Without enough nicotine or PG you'll get no throat hit - Is that the rule?

[Mercurial_One1]

My newest fav juice only has 6mg nicotine and is a 50/50 blend. I couldn't figure out what the problem was but I think I'm getting way less throat hit than I was at higher nic & pg levels. Is that the case or is it my imagination?

PG gives me a sore throat if I'm not careful and I'd like to get off the nicotine eventually. Is there any way around this or is it something I'll get used to?

 

[Nukified]

I have to drink a lot of water when I'm using more PG than usual, because I experience the same thing. Some juices can still give you a decent throat hit though, such as mint, menthol, and cinnamon. The menthol might be a good idea if you like it, since it should also cool your throat down, soothing it slightly.

 

[Jimi D.]

That is absolutely correct. I use 2 different juices. I make my 80/20 pg vg 18mg for my VV's. That's for taking cig like draws which I inhale to my throat and then exhale.

My other juice is 50/50 pg vg 6mg. I use this for my Pinoy mechanical setup which is dual coil with huge air holes. I inhale with deep lung hits to make monstrous clouds. That gives me the same nicotine satisfaction versus the 18mg, without coughing up a lung.

 

[Cyia]

The only juice I know of that has a pretty good TH thats 100%vg and can sustain lower nic levels is Boba's. I of course have mine at 24mg and get a really great TH but all my juices are 18-24mg.

If you are finding not enough TH possibly look into higher voltage, higher coils such as 2.5ohm. I found when vaping even lower nic juices, such as the ones my friend sent me that are still higher VG ratio, I get a good TH if I'm hitting 4-4.2v and it doesn't give me burnt tasting juice either.

I also have the same issue you do with PG and found even a 30/70Vg mix at 4v gives me a good TH

 

[saso81]

This is true unless you're talking about Bobas or Gorilla Juice which is 100% VG...I vape at 6mg and the throat hit is still crazy...sometimes too much for me.

 

[Cyia]

This is true unless you're talking about Bobas or Gorilla Juice which is 100% VG...I vape at 6mg and the throat hit is still crazy...sometimes too much for me.

I feel ya. I've got Boba's in my evod at 4.2 volts and holy throat hit haha

 

[CookingWithGuns]

I'm astonished at how much people want that throat hit. It was the worst thing about smoking.

 

[Cyia]

I'm astonished at how much people want that throat hit. It was the worst thing about smoking.

I found if I don't have some sort of throat hit, it doesn't feel quite real to me.. like I'm not satisfied with what I just did. I don't know if that makes any sense but that's my reason behind wanting some sort of TH

 

[CookingWithGuns]

I found if I don't have some sort of throat hit, it doesn't feel quite real to me.. like I'm not satisfied with what I just did. I don't know if that makes any sense but that's my reason behind wanting some sort of TH

I don't mind a bit of a smooth thump to help tell how much I'm taking in, but why anyone likes the scratchy heavy hit is beyond me

 

[iceman68]

I found if I don't have some sort of throat hit, it doesn't feel quite real to me.. like I'm not satisfied with what I just did. I don't know if that makes any sense but that's my reason behind wanting some sort of TH

Same here. No TH = No satisfaction. Might as well just be breathing. I gotta have some TH or it's just no good. I'm still trying to figure out the optimal mix of PG/VG. Of course nic content comes into play as well as type of device, different juices, voltage, etc. So many factors to consider and mess with.

 

[Cyia]

I don't mind a bit of a smooth thump to help tell how much I'm taking in, but why anyone likes the scratchy heavy hit is beyond me

Oh no I get ya there. I actually have to dilute some of my juices because I get just that. That horrid burning TH that almost makes you wince. I've been steeping Boba's for a solid week now because when I first got it, the TH was just that. It was scratchy and hurt. Thankfully it's smoothed out a lot since then.
But I'm there with you, I've heard of those people that wanna tear their throats up and I can't understand why.

 

[danny4x4]

Oh no I get ya there. I actually have to dilute some of my juices because I get just that. That horrid burning TH that almost makes you wince. I've been steeping Boba's for a solid week now because when I first got it, the TH was just that. It was scratchy and hurt. Thankfully it's smoothed out a lot since then.
But I'm there with you, I've heard of those people that wanna tear their throats up and I can't understand why.

Different folks different strokes.
Me, I one of those who need a kick in the throat AND the nose.
I just love my throat hit and my nose hit.

 

[Mercurial_One1]

If you are finding not enough TH possibly look into higher voltage, higher coils such as 2.5ohm. I found when vaping even lower nic juices, such as the ones my friend sent me that are still higher VG ratio, I get a good TH if I'm hitting 4-4.2v and it doesn't give me burnt tasting juice either.

I also have the same issue you do with PG and found even a 30/70Vg mix at 4v gives me a good TH

Now that's what I'm talkin' about. . . solid advice. And as soon as I get twisty thing with an LED thingie (so I can read it), I'm on that! lol Seriously, I've been turning my eGo twist up and found I do like the warmer vape. I'm going to have to have the SOP read the dial at the bottom and find 4-ish for me.

 

[Mercurial_One1]

Same here. No TH = No satisfaction. Might as well just be breathing. I gotta have some TH or it's just no good. I'm still trying to figure out the optimal mix of PG/VG. Of course nic content comes into play as well as type of device, different juices, voltage, etc. So many factors to consider and mess with.

When I first started vaping I thought you guys were crazy about throat hit but it didn't take long until I reached of huge dissatisfaction and realized that was why. I can get used to less but it'll take time.

 

[iceman68]

When I first started vaping I thought you guys were crazy about throat hit but it didn't take long until I reached of huge dissatisfaction and realized that was why. I can get used to less but it'll take time.

I have a few low nic juices (5 or 6 mg), but they just don't have the TH I'm looking for. I have to mix them with higher nic stuff.

I heard adding a little menthol flavor can help increase TH so I tried that and it did work. But I wasn't a menthol smoker and I grow tired of menthol quickly.

And I don't like higher PG content 'cuz there's not enough vapor. So, I stick with 50/50 or 60/40 mixes at 12-18 mg nic. And I'm always trying a little DIY stuff to see what I can come up with. Seems never-ending.

 

[RA06]

I'm astonished at how much people want that throat hit. It was the worst thing about smoking.

I used to think differently, but now I agree with you. When I first started vaping to quit analogs I needed that throat hit to keep me vaping. Without the throat hit, it just wasn't working as an alternative. Since those days, I have dropped my nic level from 24mg to 6mg, and I don't seem to crave the throat hit anymore. The smoother the hit, the more flavor I seem to taste. This is just my experience..

 

[SouthernBliss]

I read somewhere today that throat hit in smokes is often dictated by the PH balance. That may also be true for vaping but I've not really tested any.

 

[Rat2chat2]

I have a few low nic juices (5 or 6 mg), but they just don't have the TH I'm looking for. I have to mix them with higher nic stuff.

I heard adding a little menthol flavor can help increase TH so I tried that and it did work. But I wasn't a menthol smoker and I grow tired of menthol quickly.

And I don't like higher PG content 'cuz there's not enough vapor. So, I stick with 50/50 or 60/40 mixes at 12-18 mg nic. And I'm always trying a little DIY stuff to see what I can come up with. Seems never-ending.

Since you do not prefer menthol.... wouldn't Koolada add TH without the mint flavor? I absolutely love Koolada.

 

[iceman68]

Since you do not prefer menthol.... wouldn't Koolada add TH without the mint flavor? I absolutely love Koolada.

I've never really considered Koolada. Not sure what it is or what enhancement it offers. I've seen it listed as an option (can't remember where) but never opted for it.

 

[Surgical]

Ive read that it adds a "cooling" sensation without the menthol taste. Is that right? I bought some, but havent made any juice with it yet.