Recently, James Dunworth of
ecigarettedirect.co.uk named Mt Baker Vapor’s own Tim Mechling (me!) as one of 2016’s top
vaping experts, and asked for my
vape predictions for 2017. To view the original content, check out the Ashtray Blog’s
The Future of Vaping. You can read my predictions for 2017 below:
The initial shock of the Deeming Regulations has worn off. In its place, the
vaping community faces a grim reality with sober eyes. 2017 will be a trial-by-fire for bigger vape companies, and a death knell for mom-and-pop vape shops.
Americans will see fewer vaping options in 2017. Some bigger names in the vaping industry have already fallen on hard times. Flavors, DIY supplies, and much of the customizability vapers have come to love will be restricted in the coming year. The prohibitive cost of PMTAs will coerce vape companies to strip down to their bones; a few blockbuster flavors will be available in select nicotine levels, and anything off-beat will be eliminated. Scoff-laws will be crucified. Vape shop owners will pace the floors, pondering how to keep their doors open.
Distrust for government and its agencies is at a fever pitch, which may bring hope to the vaping community. Brexit and the election of Donald Trump are symptoms of social unrest, and a bulging, red middle-finger has been thrust at the establishment..... (Want more? See our blog:
Vape Predictions for 2017 - Mt Baker Vapor)