Vaping has become a new and trendy alternative to standard tobacco cigarettes, cigars and pipes. The term refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling mist or vapor from a device such as an e-cigarette or a vaporizer. If you’re new to this fun world, you probably want to know more about the differences between these two transmission systems.

E-CIGARETTES

Electronic cigarettes were originally designed to mimic the experience of “traditional” cigarettes. They are actually sometimes known as “cig-a-likes” for that reason. Those who prefer them point to their deeper “throat hit” that is similar to the feeling of puffing on a regular cigarette. For someone who loves that old-school feeling or who wants the simplest smoking experience, e-cigs are a great option. Powered by a light, rechargeable battery, they use disposable e-liquid cartridges that are pre-measured. With this vaping option, there is no need to ever fill a tank, but your ability to be flexible in terms of flavors and nicotine strengths is somewhat hampered.

To get a “hit” of e-juice, the electronic cigarette user either just inhales or presses the power button. A polyfill-wrapped heating element called a cartomizer in the e-cig then absorbs the vape juice and heats it until it turns into a vapor and is ready for inhaling. This process takes only a few seconds.

VAPORIZERS

Vaporizers are the big brother of e-cigarettes. Usually found in specialty vape shops on and off the internet, they are rechargeable and are filled with liquids such as eJuices’ 100 VG vape juices. Somewhat larger in size, they offer a wide range of devices and liquids, and their battery charge tends to last longer.

Vaporizers work in a very similar way to e-cigarettes. Via the rechargeable battery in the device, a polyfill-wrapped element is warmed and the liquid is turned into a mist suitable for inhaling. The difference is that most vaporizers do not use cartridges. Instead they hold the vape juice of your choice in a tank. When it runs low or if you want to change flavors or nicotine strengths, all you need to do is to add more juice. In addition, the use of a vape tank makes it possible for connoisseurs to mix their own custom-made e-juice blends in the vaper’s equivalent to wine-making.

People are falling in love with vaping for many reasons. Among them are its unobtrusiveness, ease of use and customizability. No matter what flavor or vaping style you like, you are bound to find a device and product that suits you. It’s no wonder that this new pastime is taking the country by storm.