Will The Obsession With Disposables Come To An End?

Disposable Vape Kits Coming To An End

Disposable vapes have smashed the vape scene since their launch last year. We discussed the environmental impact of these before releasing them in our shop, in the hope it educated many of the vapers considering switching from reusable vapes to disposables. So far, the sale of disposables continues to be high in our Bristol vape shop. In this post, we will look at the reasons why you may be choosing to vape with disposable e-cigarettes, and why reusable kits may be a better choice for you.

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A Passion For Vaping: An Interview With the Owner of Vapour Days

The truth of why some vapers succeed and others don’t is down to experience. Both the first and last experiences dictate how likely a smoker is to stick with the transition to vaping. A smoker entering a vape shop needs to have a great first experience and they need to be asked the right questions and given the best answers to suit their needs.

Investing in the best vaping kit for their needs will significantly increase their likelihood of success. Occasionally customers choose a ‘cheap kit to give it a go’. Inevitably they spend more money on a better kit later, or decide that ‘vaping isn’t for me’. Going for the best kit for their needs first time round gives a great chance of stopping smoking for good. Below is an interview with the owner of Vapour Days. He switched to vaping over 8 years ago and has sold vape products to customers through the Bristol shop since 2014.

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Stigma Associated with Electronic Cigarettes, E Liquids and Vaping in General

Stigma about Vaping and Electronic Cigarettes

Introduction to Vaping Stigma

Our society has strong views on most new, unique or uncommon activities. Vaping is no exception. It is similar to the mobile stigma that came about when mobile phones were first launched. The media get sales based on shocking data or reports – and when things are so new to the market. It is easy to fool unsuspecting readers into thinking their stories are fact. Let’s have a look at some of the comments publicised in recent months and compare with the scientific data behind those stories. This post lets you see what the true story should state, without any stigmas associated.

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Vaping Jargon Alert – How Many Words Can you Call a Vape Product?!

What does RDL mean vaping definition

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to have an exciting academic or career journey, you will likely reflect back to a time when you first started. You had no idea what on earth everyone was talking about?! They were throwing jargon words around like it was an adventure. You were sat lost and smiling, trying to pretend you totally understood what it all meant. You started your vaping journey and BOOM. There you are again – word after word of jargon being used for e liquids, coils, kit types, vaping features… Let’s help you work out what it all means and relax back into the world of vape.

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Negative Consequences of Smoking and Smoking Around Your Family

Stop Smoking

We are all aware that there is a lot of information on the harsh consequences of smoking and passive smoking in the media, scientific research, knowing someone who’s died of smoking related disease… the list goes on. However, times have changed with COVID-19 and news announcements have highlighted that more people have reverted back to smoking, including those who had succeeded with quitting smoking through vaping. It’s important to remind ourselves of how destructive smoking is to us and our loved ones, through their passive smoking. Then let’s consider the research done on electronic cigarettes and we take a look at the recent video by the NHS which refers to vaping being the equivalent to our health as patches or gum. The below debate discusses how destructive smoking is to us. We also consider different e cigarette options that may be the tool needed to help you quit smoking for good.

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Should I Give Up Vaping in light of the Coronavirus?

Vaping in the Coronavirus

Switching from Smoking to Vaping – Is This Still a Good Choice?

The Centre for Perioperative Care (CPOC) has made a clear statement that smokers should quit smoking to increase their health during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. There have also been some suggestions in the media that it is unclear whether vapers should also look to quit during this time. Ultimately, if you want to quit smoking by using electronic cigarettes then the Public Health England has repeatedly claimed that vaping is around 95% healthier for us than smoking. Therefore now is an excellent time to switch to vaping to increase your health outcomes.

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