Are you interested in vaping? Maybe you have friends that do it, and you want to try. Vaping is a great way to transition off cigarettes and is a fun pastime that provides flavour and clouds. If you want to quit smoking, vaping gives you an alternative so you don’t have to stop abruptly. You can switch over and decrease your nicotine at your own pace.

Your vaping goals will dictate the type of device and vape juice you buy. Start by asking employees at your local vape store. They have a tonne of knowledge and are usually excited to tell you about anything you need to know.

For a smoker, there are vape juices with various nicotine levels, including zero. If you want to be a could chaser, you buy juices with the appropriate VG/PG ratio. There are also menthol flavours and CBD/THC blends if that is what you are looking for. Some flavours can even satisfy a sweet tooth.

Do you know how to vape for the first time? There are so many vaping options out there, and it can be overwhelming. Here is all the information you need on how to vape for the first time.

How to choose a vape

There is a wide variety of devices and thousands of juices to choose from, so where do you start?

A newbie should opt for a disposable vape when they begin because it’s cheap, and you don’t have to worry about charging, changing, or refilling. They are simply too because you just open up the package and inhale.

As you get better at it and want to explore different devices and juices, you can move to refillable pods, vape pens, vape mods and box mods. Take it slow and find what works best for you.

Learn your vape

You want the best experience possible, so it’s important to understand how your device works. Beginners need to know:

• How to turn it on and off: Some devices are inhale activated, and some have an on and off button that you need to press multiple times.
• How to make vapour: Different devices will produce vapour by just taking a drag, like a cigarette. For others, you need to press a button while you inhale.
• Adjust settings: Simple devices and vape kits may not give you many options, but other vapes will let you make changes for your desired vapour level.

You will also need to fill your tank and even change coils as needed for some devices. Learn your vape first, and check out your friend’s devices. Then you can collect different ones.

Start Slow

Vaping will be a new experience for you, and even if you were a smoker, it is different. Start with a low nicotine level and build up from there. You can also choose how much of a throat hit you want, which should be gradual. Everyone coughs the first few times, but you want the experience to be as enjoyable as possible so go slow.

There are two techniques for inhaling vapour:

• Mouth to lung (MTL)
• Direct to lung (DL)

MTL

This is a good way to inhale as a beginner, and one smoker is familiar with it. You draw the vapour into your mouth and hold it for a few seconds before inhaling it into your lungs. This is how most vapes work, especially the vape pens. You will get less vapour this way, and it is easier to be discreet.

DL

Direct to the lungs, bypassing the mouth, and you inhale right into your lungs. If you are looking for big clouds, this is how it’s done. Some devices allow you to control the airflow too. These are a bit heavier, and you will go through more juice.

As a beginner, you may experience dry mouth and vapour tongue. This is normal and may mean you are doing it too much. Take a break and remember to drink lots of water.

Vaping Etiquette

As a newbie, you should follow a few loose rules so you take care of your device and don’t offend people. These include:

• Keeping your Device Clean: Residue builds up over time and can diminish the flavour and performance of your vaping. Make a habit of cleaning your tank before every fill and wash all components once a month.
• Oral Hygiene: Residue also will build up inside your mouth, so if you brush regularly, step it up to twice a day. Use mouthwash as well, and don’t forget to brush your tongue.
• Following Smoking Rules: Vaping usually falls into the same category as smoking, so ensure you only vape in designated areas.
• Keeping Your Vape Charged, But Not Too Much: You always want to have a fully charged vape device before you go out. The last thing you need is to run out when you are having fun or need the hit. Make sure not to plug it in overnight, though, because it can easily get overcharged and damage it.

There you have it, everything you need to know to get started. Ask lots of questions at your vape store and get advice from friends who vape. Then in no time, you will be an expert.