Ok, so after reading this thread I decided to give it a shot. I could never pull off a direct inhale with an analog for some reason, but found it easy to do using my pv with a drip tip. Holy #!#%ing %@#%!!! What a sensation...I could feel the vape filling my chest as I took it in and the vapor almost looked like a special effect. Also, the flavor kicked up to a new level entirely. My guess is because I have more of it passing the taste buds on the way down and the way out.
Ok, so there is a downside... The throat hit was waaay to harsh for me to direct inhale using 24mg or even 18mg. I'm going to pick up some lower mg nic to reduce the throat irritation. I'm positive the throat irritation is because of longer exposure to nic because of the steady stream of vape on both the inhale and exhale. If you've ever used on of those Commit Lozenges, you'll notice the feeling of irritation in the mouth is the same as vape irritation in the throat and, for me, I'm sure it's the prolonged nic exposure that I would never get with a non direct inhale. After experimenting with inhaling and nic levels, here's what works for me...
24mg--Non Direct Inhale: Great quick hit with not a lot of throat irritation. Good for a quick nic and chest hit in the am and periodically throughout the day.
18mg--Non Direct Inhale: Good quick hit with no throat irritation. Good for all day vaping (with non direct inhale)
<18mg--Direct Inhale: Could be fantastic for that slow filling chest hit while limiting the throat irritation. Great for an incredible chest hit.
Didn't mean to thread jack, but after trying the direct inhale recommendation, I honestly think my vaping will go to a whole new level!!!
Thanks for the recommendation!