Author: pbusardo
From João
Hello Phil.
My name is João, I’m 42 and I live in a beautiful seaside country of Portugal. Although I’ve never been a compulsive smoker (usually half-pack a day to one pack), I started smoking when I was 15 and never gave up. On 2009, I had my first experiences with an ecig – a cigalike. I stopped smoking immediately and, after a couple of months I stopped vaping also. I’ve been clean for more than one year but a professional problem gave me a stupid excuse to start smoking again. On September of 2014, passing by a new vape store I gave it another try and bought a trashy ecig. That was really the beginning of my great adventure. From that I got a Sigelei mod with a Nautilus mini, experienced with RDAs, then sub-ohming, got in love with RTAs and jumped on the temperature control train. You know the drill.
Now, I’m going to be very straight forward – when I first started to watch your videos on youtube, not that I didn’t like them, but they were not my favorite ones about vaping. They were too technical for me. I wanted to vape and know the fundamentals only, not to be an electronics engineer – simple as that. Seeing your deep analysis on the hardware was a bit overwhelming for me. One day I got across your Legal 2000 video and, I liked it so much that, since then, I’m a dedicated fan. I watch all your videos and I even started to like your technical explanations – and started to understand them also.
And why am I writing this to you? Well, I’ve seen your videos about the Vape Expo NJ and you seemed disappointed like I’ve never seen you before. So, this is a way to tell you that all this is worth. All the trouble you had in the Expo and all the other problems you already came across and all others you will still face in the future are a small fraction compared to what you do on your videos. You’ve been like a guiding light to us all. Your videos save lives. Might as well saved mine, you know?
There is no proper way to say how grateful I am, so, I’m just going to say thank you and keep up the good work, knowing that it will never be enough.
By the way, if, for any chance, you happen to come to Portugal, please contact me and I will be honored to invite you to eat our marvelous Portuguese food with a nice red Portuguese wine (or a freezing Portuguese beer if you prefer) and, of course, have a vape together.
Best regards
João
From David
Dear Phil,
Thank you, July 1st i decided to quit smoking, went into my local vape shop and instantly went uh oh. So i talked to the owner, she asked questions about how much i smoke a day. I told her that last time I tried using Blu’s and they didn’t work due to the fact that i could hardly get a drag off them and when i did there was very little vapor. So i went back to my cigarettes and blew smoke rings. Well she told me that i should get one of the Sub ohm tanks and a battery. so 40 mins and 80 dollars later i walked out with a Kangertech nano and a Eleaf 30w. Still no idea what to so with watts and volts. “What the hell was an ohm?” went about my head throughout the day. To the point where I thought shit this isn’t going to work this just confuses me. so i started looking on youtube
and still the videos that came up where this build that build .5 ohms 1.8 ohms. Then, then i came across this Italian buy who seemed like he actually cared about people, not just trying to chase fame. And of coarse that guy was you. And you explained ohms and ohms law, wattage and volts, and just about everything else i could ask. I’ve even built coils in the sub tank mini, yes i upgraded then i tried the Nautilus, okay I like this aha moment i like flavor more than clouds. and i really like building coils it relaxes me to wrap the wire and put the cotton in. well I’m rambling now sorry back to what i was saying is that you made sense of all this stuff, and for me that was what i needed to give up the stinkies no cigarettes since July 3rd. and it really is thanks to you for your channel.
So thanks again.
Sincerely,
David
From Phil
Just wanted to let you know I enjoy all your videos and info. I am 41 years
old and smoked for nearly 30 years, I started young. I was smoking over 2 packs a
day. I had quit before but it never stuck, until I got into vaping. I believe it has
saved my life as I have already had a heart attack 8 years ago. I have now not had a
cigarette in more than 3 months and brought my nic level from 24mg all the way to
6mg. I can now taste my food and walk stairs without being winded. We need more
people with common sense such as yourself as advocates for this industry to survive
and possibly save more lives. I tried to meet you at the fiasco known as NJ vape
expo but you are a very popular man. Keep up the great work and keep the videos
coming. Thank you.
From Dan
Phil,
I know you get hundreds of emails daily so in the past I’ve refrained from adding
to the load. But after watching your NJ Expo 1 & 2 you’ve prodded me from the
sidelines.Briefly, I am 65 and have been on disability for COPD for a number of years. I
smoked 2 and a half packs a day for over 40 years. In October 2013 I lost
consciousness due to low blood oxygen level, fell, and suffered a compound fracture
of my leg. During my two week stay in the hospital after the operation I was on
some strong pain medicine and managed to do without nicotine. When I released, I
knew I was in serious trouble. Luckily, I had a cigalike kit I’d bought previously
but never used after the first couple of puffs.I’m still off the smokes, and my breathing is getting better every day. My
cardiologist is overjoyed at my heart function.I know you hear stories such as mine ad nauseum, but I wanted to explain my position
in the vaping world. Along with saving my life, it has become a serious hobby.But the real reason for this message is to offer my heartfelt thanks for doing what
you do. Often I feel like an outcast when I watch the younger people vape, post
messages, and enter cloud contests. I don’t understand them.You offer the good sense and judgement of maturity, and I know I can trust what you
say. You’ll never know how much I appreciate that.Dan Bennett
VAPE EXPO NJ – WHAT HAPPENED?
VAPE EXPO NJ – WHAT HAPPENED?
In this video we take a look at the issues with Vape Expo NJ.
Part 1 – The event issues & first half of the promoter’s interview.
Part 2 – Second half of the promoter’s interview and questionable things at meets.
Any additional information provided by the event’s promoters will be posted here in the post-video follow-up.
The Links:
Vape Expo NJ Website
Vape Expo NJ Facebook
NJ.com Article on Vape Expo NJ
The Post Video Follow-Up:
- 7/21/15 – Response from the Good Ohm Boys… the folks who brought in the pole dancers:
Hey all. I wanted to address this as I am one of the co-owners of the Good Ohm Boys. First and foremost, if we offended any vaper, we apologize for that sincerely. We as a company, value this industry more than anything. We participate in advocacy here in NJ and we fight for our rights to vape in NJ every day. For those that know us, we are passionate about vaping and what it has done for all of us.
It was our first expo and wanted to have fun and spread the word about our e-liquids. Every person that helped us out that weekend are friends of ours and our two shops here in NJ. They all came to support us. They were proud to provide everyone that attended a good time including the dancers. The dancers were not strippers and that’s not what they do for a living. They dance for exercise and as a hobby. The derogatory comments towards them are quite outrageous. They are people too with feelings, emotions and pride. The outcry of hate on them has been quite atrocious.
We as a company will take the heat on this and if anything gain awareness to others that the industry should take a different direction to marketing. We weren’t doing anything different than what may have occurred at other expos or conventions to market companies’ brands. The squabbling or hate amongst us as vapers needs to stop. Let’s direct our efforts to more pressing issues at hand like advocacy on a national and state level for our rights to vape. If we exerted this much effort on talking about this incident, then why not direct all of it to our unified cause.
pbu
If anyone has any questions for us, please feel free to contact me. I won’t hide behind anonymity or under a rock. Let’s have a civil discussion about this. - 7/22/15 – Radio interview with Senator Joe Vitale on the subject:
The Video – Part 1:
The Video – Part 2:
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! MOUNTAIN OAK VAPORS – WAY OF THE DRAGON SERIES – WHITE LOTUS
I’d like to congratulate and welcome White Lotus from the Way of the Dragon Series by Mountain Oak Vapors to my list of favorite liquids!
I was originally told by a particular person not to mention this liquid because of what people might say. That person being Dimitris as he works for Mountain Oak. Personally, I don’t care what people may say. Liquids are added to this list because I enjoy them, because I vape them, and because I think they’re something special, NOT because of who they come from. After vaping as much of this liquid as I have been recently, I thought it time to add it to the list.
A delicious fruity cocktail of Apricot, Papaya, and Nectarine. There’s a bit of cream in this one that shines when a little more heat is applied. Apricot is the predominant flavor and is well rounded by the other two. It almost comes across as an “interesting peach”. Really tasty stuff here.
White lotus is a velvety blend of tropical fruits and cream that will leave you floating in an island breeze. This line of e-liquid was produced in collaboration between Vintage Vapors and Mountain Oak Vapors. We have come together to bring you the quality and knowledge from two great e-liquid companies.
THIS JUST IN… THE HCIGAR VT200
HCigar has just sent me a photo of their upcoming VT200 powered by a genuine Evolv DNA-200 board. Looks pretty good IMHO.
They’ve promised a review unit. Maybe we’ll incorporate a look at a few different DNA-200 devices into the DNA-200 review itself. That should make for an epic 4-hour long mini-series. 🙂
THE ASPIRE TRITON… A STELLAR MOUTH TO LUNG PERFORMER & MORE!
A PBusardo Review, Contest Winner, and New Contest -Vapor Expo UK & The Aspire Triton Tank
In this video we take a quick look at the Vapor Expo UK event, we talk about some liquids and a new one being added to my favs list, take a full look at the Aspire Triton tank & RTA System for the tank including a build, find out who won the last contest, and kick off new one!
The Links:
Vaper Expo UK
Mountain Oak Vapors
Aspire
Kidney Puncher
Vape Expo NJ
The Post Review Follow-Up:
- 7/16/15 – Something I missed in the review and was caught by a commenter (thanks waynecervantes). The coil needs to be removed from the RBA section to be re-wicked. A pretty big thumbs down for many people, including myself.
The Video:
The Photos:
NEW IN THE QUEUE – THE NEW STEAM CRAVES ARE HERE – 7/14/15
THE NEW STEAM CRAVE RDAs & RTAs
I just received the entire batch of Steam Crave Aromamizer V2 RDAs and new RTAs.
A shout out to the Nobacconists who supplied a set at the Vapor Expo UK! The entire set came in again from Steam Crave. What does this mean? More giveaways for you! 🙂
Touted as “The Most Flavorful RDA” they feature a unique cyclone airflow system which is supposed to increase the flavor of your liquid. They also feature a “spit back” preventing drip tip design.
They’re available in hexagonal (22mm flat side to flat side), cylindrical (22mm), and cylindrical glass (22mm) designs and include tools, spare parts, and a 510 drip tip adapter. They’re $39.99 each on the Steam Crave website.
Now, they also have the Steam Crave RTA in a 6ml and 3ml version. They are also $39.99 each on their site. These I’m really looking forward to building and trying out!
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