What do I need to know before buying a vape?

Q: How do you vape your first time?

Its easy enough to remember: simply start with a slow inhalation, and keep it steady. The perfect hit lasts about 4 to 6 seconds, but this can vary depending on the kind of device youre using and the wattage of your vape. The higher the wattage, the less time you need to inhale.

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Vegetable Glycerin
Propylene Glycol
What should I look for when vaping?
What type of vape is best for beginners?
How do you vape your first time?
How many hits of a vape is enough?

April 6, 2022

on August 31, 2021 GUIDE

Updated: August 31, 2021

In 2014, Oxford dictionary declared Vape as the word of the year. This came after vaping started to gain popularity in the mainstream and that popularity has continued to grow into the huge industry it is today.

Newcomers to the vaping culture may feel a little overwhelmed at first. There are a lot of new terms and techniques to learn and there can be a bit of a learning curve when starting out. If you find yourself feeling this way, fear not, this guide is intended to educate you on the terms and components that encompass the vaping world so you can easily make the transition from Vape Newbie to Cloud Chaser.

All vaporizers incorporate 3 main components, your E-Juice (the liquid that you vape), the tank (where you put your e-juice), and the mod/battery (the power supply).

E-Juice

You can think of E-Juice similar to wine, it comes in different brands, flavors and strengths. Just like wine not all e-juice is made equally and a lot of time its personal choice that will determine a juice you will enjoy.

What is in E-Juice?

Vegetable Glycerin (VG)
Propylene Glycol (PG)
Nicotine
Flavouring

Vegetable Glycerin

Vegetable Glycerin, also known as VG, is an organic sugar-alcohol compound that is derived from vegetable oil. It is comprised of just 3 elements, carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen. VG is a viscous liquid that is slightly sweet and is used to make clouds of vapor denser. The hit from a VG based liquid tends to be smoother on the throat and more inviting for new vapers.

Some people may still be uneasy putting a relatively unknown substance in your body. But the truth is that you have probably already ingested vegetable glycerin in your life countless times, if you brushed your teeth this morning than you definitely ingested vegetable glycerin as it is used in almost every dental hygiene product. Vape companies use pharmaceutical grade VG to further ensure the quality of their juices and is listed on the FDA’s “Generally Recognized As Safe”(GRAS) list. When ingested it is broken down and metabolized in the body by a process called “bet-oxidation” which turns it in CO2 and H20 which are natural elements the body can easily discard and is one of the most benign organic liquids in the world. The liquid is also hypo-allergenic, meaning that one cannot have an allergic reaction to it unlike its PG counterpart, more on that below.

What is it typically used for?

Sweeteners
Beauty moisturizers (plam oils, coconut oils etc)
Baked goods (helps increase moisture)
Replacement for alcohol in botanical tinctures
Toothpaste

Propylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol also known as PG, is a petroleum by-product. The liquid is colorless and odorless and is less thick than its VG counterpart and also produces less visible vapor. Within vaping it is used to more efficiently carry flavor and nicotine of the E-Liquid. PG also can cause more of a “throat hit”, which is a slight irritation experienced in your throat similar to smoking. Some former smokers will prefer a liquid that is higher in PG because the sensation is more similar to smoking.

What should I look for when vaping?

Vaping was designed to be addictive..

Persistent cough..

Chest pain..

Shortness of breath..

Some users may even experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and fatigue before any breathing problems develop..

What type of vape is best for beginners?

For someone who is a complete beginner, you should consider buying either a disposable vape or a pod vape kit. For those who may have already purchased a disposable vape or a pod vape, or if you're looking for something that will provide a stronger draw, you should consider buying a box mod kit.

How do you vape your first time?

It's easy enough to remember: simply start with a slow inhalation, and keep it steady. The perfect hit lasts about 4 to 6 seconds, but this can vary depending on the kind of device you're using and the wattage of your vape. The higher the wattage, the less time you need to inhale.

How many hits of a vape is enough?

There is quite a bit of variance here, and keep in mind that nicotine delivery isn't as efficient with vaping as compared to smoking, so your results will vary. But using this number, if you were formerly smoking one pack a day you might expect to take somewhere between 175 and 225 puffs a day off your vape.