Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 24 March 2015, 16:26:06
To stay awake? Perform better? Just because you like them?
I know they are bad for you like everything else but we recently got a new vending machine at work and I had to try one of these.
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Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 24 March 2015, 16:27:59
Sugar free is good though.
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 24 March 2015, 16:31:33
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 24 March 2015, 16:34:00
I drink them daily. I prefer the Monster ultra red.
I only smoke Marlboro red unfiltered
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 24 March 2015, 16:39:07
Post by: ghostjuggernaut on Tue, 24 March 2015, 16:39:19
I drink them daily. I prefer the Monster ultra red.
I only smoke Marlboro red unfiltered
I don't even know what that means.
The Ultra line is actually not that bad for you, when you consider the amount of sugar that is in soda and juices. The worst thing about them, is they contain Sucralose. When you compare them to most of the other drinks in a convenience store, they aren't all that bad.
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:30:36
I prefer V - http://v-energy.com.au/
The blue variety if possible.
Monster is kinda yuck in comparison. Red Bull seems to acidic (tastes so, anyway).
I've tried most of them, and I still prefer V.
Post by: bueller on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:32:07
I drink them almost every day.
I prefer V - http://v-energy.com.au/
The blue variety if possible.
Monster is kinda yuck in comparison. Red Bull seems to acidic (tastes so, anyway).
I've tried most of them, and I still prefer V.
V was my lifeblood until they discontinued the orange one recently. COME BACK ORANGE!!! That stupid red flavour is a poor replacement.
Post by: Novus on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:33:11
Makes me even more tired.
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:33:57
I drink them almost every day.
I prefer V - http://v-energy.com.au/
The blue variety if possible.
Monster is kinda yuck in comparison. Red Bull seems to acidic (tastes so, anyway).
I've tried most of them, and I still prefer V.
V was my lifeblood until they discontinued the orange one recently. COME BACK ORANGE!!! That stupid red flavour is a poor replacement.
That was NOT orange, btw :p
Yes the red one seems odd, kinda like the blue one with an aftertaste of new carpet.
Lemon was ok. I used to prefer the black one, but the last time I had it (after a long break) it was too sweet.
Post by: Frenir on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:34:52
Coffee > energy drinks any day of the week, but Monster Import is pretty darn good. Rockstar fruit punch is also good.As a
But sometimes it's nice with something that's also refreshing, I dislike monster and rockstar though - I like the Cult one with Lemon taste or something.
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:37:40
Doesn't work for me :/
In factor makes me even more tired.
It comes down to "rate" of uptake..
Too little or too much will cause a fallout rather than the desired effect..
If you don't use caff regularly, start with very little a few sips at a time..
When you feel "the power".. STOP immediately.. ride it out before more..
Post by: bueller on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:37:41
I drink them almost every day.
I prefer V - http://v-energy.com.au/
The blue variety if possible.
Monster is kinda yuck in comparison. Red Bull seems to acidic (tastes so, anyway).
I've tried most of them, and I still prefer V.
V was my lifeblood until they discontinued the orange one recently. COME BACK ORANGE!!! That stupid red flavour is a poor replacement.
That was NOT orange, btw :p
Yes the red one seems odd, kinda like the blue one with an aftertaste of new carpet.
Lemon was ok. I used to prefer the black one, but the last time I had it (after a long break) it was too sweet.
Haha yeah I had some massive debates with people about the flavour, best I could come up with was Orange Sherbet. Dammit now I want one so badly.
Used to drink the blue ones a lot before the orange came out but I can't do any of the other flavours any more, the orange ones ruined me!
Post by: Bromono on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:43:44
Post by: Novus on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:45:42
Doesn't work for me :/
In factor makes me even more tired.
It comes down to "rate" of uptake..
Too little or too much will cause a fallout rather than the desired effect..
If you don't use caff regularly, start with very little a few sips at a time..
When you feel "the power".. STOP immediately.. ride it out before more..
wut
Post by: bueller on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:47:54
Post by: ApocalypseMaow on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:48:08
Post by: pichu23 on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:50:57
Furthermore, I tend to sway away from sugar free drinks as well. It may say 0 calories, but the things they used inside.... well I don't think it's safe for consumption tbh :D
Especially, diet cokes and such. I usually avoid stuff with aspartame in it. Might be me just being paranoid but rather be safe than sorry in the long-run.
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 24 March 2015, 19:58:23
Haha yeah I had some massive debates with people about the flavour, best I could come up with was Orange Sherbet. Dammit now I want one so badly.
Used to drink the blue ones a lot before the orange came out but I can't do any of the other flavours any more, the orange ones ruined me!
The NOT orange one tasted like Fanta to me.
They do not particularly keep me awake. On a typical working day I have water first thing. Then iced coffee. Then energy drink in the afternoon. More often than not I will sleep on the train on the way home.
The only drink that has kept me awake is Jolt, but I haven't seen that for sale around here for years.
Post by: Lastpilot on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:01:39
Other than that, the 15oz canned Starbucks "doubleshot energy" coffee happens usually once a week.
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:25:41
Haha yeah I had some massive debates with people about the flavour, best I could come up with was Orange Sherbet. Dammit now I want one so badly.
Used to drink the blue ones a lot before the orange came out but I can't do any of the other flavours any more, the orange ones ruined me!
The NOT orange one tasted like Fanta to me.
They do not particularly keep me awake. On a typical working day I have water first thing. Then iced coffee. Then energy drink in the afternoon. More often than not I will sleep on the train on the way home.
The only drink that has kept me awake is Jolt, but I haven't seen that for sale around here for years.
I like fanta..
Fanta pineapple is my fav..
Post by: Lastpilot on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:27:25
I like fanta..
Fanta pineapple is my fav..
Not even lieing, I have a fanta pineapple on my desk right now. Too bad it's empty :<
Post by: rowdy on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:30:50
I like fanta..
Fanta pineapple is my fav..
Not even lieing, I have a fanta pineapple on my desk right now. Too bad it's empty :<
You might say that you HAD a Fanta pineapple on your desk :p
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:37:35
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:42:26
I like fanta..
Fanta pineapple is my fav..
Not even lieing, I have a fanta pineapple on my desk right now. Too bad it's empty :<
You might say that you HAD a Fanta pineapple on your desk :p
I've never tasted a pineapple as delicious as the Fanta pineapple soda.. it's unreal.
Post by: noisyturtle on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:47:37
Haha yeah I had some massive debates with people about the flavour, best I could come up with was Orange Sherbet. Dammit now I want one so badly.
Used to drink the blue ones a lot before the orange came out but I can't do any of the other flavours any more, the orange ones ruined me!
The NOT orange one tasted like Fanta to me.
They do not particularly keep me awake. On a typical working day I have water first thing. Then iced coffee. Then energy drink in the afternoon. More often than not I will sleep on the train on the way home.
The only drink that has kept me awake is Jolt, but I haven't seen that for sale around here for years.
I like fanta..
Fanta pineapple is my fav..
yes
Post by: dustinhxc on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:51:40
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 24 March 2015, 20:59:45
seems ridiculously cheap, 250 gram would last you an entire YEAR.. it's $10.00
and make our own power thirsts..
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Post by: sethk_ on Tue, 24 March 2015, 21:02:11
Seems like we could just buy THIS <http://purebulk.com/caffeine-powder-synthetic/>But one miscalculation and you are dead.
seems ridiculously cheap, 250 gram would last you an entire YEAR.. it's $10.00
and make our own power thirsts..
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Post by: eyesmiles on Tue, 24 March 2015, 21:07:30
Gone are the nights of half a pack of American Spirits and 2 Red Bulls to get through a last minute 12 page paper during under grad.
Post by: HPE1000 on Tue, 24 March 2015, 21:08:03
I need to get another pallet thing of nos soon :P
Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 24 March 2015, 21:08:43
Personally, the only energy drink I can really stand is redbull. Monster tastes like ass and is really only marketed towards 12 year-olds who have never had energy drinks beforeI thought it was the other way around :P
Seriously though I rarely watch commercials or see are for anything.
The monster drink I posted in the OP is the only monster product I've had.
I have had the sugarfree flavored red bull it's not so bad but regular red bull was awful.
Post by: tp4tissue on Tue, 24 March 2015, 21:09:20
Seems like we could just buy THIS <http://purebulk.com/caffeine-powder-synthetic/>But one miscalculation and you are dead.
seems ridiculously cheap, 250 gram would last you an entire YEAR.. it's $10.00
and make our own power thirsts..
Show Image(http://textemoticons.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/th_9run.gif)
Ok..
Buy.. THIS http://www.powdercity.com/products/caffeine-citrate
I'm not sure of the First link, it doesn't say what form the caffeine is in.. so I don't know if it dissovles well..
this link should be a "salt"
So.. you can Predissolve it into some water bottles, and keep it in the fridge, minimizing accidental OD issue.
Post by: sethk_ on Tue, 24 March 2015, 21:10:07
NOS and AMP Boost are my favorite energy drinks :) Monster M80 is good too, but it's hard to find. The monster super dry is pretty good too.NOS and amp are probably the best tasting energy drinks I have tried, but I also like the blueberry and cranberry redbull they had for a while
I need to get another pallet thing of nos soon :P
Post by: hwood34 on Tue, 24 March 2015, 21:10:10
Nah, monster goes ham trying to get kids to drink it. Red Bull seems to have a love it or hate it kinda tastePersonally, the only energy drink I can really stand is redbull. Monster tastes like ass and is really only marketed towards 12 year-olds who have never had energy drinks beforeI thought it was the other way around
Seriously though I rarely watch commercials or see are for anything.
The monster drink I posted in the OP is the only monster product I've had.
I have had the sugarfree flavored red bull it's not so bad but regular red bull was awful.
Post by: azhdar on Wed, 25 March 2015, 02:52:33
Post by: bueller on Wed, 25 March 2015, 03:09:25
Only time they're bearable is with my j�ggermeister.
OOooh yeah. I used to crush Jagerbombs back when I was drinking.
Post by: GenKaan on Wed, 25 March 2015, 04:23:27
Coffee > energy drinks any day of the week, but Monster Import is pretty darn good. Rockstar fruit punch is also good.
1000% agree. Sure sugar dose the trick but the comedown is tough compared to pure caffeine. Not to mention the impact on the teeth
Only energy drink I drink is redbull when I have Jägermeister or Mümmelmann
Post by: Nai_Calus on Wed, 25 March 2015, 07:21:35
Diet energy drinks I sometimes actually consume, since most of them don't have Aspartame unlike awful Diet Sodas. Aspartame tastes nasty and has made me sick for longer than I've known it was 'bad' for you. My body just does not like it. I usually get non-diet, though, because screw it.
I don't drink them much anyway, anymore. 1-2 times a month now when I go to San Francisco to see my aunt to wake me up in the morning and keep me conscious long enough to get home. When I was working at a call center, though, it was like one or two a day. :P
Red Bull is nasty. Any of those local aren't-we-cool things with Stevia are nasty, Stevia is absolutely vile.
My preferred poison has always been NOS, although I wish they hadn't reduced the caffeine. :P Also annoying are those crappy Cherry and Citrus flavors that have made the GOOD flavors grape and fruit punch hard to find - Apparently Fruit Punch only comes in the hard-to-find 22oz bottles now, and grape only in the cans, but nobody around me stocks either. -_- I usually get the regular.
Others I get since a lot of places near me don't even have original NOS:
Monster Ultra
Rockstar Punched
Rockstar Recovery
Don't like Red Bull.
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 25 March 2015, 12:45:14
Post by: HPE1000 on Wed, 25 March 2015, 12:56:06
I only drink black coffee when prompted as it reminds me of the torturous routine of a mundane existence.black coffee is good though :/
Post by: tp4tissue on Wed, 25 March 2015, 13:06:38
I only drink black coffee when prompted as it reminds me of the torturous routine of a mundane existence.black coffee is good though :/
Only if your life is "so good" that you need a little bitterness to remind you of -just how good- your life is..
LOLOL
Post by: inanis on Wed, 25 March 2015, 13:09:05
Post by: ctm on Wed, 25 March 2015, 16:03:32
Monster doesn't seem to work for me.
Red Bull kind of works. It doesn't have a great boost but also doesn't seem to have much negative effect.
Kickstart provides better boost than Red Bull but my heart felt uncomfortable after some hours. Maybe it was not the problem of Kickstart because at that time I was pushing myself really hard and was pretty physically unhealthy. But anyway I don't dare to try it again.
5 hr energy is the magic. It gives a very strong boost and also doesn't seem to have much side effects. But the boost is kind of too strong that makes me worried.
So that's my experience with energy drinks. Now, I try not to use them, but when I do I usually go with Red Bull.
Post by: drewba on Wed, 25 March 2015, 16:39:52
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Post by: rowdy on Wed, 01 April 2015, 18:59:51
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Ok, sorry, sideways picture :p
Post by: nubbinator on Wed, 01 April 2015, 19:01:13
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they have about the same effect too.
Post by: tokidokijake on Wed, 01 April 2015, 20:27:22
Post by: neverused on Wed, 01 April 2015, 20:59:39
Lately I've been making a liter of cold brew coffee each day and letting it brew for 14+ hours. It's so dark that you can't shine a light through it. That stuff is strong.