Vapes vs. E-cigarettes: What’s the Difference?
The terms vape pen and e-cigarette are often used interchangeably, especially by the media, but they are two distinctly different things. E-cigarettes, or electronic cigarettes, are devices that look similar to traditional cigarettes. They generally consist of a one-piece unit that you use until it runs out and then throw it away. Vape pen, on the other hand, are the hugely popular devices that consist of a rechargeable battery and refillable tank. You can use them again and again, mix and match different parts
10 Common Vaping Problems Solved
There isn’t really much that can go wrong when you smoke a cigarette. As long as you light the right end on fire and inhale from the filter, the process is really hard to mess up. But for vapers, the situation is very different. Vaping devices are way more complicated than cigarettes, so there’s a lot more that can go wrong. From leaking and gurgling through to getting a burnt taste and having you device not work at all, there are a lot of
Delicious Duo 6: Sonata and Rose Mint Tea
The brilliant intensity of Sonata is complemented keenly by the refreshing zing of rose mint tea. While coffee and tobacco have long made an endearing couple, many forget about combining tobacco and tea. An ideal way to try the combination is by matching up the boldly brilliant Sonata with the invigorating sensation of rose mint tea. The two make a sensational team, with the deep flavor of Sonata’s Cavendish tobacco blend lightened up a bit by a soothing rose and mint concoction. Sonata Highlights The magic
5 Ways to Get More Nicotine When You Vape
For most of us, vaping is all about getting enough nicotine to stay smoke-free. But for vapers just switching from smoking it can be difficult to get the nicotine you’re looking for, especially if you’re using a simpler device. So if you’re struggling to make the switch because you can’t get a satisfying amount of nicotine, is there anything you can do about it? Do you need to upgrade to a more advanced device to get more nicotine? Is increasing the nicotine strength of
How to Stop Coughing When You Vape
Coughing is one of the most common side effects of vaping, and it’s one that can completely ruin the experience. If every puff you take feels like it’s irritating the back of your throat, quitting smoking by vaping is almost impossible. You might feel like vaping just doesn’t work for you, and might be considering giving up on vaping and possibly returning to smoking. The good news is that even though this is a pretty common problem, there are a quite a few things
Buying a TC Mod? Here Are 7 Things to Consider
It seems like just about every mod these days offers temperature controlled (TC) vaping. From the basic offerings like the DNA 40 that kicked off the trend to the feature-packed modern incarnations, TC vaping offers a way to avoid dry hits and maintain consistent performance throughout your tank. But with so many TC mods to choose from these days, how can you tell a good option from a bad one? The answer to this question could get really long, but focusing on some key
7 Tips for Getting Your RTA Wicking Right and Avoiding Dry Hits
Rebuildable tank atomizers (RTAs) can be annoying. The concept is so good – the performance of an RDA with the convenience of a tank – but in practice many vapers end up getting dry hits with RTAs. There could be many reasons for this, but most issues ultimately come down to wicking. Unlike with pre-made coils, which can be carefully designed and built to ensure consistent performance, RTAs depend on you to produce a reliable setup. This gives many RTAs a steep learning curve,
Why Your Atomizer Coils Get Flooded and How to Fix It
Flooded atomizer coils are a fact of life for many vapers. The characteristic gurgling sounds or e-juice leaking from the airflow holes are both signs that e-liquid has flooded into your atomizer coil without being vaporized. As well as the irritation of gurgling and leaking, this can also lead to spitback, and generally makes your vaping experience pretty unpleasant. So why do your coils get flooded? And what can you do to stop it? Here’s a run-down of the most common causes and how to
Is the FDA Going to Enforce Flavor Ban on E-Juice?
The recent positive news for vapers from the FDA had a bit of a concerning undertone. Scott Gottlieb spoke a lot about e-juice flavors that “appeal to kids” and is asking for input on the issue of how to regulate them. The deadline for PMTAs being pushed back to 2022 is good news, and the open acknowledgement of the value of tobacco harm reduction is great, but the animosity towards flavors is a sign of the same sort of narrative we’ve come to expect
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 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
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
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
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