Why Vape to Quit Smoking?
Are you a smoker who wants to quit? Whether you smoke a pack a day or just a few “cigs,” the impact on your health is real. Switching to vaping will be a real advantage in your quest to reduce risks. You’re taking on a real challenge, one you shouldn’t take lightly. Once you’ve chosen your method (patches, gum, vaping), you’ll need to stick with it consistently.
In this jungle, e-cigarettes offer many advantages. You still get to enjoy the act of smoking. The flavors add to the pleasure, and above all, the method is effective. For example, a study published in the journal *Addictive Behavior*, conducted on a sample of more than 3,500 smokers between 2016 and 2018, concluded that those who vape daily as part of their quit attempt are seven times more likely to quit than others!
What advice would you give to a smoker who wants to switch to vaping?
First of all, the number one tip for switching to e-cigarettes is to choose your device carefully. Select an e-cigarette with features that match your needs and your budget.
E-cigarettes come in many different models, sizes, and colors. Just find the one that suits you best. Consider performance features (wattage and voltage settings, etc.), the type of coil used, the material, and the battery capacity.
To get as close as possible to the “cigarette” experience, we recommend that you start by focusing on products known as “MTL” (Mouth-to-Lung). These have coils with a resistance of 1 ohm or higher. Be sure to check the battery life of the device you’ll be using—it would be a shame to run out of power in the middle of the day.
If this is your first purchase, don't hesitate to visit a specialty store. There are many of them throughout the country, and the staff is always trained to answer beginners' questions.
How do you choose your first e-liquid?
Next, it’s time to choose your e-cigarette liquid. There are many different flavors to try, so try as many as you can to find the ones that suit you best. For example, you can find flavors like tobacco, mint, vanilla, or even fruity flavors. Once again, specialty shops are a great place to start when choosing your first e-liquids (and even beyond).
For those who want to explore the full range of flavors available in vaping with a fun approach and unbeatable prices, there’s LiquidBox. LiquidBox is a vape box a monthly feature for vapers that lets them discover each month the best e-liquids. Our experience since 2014 and our preference form will help you get a clearer picture. This way, you can try different flavors (by choosing the ones that appeal to you and eliminating the ones you don't like) and find one that's right for you.
How to Use Your E-Cigarette?
Once you've chosen your device and e-liquid, you need to learn how to use them properly. Learn more about batteries, settings, and other components of your e-cigarette. You can ask an e-cigarette expert for advice or check out tutorials online.
Once you’ve mastered the basics and understand how your e-cigarette works, you can customize your vaping experience to suit your needs and preferences. For example, you can increase or decrease the number of puffs you take, adjust the voltage (if your device allows it), choose different flavors, and so on.
When you switch to e-cigarettes, you need to make sure to properly maintain and clean your device so that it remains in good condition and ready for use. By following a few basic tips, you can easily maintain and clean your device. These tips depend largely on the specific equipment you’re using, so it’s difficult to offer general advice, but here are the essentials:
- Always make sure the coil is saturated; if it’s dry, do not use your vape, as this could result in a burnt taste—known as a “dry hit”—and permanently damage the coil.
- Clean the mouthpiece of your e-cigarette and your tank regularly
- Do not leave your device charging unattended. Especially not overnight, as some people do with their phones.
As you can see, the process is fairly simple, but it still requires a little effort.
By following these basic tips, reading the instructions carefully, and doing your research, you’ll be able to safely switch to e-cigarettes and enjoy their many benefits. You can also look for additional tips and advice on forums and websites dedicated to vaping, or by checking out other, more detailed articles on our blog.
What resources should you use?
There are plenty of them online, if you choose to go that route. You'll find many forums there, two of which are the main and most active ones. A quick search will help you find them.
There are also plenty of resources on social media. In recent years, many Facebook groups have sprung up. The LiquidBox group has over 2,000 members. On these platforms, the most experienced members are usually happy to help newcomers. One group we particularly like here at LiquidBox is Fredo’s Corner.
Finally, you can also find plenty of instructional videos on YouTube, for example. Video creators there often make detailed instructional videos broken down by device (such as BreakingVap and Vapextreme, among others).