The Complete Beginners' Guide to Vaping
Switching from smoking doesn't have to be complicated. We break down the jargon to help you find the perfect vape kit and e-liquid for your journey.
Step 1: Choose Your Device
Disposable Vapes
Pre-filled, pre-charged, and ready to use straight out of the box. No buttons, no mess. Perfect for trying out vaping.
- Zero maintenance
- Best flavor intensity (e.g., Elf Bar)
- Up to 600 puffs
Refillable Pod Kits
Small, rechargeable devices where you refill the liquid yourself. Much cheaper than disposables in the long run.
- Cheaper daily cost
- Rechargeable battery
- Choice of thousands of flavors
Sub-Ohm Mods
Larger devices designed for big clouds (DTL) and huge power. Not recommended for complete beginners switching from cigarettes.
- Massive vapor production
- Customizable settings
- Uses lower nicotine liquid
Step 2: How do you want to inhale?
This is the most important part. Choosing the wrong style is why many people fail to quit.
Mouth To Lung (MTL)
Like a Cigarette. You draw the vapor into your mouth first, then inhale into the lungs. This provides a tight draw and a "throat hit."
Best for: Smokers, Beginners, Disposables, Pod Kits.
Direct To Lung (DTL)
Like a Shisha/Hookah. You breathe the vapor straight down into your lungs. It feels very airy and produces huge clouds but less throat hit.
Best for: Hobbyists, Cloud Chasers, Advanced Mods.
Step 3: Choosing E-Liquid & Strength
| Your Smoking Habit | Recommended Strength | Best E-Liquid Type |
|---|---|---|
| Heavy Smoker (15-20+ a day) | 20mg (2.0%) | Nicotine Salts |
| Moderate Smoker (10-15 a day) | 10mg (1.0%) or 12mg | Nicotine Salts or Freebase |
| Light Smoker (Less than 10) | 3mg or 6mg | Freebase 50/50 |
| Social Smoker | 0mg (Nicotine Free) | Shortfills / 0mg |
💡 Pro Tip: What are Nic Salts?
Nicotine Salts (found in Elf Bars) are smoother on the throat and absorb faster into the blood. For beginners, we highly recommend Nic Salts over traditional liquid as they curb cravings more effectively.
Ready to make the switch?
Browse our curated collection of starter-friendly kits.