Ric’s Updated Electronic Cigarette Reviews

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It has been almost a year since I last updated my e cigarette reviews so I thought it was about time I got my hands on some new starter kits to see how the leading brands on the market have progressed.

If you’ve been on the site over the last couple of months you will have noticed that I’ve been posting some in depth reviews of many of the most popular e cigarette products. I’ve been using all of them for a prolonged period of time to enable me to give you the best idea about what e cigs are worth buying. The only problem is that if you are looking to make a quick purchasing decision you might not be too interested in reading my 3000 word opus on the pros and cons of every device you could possibly buy. For that reason I’ll do a quick run down of the best e cigarettes I’ve been lucky enough to use, and list the important points you will want to consider before you buy.

With that out of the way let’s take a look at my top 4 electronic cigarettes at the moment.

The Best E Cigarette I’ve Reviewed Is The Green Smoke

For the third year in a row Green Smoke E cigarettes are my top pick for anyone looking for a high quality e cig at a reasonable price. Until I got my new starter kit from this company a few weeks ago I was considering giving the top spot to a different brand for a change, but the company’s new Flavormax cartridges and reduced pricing have ensured they stay ahead of the pack once again.

Why Buy Green Smoke?

  • A very high quality product which is obviously manufactured with the aim of being the best on the market.
  • Fantastic new range of cartridges called Flavormax which provide great taste, massive vapor, and the most realistic “smoking” experience from any electronic cigarette I’ve tried so far.
  • Cartridges are created using a proprietary wicking technology which ensures you get the best taste, and no chance of inhaling any nasties from heated plastics.
  • Starter kit now includes a free USB e cigarette and $10 has been knocked off the retail price.
  • No need to take primer puffs to get a great smoking experience when using their automatic batteries (unlike most other brands).
  • Batteries have a long cut-off which means you can take a really satisfying drag for maximum taste and vapor.
  • Their new Flavormax cartridges last a really long time and provide good vapor ’til the end.
  • Cartridges are now triple sealed which means the user gets a super consistent product.

Any Downsides To Green Smoke?

There is not a lot that I would want to see changed with this product. If pushed I’d ask them to make the stickers on the carts with paper that was a little bit thinner as they are currently tempting to peel off. Other than that this is just about the perfect device, and better than anything else available at the moment.


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(with an extra 10% off the advertised price automatically discounted at checkout).

Click here to read my full Green Smoke E Cigarette Review.

Number 2 – V2

V2 e cigs are a newer brand on the market so when I got my starter kit a couple of months ago it was the first time I had tried them. I was impressed with this device as soon as I got it out of the package and had been using it a fair bit until my new Green Smoke Kit arrived.

What’s Good About The V2?

  • Their nicotine liquids taste good and have a very nice amount of vapor.
  • Their prices compare very well with most other products on the market.
  • They offer a cool portable charger pack which will allow you to charge your batteries when you are out of the house without having to find a power point.
  • This company now sells an attachment allowing you to use your V2 battery with nicotine cartridges from other e-cig companies. I haven’t tried this yet so can’t comment on how well it works, but it sounds promising for those who like a bit of variety in their lives.

Downsides to the V2?

  • The “smoking” experience isn’t quite as realistic as you get with Green Smoke.
  • I’ve heard complaints from a few people saying that they have had problems with their carts from V2 ie. Carts not lasting as long as they should or having a burnt taste. I haven’t encountered this myself and have been very happy with my V2′s performance.
  • This company has been known to be a bit slow in shipping out orders at times, probably due to not always having everything in stock. If you order from them let me know how long your shipments take to arrive.


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Note: Remember to use coupon code ecigaretteshop to get an extra 10% off your order with V2.

Read my full V2 E Cigarette Review.

Number 3 – Vapor King by Electronic Cigarettes Inc.

Electronic Cigarettes Inc have really expanded their range since the last time I tried them and they have a couple of products that you might like to try out. I’ve tested both the Vapor King ETank and the regular Vapor King both of which are top e cigarettes. I personally prefer the regular version as the ETank didn’t have enough of a throat hit for my liking, although I did produce a massive amount of vapor.

The Vapor King starter kit is a quality product which has a really nice feel to it with very good vapor production and a satisfying throat hit. The difference between this product and the others in this list is that it doesn’t use the cartomizer system, but rather has a small tank which you fill with your nicotine liquid, and a separate atomizer which will have to be replaced at regular intervals. This makes for a rather unique vaping experience for those of us used to simply screwing in a new cart when the old one runs dry. It’s one which I quite enjoy, although for everyday use I prefer the ease of use associated with the likes of the Green Smoke.

The only negatives for me with this electronic cigarette were:

  • It has a tendency to leak nicotine liquid when carried in my pocket.
  • The taste of the nicotine liquid supplied by the company wasn’t as good as some of the others I’ve tried, although I have only tried this tobacco flavor. This problem could be remedied by purchasing your liquids from a third party supplier.

If you are tempted to try something a little bit different then this device could be right up your alley.

Read my full Vapor King E Cigarette Review.

Number 4 – White Cloud Cirrus E Cigarettes

White Cloud have a reputation for being ridiculously expensive and it’s one that’s deserved. You will have to shell out almost $300 dollars to get you hands on their top of the range Cirrus III, and that’s the reason you will find very few people using these. Having said that, it is an e cigarette that you might want to consider if you have plenty of cash to spend.

Why Buy White Cloud Cigarettes?

  • There are a few things that set the White Cloud apart from the other e cigarettes I have reviewed.
  • They are the smallest e cigarette.
  • The nicotine liquid in their carts tastes awesome.
  • They offer a real easy draw, unlike some brands which feel like you are trying to suck a golf ball through a straw.

What I Don’t Like So Much About White Could E Cigs

  • The price..obviously :) You’re going to have to have deep pockets to feel good about putting down $300 for an e cigarette you can’t try before you buy.
  • Doesn’t produce as much vapor as the Green Smoke or V2 – This won’t be a big deal for some, but for others it will be a deal breaker.
  • They don’t sell as many cool accessories for their products as many other brands.

Is White Cloud Worth The Money?

In all honesty I would prefer the Green Smoke to the White Cloud even if they were available for the same price. It’s true that the Cirrus has great tasting cartomizers, but that doesn’t make up for the lower vapor production and slightly less satisfying “vaping” experience.

If the thing that really matters to you is getting the smallest e cig possible or being the only person using a particular product then you might want to take a closer look at these.


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Read my full White Cloud E Cigarette Review.

Don’t Fancy Any of the E Cigarettes I’ve Reviewed So Far?

If you’ve read the e cigarette reviews on this site and still can’t make up your mind about which you should buy then you might want to check out the products available from Ever Smoke. This is a relatively new product on the market which I haven’t tested yet but I have one in the post and will do a review of it within the next couple of weeks. If the reports I’ve heard about it so far are true then it should turn out to be one of the top rated e cigarettes on the site.


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E Cigarette Bans and Restrictions Continue to Make News

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Following hard on the heels of last week’s legislative action in Idaho and Hawaii, comes word that the state of Utah has had a bill pass out of committee that bans the use of both e cigarettes and hookahs in public places. The measure was approved by a 5-3 vote and passed on to the Utah legislature for a full chamber vote.

One important feature of the ban is the five year exemption to e-cig bars and hookah shops, an important modification to the bill which came about due to pressure from businesses such as the Hula Bar and Grill in Salt Lake City. If the ban were to be implemented immediately the owner of the Hula claimed extreme financial hardship including throwing 90 people involved in the business’s operation immediately out of work. Lawmakers concerned with being seen as adding to the high unemployment rate that persists in the U.S. well into a supposed recovery, balked at that consequence.

The five year grace period is important because of the bill is passed into law, this will allow time for the bill to challenged as well as more data on the relative merits of “tobacco-less” smoking alternatives to be gathered. While not an ideal situation, this gives some hope to e-cig users and the business owners that cater to them.

Hawaii continued forging forward with its efforts to impose a 70 percent tax rate on e-cigs—just as it already does on the sales of regular tobacco products, however the bill passed out committee removing the restrictive tax on the 13th of February, instead restricting itself to banning the sales of e-cigs to minors. This is seen as a major victory to e-cig advocates within the state.

While the language imposing the tax was ultimately deleted, it was not before a round of heavy and sometimes acrimonious debate took place. Advocates noted that e-cigs do not contain tobacco and therefore should not be included in the tobacco products tax class, and also noted that the devices do not emit toxic, carcinogen laden smoke as analog cigarettes do as well as decrying the recent tendency of state and federal governments setting themselves up as “nanny” states that end up robbing citizens of basic rights while claiming to be working in the best interests of public health and safety. They further noted that the tax would merely encourage internet sales and traffic outside the state’s borders while at the same time putting Hawaiian e-cig shops out of business.

Thirty-Four E Cigarette Shop Opens in U.K.

Elsewhere in the world, where control mad politicos seem to hold less sway, a new business devoted entirely to the promulgation of e-cigarettes as an alternative to smoking opened its doors in Rugby, Warwickshire, England. The shop, called “Thirty Four” opened two weeks ago under the aegis of Smoke-No-Smoke the German e-cigarette retailer, features an attractive storefront that resembles a mobile phone shop more than a tobacconist, and is populated by nattily attired and knowledgeable staff. The shop is expected to be the primary UK office for the brand, and will also be the physical locus of their expansion into UK online business.

As with other E-Cig shops, Thirty-Four offers potential customers the chance to try out the product before they commit to buy and for current user to try out some of the new flavors of cartomizers in a user friendly environment. The “tester station” is reportedly the big draw in the shop, attracting the most traffic and attention.

Promoting the store as a high end establishment—in their first week of business the folks at the shop were able to boast a titled clientele as a local Lady dropped in to sample the wares and reported favorably to her Lord husband. The operators are proud of their posh reputation and seek to preserve it by offering only the highest quality product and putting customer service at a high priority.

Sales have been brisk, with the owners reporting as much as 95% of all customers coming into the store ultimately making a purchase. Customers seem to prefer having a physical store to visit—as well as the opportunity to “test drive” the product, many stressing the “dodgy” nature of ordering such products blind through the mail and from the internet.

The UK, unlike the United States places no restriction upon shops and other retailers advancing the use of e-cigarettes as a healthful alternative to smoking, and this makes up a great deal of the marketing thrust of the new shop. Savvy business forecasters see the new bricks and mortar shop as just the first of many more to come.

Vaping Increasingly Being Seen as “Cool”

According to an article in Business Week, the use of e-cigarettes has quadrupled in the last year of market watch statistical sample available for study. From 2009 to 2010 those claiming to have used an e-cig at least once went up from 0.6 of the population to an astonishing 2.7 percent in that 12 month period.

Part of the growth of public awareness is undoubtedly attributable to the increasing numbers of celebrities who have been seen publicly vaping. Johnny Depp advanced the cause in the 2009 movie “The Tourist”, more recently luminaries such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Katherine Heigl, Dennis Quaid, Catherine-Zeta Jones and many others, including sports figures and musicians have advanced vaping as an alternative to noxious cigarette smoking.

Another high profile advocate of e-cigs who looks forward to taking on Big Tobacco in a head to head fight is (rumor has it that Big Tobacco is seeking to enter the e-cig marketing arena) is John Cameron-brother to Avatar director James Cameron and owner and CEO of SafeCig e-cigs. Cameron’s purchase of the five year old company which previously had enjoyed a flat sales trajectory heralded an uptick in SafeCig’s business due to canny marketing by the Hollywood savvy new owner. He’s upped the sex appeal of the electronic device by sending the SafeCig Girls—who harken back to the sexy cigarette girls of yesteryear—to Hollywood events where they hand out samples to attendees with the rest of the swag.

Cameron also has plans to unveil a new generation of e cigarette which he promises will revolutionize the industry within the next year, and vows that he is lobbying his brother to include e-cigarettes in his next film—urging that characters be seen vaping in every scene.

Time will tell if his efforts will be successful, but such efforts can’t help but raise the profile of e-cigarettes as a viable and healthful alternative to cigarette smoking.

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