Loaded Juices Review - Smores

Afternoon guys & gals Cheeky Vaper here with a short series of reviews of the Loaded Juices line from the SoCal guys at Ruthless Vapor...whose mantra of "bringing vibrant vaping experiences so we can share our special memories of indulging in our favorite snacks and drinks." has introduced some of the tastiest flavours of the vaping world to us.

Flavour of the Day: 

Smores:

The smell you get from this is pretty much chocolate and not much else. On the inhale I get a nice biscuit and a slight cinnamon towards the tail-end of the inhale mix this in with some chocolate. The exhale is much more about the chocolate, its a nice creamy chocolate and a very smooth vape. Underneath this are the undertones of biscuit and the cinnamon is still noticeable but again it is very subtle. Right on the end of the exhale is where marshmallow comes in. It adds a satisfying sweetness and lingers on in the aftertaste. There is a lot more going on in this juice than the glazed donut and which makes it a lot more complex and adds to the whole vape experience.

This did not give me the same level of satisfaction as the glazed donuts. However, it is a really enjoyable juice to vape. I do still buy this from time to time when I fancy something a little different. Since I tried this the first time I have tried other smores liquids and this one is the best of the lot that I have tried.

Loaded Smores is a 70VG to 30PG ratio e-liquid available in 120ml bottles with plenty of space to add nicotine should you require.

Loaded Juices Review - Glazed Donut

Afternoon guys & gals Cheeky Vaper here with a short series of reviews of the Loaded Juices line from the SoCal guys at Ruthless Vapor...whose mantra of "bringing vibrant vaping experiences so we can share our special memories of indulging in our favorite snacks and drinks." has introduced some of the tastiest flavours of the vaping world to us.

Flavour of the Day: 

Glazed Donut:

Right, this is where my love affair with this range began for me earlier this year...I came across this liquid at my local vape shop...one sniff and a cheeky vape later and I bought 2 bottles and its been a staple in my vape case ever since.

First things first, the sniff test. You get a warm satisfying hit of Krispy Kreme donut with a slight cinnamon. Inhale is a stunning doughnut (excuse my British spelling American readers!!) flavour with a very subtle hint of cinnamon. The exhale is very much the same but the doughnut flavour comes out a bit more. This is a super smooth liquid with an absolutely divine balance of flavours and I have found that out of the myriad of doughnut liquids I have tried on the market this is one I will come back to time and time again just for that perfect flavour and this still ranks as one of my overall favourite liquids of all time. For that reason, I always have a bottle of this on the shelf. Glazed donuts by Loaded is a rather simple juice, no complex blending, in fact the flavour is quite delicate. But I love it!

A word of advice though...dont make this the only thing you vape over an extended period after a couple of tanks you need something to revitalise your tastebuds a little otherwise you become used to the flavour and it mutes itself.

Loaded Glazed Donut is a 70VG to 30PG ratio e-liquid available in 120ml bottles with plenty of space to add nicotine should you require.

My First Mod - Smok H-Priv 2 Review

Purchasing your first mod can be a minefield when looking online, people throw terms around like 'Sub Ohm tanks' 'RDA' & 'Mechanical Mod' which can be fairly intimidating to a newbie or someone looking to dip their toes into the vape community...I was lucky, I had a friendly local vape shop called Stylex Party who helped me choose my first mod using my budget and what I was looking for it to do, I can honestly say if you have a good vape shop nearby use their knowledge especially when starting out to make informed decisions about what you want to achieve.

Anyway let’s dig down into the meat of the device I chose - The Smok H-Priv 2 and what my thoughts are about it and if it's a worthy addition to your collection.

What's In The Box??

• 1 H-PRIV 2 225W Box Mod
• 1 SMOK TFV12 Big Baby Prince Tank 
• 1 0.4ohm V8 Baby-Q4 Quadruple Coil
• 1 0.15ohm V8 Baby-T12 Duodecuple Coil
• 1 Spare Glass Tube
• 1 MicroUSB Cable
• Spare Parts & O-Rings
• Instructional Manual

As we can see the H-Priv 2 comes with the usual fayre for a Smok mod including a couple of coils and a pretty decent tank in the for of the TFV12 Baby Prince 

Manufacturing Quality

In standard Smok fashion, the H-Priv 2 comes in a wide range of colours and the bundled tank comes in a matching color which gives the entire kit a clean and uniform look.

The Smok H-Priv 2 feels well put together without any annoying wiggle or rattle felt or heard throughout the mod when used or moved about, giving a solid feel which is always sought after in all devices. The firing bar located off to the side of the mod is nice and chunky for bigger hands like mine.

Firing the mod feels satisfying and responsive thanks to the tactility and stability that the firing bar offers, and misfires or accidental pressing of the firing bar is a rare occasion if not absent altogether.

The spring loaded 510 connection located at the top of the mod isn’t centered due to it having to make room for the OLED display also located up top. Personally, I’m not a big fan of the tiny minimalist display,  but my eyesight is terrible so that may be part of my reasoning, although a few of my friends have said they like it as it doesn't get in the way of the nice design of the body of the mod.

The dual 18650 batteries are installed and removed at the bottom of the mod via the trapdoor which securely locks in place. One minor niggle is that the colour has rubbed off of the bottom of the mod very qucik with very little abuse or abrasion to it so maybe think about a little extra protection of your mod's base 

Flavor Quality  

Alongside the Big Baby Prince tank, the kit also comes with a V8 Baby-Q4 coil which is pre-installed. Built with quad coils and wicked with all-organic Japanese cotton, the Q4 produces some of the most intensely flavorful vapes to be experienced with pre-built coils.

If you’re more of a cloud chaser, the kit has you covered as well with the inclusion of the T12 coil head consisting of a staggering amount of 12 (twelve!) coils built into the thing, guaranteeing that you’ll be the belle of the ball when it comes to outputting the most amount of vapor.

Take note though that the T12 coil head practically gulps e-liquid so you’ll be refilling the tank pretty often when using these.

Power Flexibility

If vaping on the Big Baby Prince tank isn’t your thing, you’ll have the freedom to use any atomizer with a maximum diameter of 27mm. Anything larger than that and you’re going to get some overhang.

Thanks to the wide atomizer compatibility and the huge power range on the Smok H-Priv 2, you can power pretty much any kind of build your heart desires whether it might be an intense, cloud chasing setup, or a cool and relaxed build.

Aside from the standard variable wattage mod, the Smok H-Priv 2 also supports the entire gamut of temperature coils such as nickel, stainless steel, and titanium. The onboard chipset also supports intelligent atomizer recognition, meaning that as soon as you slap on a new coil build on the mod, the wattage automatically adjusts to the recommended power setting based on the coils resistance.

Basic safety features such as short circuit protection, over-heating protection, and an over discharge protection are also built into the chip preventing any untoward accidents.

Ease of Use

Like most devices, the Smok H-Priv 2 is powered on and off by a simple 5 clicks on the firing bar. Further adjustments to the menu or various vaping modes can be made by clicking the firing bar 3 times.

Navigating the menu is pretty straightforward as Smok seems to have taken a simplified and more streamlined approach when it comes to the firmware of the mod, drastically lowering the learning curve making it a relatively easier device for beginners to use.

When it comes to maintenance of the Big Baby Prince tank, filling it up is easy as pie thanks to their refined locking system on the top cap. A simple push of a button on the top cap is all it takes to swivel it open, revealing the fill holes to drip e-liquid into. The tank also carries a good 6ml of e-liquid making frequent refills non-existent.

Conclusion

The Smok H-Priv 2 brings good value to the table thanks to its solid construction, simple design, and powerful performance. While it might not be the most portable of devices, thanks to its bulky dimensions and weight, the battery life more than makes up for it.

From 20 A Day To Vaping Away: My Story

How It All Began
Like most smokers, I began smoking when I left secondary school and went to college. It was the first time that I had the freedom to do what I pleased, the intoxicating ability to rebel against my parents. A lot of people at college smoked. It looked cool. It felt cool. I liked how smoking made me feel. I started by casually having a cigarette here or there, taking one from a friend if they offered. The single smoke here or there quickly grew to buying my own packs. Some nights I would find myself smoking the last cigarette in a pack I’d bought that very morning.

The Cover-Up
I didn’t dare tell my family I had started smoking. At age 5, I'd badgered my mum to give up the cigarettes and I couldn't bare the preaching and the general shaming she would bestow on me for starting. So I started taking 'walks'. I'd need to 'pop to the shops' or 'go to see Tony...(I didn't even know a Tony!!) with my pockets full of Double Mint chewing gum and a cheap can of deodourant. I found myself constantly thinking of when I could get out and smoke again. After sneaking around for about a month, my mother confronted me, and asked why I smelled like smoke. I had a real good excuse for that. I told her it was because I wore my jeans to a smoky bar the night before. But she knew the truth, years later she would tell me that she knew but she didn't want to believe that her 'little boy' had picked up the habit.

After that first year in college, I continued to smoke. My habit and cravings growing me in to a full-time smoker, buying at least a pack a day sometimes 2...

The Switch
When I began learning about vaping or eCigs I'd reached a point in my life where I wanted to quit for the sake of my children and for the sake of me, I'd tried and failed so many times - always making an excuse to myself like 'it was really stressful today, I deserve one' or blaming someone else for my falling off the wagon - my darling wife copped the main brunt of the blame and at the time I believed it!

I reached a breaking point - I decided that I needed to try something different I bought myself a Smok H-Priv 2 kit from my local vape shop a couple of selected juices and I haven't looked back indeed to the point now where I want to bring others into the fold and show them,how much more pleasant vaping is...fat cloudy vapes of sweet smelling deliciousness over the smell of 20 B&H whilst keeping the hand top mouth smoking action and that hit on the back of your throat I thought you could only get from cigarettes

I use my Vape all the time now...during my commute to work, and when I’m out with friends. Not having to rely on cigarettes anymore is a great feeling!

The Future

I've been off the smokes for about 6 months now and falling deeper into the rabbit hole of vaping, so this blog is my story and my thoughts and feelings about products, people, techniques and everything else that is going on in my vaping life so I hope you enjoy joining my smoky journey into wonderland!

So...that’s how I went from a heavy smoker to an beginner vaper & where I go from here. What’s your story?