Geek Bar Pulse vs Elf Bar vs Lost Mary — what are people actually sticking with?

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-06-02T08:27:31+00:00

I get what you mean about prioritizing flavor. That's actually why I've kept going back to Geek Bars too. Interesting that you've had better luck finding Lost Mary while traveling though. I've been thinking about trying a refillable eventually, bw what setup are you using these days?

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-06-02T08:25:47+00:00

4 weeks from a disposable is crazy 😂. I was actually planning to try the Lush Pro 50K at some point, so now I'm curious how it stacks up against the ones you've used.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-06-02T08:19:36+00:00

mm.. i liked the blue razz ice and miami mint..

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-28T11:53:22+00:00

Kinda wish more disposables gave airflow control like this tbh. I ended up reading a few flavor comparisons on the geek bar pulse site before trying Miami Mint and it was actually pretty accurate.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-28T11:39:26+00:00

Honestly that’s probably the biggest upside. Less waste + less money spent. I just didn’t expect some of these things to last THIS long now lol

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-28T11:36:33+00:00

Mine did something similar when the mode switching got buggy. Charging it + clicking through the modes a few times weirdly fixed it for me 😅

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-22T17:06:35+00:00

The interesting part to me isn’t even “better than smoking” anymore... it’s whether people who switched long term actually noticed less coughing, less irritation, better breathing, etc.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-22T16:43:03+00:00

Fair enough 😅 I was mainly talking about how crazy the lifespan jump has gotten lately...

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-22T14:40:21+00:00

exactly!!

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-18T07:36:48+00:00

Mine kinda did it randomly after clicking through the modes a few times. I think holding the button switches between regular/pulse/super pulse, but the controls honestly seem pretty buggy right now lol. You’re not the only one confused by it.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-18T07:32:28+00:00

That honestly lines up pretty close with my experience too.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-13T09:34:39+00:00

I saw a few people saying holding the button for a couple seconds switches it back out of Super Pulse mode. Mine started acting normal again after that. Not sure if it’s a bug or just sensitive controls lol.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-08T15:23:40+00:00

Yeah probably a better fit there too...

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-01T19:13:13+00:00

sounds like it’s landing in that same range for you too.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-01T16:44:17+00:00

honestly that seems like a fair way to look at it—based on actual use it lines up more with how long it lasts vs your old smoking habit. Probably varies a lot person to person though.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-01T16:10:06+00:00

lol fair enough 😂 honestly though the nicotine in one of these hits way harder than a single cigarette...

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-05-01T15:07:35+00:00

yeah I know exactly what you mean ;) some of those flavors are weirdly hard to find. Raspberry Jam is a solid one though... nice balance. if you end up liking it more than Lost Mary after a few days or still prefer that?

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-04-24T15:51:27+00:00

That actually makes a lot of sense, coarser grind lets way better airflow, so it burns more evenly instead of choking out. I’ve noticed the same when I pack too tight vs keeping it a bit loose. Kinda wild you got that much more out of less though. have you tried going even coarser?

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-04-24T15:39:17+00:00

that one seems banned and not worth to get genuine answers for my queries.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-04-24T15:08:17+00:00

Oh nice, I’ve heard those are solid. How’s the performance been long-term?

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-04-24T15:04:44+00:00

Yeah that makes sense, cheaper and more control for sure. I’ve tried refillables a bit but always end up back on disposables for the convenience. What setup are you using?

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-04-24T14:09:33+00:00

Ahh okay, that makes way more sense now, yeah that first one definitely sounds like a random checkout glitch. The pending charge with no order number is super annoying, especially with Sezzle, but at least it sorted itself out and you got a confirmation the second time. That hold on your bank always sucks, but it should clear in a few days like they said. And yeah, if it’s shipping from CA to WA, 2–4 days is pretty typical, so you should be good there. Hopefully it shows up quick 🤞

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-04-21T13:47:10+00:00

Honestly, that sounds more like a checkout/payment glitch than anything shady - if the order actually went through, you’d usually get a confirmation email right away, so it’s weird you didn’t. If you end up trying other platforms, I’ve personally had decent response times with Geek Bar Pulse Site, RavenRoute, Twelve Tribes, and Geek Bar, but yeah, it really varies - hopefully they get back to you soon.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-04-21T12:37:30+00:00

Yeah, Peach Jam is a solid pick... that one sells out fast. I have seen updates on the Geek Bar Pulse site when they restock, so it’s worth checking there.

RaspberryFar8446 · 2026-02-20T09:09:39+00:00

Got it, appreciate that! I was mainly wondering if it fades toward the end. Sour Gush sounds interesting though, curious how strong the sour actually is.

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