic last Saturday; and thought I smelled a SKUNK! Nope, it was 2 dudes doing a NUMBER! I forgot what it smelled like! SO I inhaled greatly trying to get some secondhand smoke, to no avail. I forget what it is like to get HIGH!

My friend Jane loves weed. She should have been named "Mary Jane". She also likes to romanticize about things like that, i.e. references to drugs in classic literature, etc. She also has used LSD, Shrooms, etc. Me I never cared for weed. Nothing personally against it , it just doesn't cut it for me. I have nothing personal against it. To each their own I suppose.