Electronic cigarettes, and vaping in general, are a fabulous tool for helping smokers get rid of their tobacco addiction. Indeed, the way an e-cigarette works is that it vapourises a liquid by heating a resistive coil. Thanks to this combustion-free operation, you're not exposed to the toxic and carcinogenic substances found in tobacco smoke.
That's why e-cigarettes have become such a successful instrument among former smokers. With a withdrawal rate of about 36%, e-cigs are far ahead other substitutes like gums and patches, and they don't have any of the latter's side effects.
However, this success is only possible if you're adequately equipped and choose a nicotine level that's suited to your needs. By fulfilling these two requirements, you'll be off to a good start! Here, we'll tell you how to choose your vaping device, as well as which models you should avoid in order to successfully quit smoking, depending on your profile.
All our tips for buying your first e-cig !
Which electronic cigarettes should you avoid when starting out?
Wanting to quit smoking is a commendable endeavour that can be difficult. Choosing the right electronic cigarette for this task can seem daunting when faced with the overwhelming choice on the market. Here are some things you should avoid.
Cigalikes
This type of electronic cigarette is the first one that comes to mind when talking about inefficient devices. As their name suggests, they look just like a conventional tobacco cigarette, from their size to their colour. They even have a red LED on their end to mimic a burning cigarette end.
These devices were very widespread in the early days of vaping. Indeed, they allow smokers to swap their old cigarette for a machine that looks just like it. But in the end, you never really quit smoking as you're constantly reminded of it through the cigalike's look. Thus, your chances of smoking withdrawal are fairly slim.
Today, cigalikes are much less common, but it's still important to know why you should avoid them. The main reason is their lack of reliability. They clearly don't have enough battery life to withstand a whole day's use. They're generally sold with fully sealed e-liquid refills, which offer very little choice of flavours or nicotine content. They have been superseded by far more efficient and reliable products that'll be cheaper in the long run, but we'll come back to them later.
Mechanical mods
In the world of electronic cigarettes, there is a specific kind of device that's intended for the more experienced users. These modified e-cigarettes, commonly called 'mech mods', don't use any electronic components to function. Instead, they work with just a battery that sends a fixed voltage to the coil. These devices don't have any electronic safeties for the user. Thus, you need an extensive vaping knowledge to use them, especially Ohm's law. The latter is the golden rule you have to abide by if you don't want your mech mod to explode.
Starting out with the right electronic cigarette
The e-cigarette models listed above aren't particularly effective for a novice vaper, especially if you wish to quit smoking for good. There are products that are better suited to such a purpose.
We select equipment from the best electronic cigarette manufacturers, so that you're guaranteed of getting powerful and reliable products to help you quit smoking.
Pod electronic cigarettes
These compact kits have revolutionised the world of vaping, and they're very widespread today. Indeed, they're small enough to fit in your pocket, they're elegant, and most importantly they're very easy to use for a beginner.
Pod mods are different from the usual electronic cigarettes, because they use a removable cartridge that's either already filled or refillable. This cartridge is clipped onto a small battery that offers few settings, to make it simpler to use for beginners. There are even some models that vapourise the e-liquid automatically when you inhale through the drip tip, without having to push any buttons. It couldn't be easier!
That's why electronic cigarette pods are particularly suited to beginner vapers who want to get used to this new practice, as they're affordable and reliable. Moreover, their simple settings won't confuse the newcomers, and they have an ample battery life, all without breaking the bank. These e-cigarettes are a great way to discover vaping whilst having fun.
However, there are some people for whom pods aren't necessarily adequate. Heavy smokers who get through a pack a day, for example, might find a pod's effectiveness lacking. Arômes et Liquides' shop has more appropriate kits for them.
Electronic cigarette kits
We also offer a variety of e-cig kits so that every vaper can find the right device for his specific needs and get rid of his tobacco addiction, including all-in-one kits at a reasonable price.
Beginner vapers who require a higher nicotine intake and better performance can opt for a 'box mod' electronic cigarette.
These bigger devices offer more autonomy, as well as more settings so you can customise your vaping experience down to the smallest detail.
Which electronic cigarette brands should you pick?
If you want to be sure of vaping with a quality device, you can turn to one of the world-famous e-cigarette manufacturers. At Arômes et Liquides, our team of experts work hard to find the best products from the biggest brands like Smok, Joyetech, Innokin, Eleaf or Aspire, all at the best price.
Like thousands of ex-smokers before you, you can also say goodbye to tobacco thanks to one of our many electronic cigarettes.
As is the case in any field, some brands have built themselves a better reputation than others, thanks to their reliable, relevant and effective equipment. Whatever your vaping preferences, you're bound to find a kit that's appropriate for you.
How dangerous are electronic cigarettes?
If electronic cigarettes are a great way of fighting the scourge that is tobacco and smoking, how safe are they?
The question of the electronic cigarette's potential health issues have been shaking the vaping world for many years now. Fortunately, more and more studies tend to prove that vaping is fairly safe.
Indeed, it doesn't combust like a traditional cigarette does. Thus, you don't inhale the more than 4,000 harmful and dangerous substances found in tobacco smoke, which cause several cancers, as well as numerous cardiac and respiratory diseases. Therefore, e-cigarettes represent a significant benefit for your health!
In addition to this, vaping doesn't present any of the side effects caused by the more common nicotine substitutes. That's why it has become a key player in the fight against tobacco, promoted by many public health organisations.
Can an electronic cigarette explode?
Electronic cigarette explosions have been used by all sorts of media outlets to demonstrate the alleged danger of vaping. However spectacular these accidents are, they're extremely rare, but it might be interesting to ask yourself in which scenario an electronic cigarette can explode?
When vaping, there are a few rules that you have to abide by, whether you use a device with removable batteries or a built-in battery.
A battery can vent and degas, that's why it's important to always carry it in an appropriate case so it doesn't come into contact with another metallic object. The same goes for mechanical mods, which cannot be used safely if you don't fully understand Ohm's law and how a battery works, as they aren't equipped with any electronic safeties.
If you follow these simple rules, you and your surroundings are safe from any vaping mishap!
More information about electronic cigarettes
- How to choose your first electronic cigarette
- The history of electronic cigarettes
- Learn how to properly vape an electronic cigarette