{"id":1729,"date":"2010-12-24T12:33:29","date_gmt":"2010-12-24T16:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/?page_id=1729"},"modified":"2011-08-02T20:50:59","modified_gmt":"2011-08-03T00:50:59","slug":"the-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/breaking-news\/the-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"
The Year in Review<\/center>"},"content":{"rendered":"

December 24, 2010, reported by <\/strong>DonDaBoomVape<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Wow! What a year 2010 has been for vaping!<\/p>\n

The following is my attempt to put it in perspective. I\u2019m sure I\u2019ve missed some key events and phenomena \u2026 and I know<\/em> there will be controversy about my prioritization. Feel free to Reply to make your own contributions and air disagreements.<\/p>\n

Here now is my view of\u2026<\/p>\n

2010\u2019s Top Ten Events in Vaping<\/h2>\n

\n

#10: Judge Leon\u2019s ruling \u2026 and the Appellate Decision<\/h4>\n

2009 was the year of the FDA<\/acronym> report, Customs seizures, local bans, and a atmosphere of fear permeating our vaping community. We end 2010 with a spirit of relief and optimism, largely because of these rulings. And they are due, in no small measure, to the dedication of activist individuals and organizations like CASAA and National Vapers Clubs \u2026 and, of course, to NJOY.<\/p>\n

One could make a good case for this being ranked much higher, but I\u2019m committed on the top two spots and I don\u2019t want this to be lost in the middle of the pack.<\/p>\n

#9: Katherine Heigl vaping on Letterman<\/strong><\/h4>\n

<\/embed><\/object><\/p>\n

The segment itself \u2013 and the propagation of and commentary on it \u2013 have helped increase public awareness (primarily positive) of e-cigarettes. This one also represents similar media publicity. For example, Johnny Depp vaping on a train in The Tourist<\/em>.<\/p>\n

<\/embed><\/object><\/p>\n

#8: Video reviewers\/tutors \u2026 and blogs <\/strong><\/h4>\n

There were video reviewers last year, of course, but only a handful of good ones with any kind of following. Now any listing (such as our own<\/a>) just scratches the surface. Each has his\/her own style and appeal \u2026 and many specialize (e.g., e-liquids, mods, minis, tutorials). And virtually all of the blogs emerged just this year, some becoming valuable informational resources. I list some of them in that same link. Oh \u2026 cyberwolf asked me to add this one<\/a>. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

#7: New, improved, and\/or enlarged cartomizers<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Yeah, there were Kr8<\/acronym>, E9, and GreenCig cartos last year \u2013 and they had a loyal following \u2013 but their taste and\/or vapor performance left a lot to be desired. Now the Kr8<\/acronym>\u2019s have been dramatically improved: tasting better and putting out much more vapor. The CE2 cartos (which I think are a pain to fill) have captivated many. And, perhaps most significant, 510<\/strong> cartomizers: Let\u2019s face it; the 510 atty<\/acronym> rules (despite that fact that it is not as good as the 306 or penstyle :D). And these have been tweaked along the lines of a couple of the upcoming events.<\/p>\n

#6: Variable voltage mods<\/strong><\/h4>\n

First the Buzz, then the Little Sister, Big Brother, FistPack, and VV options for existing mods. [See<\/a> this page<\/a> of our Mods Buyers Guide <\/em>for pictures and links.] And already the next<\/em> generation, e.g., ProVari and Infinity. To me, fixed<\/em> voltage doesn\u2019t make sense any more (at least in a mod). Why vape at 3.7 or 5 or 6, when the odds are that you will be happiest with 4.6V or 5.3V? And each atty<\/acronym> and e-liquid (and time of day) calls for its own voltage level. VV has made its presence felt in 2010, but I predict it will take off <\/em>in 2011.<\/p>\n

#5: Juice-fed mods<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cartridges are ineffective in delivering e-liquid to the atty<\/acronym> \u2026 despite all the modding (and many of us vapers don\u2019t want to bother with such modding). Cartomizers are better at it \u2013 and they are convenient (other than filling them) \u2013 but many of us are just not that impressed by their taste or performance. Dripping works great, but takes frequent effort and can be very inconvenient, even dangerous (e.g., when driving).<\/p>\n

The juice-fed mods wipe out all those problems. Carlos\u2019 Juice Box emerged in 2009, but 2010 has been the year of juice-feeding\u2019s proliferation: WetBox, MrPuffer, Phidias Woodimus Feedimus, Journeyman\/Ali\u2019i, Reo Mini\/Grand, GG AVS \u2026 take your pick. [See this other page<\/a> of our Mods Buyers Guide <\/em>for pictures and links.] They\u2019re necessarily bigger (and usually boxier) than PV<\/acronym>\u2019s of the same mAh or voltage, but some are quite beautiful and fit comfortably in the hand. Still mainly a niche phenomenon (like VV), they have such great potential.<\/p>\n

#4: US-made e-liquids<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Vaping now tastes<\/strong> good. There were a few<\/em> US (and UK) juice mixers last year \u2026 but this<\/em> year: over a dozen really outstanding ones. What a selection to choose from! ViZi\u2019s database<\/a> lists many of them, but there are significant omissions (e.g., Backwoods Brew and FreedomSmokeUSA).<\/p>\n

#3: LR atomizers \u2026 and HV ones<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Prior to 2010, you had to spend over a hundred bucks on a tube (and stack batteries in the tube) to get an intense vape. Now an eight dollar LR atty<\/acronym> on a much less expensive tube or box \u2013 or on the next phenomenon \u2013 gets you tons of vapor and TH<\/acronym>. HV atomizers give 6V and even 7.4V mods something to do without frying attys or burning juice. [I talk more about LR and HV in answer to this FAQ<\/a>.] Also thrown into this phenomenon are the new or enhanced atomizers, e.g., my beloved Leo<\/a> and East Mall 801 \u2026 and a special tweak of atomizers called \u201cCisco.\u201d<\/p>\n

#2: The eGO \u2026 and all the fat batts that have followed<\/h4>\n

Without question, the most significant breakthrough in vaping technology (not only in 2010, but perhaps since the invention of the electronic cigarette). The eGO\/Tornado was first and deserves top honors, but many that have followed also are excellent. [I describe some of the fat batts in my eGOs and Rivas, Hellos, Oh My!<\/a> article \u2026 but I can\u2019t keep up with such as the KGO, at least two different models called \u201cVGO\u201d, and \u201ceGo\u201d knock-offs.] There now are suppliers (e.g., BreezEsmokes<\/a>) who only<\/em> carry fat batts.<\/p>\n

The eGO et al also have enabled mega<\/strong> atomizers, cartridges, and cartomizers \u2026 and been the primary battery used with the LR attys. And the eGO and its spawn may be the single greatest factor in\u2026<\/p>\n

#1: The explosive growth of vaping<\/h2>\n

Not one single event, of course, but the most impressive and important phenomenon. Included in this growth are the number of vapers, suppliers, models, mods, forums (ECF<\/acronym> is still number one) and sub-forums, and much of the above events. Vaping is no longer in its infancy, but has entered adolescence \u2026 and you know what happens then. We ain\u2019t seen nothin\u2019 yet!<\/p>\n

So there you have it: My take on the most significant events of 2010 (not including the launching of VapingGuides, of course). Now have at it! Stake out your<\/strong> position.<\/p>\n

…<\/p>\n

Oh, God! I just thought of an important one (no two<\/em>): adapters<\/strong>! And drip tips<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For a great many of us, a PV<\/acronym> is not a single model, but a patchwork <\/em>of: battery <\/em>(e.g., conventional skinny batt, fat batt, or mod) … plus atomizer <\/em>(not necessarily designed for that battery but made to fit using an adapter) … plus mouthpiece <\/em>(cartridge or drip tip).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

December 24, 2010, reported by DonDaBoomVape Wow! What a year 2010 has been for vaping! The following is my attempt to put it in perspective. I\u2019m sure I\u2019ve missed some key events and phenomena \u2026 and I know there will be controversy about my prioritization. Feel free to Reply to make your own contributions and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":1174,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1729"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1729"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1729\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1738,"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1729\/revisions\/1738"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1174"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/vapingguides.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}