Today’s article is about how to shop for electronic cigarettes. There are many factors that come into play, and today I’ll sum up just which ones you need to keep in mind.
eCigarettes are gaining popularity, and as a result there seem to be more and more eCig brands each day. When there are so many options it can be hard to decide which companies are worth trying and which are just looking to make a profit. Of course, there are the obvious differences, such as styles and options which are only available from certain retailers. But there are also many things which are hard to judge, like price differences. One electronic cigarette company may sell their products as a premium product, claiming they are more efficient or last longer, and therefore selling for a higher price. Does paying more ensure a better product?
To answer these questions, the first place to start is with a description of what all high quality eCigarettes should include. Then we can move on to the options that certain companies offer, and finally to the most popular eCig companies out there today.
What Makes an eCigarette Good
The whole idea of eCigs is that you can smoke, and get a nicotine fix, without all the negative side effects of smoking tobacco. Tobacco smells bad and is very bad for your health. While electronic cigarettes have not been studied enough to determine whether they are healthy, they certainly offer a better alternative to smoking tobacco.
Electronic cigarettes that are popular usually look at least somewhat like tobacco cigarettes. The glowing end, a small stream of “smoke”, and even the white body with a light brown filter. While the look of an eCigarette may not be important to you, for many people who are thinking of making the switch, part of what holds them back is the image of smoking a smokeless cigarette. At first, you probably do not want to be obvious, so the more like a normal cigarette an eCig looks, the more likely you will be to smoke it.
eCigarettes should be a balance between form and function. When you inhale, it should feel like you are inhaling warm vapor, perhaps a bit more like smoking a hookah than a cigarette. The smooth and warm feeling of cigarettes is one thing that smokers really enjoy, so having that sensation is critical to the enjoyment of eCigs.
Of course, the nicotine dosage should be reasonable. Many eCigarette companies actually have recommendations based on your current smoking habits. Depending on how many cigarettes per day you smoke, and even the type of cigarette, a good electronic cigarette company can tell you how their product will compare. The benefit of being able to get a similar level of nicotine is that you will be better able to adjust, without any withdrawal feelings or the opposite, too much nicotine.
And then there is the price. Brands that offer trials and guarantees are often more confident that you will like their product, which can be comforting. There are quite a number of competitive brands that sell disposable models or trial version so that you can experience what they offer before investing in the brand. The truth is that you may need to try more than one brand or flavor before you settle on eCigs that you like. Preference is often personal, so trying out a sample can be a big benefit.
On the other hand, once you do invest in a certain type of eCigarette, you may want to decide to pay for a more reusable product so that you do not have to buy so many replacements. The more durable, the more expensive the product will be up front, but the overall cost may not be higher over time. Additionally, the overall price compared to what you spend on tobacco cigarettes will undoubtably be lower.
Options, Options, Options
These days there are so many options to consider that it can be overwhelming to choose a single eCigarette brand. Some brands offer cartridges that are separate from the atomizer, or the heating element, which means less of the cigarette is disposable and more is reusable. These types are a bit more expensive, but the replacement cartridges can be cheaper, because they do not include the atomizer.
There are a few other practical options to consider. How many smokes do you get from each cartridge? What are the nicotine levels? Does the battery life last as long as it says it does and will recharging be a hassle? Beyond practicalities, though, are the fun things.
eCigarettes now come in hundreds of flavors. If you prefer a cigarette-like flavor, you can have tobacco or menthol flavored cartridges. You can even find flavors that mimic the taste of tobacco cigarette brands. Beyond tobacco, though, are the really exotic options. If you are familiar with the flavors of hookah pipe tobacco, then you will not be surprised by flavors like cherry, watermelon, and grape. Even Coca-Cola and vanilla have been used as tobacco flavors before. But electronic cigarette makers, in their quest to always make something new and different, are offering flavors like pumpkin pie, cappuccino, and chocolate cake.
Best Deals, Best Prices, Best Brands
While there are a lot of fans of many brands of eCigarette, on consistent favorite seems to be Green Smoke. They offer a high quality product and they do charge a bit more for that quality. But as far as being dependable and enjoyable, most people are happy with Green Smoke smokeless cigarettes. They offer packages that users find reasonable and the options allow for casual, social smokers or heavy smokers to find the right package.
Right up there with Green is Blu Cigs, a sleek and modern company that is also one of the highest ranking among user reviews. Blu Cigs also offers a great variety of packages which accommodate heavy smokers to those who smoke occasionally. People like the look of the Blu Cigs brand as well as the way they smoke.
Of course, at the very top of the list are V2 and Bull Smoke. V2 has a great intro package, which includes a choice of a black or white battery and a couple of flavors, so you get an array to try. V2 also runs about mid-price, which means they are not up there with the super expensive “elite” brands, but they are also not some cheap-o brand. They smoke very well and reviews are usually positive about their product.
Bull Smoke also offers a fun and unique product, but at a pretty significant investment. While users agree that the investment is worthwhile, their claim is that they give more vapor than competitors, they are a slightly different company. If you like their aesthetic and style, you’ll probably agree that they have a great product.