Why give up traditional cigarettes for vaping?
We believe that whatever route you take, deciding to quit smoking is the most important thing. Many studies show that quitting smoking with an electronic cigarette is more effective than other methods. In addition, there are many benefits to using an electronic cigarette, making it the best tool for quitting smoking in the least traumatic way for the smoker. We have summarised below what we consider to be the main benefits of e-cigs:
The main advantages of the Vape Pen
- It is the most effective way to stop smoking.
- Reduced health risks
- Vaping is cheaper than smoking
- Stain-free fingers and teeth, scented breath and clothes
- Choose the flavour, type of puff, nicotine level and vary it according to your taste.
As you can see, vapers have many advantages over traditional smokers. However, the existence of some sceptical studies on e-cigs should not be overlooked. That is why we would like to emphasise that if you are not a smoker or if you are a minor, we do not recommend that you start smoking. If, on the other hand, you want to give up smoking and cigarettes for good, continue reading our guide.
Questions about the Vape Pen? Fast delivery in Geneva
- How to choose your first electronic cigarette?
- How does it work?
- What liquid to use?
These are the classic questions of those who approach the world of vaping for the first time. We are convinced that we can answer them effectively thanks to the experience we have accumulated with our customer service, accompanying every day beginners and experienced smokers in their choice of the best electronic cigarette. For now, we will omit a detailed review of the electronic cigarette or an analysis of the composition of the liquids so as not to create confusion (you can read more about these useful topics later on our site).
Let's focus on the basic information.
The first is the difference with the traditional cigarette: the Vape Pen is not smoked, it does not produce smoke, it does not contain tobacco, there is no combustion. The electronic cigarette produces steam by overheating and vaporising a liquid. The liquid is heated by an electric heating element powered by a rechargeable battery. So now you know the basic operation of an e-cig. Simple, isn't it?
How does the electronic cigarette work?
The ready-to-use liquids
The other basic component of vaping is the inhalation liquid, i.e. the liquid substance that we inhale from the e-cigarette in the form of vapour. Specifically, we are interested in "ready-to-use liquids". They are ideal for new smokers, as they will not have to worry about mixing as they will have a product ready to be consumed. In general, these liquids are made up of 4 ingredients: vegetable glycerine (for the vapour), propylene glycol (to mix the other components), flavouring (the taste of our liquid) and nicotine.
How much nicotine should we smoke?
There is still one point that needs to be clarified: "What concentration of nicotine should I choose?" "How much nicotine should I take if, for example, I smoke 1 packet of cigarettes a day? Let's say it right away: there is no correct answer, no mathematical formula to make a ratio. Vaping and smoking are subjective experiences and vary physiologically from person to person.
So how do you choose which nicotine level to start with?
One indication can be given by the type of traditional cigarettes you smoke (red pack, blue pack, ultrasmokes, etc.), but the nicotine level should take into account the model of e-cig you choose and how you get used to using it. On average, a traditional cigarette lasts about 12 puffs, whereas an e-cigarette lasts longer in puffs, so only you know when to put it out.
What's more, you can increase or decrease the nicotine concentration as you wish by simply changing the liquid, thus finding the right balance. To find out more, read the article How much nicotine in an electronic cigarette liquid?
The right liquid and e-cigarette for you
Now that you have a more complete picture of the world of e-cigarettes and vaping, all that remains is to take the final step: choosing a device and liquid to finally kick the smoking habit. There are many excellent products to start with, the choice of devices and liquids in the catalogue is very wide: Elf Bar, Isok, amount of steam delivered, liquid with and without nicotine, fruity, tobacco, etc.
We have therefore selected 2 products, all reasoned on the basis of their practicality, ease of use, flavour performance, durability and number of users.
