Vaping devices have dominated the cannabis industry as a safer alternative to smoking. As per the latest statistics, the sale of vaping devices might reach a whopping $105 billion by 2028. The nicotine level of a vaping device is negligible compared to smoking a cigarette. If you’re new to vaping, learning how to vape is a simple and straightforward process.

 

What is vaping?

A vaping device lets you use an e-liquid or a vape juice of your choice to inhale a large cloud of vapor. Similar to smoking, vape pens, and e-cigarettes let you inhale nicotine, THC, CBD, and other substances.

 

Many vapers use vape pens and pod devices to inhale vape properly through their throat and into their lungs. You can choose an inhale style that suits you best. Beginners who have just started to vape can purchase an e-cigarette to get a first-hand experience of vaping. An e-cigarette lets you inhale small amounts of e-liquid in the same way a cigarette does.

 

Unlike smoking a cigarette, vaping e-liquid from e-cigarettes or pod devices can last much longer than a few puffs. Investing in a vape pen or a vape pod can be way more economical than spending your hard-earned money on cigarettes. A vape device is also less harmful to your throat and lungs than smoking.

Types of vaping

First-time vapers can find that vaping isn’t as easy as you would expect it to be. You’ll need the right equipment such as box mods, e-juice, and a vape tank to vape properly. Depending on your inhale style, you can buy and store larger bottles of e-liquid, nicotine, and vape juice to personalize your vaping experience.

Generally, there are two types of vaping that you can use in your regular vape routine. Everything from the nicotine content in your vape juice to your lung capacity can make an impact on your vape sessions. You can either inhale e-liquid through mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping or direct-to-lung vaping.

Mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping

Mouth-to-lung (MTL) vaping works best with vape pens that have high resistance coils. Vape devices with higher resistance coils can be used for inhaling e-juices with an increased amount of nicotine in them. Many vapers use vape kits with an electronic cigarette in the same way they smoke a cigarette.

Vaping enthusiasts will describe their mouth-to-lung vaping technique to be identical to pulling in air through a milkshake straw. Smokers crave a strong throat hit that can easily be obtained through mouth-to-lung vaping. Inhaling e-juice can be joyful through vape devices.

A large vape tank with sufficient e-juice will allow you to inhale vape properly. These inhalation techniques are used for vapour production similar to that of a joint hit. If you’ve just quit smoking, you can tweak the heating element of the coils to control the quality of vape clouds that are made from e-juice.

Step 1: Inhale vapor

Inhaling vapor made from e-juice is the first step. MTL inhaling requires you to put your lips onto the mouthpiece and gently take a puff from the vaping device. A starter kit with a disposable e-cig or pod vapes is all you need to get started.

Prefilled kits have plenty of e-juice with nicotine in them. Higher-powered devices can be configured for adjustable airflow for consistent inhaling throughout your vaping session. Cannabis products and other premium e-liquids may have concentrated nicotine strength that can affect the way your vape works.

Step 2: Hold the vapor

Once you’ve used the vape for inhaling, you can hold the vapor in with a closed mouth. Smaller vapes such as e-cigs can create low vapor. Getting larger vapes with higher power can make a significant difference to your vaping experience.

Holding vapor from an e-liquid for longer than a few seconds can give you a bad nicotine rush. If you aren’t familiar with vaping, make sure that each draw makes low vapor to help you hold it in for a longer duration. Most vapers change the temperature of low resistance coils by supplying more power to draw vapor smoothly into their mouth.

Step 3: Absorb the flavor

By inhaling vapor through the MTL technique, you can absorb a lot more of the flavor from the e-liquid. Flavors that contain nicotine in the e-liquid can taste harsher than vape juices that are nicotine-free.

Step 4: Exhale vapor

After absorbing much of the flavor from the vaping device, you can release the vapor by exhaling through your mouth. Inhaling a throat hit from vape juices that have lower nicotine content can have milder effects on your lungs.

You can buy advanced vaping devices such as box mods that can create the most vapor. These vaping devices have various settings that can be used to enhance your vaping experience.

Direct-to-lung (DTL) vaping

Direct-to-lung (DTL or DL) vaping is used to inhale enormous amounts of vapor directly into your lungs from a vape device. Many cannabis consumers use direct lung vaping to taste premium vape juices while performing vape tricks.

Disposable pens and pod systems are not meant for direct lung vaping. You’ll need box mods with sturdy vape tanks and coils to keep up with people who enjoy the direct lung technique of vaping. The direct lung method of vaping can use much more vape juice than the MTL method.

You end up having to inhale larger clouds of vapor through the direct lung technique. A DL device is made to give its users a puff that is comparable to a bong hit. A high dose of nicotine in the vape juice can cause the vapor to taste bitter.

Most people who are used to vaping through the DL method use vape juices that contain less than 10 mg of nicotine to ensure that they have a pleasant vaping session. You should be able to buy flavors with a high concentration of nicotine as long as you are above the legal smoking age.

Here are a few simple steps to get you started with the DL method of vaping.

Step 1: Inhale directly into your lungs

Unlike the MTL method of vaping, you can inhale the vapor directly into your lungs in the DL technique. Take a couple of seconds to inhale the vapor from the back of your throat. You should be able to taste the flavor despite taking puffs that pass through your throat and into your lungs.

If you’re a moderate vaper, you can try the Temperature Control (TC) mode or the Variable Wattage (VW) mode for a smoother vaping session. These settings let you create bigger clouds of vapor at will while using less power.

DL vaping without tweaking the settings can consume a lot of battery. It might not be suitable while you’re traveling without getting a chance to charge your batteries sufficiently between your vaping sessions.

Step 2: Exhale immediately

Make it a point to exhale the vapor immediately after you inhale. You can use your lungs to push the vapor out of your mouth with an applied force. Many people exhale vapor right after they inhale and use their lips and hands to make unique and mesmerizing shapes with the vapor.

Types of vapes

Depending on your style of vaping, there are thousands of brands and vaping products that you can buy. These products include cig-a-likes, disposable pens, pod mods, box mods, and mech mods.

Cig-a-likes

Cig-a-likes or e-cigarettes are electronic devices that resemble traditional cigarettes. Many people around the world purchase cig-a-likes to kick the habit of smoking. These electronic devices are identical to cigarettes in shape and size. You can carry these compact gadgets wherever you go.

Electronic cigarettes are available at local smoke shops, supermarkets, and retail stores. Most states in the U.S. require you to be at least 21 years old to be able to buy cig-a-likes. These devices are battery-operated and do not have a button to activate the gadget. You can simply put the device on your lips and start taking puffs to vape with cig-a-likes.

Cig-a-likes do not have as many carcinogenic chemicals as cigarettes. You can consume e-liquids and vape juices that are prefilled in cig-a-likes to avoid causing harm to your body. These electronic gadgets are known for making it affordable to quit cigarettes. Cig-a-likes provide nicotine in small quantities to replicate the feeling of smoking.

These e-cigs have a replaceable battery that can last anywhere from a few hours to several days, based on your usage. You can also refill the e-liquid in the device when the flavor runs out.

Disposable pens

Disposable pens are vaping devices that are shaped like a pen. Unlike cig-a-likes, these disposable pens have a fire button that has to be pressed to activate the device. Most disposable pens have a mouthpiece, a vape tank, an atomizer, a power button, and a battery,

You can fill the vape tank with any flavor that you like. These inexpensive devices are the safest among vaping devices. Disposable pens are common among beginners who want to try vaping for the first time.

Moderate users of disposable pens usually adjust the airflow of the tank to customize the experience of vaping to their individual preferences. You can also buy a wide range of flavors with nicotine, CBG, THC, and other substances to improve vaping sessions.

Pod systems

Pod systems are vaping devices that offer experiences that fit between cig-a-likes and disposable pens. These devices are sleek and are available in a plethora of colors to attract people.

These handy electronic devices are built with a safety chipset that prevents coils from getting burnt too often. Newcomers and experienced vapers buy pod systems for their convenience and user-friendly interface. You can easily replace the vape juice in a pod system after emptying out the tank.

These portable vape devices are more durable and have an increased battery life compared to disposable pens and e-cigarettes. You may have to change the coil and clean the device periodically to maintain the quality of vapor produced from the pod systems.

Box mods

A box mod is an advanced vape that has a number of cool features. These devices are rectangular in shape and provide a firm grip for their users. You can find different interchangeable parts on a box mod that include a mouthpiece, a vape tank, an atomizer, a large LED display, batteries, a power button, and a micro USB port to charge the device.

 

You can use a box mod for both MTL and DTL methods for inhaling the vape. There are several configurable settings on a box mod that let you control the temperature, wattage, and voltage of the device.

For people who prefer the MTL style, you can increase the power output of the device to provide high temperatures to heat the vape juice. A high-temperature heating coil will release a good amount of nicotine into your system with each puff. It will also let you taste the flavors much more deeply than regular pod systems and cig-a-likes.

If you’re into the DTL style, you can reduce the supply of power to the coil and control the amount of vapor created per puff. Settings such as variable wattage and variable voltage will boost the device’s ability to heat the e-juices sufficiently to fill an entire room with vape clouds.

Do not buy a box mod that is unregulated. A regulated box mod will have proper wiring, circuitry, and an integrated chip on board to prevent any malfunctions caused by electrical fluctuations.

If you’re a seasoned cannabis user who loves to vape on a regular basis, you can put your money behind a box mod to get the most of your vape juices that contain delta 8 THC, HHC, and nicotine.

Mech mods

Mech mods are devices that let you customize a vape session entirely to your liking. Generally, a mech mod can cost less than $100 and includes various parts that can be replaced at any time. A drip tip, an adapter, an atomizer, a display unit, and a battery are a few of the parts that are interchangeable in a mech mod.

You can assemble many of these parts by yourself to upgrade the experience of vaping. You can choose to replace the atomizer with double coils to increase the heating capacity of the device, change the material of the coil from stainless steel to nickel, place additional batteries into the device, and change a variety of settings to control the temperature and power output of the mech mods. These devices can amplify the taste of nicotine and other flavors.

Beginners can take time getting used to smaller devices such as pod systems before deciding to buy a mech mod. You can connect a mech mod to your computer to configure advanced settings to further refine the quality of the vapor generated from the device.

What are e-juices?

E-juices are liquids that provide the substance required to create vapor. You can use a variety of different e-juices to satisfy your needs. By pairing the right e-juice with your device, you can have longer periods of vaping without burning out the flavor from the e-juices.

Here’s a closer look at the different types of e-juices available on the market.

Nic salts

Nic salts or nicotine salts are e-juices that contain nicotine with a combination of salt acids. E-juices that are composed of nic salts tend to balance out the alkaline pH of nicotine, making the vapor smoother and less bitter to its users. The vapor is easier to inhale and causes less strain on the throat as a result.

Propylene glycol

Propylene glycol (PG) is a base material that is colorless and tasteless. E-juices made from PG are suited for smaller vape devices such as disposable pens and pod mods. Beginners can use PG e-juices to create a vape that is easily dispersed into the air. These vape juices also contain a high concentration of nicotine in them.

Vegetable glycerol

Vegetable glycerol (VG) is a sweeter base material that is used to manufacture premium-grade vape juices. These e-juices are made for creating larger vapor clouds that are used in advanced devices and mech mods.

Vape juices that are composed of VG are a lot thicker than PG e-juices. However, most vape juices contain both VG and PG in them to offer people a range of flavors.

How to vape

It can take people anywhere from a few hours to several days to learn the art of vaping. You can vape using electronic devices that heat dry herbs, oils, and vape juices to form clouds.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you learn how to vape.

Step 1: Unpack the device

Vaping can be an exciting activity to learn on your own. Most devices are charged and kept ready to use from the moment you make a purchase. Unpack the device and wipe it clean with a dry cloth to remove any dust particles that may get in the way of having a good time.

 

Step 2: Turn on the device

After you’ve unpacked the device, you can press the power button to turn on the device. Cig-a-likes and disposable pens come with prefilled vape juices that let you start vaping immediately. If you’ve bought one of these devices, you can put them on your lips and pull from them without having to press the fire button to activate the device.

 

Step 3: Fill the vape tank

If you’ve invested in a mech mod or a box mod, you need to manually fill the tank with your preferred substance. You can load cannabis flowers, CBD oils, THC wax, and HHC distillates directly into the tank.

 

Make sure that there is sufficient vape juice loaded on the coil the first time you turn on your device. Many flavors of vape juices require high temperatures to release massive clouds of vapor. Mech mods and other advanced devices come equipped with a drip tip that enables you to easily fill the tank with your favorite e-juice.

Step 4: Heat the vape juice

Once you’ve loaded the tank with e-juices, you can press the fire button to heat the coil. The coil will turn red and create consistent amounts of vapor with each hit. You should place the mouthpiece directly on your lips before you press the fire button.

 

Step 5: Inhale the vapor

If you’re new to the experience, inhale the vapor using the MTL method to avoid getting a harsh hit with your first few puffs. You can press and hold the fire button for a couple of seconds to inhale sufficient amounts of vapor.

Seasoned vapers like to take large hits and inhale the vapor directly into their lungs using the DTL method. Using the DTL method to vape can consume more battery compared to the MTL method.

Step 6: Exhale the vapor

Generally, you should inhale as much of the vapor as you possibly can. If you feel any sort of irritation on your throat or your tongue, adjust the settings of the device till you are comfortable with the quality of vapor created.

After taking the vapor into your lungs, you can slowly breathe out the vapor through your mouth. Enjoy each puff and watch as the vapor exits your mouth and into large clouds in front of your eyes.

Step 7: Repeat the process

Vaping has caught on as a major trend in the U.S. and other parts of the world. These devices are among the coolest gadgets you can bring to a party. Inhale and exhale the vapor clouds using the device to master the MTL and DTL techniques.

You can repeat the process till you’re satisfied with your experience. Try different vape juices and flavors that are available in medical marijuana dispensaries and online stores to get a richer taste from every session.

Maintain your device

Electronic devices that are used for vaping need to be cleaned regularly to get smoother vapor every time you inhale from the device. Interchangeable parts such as batteries, tanks, and coils are abundantly available in smoke shops and online stores to help you rebuild the device at any given moment.

You should store your vaping equipment in a cool and dry place to prevent breakage. Storing these electronic devices without a proper kit or a bag can lead to spillage of e-juices that can affect the way the device works. It will also help preserve the potency of substances such as THC and CBD that are sensitive to light, oxygen, and heat.