Last year we predicted that 2019 would be the year of the pod. That certainly seemed to be the case, with a huge range of pod devices, both closed and open, hitting the market. Now in 2020 this trend is evolving with the introduction of more powerful and sophisticated devices. Known as pod mods, these …
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Updated: June 2021 When I’m not writing about vaping, I like being outdoors. Much of my spare time is taking up with surfing, going for long walks and growing vegetables in my garden. I know I’m not alone. After switching to vaping, many people gain a renewed enthusiasm for outdoor activities. But whether you simply …
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They called me mad when I decided to mix chocolate and orange to produce a Terry’s-style e-liquid. Unfortunately, they were right. Whether it was down to the balance of flavours or the specific orange I used, the combination was more like eating an orange with the aftertaste of chocolate still in your mouth than chocolate …
E-Liquid Flavour Concentrates: What They Are and How to Use Them Read More »
When I started vaping in 2008, there wasn’t much choice. Unless you were in the modding/DIY camp, there was little to choose from other than cartridges that you could use with cigalikes and a few, mostly high PG, e-liquids. Nowadays, though, there is a ton of choice. You can choose between high VG and high …
E-Liquid Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best E-Liquid Read More »
I’m quite proud that the teams in our vape stores are clued up on vaping myths. Thanks to their research, and regular updates from head office, they have the knowledge, information and confidence to deal with concerns generated by negative press. When we visit other shops, though, that’s not always the case, and I’ve seen …
A Myth Busting Guide for Informed Vapers & Vape Shops Read More »
Updated: March 2021 Vapes are literally designed to get hot. Your battery is there to supply energy to a coil, which turns a portion of that energy into heat and, as a result, send a stream of vapour up the mouthpiece for you to inhale. But when you’re new to vaping, it’s natural to be …
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What is spit-back? Spit-back, in vaping parlance, is when a coil spits a tiny amount of hot liquid into your mouth when you initially take a puff. How does spit-back occur? Imagine placing a frying pan on high heat without any liquid on and leaving it till it’s above one hundred degrees celsius. If you then …
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Updated: June 2021 Burnt coils. Spilt e-liquid. Leaking tanks. It’s easy to make a mistake when starting to vape – and after 13 years of vaping I think I’ve seen or made most of the mistakes here! But don’t be put off – over those 13years e-cigarettes have become ever easier to use and with …
Vaping Mistakes: 21 Things People Get Wrong When They Start Vaping Read More »
It’s official – electronic cigarettes are now the most popular way to quit. And when electronic cigarettes are combined with advice and support from stop smoking services, incredible quit rates are achieved. Unfortunately, the most effective way to quit smoking is highly underused. In 2016/17 just 4% of people using stop smoking services were also …
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Updated: May 2021 Here’s a common scenario that plays out in vape shops across the country. A smoker enters the shop, completely new to vaping but intent on buying their first e-cig kit. “How can I help you today?” the sales manager asks. “I’m looking to buy an e-cig kit,” the smoker responds, sheepishly looking …
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