Essay #4

Robert Kidd

Which E-Cig?

One process that requires some very methodical steps is the process of finding the right E-cig. Like many other devices there are many different kinds and they cater to different needs and desires of the customer. Often lifestyle, smoking habits, schedule, and environment play a role in the choice that is made but all of these aspects need to be addressed before the right choice for an individual is made. The steps include: learning about E-Cigs, figuring out what kinds of things different E-cigs offer, figure out what you are looking for, fitting the capabilities of a given E-cig to your needs, and lots of trial and error along the way. The most important part is finding the type that fits your lifestyle best, but the process will include a lot of other steps before you will know which one does fit you best.

            In the beginning the first thing you need to do is research. This can be done online or by talking to someone who is familiar with E-cigs. Just learning about the different types will require a good amount of time and cutting corners will only result in frustration later, so doing it right the first time is crucial. It will remind you of what it was like finding the brand of cigarettes that you liked best. But it will also show you that using E-cigs requires a little more work than regular cigarettes. Before you would just smoke the cigarette to the butt and throw it away. When you were craving another you’d simply light one up. Now it is much more complicated. There are things that were not a concern, before, but are very important now; these include: battery life, charging time, cleaning, refilling, and flavor. Enjoying your nicotine now means you have to do all those other new chores; because, after all, you are maintaining an electronic device. During this time you will begin to get an idea about which types would fit your lifestyle and also the different pros and cons of different brands. Along the way you will begin to notice different things that appeal to you and this will naturally lead you to the next step.  

            The next step is the most important one because it dictates how you spend you money on the most expensive part of using e-cigs. The idea behind e-cigs is that the initial purchase will cost you a lot of money but over time you will save money because the maintenance and upkeep for E-cigs is very inexpensive. Now it is time to figure out what kinds of capabilities you are looking for. You will need to factor in the time you can devote to maintenance, cost, how much you will use them, and many other things that are important to you. This is important because if you don’t like your e-cig you will end up having to spend more money on a different one. Since you are addicted, quitting isn’t a realistic option but you might as well try to get the most out of your situation. Once you have figured out what you want its time to go to step three.

            This is the final step and is pretty much trial and error. Now that you have the various choices narrowed down it’s time to buy some. This should be easy because after all of your research it should be clear which ones are the most likely to fit you needs. During the trial and error phase it is important to remember that all of this effort is going to benefit your health as well as your wallet. While at times it may be discouraging or confusing keep in mind that there are plenty of people around the world who are doing nothing about their addiction, but also plenty who are working even harder than you are. Hopefully you buy the right one because the research and methodical approach should’ve considerably narrowed the field. Generally the first brand you try will be appealing simply because you don’t know any better. Also during the trial stage remember that E-cigs are NOT cigarettes so looking for the “perfect” one is futile.

            It is obvious that finding the right E-cig is not an easy process. It requires perseverance and a will to be better but the most challenging things in life are the ones worth doing. Most processes involve some kind of choice so simply knowing what you want is half the battle. Once you know what you want finding it is not too difficult in this Internet age.