6 Great Tips For People Making the Switch From Smoking to vaping
Making the switch can be hard, but we are here to help! You should know that the vaping community is primarily composed of ex-tobacco cigarette smokers as it is a great alternative to those stinky old cigarettes. If you are reading this post, you probably want to join that welcoming community of ex-smokers by making your switch last. Some people who wish to make the switch arent as successful as they set out to be, but here are 6 tips for you so that your switch is a successful one.
1. Toss your old cigarette pack in the trash!
Seriously, just get rid of them. Without having them on you, in your house, or in your car it will be less likely that you turn to them. This will increase your chance of using your ecig instead as it will be within reach instead of having to go to the nearest convenience store to pick up a pack. By making this simple change you will find yourself making the choice of turning to your vape instead of choosing a pack of cigarettes.
2. Sit down and make a list of the reasons why you want to make the switch.
Writing down affirmations for yourself is one great way to confirm a goal in your mind. Your list can include things like: No longer smelling like an ashtray, No more yellowed fingers or teeth from the tobacco, Better tasting flavors from ecigs, You can control your nicotine intake the possibilities are endless! Keep this list with you, in your wallet or even a notepad app on your smartphone. That way you can always look back on it in case your craving for a tobacco cigarette comes rearing its ugly head.
3. Make sure you choose the right ecigarette for you.
The most important choice that you can make in your journey in making the switch is choosing the correct ecigarette for your needs. The vaping community is an open and welcoming one that is full of knowledge and many people willing to share that knowledge. So do your research! eCigs come in many different sizes, shapes and offer different vaping experiences, so read up before you dive into your first purchase.
Some people make the bad decision of buying the cheap cig-a-like that they found while filling up at their local gas station, only to experience an awful tasting, low vapor production experience that doesnt satisfy their cravings.
But dont be discouraged, your best bet is to buy a rechargeable ecigarette kit, we recommend the INFERNO Express Starter Kit as it is low cost, it offers easy usability, great vapor production and an overall satisfying experience for even the first time user.
4. Have a backup for your backup.
Having a backup is very important when you are in the middle of switching, the last thing that you want to happen is that your battery isnt charged and you have to wait before you can vape again. During this waiting period you may just end up smoking a cigarette, no one wants that! So we cannot stress enough that during this time you buy at least two of everything and always make sure that when you are using one battery you are charging another.
Stock up on all the essentials: Replacement Tanks & Coils & Extra eLiquid
5. Be open to other nicotine levels.
There are different levels of nicotine content in eliquids so that a vaper can suit the content to their needs. For example, at VOLCANO our eliquids come in the following nicotine levels of 0mg (Zero), 8mg (Lights), 16mg (Full Flavor) and 24mg (Extra Strength).
When you are choosing the correct nicotine level for your use, keep in mind that nicotine is not absorbed in the same rate or way that it is with smoking. Nicotine absorption from vaping is a little slower than with smoking, so you may need a little higher nicotine content in the beginning until you get used to the difference.
From there, most vapers find that they need less and less nicotine and some even end up at 0mg and just enjoying vaping for the feel of it. Dont worry you will get there too! If you need more help on choosing your correct nicotine level, read up on how to in this post.
6. Experiment with different flavors.
Did you know that making the switch to vaping is fun? A lot of that fun lies in the many different flavors available to you, no longer are you just stuck with a tobacco or menthol flavor but we have those flavors too if that is what you like. For people who are starting out they always usually start with tobacco because it is what they already know and it does the trick for some people.
For some, they want to get away from smoking as quickly as they can and they jump straight into the fruity and creamy dessert flavors. For you, that is where the fun is, go and try as many flavors as you can, vape shops and lounges like VOLCANO cafes and kiosks let you try their flavors, because we want you to be successful in this switch too.
Dont let yourself get comfortable with a few flavors, explore! There thousands of new flavors of eliquid out there, so have fun exploring! You can even mix flavors and we have some great recipes for you to try, check out the fun and flavorful vape treats our mixologists have already come up with in our eLiquid Mix of the Week blog series.
Making the switch can be hard, but we are here to help! You should know that the vaping community is primarily composed of ex-tobacco cigarette smokers as it is a great alternative to those stinky old cigarettes. If you are reading this post, you probably want to join that welcoming community of ex-smokers by making your switch last. Some people who wish to make the switch arent as successful as they set out to be, but here are 6 tips for you so that your switch is a successful one.
1. Toss your old cigarette pack in the trash!
Seriously, just get rid of them. Without having them on you, in your house, or in your car it will be less likely that you turn to them. This will increase your chance of using your ecig instead as it will be within reach instead of having to go to the nearest convenience store to pick up a pack. By making this simple change you will find yourself making the choice of turning to your vape instead of choosing a pack of cigarettes.
2. Sit down and make a list of the reasons why you want to make the switch.
Writing down affirmations for yourself is one great way to confirm a goal in your mind. Your list can include things like: No longer smelling like an ashtray, No more yellowed fingers or teeth from the tobacco, Better tasting flavors from ecigs, You can control your nicotine intake the possibilities are endless! Keep this list with you, in your wallet or even a notepad app on your smartphone. That way you can always look back on it in case your craving for a tobacco cigarette comes rearing its ugly head.
3. Make sure you choose the right ecigarette for you.
The most important choice that you can make in your journey in making the switch is choosing the correct ecigarette for your needs. The vaping community is an open and welcoming one that is full of knowledge and many people willing to share that knowledge. So do your research! eCigs come in many different sizes, shapes and offer different vaping experiences, so read up before you dive into your first purchase.
Some people make the bad decision of buying the cheap cig-a-like that they found while filling up at their local gas station, only to experience an awful tasting, low vapor production experience that doesnt satisfy their cravings.
But dont be discouraged, your best bet is to buy a rechargeable ecigarette kit, we recommend the INFERNO Express Starter Kit as it is low cost, it offers easy usability, great vapor production and an overall satisfying experience for even the first time user.
4. Have a backup for your backup.
Having a backup is very important when you are in the middle of switching, the last thing that you want to happen is that your battery isnt charged and you have to wait before you can vape again. During this waiting period you may just end up smoking a cigarette, no one wants that! So we cannot stress enough that during this time you buy at least two of everything and always make sure that when you are using one battery you are charging another.
Stock up on all the essentials: Replacement Tanks & Coils & Extra eLiquid
5. Be open to other nicotine levels.
There are different levels of nicotine content in eliquids so that a vaper can suit the content to their needs. For example, at VOLCANO our eliquids come in the following nicotine levels of 0mg (Zero), 8mg (Lights), 16mg (Full Flavor) and 24mg (Extra Strength).
When you are choosing the correct nicotine level for your use, keep in mind that nicotine is not absorbed in the same rate or way that it is with smoking. Nicotine absorption from vaping is a little slower than with smoking, so you may need a little higher nicotine content in the beginning until you get used to the difference.
From there, most vapers find that they need less and less nicotine and some even end up at 0mg and just enjoying vaping for the feel of it. Dont worry you will get there too! If you need more help on choosing your correct nicotine level, read up on how to in this post.
6. Experiment with different flavors.
Did you know that making the switch to vaping is fun? A lot of that fun lies in the many different flavors available to you, no longer are you just stuck with a tobacco or menthol flavor but we have those flavors too if that is what you like. For people who are starting out they always usually start with tobacco because it is what they already know and it does the trick for some people.
For some, they want to get away from smoking as quickly as they can and they jump straight into the fruity and creamy dessert flavors. For you, that is where the fun is, go and try as many flavors as you can, vape shops and lounges like VOLCANO cafes and kiosks let you try their flavors, because we want you to be successful in this switch too.
Dont let yourself get comfortable with a few flavors, explore! There thousands of new flavors of eliquid out there, so have fun exploring! You can even mix flavors and we have some great recipes for you to try, check out the fun and flavorful vape treats our mixologists have already come up with in our eLiquid Mix of the Week blog series.
