E-cigarettes have been growing in popularity very fast, and chances are that by now you’ve heard about ‘vaping’ and what it implies. To sum things up, e-cigarettes are vaporizer designed to offer an experience similar to smoking, but the device does not produce actual smoke, and can be used with nicotine or without it.
While many people use e-cigarettes recreationally, some also use it as a way to quit smoking. By satisfying their nicotine cravings by vaping, they start phasing out regular cigarettes to the point when they quit completely, and then they start cutting down on vaping as well.
There are various types of e-cigarettes, but generally they consist of an atomizer, a batter, a mouthpiece, and an e-liquid. The atomizer is a small coil designed to heat up in order to vaporize the e-liquid (or e-cig juice), and the battery offers the power supply in order to activate the atomizer.
The e-liquid is generally a mix of vegetable glycerin and propylene glycol with optional nicotine and flavorings. Given the fact that there are tons of options on the market, whether you’re a complete beginner or somewhat experienced, trying to find the right product might seem overwhelming. Ideally, there are certain qualities that you should look for when researching online vaping supplies:
Product Quality
In case you’re a beginner when it comes to the world of vaping and you’re not sure on whether or not you want to make a big investment on your first device, try not to go for the cheapest product. You might not want to throw a lot of money on a product and then realize that vaping is not for you, however, if you opt for something cheap there’s a bigger chance that they will ruin the experience for you.
A single e-cigarette is not representative of what vaping is, and you might get the wrong impression if the quality of the product is not that great. Try to go for something not too cheap but not too expensive for your first e-cigarette, or alternatively, try to sample more than one type of e-cig in order to make sure you get accustomed to what vaping is all about.
Vapor Production
Depending on the e-cig that you opt for, try to do a minimum of research on the specific product you want to get before you press buy. A good electronic cigarette should replicate the experience of smoking, which means it should offer you the right amount of vapor. Depending on your preference, you might want to go for something that produces a huge amount of quality vapor, or you might want something that produces just enough to make it seem like you’re smoking an actual cigarette.
Disposable electronic cigarettes tend to produce a low to medium vapor, using their small battery and cartomizer system. Refillable electronic cigarettes tend to produce medium to high vapor, while rebuildable electronic cigarettes have a high voltage battery and with their advanced vapor system they are able to create very high vapor.
Size and Battery Life
When you look at an electronic cigarette, most of what you see is the battery. A large unit is able to hold more charge, thus lasting longer, while a more compact unit has a smaller battery. On the flip side, a more compact unit, while it might need recharging more often, it’s more discrete and you can carry it around with you easily.
Take into consideration your vaping needs and how often you’re able (and willing) to recharge your e-cigarette. A disposable e-cig is able to offer 2-3 hours of continuous usage, refillable e-cigs that have 650 mAh eGo manual battery offer 4-6 hours, and large unit with replaceable battery for variable voltage MOD provide 8 to 10 hours.
Ease of Use
Convenience will always be a major factor, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or not. While you might get more experienced and will understand your device better the more you use it, having a simple unit will improve your experience, as you won’t need to learn a bunch of technical aspects. Disposable cartomizers are the easiest to use, followed by refillable clearomizers. When it comes to refilling, most devices tend to be easy to use, as you will just have to open up the clearomizer and add the e-liquid of your choosing. Rebuildable/variable voltage systems are for experienced users however, as you will have to know a bit about their inner workings.
Flavor and Taste
If you’re looking to get prefilled cartridges, there are a wide range of flavors available, depending on the manufacturer you buy them from. If you’re looking for refillable systems, then you will be able to choose whatever e-liquid you want, and there are hundreds available, from vanilla, to menthol, to various fruity flavors. However, the flavor that you will be able to get from the e-liquid also comes down to the quality of the vapor and of the system overall. Make sure you research the unit and pay attention to reviews that talk about flavor.
Portability
This is a quality that you will need to take into consideration especially if you want to carry the unit around with you. Having a huge bulky unit might be difficult to carry and you might have to carry around spare parts in order to make sure that nothing goes wrong. A quality device is the one that is the most ideal for you. If you’re out a lot and plan on using the device often, a smaller refillable unit (or maybe even disposable e-cigs) might be ideal.
Appearance/Design
Whether you plan on using the device in public or just when you’re at home, the aspect of the unit still plays an important role. The design of the unit does not play a role in its performance, but as a rule of thumb, when you’re looking to buy an e-cig, the bigger the device is the more powerful it is. There are plenty of options available, from cigarette replicas (which mimic the look of a traditional cigarette) to large variable voltage models that come in various shapes and sizes. It all comes down to preference.
