Which electronic cigarette for which smoking profile?

The personal vaporizer (otherwise incorrectly called electronic cigarette) has undergone a very rapid technological evolution in the space of three years. Box formats have almost everywhere replaced tube formats, and smokers wishing to switch to vaping to quit smoking may find themselves a little lost when it comes to choosing.

So which personal vaporizer for which smoking profile? The answer to this question is not always simple. We guide you here to continue to help you in your choices and try to answer the question: which electronic cigarette to buy?

The technical aspect

“Box” format batteries (or Mod Box)

Smokers still sometimes look for a small object, not too far from the cigarette, but the arrival of box formats that everyone can now see in the hands of many vapers makes it less difficult to convince a smoker to equip himself with this type of material.

Ego Batteries

Indeed, the main interest of this format is its autonomy (battery capacity), representing 2 to 3 times that of an eGo type, because it now allows to have only one battery and not plus two (one charging while the other is being used).

They also recharge much faster (2h-2h1/2 compared to 4-5h previously), and via USB, which allows you to vape while it recharges in case of emergency!

Example of an atomizer with replaceable coils.

The atomizer must be of sufficient size and easy to use for the beginner vaper. If the confirmed vapor can then choose a larger atomizer (containing more e-liquid), or producing more vapor (subohm = with a resistance lower than 1 ohm), or allowing a better rendering of flavors (dripper), we see still too often beginners badly advised because oriented towards these types of atomizers for confirmed vapers.

So no more cigarette-shaped vaporizers, or tube formats with variable voltage (Volts) or not. Make way for box or tube formats with variable power (Watts), they provide a more comfortable vape allowing you to adjust to a wider range of values ​​(not necessarily needing more than 20 W to start either).

Fortunately, the application of the European Tobacco Directive applied since May 20, 2016 is rather lenient regarding equipment in France. But restrictions could emerge in the medium term.

In any case, for a smoker wishing to switch to vaping, it is necessary to take advantage of the current richness of the market to find the appropriate equipment.

Aromas and nicotine dosage

Thousands of different flavors exist. It's up to you to find the bottle of e-liquid that will bring you satisfaction.

The key to successful quitting smoking with the vaporizer lies in these two components. It is very important to be able to test e-liquids before buying them, because the chosen flavor must please, at the risk of getting tired very quickly, and sometimes giving up. We can also advise to find at least two that please, because this allows you to alternate during the day or day after day, to keep your pleasure intact. Pleasure is the crucial element of the vape in order to quit smoking.

This pleasure must become greater than that provided by cigarettes (yes, yes it is possible!).

The second component, of perhaps even more crucial importance in obtaining a comfortable quit smoking, is of course nicotine. Do not be afraid of nicotine, the danger of smoking is due to inhaling the smoke, not nicotine (its effects are similar to those of caffeine). A burnt vegetable, whatever it is, produces tars, cause of cancers (approximately 70 carcinogenic substances), carbon monoxide (due to incomplete combustion), toxic for the cardiovascular system, and fine solid particles to the cause of respiratory problems.

Of course, it's not just nicotine that makes you addicted to tobacco, but it plays a big part in it, and wanting to quit smoking with a nicotine-free liquid almost inevitably leads to a return to tobacco.

One last important point about liquids. The proportions of VG