WHERE TO FIND A VAPE
There are three main sources for vape products : online stores , convenience stores / supermarkets and vape shops . Online stores offer the pros and cons you would normally associate with online shopping . Pro : there is a huge range of products available at competitive prices . Con : You don ’ t get the personal touch of the in-store experience . When it comes to vaping , this can be crucial . However , many online shops offer great customer service . A good online vape shop will have the expertise to help you find the best device for you . Convenience stores and supermarkets provide an increasingly wide variety of vapes , e-liquids and peripheries at competitive prices . However , with a few exceptions , staff are rarely trained on how to advise customers on the most suitable products . Vape shops are by far your best option . There ’ s a huge variety of products , from basic pod systems to more advanced devices and a massive selection of e-liquids to choose from . But the best thing about vape shops is the expertise . Many vape shop staff are former smokers with the experience to guide you on your journey to a smokefree life .
WHICH DEVICE TO BUY
Starter kits come in many shapes and sizes these days . And your choice of device will depend on a number of factors , from price to availability to ease of use . However , a good place to start is with a pod system or all-in-one ( AIO ). Pod systems are simple , lightweight devices that contain either pre-filled or refillable e-liquid cartridges . With these vapes , there ’ s no need to worry about replacing the tank or battery and they are incredibly easy to use . All-in-one ( AIO ) devices offer a little more flexibility than pods as you can use replacement coils ( the heating element in a vape ) rather than a disposable pod , should you so wish . You can also adjust the power output of the device to tailor to your vaping and flavour preferences .
E-LIQUIDS
Whether you use a cartridge-based pod device or an AIO , you ’ ll need the right e-liquid for the job . Your first consideration should be nicotine . If you ’ re a heavy smoker , you will want a higher nicotine content to ensure than the transition to vaping is as smooth as possible . E-liquids are capped at 20mg / ml in the UK so many heavy smokers will start at the maximum level and then reduce their nicotine content over time . Regulated e-liquids use two carriers , the first being propylene glycol ( PG ). PG is less viscous than VG and is often sought after for its ‘ throat hit ’. This is one aspect that smokers often neglect when they switch . Vegetable glycerin ( VG ) is sweeter and thicker than PG and is also significantly smoother . One major downside of VG is that it tends to batter your coils , so that ’ s something to think about if cost is an issue . Thankfully , many e-liquids are available in PG / VG ratios that give you the best of both worlds .
FREEBASE VS SALT NICOTINE
Freebase nicotine is the ‘ default ’ nicotine found in both e-liquids and cigarettes . It is extracted directly from the tobacco plant and can also be found in nicotinereplacement products , such as gums and patches . Salt nicotine is the same as freebase nicotine but also includes benzoic acid . This addition makes salt nicotine e-liquid a much smoother vape , allowing you to consume higher nicotine e-liquids without a harsh throat hit . So that ’ s the basics covered . If you have any questions let us know . Or , better still , pop into your local vape shop and ask a member of staff .
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