Many vapes mimic the feeling of smoking a cigarette with tight airflow draw and vapour heat, optimized for higher nicotine e-liquids, which are generally advised for new vapers. The amount of power used in these vapes is usually lower, offering an experience similar to smoking. Airflow design: what’s your vape style?
Vaping allows you to inhale nicotine by heating the e-liquid to produce vapor. This satisfies nicotine cravings, but also mimics the sensation of smoking, by providing a “throat hit” that many smokers have become accustomed to. Depending on your previous smoking habits, choosing the right nicotine strength in your e-liquid is essential to enjoy a satisfying vaping experience. What E-liquid to choose?
The battery portion of a vaping device supplies power to the atomiser, which heats e-liquid and creates vapour. A typical entry-level kit uses a built-in (AKA “internal”) battery, meaning it’s a self-contained unit, which can be charged via USB-C or Micro-USB.
Most entry-level kits do not have additional functionality within the battery unit and are operated using a single button, which turns the device on/off and is held to vape. Some basic devices have no buttons at all and use a pressure activated switch to power the atomizer when you take a puff.
Some mods use external batteries. This allows the user to swap out the battery on demand for a freshly charged one. If you choose a mod with an external battery, it is recommended that you always charge batteries with a dedicated external charger and always store the battery safely when not in use. For more information about battery safety visit here.
The terms “tank” and “pod” simply refer to the connection design of the atomiser. Typically, a tank uses the industry standard 510 connection, meaning it can be used with any compatible 510 devices. A pod, on the other hand, uses a proprietary connection, meaning it can only be used with the device it was specifically designed for.
Your coil is where the magic happens. E-liquid saturates the wicking material and is vaporised by a heating element called a coil. The wicking material is usually organic cotton and the coil is most commonly kanthal wire or mesh. Coils have a limited life span which is affected by your chosen e-liquid, power output and how frequently you vape. When your device starts to lose flavour or produces a burnt flavour, it’s time to install a new coil.
All Innokin coils have a designated wattage range which is written on the side of the coil and on the coil packaging. If your device features variable power, make sure you never exceed the recommended output range, as this could burn the coil. We recommend starting at the lower end of the recommended wattage range of the coil and increase to the heat to your personal preference. If your device does not feature variable power, you don’t need to worry about this.
Mouth-to-lung (MTL) coils are designed for tight airflow, low power output and higher nicotine strengths. MTL closely recreates the experience of a cigarette. If your Innokin device features variable airflow, try the tighter draw settings at first and then adjust the airflow to find your preferred draw. Learn more about the best MTL vape tanks in 2021 here.
Direct-to-lung (DTL) coils are designed for open airflow, higher power and lower nicotine strengths. DTL vaping produces a large volume of vapour and intense flavour. If your Innokin device features variable airflow, try a more open draw for the best DTL experience.
Restricted-Direct-Lung (RDL) coils produce more vapour than MTL coils and use less power and e-liquid than DTL. RDL coils are a good choice if you are looking for more vapour and flavour than MTL and less nicotine in each puff.
The first component is nicotine. Not all e-liquids contain nicotine but for most people trying to transition from smoking, this is very important. Choosing the right nicotine strength will vary from person to person, but here’s a broad guideline depending on your smoking habits:
Vapers often choose to decrease the amount of nicotine in their e-liquid over time and may find it easier to stop vaping than it was to stop smoking. You can find a more in-depth guide to choosing the right nicotine strength here.
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Dangerous chemicals: The liquid that creates the vapor is dangerous to adults and children if they swallow, inhale, or get it on their skin. Vaping also delivers toxins such as diacetyl, cancer-causing chemicals, heavy metals, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) to the lungs.
Lung injury: E-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI) is a new phenomenon that occurs as a result of vaping. Most cases occur due to products that contain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which comes from cannabis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source, by early 2020, there had been around 2,800 cases of EVALI, with 68 of those resulting in death.
Health services in the United Kingdom say that vaping can be an effective tool for quitting smoking. Additionally, in 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Trusted Source permitted the marketing of three e-cigarette products, specifically citing their potential benefit in helping people quit smoking.
Raz VapesA 2021 studyTrusted Source found that daily e-cigarette usage among tobacco smokers can increase the likelihood of quitting smoking eightfold. Researchers assessed data from the 2014–2019 Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study, focusing on smokers who were not planning to quit smoking at the start of the period.
One of the best things about vaping is its versatility. It offers a wide range of flavours and devices that cater to every preference. The latest modern designs are compact, lightweight and stylish. From big puff disposables and prefilled kits to refillable devices, their user-friendly designs are quick and straightforward to get into. They are popular choices for beginners who wish to make a successful switch from smoking to vaping.
In addition to its convenience, vaping offers huge health and cost benefits. It provides a much less harmful alternative to smoking by eliminating combustion and the harmful chemicals from burnt tobacco. Not only that, but by switching to vaping, smokers can save a significant amount of money compared to their tobacco habit.
For beginners, knowing where to start, which vape kit to use and which e-liquids to choose, can still seem a bit daunting. So in this article we're going to cover every type of vape style, device and e-liquid on offer. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced vaper, this guide will equip you with knowledge and tips to vape like a pro!
Vape Kits: This is the main component of your setup and comes in various forms, such as vape pens, pod systems and box mods. Think about what you want from vaping and choose a device that suits your preferences and experience level. Research different e-cig devices to find the one that best fits your needs.
Batteries: Starter kits are designed with built-in batteries, that you can simply plug in and charge as you would a phone, with a variety of devices offering greater charge capacity than others. If you opt for a device that requires external batteries (such as box mods & sub-ohm kits), you’ll need to purchase compatible rechargeable batteries. Make sure that you choose high-quality batteries from reputable brands to ensure safety. Rechargeable batteries have the advantage of fast charging when used with an external battery charger.
E-Liquid: Also known as vape juice, E-liquid is what you’ll be inhaling. It typically consists of a blend of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerine (VG), flavourings and the option of nicotine. Be honest about how much you smoke and start with nicotine that matches your requirements or consider nicotine-free options if your motivation is purely recreational.
Coils: Coils are small, cylindrical heating elements comprising of a metal mesh screen or coil filament wrapped in cotton, that absorbs and vaporises the e-liquid when heated up by your device. Replacing coils forms the main part of your maintenance routine, they have a limited lifespan and will need to be replaced every 1 to 2 weeks (depending on use). They come in different sizes and coil resistances which affect the amount of vapour produced
Pod/Tank: This is the part of the device that holds the e-liquid and houses the coil. After the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) Regulations, all pods and vape tanks in the UK are regulated to a 2ml max capacity. Some offer top-fill options or side refilling which are worth consideration.
Charger: The majority of modern vape devices incorporate Type-C charging and many devices will include a charging cable with the kit, if not make sure to purchase one if you do not already have one in possession. If you are using a device with external batteries we recommend purchasing a separate battery charger which works far more efficiently than charging directly from the device.
Vape kits generally cater to three styles of vaping: mouth-to-lung (MTL), restricted direct-to-lung, (RDL), and direct-to-lung (DTL). Each style of vaping offers a different vaping experience, and it is important to consider what your vaping goals are before making a purchase.
MTL (mouth-to-lung) vaping is perfect if you want to switch from smoking to vaping. Disposable vapes are good introductory MTL kits, but long term, the best vaping device for beginners is a refillable pod kit. An MTL pod vape replicates the feel of drawing on a cigarette: you draw the vapour into your mouth and hold it there for a second before inhaling it.
Beginner vape kits typically have a tighter draw and produce a discrete amount of vapour. They utilise high PG e-liquids and high resistance coils ranging from 0.8ohm to 1.5ohm with lower wattage output ranging from 10 - 25W. MTL vaping delivers a recognisable and satisfying throat hit and is suitable for higher nicotine strengths.
Most MTL pod kits are fitted with a smart chip and pressure sensor incorporating an inhale activation function that vapes your juice as you inhale. You will find this feature on all disposable vape bars and most refillable pod kits. Auto-draw vapes is a really helpful feature for beginners that will make your vaping journey much easier, you simply inhale on the device to activate it as you would a cigarette.
DTL (direct-to-lung), also known as sub-ohm vaping, is the complete opposite of MTL where the user inhales the vapour directly into their lungs in one deep breath. DTL vaping typically uses powerful box mod devices and sub-ohm tanks with larger airflow openings, low resistance coils in the 0.15ohm to 0.5ohm range and high wattage settings of 25 - 200W.
Combined with thicker high VG e-liquids, DTL vaping produces denser clouds and a much smoother vape experience with virtually no throat hit. Since there is a larger volume of vapour being inhaled, DTL vaping is often associated with lower nicotine strengths, as the increased amount of vapour being inhaled carries more nicotine per puff.
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