Lots of questions - I'M A HUGE NEWBIE =/ ?

[Traceur]

Hey everyone, this is my third post on this forum but for people who don't know anything about me, I'll explain. I'm a non-smoker and I'm 18 years old. I like smoking but never got into the habit because of all the cons of smoking analog cigs (I realize there are cons with vaping also, but that's another thread). I want to state now that I'm a total newbie when it comes to smoking and vaping. I'm currently vaping with those crappy gas station "Economy pack" e- cigs (It's an automatic). So I'm going to just list a bunch of questions and I hope you guys can help.

1. What's the difference between lung inhalation and mouth inhalation and which is better/more efficient?

2. I read some threads that said there really is no need for lung inhalation when vaping. But isn't that the whole point of smoking in general, to inhale the smoke or vapor into your lungs to get a throat hit ? When you only inhale into your mouth, it does nothing, unless I'm missing something. And is inhaling the vapor into your mouth dangerous like it is with smoke?

3. What technique should I use when smoking? I'm not very familiar with many smoking and vaping terms but I've read about taking 2 or 3 "prime puffs" before inhaling in order to warm up the atomizer. Is it as simple as taking two or three puffs into the mouth and then one long drag into the lungs, or is there something else behind it?

4. How often should I vape, since I am a non-smoker ?

Whoever replies to this, I thank you in advance.

-Traceur

 

[Twistedlemon]

1. What's the difference between lung inhalation and mouth inhalation and which is better/more efficient?

Lung inhalation you are breathing the vapor/smoke into your lungs. Mouth inhalation you are "sucking" it into your mouth, from which you can either exhale it or breath it in, or a little of both. As for better, as a smoker of 27 years, neither is good. While Vaping may not give the joyous toxins of analogs, you are still breathing something other than air into your body. Not good

2. I read some threads that said there really is no need for lung inhalation when vaping. But isn't that the whole point of smoking in general, to inhale the smoke or vapor into your lungs to get a throat hit ? When you only inhale into your mouth, it does nothing, unless I'm missing something. And is inhaling the vapor into your mouth dangerous like it is with smoke?

Some simply like the flavour

3. What technique should I use when smoking? I'm not very familiar with many smoking and vaping terms but I've read about taking 2 or 3 "prime puffs" before inhaling in order to warm up the atomizer. Is it as simple as taking two or three puffs into the mouth and then one long drag into the lungs, or is there something else behind it?

Neither. Dont start

4. How often should I vape, since I am a non-smoker ?

Dont



Of course, these are simply my opinions. If you are not already doing it, dont start

 

[mgordon1100]

1. The difference is simple. Lung inhalation is opening up your throat, and breathing the smoke or vapor directly into your lungs. Mouth inhalation is pulling the smoke or vapor into your mouth first, then inhaling it from there. Or, not inhaling at all, as cigar smokers.

2. Throat hit is kind of stronger when you inhale directly into your lungs. Reason is, the smoke or vapor is hottest when it's first produced. Holding it in your mouth for a second or two cools it down. Personally, I'm not crazy about direct inhalation, as it's not a very pleasant throat hit to m.

3. Primer puffs are not getting inhaled. You take a puff, and release it just prior to the second and/or third puffs. Each subsequent puff that you take will produce more vapor than the previous one, because the atty is getting hotter each time.

4. That's up to you.

 

[Pamdane]

Most people get a sore mouth and or throat a week of so after starting. So mouth inhalation is better during this time, to allow the soreness to go away.
Either way, the nicotine gets absorbed. Just like analogs and cigars. Since nic is not known to be a carcinogen, neither choice is riskier than the other.
Few people just start for the hell of it. Why start now, unless you are one of the few with a health condition that nicotine is advised for.
Primer puffs are usually only necessary on low voltage PV's. The VV's, 5V and higher devices dont really need this.
As for how much to vape, if your not using Nicotine, vape to your hearts content. If you are using nic, start low. Less than 6mg. More could result in side effects. Look those up. Each person is different.

 

[Retriever]

I would think that not starting at all would be best, as most vapers are trying to get off of analogs. Just my .02 cents.

 

[dormouse]

4. How often should I vape, since I am a non-smoker ?

Never. Why are you vaping? Why are you giving yourself this dragging inhaling habit?

 

[cavibird2005]

I really don't think it is wise to tell some one how to smoke/vape.

Your living in NY, its expensive enough to live there without having a addiction/hobby like vaping. Do yourself a favor, DON'T Start!

 

[brianishiwa]

IMHO, if you enjoy "smoking" but as of now don't have a nic addiction, then vape 0mg juice. Nothing wrong with enjoying blowing smoke rings and the thousands of delicious juices out there, but there is something very wrong with developing a reliance on nicotine from casual vaping.

 

[dormouse]

That's where I disagree. I think anyone's recreational use of an ecig threatens our right to access to ecigs to stay off cigarettes.

 

[mgordon1100]

I really don't think it is wise to tell some one how to smoke/vape.

Your living in NY, its expensive enough to live there without having a addiction/hobby like vaping. Do yourself a favor, DON'T Start!

Yeah, I thought about this too when reading his questions. However, he asked questions and I answered. Quite honestly, this person knows that smoking is bad for him. I'm completely of the mind set that if someone wants to start vaping, it's better than picking up cigarettes. He said that he likes smoking, just like I do. That's why I vape. I'm not the moral majority here. These decisions have to come from within.

 

[Traceur]

I appreciate all of your responses but some of you misunderstood what I asked and said.

 

[mgordon1100]

That's where I disagree. I think anyone's recreational use of an ecig threatens our right to access to ecigs to stay off cigarettes.

On the other hand, you bring up a good point. There are plenty of pharmaceutical drugs, designed for the medical world, that became a controlled substance because the kids used them to party with.

 

[mgordon1100]

I appreciate all of your responses but some of you misunderstood what I asked and said.

So, who misunderstood, and who got it right? Were all of your questions answered the way you wanted them at this point, or do you need more clarification?

 

[Michael Curry]

That's where I disagree. I think anyone's recreational use of an ecig threatens our right to access to ecigs to stay off cigarettes.

So at what point does it change from therapeutic to recreational? I sure hope it is'nt when we add tasty flavorings, or get a nice mod to enhance our enjoyment.

Sounds like a slippery slope.

 

[Traceur]

I know primer puffs aren't inhaled. They're followed with a drag that is inhaled. The overall concept dazzles me but I'm gonna keep asking questions on the forum and try to fully understand it. Thanks for your response.

-Traceur

 

[dormouse]

Smoker using ecigs to stay off cigarettes - therapeutic
Non-smoker using ecigs - recreational

 

[Michael Curry]

Oh, right... He's a non-smoker who enjoys smoking - according to the original post...

 

[trentthecaptain]

4. How often should I vape, since I am a non-smoker ?

Never. Why are you vaping? Why are you giving yourself this dragging inhaling habit?

.....this +1

 

[Balthezar]

1. What's the difference between lung inhalation and mouth inhalation and which is better/more efficient?

Lung inhalation you are breathing the vapor/smoke into your lungs. Mouth inhalation you are "sucking" it into your mouth, from which you can either exhale it or breath it in, or a little of both. As for better, as a smoker of 27 years, neither is good. While Vaping may not give the joyous toxins of analogs, you are still breathing something other than air into your body. Not good

2. I read some threads that said there really is no need for lung inhalation when vaping. But isn't that the whole point of smoking in general, to inhale the smoke or vapor into your lungs to get a throat hit ? When you only inhale into your mouth, it does nothing, unless I'm missing something. And is inhaling the vapor into your mouth dangerous like it is with smoke?

Some simply like the flavour

3. What technique should I use when smoking? I'm not very familiar with many smoking and vaping terms but I've read about taking 2 or 3 "prime puffs" before inhaling in order to warm up the atomizer. Is it as simple as taking two or three puffs into the mouth and then one long drag into the lungs, or is there something else behind it?

Neither. Dont start

4. How often should I vape, since I am a non-smoker ?

Dont

If I knew then (at 15, before I started) what I know now, I would agree, don't. But I told my nephew this 2 years ago, and now he is smoking a PAD analogs, AND has since had a collapsed lung. Go figure.

Balth

 

[Traceur]

I'd appreciate some clarification or a further breakdown of inhalation techniques.