PMTA Delay Buys Vapers Some Breathing Space
Since the FDA first revealed its Deeming Regulations for e-cigarettes in April 2014, the looming threat of the new law has been the biggest worry for everyone involved with the US vaping scene – and, as Deeming is likely to wipe out hundreds of favorite juice flavors, it’s not that popular in the rest of the world either. So it’s no surprise that, when FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announced a four-year delay this morning, there was widespread celebration. The background to the delay is a
San Francisco Approves Flavored E-Liquid Ban, But It Won’t Reduce Youth Smoking
Vapers and smokers in San Francisco will find it harder to find their favorite e-juice flavors from next April. Last Tuesday, the Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance which bans the sale of flavored e-liquids, menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars and more. Unsurprisingly, the decision was justified based on the idea that “flavored tobacco products promote youth initiation of tobacco use,” but no consideration whatsoever was given to the committed smokers who are only able to quit using flavored e-liquids. As always, the cries to
Delicious Duo 4: Forte and Spicy Pepper Jack Cheese
The robust, rich flavor of Forte is enhanced by the smooth yet spicy experience of a creamy pepper jack cheese. Robust and flavorful Forte features a savory blend of burley tobacco, providing a smooth and sensational experience. That experience becomes even more sensational when this in-demand Black Note blend is accompanied by a full-bodied, creamy pepper jack cheese. While Forte’s flair and the cheese’s jalapeno peppers match up to provide a notable kick, the creamy texture of the cheese adds a luscious layer of coolness
6 Simple Tips for Buying New Vaping Batteries
Buying batteries for vaping can be a bit of nightmare. With companies re-wrapping cells made from other manufacturers and inflating the specs, rampant counterfeiting and a lot of information to wade through, there is a lot that can go wrong and quite a bit to learn. The good news is there are many reliable batteries out there, and many reputable companies you can buy from with confidence. Although many lists of these batteries exist, if you’re shopping for the best battery for vaping, it’s
Delicious Duo 3: Forte and Single Malt Scotch
Forte’s rich, smooth flavor is magnificently mirrored by a full-bodied, single malt scotch. Rich, smooth, burley tobacco is what makes Forte so sensationally seductive, enough so that it has become one of Black Note’s all-time crowd favorites. And you can enhance the flavor of this beloved blend even further by matching it with a heavy single malt scotch. The two flavors mirror each other, making for a deeply savory and memorable experience. Forte Highlights Blended from burley tobacco grown in the volcanic soil of Italy, it’s
Delicious Duo 2: Prelude and White Wine
Prelude and a light-bodied, white wine combine for a captivatingly crisp experience. Black Note’s Prelude contains Virginia tobacco, which is overall one of the most popular tobacco blends for a reason. The same holds true for many white wines. Put the two wildly popular tastes together and you create a crisp, invigorating experience that’ll leave your taste buds dazzled. Prelude Highlights Virginia tobacco is a big hit for its light and bright flavor. And Prelude serves up that flavor with flair, thanks to a slow, flue-curing
Delicious Duo 1: Prelude and Strawberry Shortcake
While Black Note vaping liquids are certainly enjoyable on their own, you can give your taste buds an added treat if you match up our real tobacco blends with specific foods and drinks. That’s why we’re serving up a series of 15 blog posts, each one showcasing a different way to enjoy Black Note combined with a food or drink that enhances the pleasure of both. We’re calling the series Delicious Duos. We kept a number of different strategies in mind when creating our delicious
The 10 Biggest Mistakes New Vapers Make
Switching to vaping is more complicated than you might think. You feel like it’ll be really easy, like all you have to do is just pick up an e-cig and vape instead of smoking, but things can (and often do) go wrong. Every vaper has a story about a rookie mistake that they made when they were new to the hobby, but if you plan ahead and do your research, you can avoid the most serious ones. So if you’re just considering picking up
Will Your Mod Give You Malware? The Myth Returns
In late 2014, a story from Reddit ended up plastered all over the internet, with reputable news sites warning vapers that you can get malware from your e-cigarette. The story was quickly dismantled by vapers, from the dubious source of the story – who didn’t have any details beyond the likely copied-and-pasted text – right through to the plausibility of the approach and whether or not it would even be worth it. But in the world of vaping, no piece of potentially fear-inducing news can
E-cigs and DNA – Bad Science Strikes Again
It probably won’t surprise anyone to hear that another study on the dangers of vapor products is starting to make waves on the wild seas of the internet. It’s already been picked up by some science-themed websites and online news sources like the Huffington Post, and most likely it’s only a matter of time before the mainstream media glom onto it too. This is unfortunate because, as usual, it’s based on some very dubious science. The latest attack on vaping comes from the University of
Why We Need to Reach out to Dad on Father’s Day
From soccer coach to go-kart maker, dads wear a lot of different hats for their children. Father’s Day is the perfect time to take a moment to look at some of their most important roles so we can appreciate all they’ve done and may continue to do for us. Fathers as Role Models My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. –Writer Clarence Budington Kelland While we’ll always run across folks who tell us to do things
Bay Area politicians eye flavor ban
Anyone who’s been vaping for a while knows that while California is home to some of the world’s best juice mixers, and has a lively vape shop scene, the state’s legislators and public health officials are some of the most hostile people on the planet. There’s nowhere that’s more true than in San Francisco Bay, the former counterculture capital of the world that’s now slowly turning into a sort of Islamic State with chai latte. If it’s fun, and isn’t marijuana, the politicians don’t
New Study Refutes Concerns About Fine Particles in E-Cig Vapor
A new study has found that vaping in your home has essentially no impact on the average amount of particles in your indoor air. Unlike cigarette smoking, marijuana smoking, cigars, using gas heating or lighting incense, vaping in the home did not appear to affect the particulate matter counts in a selection of low-income homes. The authors chose not to make a big deal about this result – whereas the opposite result would have probably become headline for the press release– but the implication
E-Cigarette Summit comes to the USA
The USA’s first E-Cigarette Summit was held at Washington, D.C.’s Marriott Georgetown last Monday, and it’s generated some excitement on social media. There have been a couple of events billed as e-cig summits before, but these have mostly been conventions with a lot of products on display. Monday’s was the first to use the format of the annual events that have been running in the UK since 2013, and that made it a totally different sort of occasion. Back in the Cold War summits were
Five Awesome Coil Builds for Cloud-Chasing Vapers
Many vapers are on a constant quest for the biggest clouds. Putting out huge amounts of vapor isn’t important to everybody, but whether you’re hoping to enter a cloud competition or you just want a more substantial amount of vapor, there are many reasons for wanting to boost your vapor production. We’ve covered some general tips before, but the rabbit hole gets a lot deeper than that. If you build your own coils, you might be wondering what the best coils for cloud chasing are.
FDA E-Cig Regulation: First Steps for Manufacturers Explained
Although there’s still hope for changing the situation for vaping, the FDA e-cig regulations will start to impact the industry very soon. Vaping product manufacturers have until June 30th to register with the FDA, and you’ll also have to submit a list of products, including their labeling and a sampling of marketing materials. It may be nothing compared to submitting the premarket application (estimated to cost between $300,000 and $2 million per product), but it still means a lot of work. So what do
FDA E-Cig Regulations: Democrats Have Killed a Key Amendment (Cole-Bishop), But it Isn’t Over Yet
An amendment to a government funding bill that could have saved the vaping industry from it’s imminent destruction was shot down by democrat leaders last week. The Cole-Bishop amendment would have changed the all-important “predicate date” on the FDA e-cig regulations, and in the process, would have meant all vaping devices on the market as of August 8th 2016 would have been “grandfathered” in and allowed to remain on the market. The death of the amendment is bad news for the industry, but there
The must attend vaping conventions of 2017
As the vaping community grows, conventions are springing up across the US and around the world. With the aim for bringing together like minded vapers and showcasing the latest products that are hitting the market, they’re an excellent way to spend a day or even a weekend. We’ve rounded up some of the biggest vaping conventions that are confirmed to be taking place this year, both nationally and internationally. All offer something a bit different so there is sure to be an event that’s perfect
FDA Vaping Rules vs. Europe Vaping Laws
One of the many ongoing discussions around e-cigarettes is how vaping devices and liquids should be regulated. This varies a lot around the world, from outright bans in some countries through to partial bans (like in Australia, where only nicotine-free e-cigs can be legally sold) and more permissive attitudes. The US and countries throughout Europe are great examples of places where lawmakers trying to exercise some control without outright banning vaping or nicotine-containing e-liquid. So what do the FDA vaping regulations mean for the
The 10 different types of vapers
The vaping community is like a microcosm of the world. It’s full of diverse people with differing opinions and often clashing personalities. But, despite the many differences, there is one thing that unites us – our love of vaping. Here are just a few of the different types of vapers that you’ll encounter. The hardcore vaper Vaping is their life. And they let everyone know. It’s a bit like when a couple has their first child. Suddenly, anything and everything they talk about is the baby.