Who here smokes?

« **on:** June 23, 2013, 01:38:56 AM »

Never thought I'd make a post like this. Everyone I know who smokes wants to quit, and have tried a few times. A good buddy of mine recently made the switch to E-cigs from cowboy killers. He made it 2 weeks without a smoke and is going strong.....I reluctantly joined the game...smoked for 17 years, got an e- cig on Tuesday and have smoked less than 3 since then... mostly to make sure they still tasted like ass.

This thread is to hopefully help at least one take the first step...,it's an amazing feeling to be able to take a proper deep breath again.

On top of that, between the wife and I, we're saving about $400/month.

« **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2013, 03:29:19 AM »

I did it for about 3 months and I was constantly puffing on the damn thing! It actually got me really sick. Long story short I smoke a pack a day still.. lol. Good luck to ya!

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« **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2013, 06:51:12 AM »

To clarify, the over the counter e-cigs F me up. Using a vaporizer is much more enjoyable and effective. Have also made it through 2 river trips without smoking. It's really nice to be able to taste food, smell your farts, and sleep through the night. Today is my 20th day and I couldn't be happier. Proud of ya pat, keep it up.

« **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2013, 09:05:13 AM »

Quote from: lbhsbz on June 23, 2013, 01:38:56 AM

Never thought I'd make a post like this. Everyone I know who smokes wants to quit, and have tried a few times. A good buddy of mine recently made the switch to E-cigs from cowboy killers. He made it 2 weeks without a smoke and is going strong.....I reluctantly joined the game...smoked for 17 years, got an e- cig on Tuesday and have smoked less than 3 since then... mostly to make sure they still tasted like ass.

This thread is to hopefully help at least one take the first step...,it's an amazing feeling to be able to take a proper deep breath again.

On top of that, between the wife and I, we're saving about $400/month.

Pat good luck but I am a little concerned that you know what ass tastes like

« **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2013, 11:12:52 AM »

Quote from: farmergord on June 23, 2013, 09:05:13 AM

Pat good luck but I am a little concerned that you know what ass tastes like

You don't?

« **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:22:21 PM »

just give up cold turkey, but you have to WANT to quit. im workin with a guy at work after helping my dad quit. his kid came up to him and asked if he would quit because he smelled and he didnt like being with him. cut him to the bone... its some 30 days and he's chompin on toothpicks and mints like crazy though.

« **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:25:31 PM »

I'm quitting for my kid that's on the way, cold turkey don't work for me. Good part about this is that I've already lowered my nicotine, I get my hand to mouth fix, and it's actually good. Cold turkey didn't work for me when I'm drunk at the river hangin around chain smokers

« **Reply #7 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:28:29 PM »

been smoking for 20 plus years. I hate everything about them but yet I still go down and buy that next pack. I haven't heard anything good or bad about the e cigs till now. the success you guys have had gives me a bit of hope, maybe I'll give them a try

« **Reply #8 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:38:46 PM »

My friend has his own vapor business selling the different flavors. He says most of his clients have stayed off of cigs. I just never started in the first place.

« **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2013, 12:50:31 PM »

I was pack and a half a day of reds minimum. On a 4 day weekend at the river I'd go through a carton. Don't miss it. Hanging out with a bunch of smokers I just happily puff on my vape. Everyone asks about it and wants to try it. Between smoking my lungs out, the dry desert air, and sleeping in the AC I wouldn't get my voice back until bout Wednesday. Now I just feel great.

« **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:18:26 PM »

I quit cold turkey.
Every once in a while I want one but I ain't no bitch so fock that.
And not waking up with a tongue that taste like butthole (which isn't the bad part) and an ash tray is always a great reminder.

-beerjet-

« **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2013, 01:22:45 PM »

Quote from: farmergord on June 23, 2013, 09:05:13 AM

Pat good luck but I am a little concerned that you know what ass tastes like

Lololol

« **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2013, 03:47:55 PM »

Been smoking for 27 years $:-\$ .tryed the vapor cigs .the problem I had was I would puff on it for hours

made me sick. Cause I didn't know when to put it down. Mixed with a few beers and I'd puff it continuously. Woke up the next day with the worse headache ever.

wife and i keep talking about quitting just need to do it.
Nastiest habit I have. They really are a gross product.

« **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2013, 05:46:34 PM »

I smoked for a long time. Laid em down 10 years ago.... Haven't looked back

It's different for everyone. Whatever it takes..... Just think of the cash saved applied to boat!!!

Good luck.

« **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2013, 05:58:59 PM »

What ever it takes to get off those damn things! I know like 3 people who are using the E cig to quit. The only problem I see is they seem to have traded 1 habit for another. They puff on those things continuously, but it's better than smoking for real. Quitting is doable, I've been smoke free for 5 years now. What got me off cigs was Chantix. There are some side affects with Chantix, but I didn't find them to be bad.
http://www.chantix.com/

« **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2013, 08:38:01 PM »

I smoked for well over 20 years, and took chantix, never looked back for the last 5 years

« **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2013, 09:53:17 PM »

Quote from: sandeggo on June 23, 2013, 11:12:52 AM

You don't?

I know what my ass smells like and that tells me I do NOT want to know what it tastes like

« **Reply #17 on:** June 23, 2013, 09:54:37 PM »

I've been treating them like cigs...take a break when I need one, puff on it for a few minutes, set it down and get back to what I was doing....unless I'm drinking, but in that case, I'da been chain smoking anyway so there's no real difference.

It is trading one habit for another, but this one doesn't cost me $500/month, I'm not inhaling smoke from dried out burning leaves, and I can tone down the nic levels as I see fit.....and I can breathe and don't smell like an ashtray...and food has taste again. Seems like a win win.

« **Reply #18 on:** June 23, 2013, 10:04:16 PM »

The bonus I see from people doing the e-cigs is that even though its still nicotine.... You have control of your nicotine intake. My boss went from a level 18 to 5 in 4 weeks after smoking for 30+ years...hasn't picked up a cigarette since day one....

Also think about all the other toxins n shit you're not inhaling...no tar...rat poisons, etc. I figure its gotta be better....more power to ya guys....

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« **Reply #19 on:** June 24, 2013, 06:07:29 AM »

This e-cig thing has got me thinking, they are adjustable

« **Reply #20 on:** June 24, 2013, 06:14:39 AM »

Quote from: 76NORDIC on June 24, 2013, 06:07:29 AM

This e-cig thing has got me thinking, they are adjustable

yes, you can adjust how much nicotine intake you get and ween yourself off of cigarettes. the problem is you still have the hand-to-mouth addiction, but the ecigs are harmless as its just flavored vapor.

« **Reply #21 on:** June 24, 2013, 07:15:09 AM »

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on June 24, 2013, 06:14:39 AM

yes, you can adjust how much nicotine intake you get and ween yourself off of cigarettes. the problem is you still have the hand-to-mouth addiction, but the ecigs are harmless as its just flavored vapor.

then if you get ass flavored vapor doesn't that help you quit faster

« **Reply #22 on:** June 24, 2013, 07:49:31 AM »

You guys got me thinking, I just may have to pick one of these up for my old man. What's one of these run for s good one and sanddego where did you get yours at and what was the price

« **Reply #23 on:** June 24, 2013, 09:05:38 AM »

I just went and picked up an e-cig last night because of this topic!
Me and the wife did the Chantix thing "twice" and let me just say HELL NO!!! With the mood swings ,crazy ass dreams ,seeing shit that aint there!!! and we both smoked twice as much after. Works for some but not all!
Most of the people that we know that have tried Chantix have had the same results.
So I went and got me one of these e-cigs thing $10.50 for a throw away 800 puffs ....im done with this nasty habit !!

« **Reply #24 on:** June 24, 2013, 10:32:06 AM »

Quote from: SoCalPSD on June 24, 2013, 07:49:31 AM

You guys got me thinking, I just may have to pick one of these up for my old man. What's one of these run for s good one and sanddego where did you get yours at and what was the price

http://www.vapeitnow.com/products/ego-starter-kit/silver-ego-t-ce5-starter-kit-900mah.html

This is what I have...although I wanted it now so I paid about $20 more for it through a local store. I went back and bought another battery and clearomizer (tank and atomizer) so if for whatever reason I break the first one, I've got a backup. Krystal got the same thing but got a bigger tank....just like Kevin has. The larger tanks use a different style atomizer and I think it makes the vapor taste kinda nasty...get a much better flavor out of the smaller clearomizer IMO.

The atomizer elements are consumable...supposedly they live for about a week before you should change them. They're about $2 each, so no biggy.

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