Post by: uncoolperson on February 07, 2010, 05:46:19 PM
wondering if anyone has used these, and what you thought of them... I know more than a few of the people I went hunting with this last year would have appreciated me smelling less like cigarette smoke.
Post by: olsy on February 07, 2010, 08:55:03 PM
Post by: uncoolperson on February 07, 2010, 09:52:57 PM
In a few weeks I'll share my opinion.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 07, 2010, 10:28:03 PM
That said, In years past, I've shot deer not 20 seconds after I've stomped out a fresh cig. But, critters will wind you if you're a smoker. Great idea to quit smoking. You'll be healthier, your hunting partners will appreciate it, and you'll probably have a better chance at critters.
As for the E-smokes... I couldn't say a thing about them. Just quit. It's easy! For the first few months it's like giving up sex! :chuckle:
-Steve
Post by: shoot-em-dead on February 07, 2010, 10:32:18 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 07, 2010, 10:36:56 PM
what the hell is an e-cigarette?
Post by: shoot-em-dead on February 07, 2010, 10:41:19 PM
Post by: Shootmoore on February 07, 2010, 11:24:53 PM
Thanks for this thread, let me know how they work for you, I'll do the same.
Shootmoore
Post by: uncoolperson on February 08, 2010, 06:37:48 AM
They vaporize a liquid that contains nicotine and make you all happy, was thinking this might be a better alt than taking advantage of every moment that the wind is just right. I'm sure "hey dude give me a moment right here" got old.
Post by: whacker1 on February 08, 2010, 08:03:04 AM
I know a few other folks that also use them with varying degrees of success.
Post by: oneezreiter on February 08, 2010, 08:25:24 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on February 08, 2010, 01:49:51 PM
I have attempted the substitute (Patches, gum, chaw, snuff etc.) but still like to "light one up"
I have had shots just after both lighting up and putting out,
had a bedded cow elk watch me smoke,
had bears come in to my Vanilla flavored cigars,
but wish to quit to save money and live to watch my children get older.
So I am quitting again.......
Post by: Galpster on February 08, 2010, 02:02:31 PM
Well Dad always said, "No one likes a quitter". LOL
Post by: uncoolperson on February 08, 2010, 02:07:30 PM
stay away from the patches, they gaveme some weird and scary dreams. Never thought i would be scared or a nightmare in my twenties, but I was. Soon as I quit use the patch the dreams went away.... weird *censored*. Anyways sounds like the E-cigs might work, I will give them a try.
there's a warning in the booklet about the vivid dreams. yeah, I've had the way too vivid dreams myself forgetting to yank the patch off.
Post by: uplandhunter870 on February 08, 2010, 02:20:44 PM
stay away from the patches, they gaveme some weird and scary dreams. Never thought i would be scared or a nightmare in my twenties, but I was. Soon as I quit use the patch the dreams went away.... weird *censored*. Anyways sounds like the E-cigs might work, I will give them a try.
there's a warning in the booklet about the vivid dreams. yeah, I've had the way too vivid dreams myself forgetting to yank the patch off.
cant speak to the e-cigs i was a chewer. but the weirdly vivid dreams hit me too and i quit chew cold turkey. had a few that literally made me jump out of bed and had to calm myself down. my mother is a pharmacist and told me that your body can kick the nicotene addiction in 4 days after that its simply breaking the habit (which is the hardest part).
good luck quitting its worth it, im putting all the money i would have spent on chew into a coffee tin labelled "hunting fund". its good motivation to stay the course and its looking like this falls deer hunt will be a doozy.
Post by: MichaelJ on February 08, 2010, 02:51:07 PM
I went 2 days without a dip earlier this fall when I broke my shoulder and couldn't work out and I was so pissed off it was rediculous... never had withdrawls that bad before and its because I wasn't regularly working out...
Michael
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on February 08, 2010, 08:15:32 PM
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Yeah, quitting is a bit tough on what little will power I have... someday, maybe... I just like it too damn much.
I tell ya what... Send Strutnrut1984 a pm and ask him about the opening morning hill my son and I climb. Trust me, if you're a steady smoker and out of shape, this hill is capable of killing you at the pace that my boy and I go up it.
Tell you what.. There's a hilll near you to help you quit smoking. Trust me, you won't want a smoke after just one trip walking up this road. South end of Lake Whatcom. Just north of Mirror lake but west of where the power lines go over head, there's a white gate on the north side of Park road. Park at that gate and walk to the end of the road. Keep to the left. Get to the point where you can walk that road twice in one day, then do it a third time with a day pack on.
You'll give up the smokes really quick!
-Steve
Post by: uncoolperson on February 08, 2010, 08:30:27 PM
Post by: uncoolperson on February 12, 2010, 05:00:08 PM
http://www.no7ecigarettes.com/products/No.-7-Stealth-Micro-Starter-Kit.html (http://www.no7ecigarettes.com/products/No.-7-Stealth-Micro-Starter-Kit.html)
so far, the exhale still throws something out. I'm not "smoking" this indoors, don't need nicotine coating everything in my house. That also means there is still the possibility for some scent to get out, though it won't be smoke, and with some of the flavored refills (I assume for the folks that drink flavored coffee... fruits!) you could get, it might be a positive thing.
Either I just drank that beer a little too fast, or that thing packs a wallop. the head is a little foggy after 10 drags and a beer. And I'm a 3/4 pack a day of non-filter lucky strikes (LS/MFT!).
Although the light thing is silly, it serves a purpose (hey you're smoking too much, it's working, the battery is dying, etc...) be silly and get one with a light. After making fun of flavored nicotine, I'm thinking I'm now smoking a black fancy fake cigarette.... there's no way to make this anything but silly.
Doesn't taste too horrible (for those that don't smoke, us smokers think they taste nummy...), little sweet, smooth like 21 y/o single malt.
(I've got a 10% off code for the place I ordered mine from)
Post by: superdown on February 13, 2010, 12:00:30 PM
Post by: Shootmoore on February 13, 2010, 12:42:01 PM
here's what I got... figuring the light at the end is just silly.
http://www.no7ecigarettes.com/products/No.-7-Stealth-Micro-Starter-Kit.html (http://www.no7ecigarettes.com/products/No.-7-Stealth-Micro-Starter-Kit.html)
so far, the exhale still throws something out. I'm not "smoking" this indoors, don't need nicotine coating everything in my house. That also means there is still the possibility for some scent to get out, though it won't be smoke, and with some of the flavored refills (I assume for the folks that drink flavored coffee... fruits!) you could get, it might be a positive thing.
Either I just drank that beer a little too fast, or that thing packs a wallop. the head is a little foggy after 10 drags and a beer. And I'm a 3/4 pack a day of non-filter lucky strikes (LS/MFT!).
Although the light thing is silly, it serves a purpose (hey you're smoking too much, it's working, the battery is dying, etc...) be silly and get one with a light. After making fun of flavored nicotine, I'm thinking I'm now smoking a black fancy fake cigarette.... there's no way to make this anything but silly.
Doesn't taste too horrible (for those that don't smoke, us smokers think they taste nummy...), little sweet, smooth like 21 y/o single malt.
(I've got a 10% off code for the place I ordered mine from)
I bought the same one. Your right the things have a kick! I do have to say that I just did 5 drags on it and could feel a nic buzz. I think I will order a lower nic refill for it. One thing I did notice is that after only using it for one day so far that I am breathing easier already. I have alergies to go on top of my smoking and usually feel "stuffy" all day especially if I am smoking alot. While I think it will take a bit to get used to, I can say that I have not had a real smoke since I got it. Today I am waiting for my dog to get out of surgery so would normally be a chainsmoking day but so far so good. A nice thing is no stink, Even after just one day I put on my "smoking jacket" ie the carhart that hangs by the back door and I could smell the cig stink on it. I had not noticed that stink in years.
Shootmoore
Post by: PNUTCHI on March 11, 2010, 03:54:29 PM
Brad
Post by: whacker1 on March 11, 2010, 05:22:54 PM
Post by: wabow on May 04, 2010, 09:07:19 AM
We ordered a two pack from a place on line called Cignot.com. I only purchased a single kit meaning two e-smokes figuring we could share and see if they actually worked. I also got the hardcore high mg nicotine fluid. After getting the things on a friday between the two of us we only smoked 4 real cigs all weekend. Since you really need both the e-smokes ive just left them with my wife. She has not had a real smoke in over a week. Ive only been using them at home and have not smoked at home in over a week. We just ordered another set with msc accessories for the car and such. Weve invested $120 and have already saved half that in just over a week.
The best part is my wife is not at all missing her smokes and is not having withdraw symptoms that we both had while trying the patch systems. She also believes that her the next order of vapor juice will only be half the nicotine concentration. Granted we both look sort of stupid with a metal pen looking thing hanging from our faces but they are definatly are great way to quit.
If your a hardcore smoker I really think these thing are a great alternative. Cignot.com has great service and I'd suggest them without any hesitation.
Don
Post by: whacker1 on May 04, 2010, 09:14:54 AM
Post by: boneaddict on May 04, 2010, 09:15:13 AM
Post by: sisu on May 04, 2010, 09:19:43 AM
Post by: whacker1 on May 04, 2010, 09:22:35 AM
Post by: wabow on May 04, 2010, 09:32:45 AM
Its interesting how some folks have the fortitude to just quit, and how some struggle with it immensly. I am not passing judgement with that comment by the way. I don't smoke. Never have except for maybe at an occasional party when the booze was flowing. My father quite after 30+ years of at least a pack a day though. Just cold turkey, boom, not going to smoke anymore. Maybe he is just tough. Well, I know he is. I have snappers here at work that try every gimmick in the book, but they have no self control, so as soon as something stressful happens or they get bored, out the door they go to go light up.
No offense taken. I am still struggling but my wife is not. I'm set in my ways and can smoke in my shop all day long. Its pretty rare to see me even while working without a smoke a hanging out of my mouth. We have never smoked in our house so that makes it alot easier at home.
I think the e-smokes are great for those that are like the wife and I. Great for the bored or even stressfull times. We can always go outside and puff on the e-smokes.
Last year I paid $1642 in just wa state smoke tax alone. This year for tax alone would be $2372 and I cant run to the mail box without hacking up a lung. Along with hopefully getting my lungs back, I get to save over 5 grand a year. :)
Don
Post by: whacker1 on May 04, 2010, 09:35:06 AM
Post by: uncoolperson on May 04, 2010, 12:00:26 PM
Post by: markts on May 04, 2010, 12:23:58 PM
Post by: wabow on May 04, 2010, 12:39:00 PM
on the tax thing, I've got a few hundred tobacco plants started this year... hopefully learning from my mistakes last year and actually be able to harvest some.
Cool my neighbor grows his own. He started in the back yard and the county made him stop. He just put in a large greenhouse and has started back up. I guess you have to grow it in a secured area to keep the kids out.
Don