Measuring the Quality of Your Vape

Electronic cigarettes and eLiquid have exploded onto the scene as a popular way for former smokers, current enthusiasts and just about anyone else to satisfy their craving for a smoking alternative. The problem is, with so many different varieties of eLiquid, how can you tell if yours is a good investment, or just a cheap knockoff? If you doubt the authenticity of your eLiquid, don’t worry: there’s a couple of surefire ways to determine if you’re getting the best vape possible!

Vapor Production: First and foremost, the thing that you should look for when vaping is the vapor production of your eCigarette. If the vapor is weak, almost nonexistent and looks more like a wisp rather than a cloud, chances are there’s either something wrong with your technique or your eCig isn’t up to par. Now, this isn’t to say that every eCig with low vapor production is bad – it might mean that’s there’s a faulty cartomizer at work or something comparable - however it could be an early warning sign that your eCig could be better.

Flavor: Flavor is a huge part of any vaping experience and can make or break your entire perception of eCigs. If you’re someone who enjoys flavor, whether it be tobacco or menthol, fruity or rich flavors, flavor might be the deciding factor that keeps you vaping or sends you packing for a new hobby! In order to judge flavor, you’re going to want to make sure you have a cartomizer or cartridge filled properly with your choice of flavor: take a long, slow drag of your eCig and exhale slowly after a few seconds. This will give you the best perception of your flavor choice and allow you to gauge the quality of your vape based on the taste, aroma and overall composition of your eLiquid.

Lingering Effects: The great thing about eCigs is that when you exhale vapor, it doesn’t linger around like smoke from a traditional cigarette. In fact, your vapor might dissolve into the air in a matter of only a few second. Sometimes, however, you find a truly remarkable eLiquid that leaves you with a bit of lingering essence. This could be anything from a hanging aroma in the air or a faint taste in your mouth. Depending on the quality of your eLiquid, this can be both good or bad – it’s up to you to determine your enjoyment of these lingering effects!

After checking out a few of these helpful hints: how does your vape stack up? Does it meet the criteria for an excellent eLiquid or could you stand to find a heartier, more enticing mix? If it’s not meeting all of the above requirements, don’t worry, there are a number of things you can tweak in order to improve it to your liking. For example, try cutting your mixture with PG or VG to create a mix or add a few extra drops of pure flavoring; you’ll be surprised at the effect it can have!