Friday, September 25, 2015

Green Smoke Review

If you want the real scoop, you need to read this Green Smoke electronic cigarette review and find out if the performance matches all the hype.  Bear in mind that when we review a product, we compare it to the best and not to the cheap models that you find in most retail stores.  If any brand wants to be the best e cigarette, then it gets measured against the best.  Our ratings demand high standards.  If we say that something is excellent, then you can be sure that it is.  Let’s get started.

Green Smoke enjoys a sterling reputation in the industry.  We are always wary of such reputations.  How many times in life does reality measure up to the hype?  Not very often as we all know.  Still, we are strait reviewers and we began testing with an open mind.  A mere 3 days into testing it quickly became obvious, the reality matches the hype!  Green Smoke may have an earthy name but its performance is out of this world.

Green Smoke’s packaging is very attractive and simple.  We were also impressed with the quick shipping service.  Ordering your Green Smoke ecigs is very easy thanks to a very user friendly website.  Our UX specialists gave rave reviews of the website.  You have to see it for yourself.  The site is always updated, carries seasonal themes and promotions and is actually fun to navigate.  We ordered a sampling of Green Smoke products in order to test their entire catalog.

The Green Smoke models are very easy to assemble.  Assembly involves screwing the Flavor Max cartridge onto the battery and that’s it.  Assembly is finished!  In fact, when you assemble the e-cig, you cannot help but notice the quality of the craftsmanship.  It literally puts itself together.  Once the cartridge is attached to the battery, you are ready to enjoy.  And enjoy you will.

Green Smoke provides a satisfying burst of vapor and flavor from the very first puff.  The performance is very consistent throughout the life of the cartridge and the battery.  If you are a light, medium or heavy smoker, you will be amazed at how similar the experience is to smoking.  Throughout every category of testing, Green Smoke set the bar for every other brand.  This is not your everyday e cigarette.  We fully recommend Green Smoke.

Green Smoke Batteries

Green Smoke’s battery performance may be the very best in the business.  They are compact enough that they are easy to handle, in fact they feel very much like a genuine cigarette, yet they are powerful enough to deliver enough voltage to always provide you with a ton of vapor.  The batteries are attractive, powerful and thirdly and perhaps most importantly, they are very consistent.  You don’t have to worry about there being a ton of vapor on one puff and then hardly anything on the next puff.  Every puff is just as good as the last.  And speaking of lasting, these batteries outlast the competition hands down.

A fully charged Green Smoke battery will provide the equivalent of in the area of 2 full packs of tobacco cigarettes.  That means that one fully charged battery could last you 2 full days, depending on your usage of course.

Beyond performance, Green Smoke is not without consideration for style.  You can choose a style that matches your personality.  There are different patterns and designs available.  Just visit the Green Smoke website and you can easily navigate to the page where you will be able to see all of the battery options.

Extra batteries are available from Green Smoke for only $19.97.  You can buy a 3-pack of batteries for $49.97.  You can also get yourself a USB cigarette.  A USB cigarette is also known as a pass through and works by plugging into a USB port.  Then you can vape directly from the power provided by your computer in the comfort of your home.

Flavormax Cartridges
Green Smoke’s green image is essential to its brand.  The company does not take that image or its environmental responsibility lightly.  Of course the initial contribution of vaping to a batter environment is obvious.  Tobacco put thousands of toxic chemicals into the air while an ecig emits vapor.  No contest there when considering environmental impact.  And now Green Smoke is taking its commitment to another level by introducing a cartridge-recycling plan in an effort to further reduce waste.  This plan has obvious appeal and helps each of us further reduce our carbon footprints.

Flavormax cartridges, also known as cartomizers, are amazing.  That may sound over the top or like a sales pitch but at the end of the day it is simply the truth.  Each cartridge delivers pitch perfect flavor and vapor with each puff.  The flavors are excellent and the vapor is very satisfying.  Best of all, it lasts and lasts.  Each cartridge lasts for almost 300 puffs.  Think about that - that is like a pack and a half of tobacco cigarettes.  Flavor Max cartridges have set a very high standard for the competition to try and match.

Cartridges are available in 4 different flavors and 5 different nicotine levels.  The flavors are all tobacco related and taste excellent.  The menthol flavor and tobacco flavors all excelled in terms of flavor.  Every cartridge performed exactly like the last.  The consistency in manufacturing is remarkable.

A 5 pack of cartridges sells for $16.97 which seems like it is much more expensive than other brands but bear in mind that 5 Green Smoke cartridges are the same as 7 or 8 cartridges of other leading brands.  It is also many times cheaper than tobacco.

You can always save more money by ordering larger quantities.  You can pick up 20 cartridges for $59.97, that is 4 x 5-packs.  That saves you $8 versus buying single 5-packs.  You can decide to buy 8 x 5-packs, that is 40 cartridges, for $109.97 or you can buy 12 x 5-packs of cartridges for $159.97.  That is 60 cartridges or might want to really save and stock up by buying 16 x 5-packs of cartridges for $212.97.  That is 80 cartridges!  With that order, you also receive 2 free batteries.

Starter Kits
Green Smoke has 5 different starter kits to choose from.  Starter kits are a great way to get everything you need to make the switch to ecigs while saving money.  Instead of buying each component separately, you can get a kit that has it all.

Green Smoke Ultimate Starter Kit

The Ultimate Kit comes with 3 batteries, battery chargers for your computer or electrical outlets, 2 carrying cases and 2 packs of Flavormax cartridges.  You also get a pass-through ecig that you can use at home anytime and not rely on your batteries.  This is the kit that we recommend the most.  Many people want to buy a lesser-equipped kit to try out the product first before committing to more, but this is a top quality brand and we believe that you will love it from the very beginning.  You get all of this for $129.97.

Love Birds Kit

The Love Birds Kit is a fantastic option for households with more than 1 smoker.  It comes with 4 batteries, 2 carry cases, 2 pass through ecigs, and 4 packs of cartridges.  This is a great deal at $169.97.

Pro Kit

The Pro Kit is a very popular choice.  It comes with 2 batteries, 3 chargers, including a car charger, a carry case, pass through e cig and  2 packs of cartridges.  It sells for $99.97 and is truly a very good value.

Express Kit

The Express Kit comes with 1 battery, a USB and wall charger, carry case and 1 pack of cartridges.  It also comes with a pass through ecig and sell for $59.97 making it a very good buy.

Essentials Kit

The Essentials Kit is a bare bones kit that allows you to sample Green Smoke at a bottom dollar price.  The kit sells for only $29.99 and comes with a battery, a charger and 2 single cartridges.


Along with all of these starter kits, you can also buy replacement chargers, accessories and more from the website.  You can pick up a replacement charger for as low as $14.97.  Once again we have to mention that the shopping experience provided by the website is second to none as is the customer service.
Warranty

Green Smoke offers a 30-day money back guarantee as well as a lifetime warranty.  See the company website for details.


V2 Cigs E-Cig Review

Our V2 e cig reviews provide you with an honest, unbiased appraisal of a popular choice for vapers.  V2 ranks among the most widely known in the industry but are the really good choice or just good marketing?  You have come to the right place for electric cigarette brands info.  In this article we will be reviewing a range of V2 products beginning with a general overview of the performance of this popular electronic cigarette.

More and more people have tried e cigarettes and for many the experience has been less than positive.  The problem has been that many people’s first vaping experience is based on using a cheap model that they picked up at a gas station.  You have to understand that in an emerging market place, many models and styles have been thrown together in an effort to capitalize on your curiosity.  Unfortunately, you do not get a genuine experience from the cheaper, disposable models.

Our review is concerned with rating V2 in comparison to proven, quality brands and we can begin by assuring you that there is a night and day difference between V2 and a cheap disposable.  This is the easy part of the review; V2 performs better in every way than the overwhelming majority of cheap models you find in many convenience stores and gas stations.  The vapor production is far superior and the satisfaction level is light years ahead.  That being said, let’s see how V2 compares to the best electric cigarette brands.

To begin, V2 uses a very simple 2-piece design that is very easy to assemble and use.  You screw the cartridge, better known as a cartomizer, to the battery and begin puffing!  Now when we rate an ecig we consider the quantity of vapor, the flavor and how consistent the ecig performs from one puff to the next.  The very first puff on a V2 provides an excellent amount of vapor.  The sensation from the vapor feels a lot like a drag on a traditional tobacco cig.  The flavor is also very good.

Okay, so we know that the first puff is good now how about the next several hundred puffs?  In testing, we learned that V2 provides a consistent amount of vapor and flavor from the first puff up until puff 180 – 200.  This is a very good performance.  For your own reference, 200 puffs are roughly the same as a pack of regular cigarettes.  So, one cartridge is roughly the same as one pack of tobacco smokes.  Again, this is very good and falls into the statistical performances of the other top brands.

We tried each of the 10 flavors available and the V2 Red proved to be very popular with our staff.  Of course there are menthol and other flavors that were all quite good as well.  Flavor is a personal choice; of course, our concerns are whether or not the flavor is detectable and good quality.  Every V2 flavor passes the test in this regard.

V2 Ecig Batteries
V2’s battery performance has improved as the company has evolved.  In fact, a fully charged battery should last a moderate vaper an entire day and well into the evening.  Still, we recommend moderate vapers and heavier users to buy a starter kit with more than 1 battery.  Beyond the very good battery performance, the batteries also charge very quickly and easily.  The starter kits have everything you need to get started.

V2 Flavor Cartridge Cartomizers
V2 flavor cartridges are very well designed and provide you with consistent vapor production and smooth flavors.  The flavor options are:
V2 Red
Sahara
Congress
Menthol
Peppermint
Mint Tea
Cherry
Coffee
Vanilla
V2 Cola

Along with the 10 flavors there are also 6 different nicotine options to choose from.  Many companies offer far fewer nicotine options.

Flavor cartridges sell for $9.95 for a pack of 5.  A 5 pack is the same as 5 packs of tobacco cigs so you can see the savings.  If you buy larger quanitites you can receive discounted prices.

A 20 pack of cartridges sells for $34.95, a 40 pack sells for $64.95, a pack of 80 is available for $119.95 and a 100 count pack sells for $225.  It is well worth your while to buy larger quantities.  If you would like to try a variety of flavors before deciding which one that you like best try a 10 flavor sample pack for $16.95.  The sample pack lets you try every flavor and is a great choice if you are a new V2 customer.

If you like more flavor options, check out our Mt Baker Vapor coupon code.

Starter Kits

Electronic cigarette starter kits generally come with a battery, a charger and cartridges.  Everything you need.  The more advanced starter kits most often come with more options and more cartridges at discounted prices.

V2 Ultimate Kit - $149.95

V2 has six different starter kits to choose from.  The Ultimate Starter Kit comes with 3 batteries, a USB charger, a wall charger, and a car charger.  It also comes with a portable charger pack that lets you charge your batteries on the go.  The portable charger is similar in size to a pack of cigarettes and is very convenient to carry around with you.  The Ultimate Kit also comes with a pas through power cig that attaches to a USB port and allows you to vape without using your batteries.  It also comes with a carry case and 25 flavor cartridges.  That’s the same as 25 packs of cigs which would cost you $150 alone.  The V2 Ultimate Kit costs $149.95 and comes with all of the above so the value is obvious.

V2 Couples Kit - $114.95

The V2 couples kit comes with everything a home with 2 smokers will need to make the switch to vaping.  The kit comes with 4 batteries, 20 flavor cartridges, 2 wall chargers and 2 smart chargers.

V2 Standard Plus Kit - $99.95

The Standard Plus Kit is a great choice to get everything you need, including a portable charger case, and spend less than $100.  It is a great deal.  You get 2 batteries, a wall charger, a smart charger and a portable charger case.  You also get 10 flavor cartridges to get you started.

V2 Standard Kit - $59.95

The Standard Kit is a great low cost option that still includes everything you need including 2 batteries.  You also get a wall and smart charger along with a compliment of 10 flavor cartridges, which is the same as $60 in tobacco.  The standard kit is clearly a fantastic deal.

Beginners Kit - $34.95

The beginners kit comes with 1 battery, 6 cartridges and a charger.  It also comes with a bonus item, namely a V2 disposable ecig!  V2 disposables are among the best disposables available.  This kit allows you to sample a disposable while still getting the benefit of a rechargeable.

V2 Power Cig Kit - $24.95

This kit comes with a power cig, commonly known as a pass through.  The power cig plugs directly into a USB port as opposed to a battery operate electric cigarette.  The kit also comes with 5 flavor cartridges.

Ex Series

Recently, V2 introduced a new line of ecig they named the Ex Series.  The Ex Series offer a more powerful, long lasting battery and a sleek new look.  More power means more vapor!  Ex Batteries are available for $29.95

V2 Warranty

V2 customers benefit from a lifetime warranty against defective parts.  As long as you have ordered cartridges within 90 days, your V2 Cigs are protected by one of the best warranties in the business.

Friday, September 4, 2015

More Doctors Are Recommending Ecigs To Patients

A medical doctor working out of a surgical practice in Ilkseston, Derbyshire has opened a vape store right next to his medical practice. The store, called Dr. Smokeless, has attracted a lot of attention and an increasing amount of business.

More and more people are using e-cigarette as a smoking alternative. Many in the medical profession have railed against e-cigarettes. The lab coat crowd has sited obscure findings in old studies to make overblown claims about the dangers off e-cigs. In the meantime, their patients continue to use tobacco.

Dr. Ashcroft, a GP, has a much different view. Every day in the UK 120 people are diagnosed with lung cancer. Tobacco is a serious health issue that is costing too many lives. Dr. Ashcroft sees the benefit of substituting vaping for smoking.

“What a lot of people don’t know is that it’s not the nicotine that is bad for you, it is the tar and carbon monoxide.”  Dr. Ashcroft went on to explain, “Vaporizing is a dramatically safer way of taking nicotine.”

Dr. Ashcroft and others in the medical field may seem like unlikely e-cigarette retailers but the fact remains that more and more the medical profession is coming to realize that there is a benefit to anything that gets people away from tobacco.

The vape shop in Ilkeston has seen a steady flow of business. Dr. Ashcroft has seen that vaping is catching on and he actively encourages patients to vape rather than smoke.

E-cigarettes use safer ingredients than tobacco and do not contain the carcinogens that are found in tobacco. E-cigarette retailers and vape store owners in the UK have seen tremendous growth in the last year. Acceptance is growing in spite of fear campaigns launched by opponents.

The Dr. Smokeless vape shop is proof positive that acceptance is not finding its way into the medical profession. Dr. Ashcroft wants all smokers to make the switch.

If you have had any conversations with your doctor about vaping and are willing to share, please leave a comment below.