The vaping industry seems to be distinguished by a series of trends. Since I’ve been in the industry, I’ve seen the cigalikes craze, the modding scene develop, the advent of pod systems - and then pod mods - as well as the introduction of shortfills and nicotine salts.The current craze is disposable vapes, but it’s always worth keeping.....
The vape industry is currently contending with two major problems.The first is illegal devices, which often have an e-liquid capacity of more than 2ml (and may have higher nicotine levels than allowed). As I’ve written before, the real danger is not higher nicotine levels or higher capacity, but the danger that untested, poor-quality e-liquid is used.Secondly, more younger people.....
You’d have to be blind to miss the spiralling price rises of recent months. From cooking oil to the electricity powering the device you are reading this on right now, everything seems to be going up in price.Fortunately, not only is vaping much cheaper than smoking, it is also one area that seems resistant to price rises (so far!) In.....
It’s been a decade since we first wrote a comprehensive post on the safety of vaping.Back then, vaping didn’t have the support of the UK government, the huge body of evidence and the longer-term studies it now has.Still, even then we knew that:Nicotine is not the cause of smoking diseases.Vaping doesn’t produce smoke.Vapour from vape devices provided a fraction of.....
“What’s the best vape juice?”It’s a common question - especially amongst those new to vaping.It’s also a hard question to answer. While vape juice choice is arguably the most important part of the vape experience, with so many brands, types and flavours out there, selecting just one can feel impossible.Luckily, we’ve tried many vape juices over the past 14.....
Over the last decade, Smok has established itself as one of the world’s leading vape brands and are a firm favourite with both customers and staff here at E-Cigarette Direct (even landing a spot in our list of Best Vape Brands).Launching in 2010, Smok was first known for high-powered mods but have since expanded their product range to.....
Think back to when you first started vaping and how many different e-liquid flavours and brands you tried before you found THE ONE - that go-to vape juice you love and always go back to.After all, choosing a vape juice can be difficult. There are hundreds of brands and flavours to choose from and chances are you not only.....
Over the last three years disposable vapes have developed from a niche product to the biggest trend in the UK, and with the latest disposable vape releases, the trend shows no sign of slowing down.Disposable devices are incredibly easy-to-use. While a reusable device such as a mod or a pod-mod may need its coils and pods changing,.....
If you’re new to vaping, you might be confused by the number of brands available. In fact, almost every day I seem to get an email from a new vape brand I’ve never heard of before.At the same time, there is a stable of reliable brands that have proved themselves over the years with consistent high-quality devices. That’s not to.....
When I started vaping in 2008 there wasn’t much choice when it came to vape kits in the UK. But in 2024, the opposite is almost true – there are so many vape brands, devices and kits available that it’s hard to wade your way through the myriad of options.What helps, though, is to narrow down your criteria. Are.....
Choosing your first kit is one of the most important decisions you can make as a new vaper. If it’s too difficult to use, or not satisfying enough, you might well find yourself back on the cigarettes.Luckily, there are plenty of kits specifically designed to cater to new, less experienced vapers who want a straightforward introduction to vaping. This list.....
We first wrote this roundup of the best pod vapes available several years ago.How things have changed!Back then, pod systems had only just hit the market. They were small, compact and mostly basic devices that provided a Mouth-to-Lung hit.You can now get pod devices to suit every style of vaping. You’ll find devices designed for ease of use, devices.....
“Which vape kit should I buy?” is a question we hear on a daily basis. We see smokers who want to switch to vaping and have no idea where to start. We also speak to current vapers looking to progress and try something new - yet aren’t sure of how to select their next device. After all, there’s a lot to consider.....
Since we first wrote this beginner’s guide nearly a decade ago, vaping has changed significantly. There is a wider variety of vape devices, devices are easier to use and there are more e-liquid choices.We also have a decade more of research, and vaping has been endorsed by the UK government and a host of charities and organisations, from the
Since 2013, the E-Cigarette Summit has been shaping the vaping debate, bringing key scientists, policymakers and public health professionals together. It’s an incredible opportunity to learn a huge amount about vaping in a very short period of time, and as usual Amanda Strange has done a simply superb job putting it together.In these posts, we’ll be aiming to.....