I had a few misconceptions about CBD prior to trying it. A friend of mine was vaping it across from me at a pub table, and after innocently asking what her e-liquid was, my curiosity was piqued.
“So does it give you a sort of relaxed, sleepy high?” I asked, “Like weed but just with the body high?”
I’ll admit to.....
Ashtray Blog - Chronicling Vaping's Journey Since 2008
Smoking has always carried an air of sophistication and mystery; how many times does James Bond light up on-screen?That changed when mainstream studies began showing that tobacco can be seriously harmful to your health. Luckily, the first smokeless e-cig patent was filed in 1963 by Herbert A. Gilbertt and vaping has since taken off – even throughout your favourite.....
Update: Unfortunately, the Smok Alien is no longer available. To see the full range of current devices, see our Smok brand page.The Alien 220 Mod from Smok is a widely popular device, largely due to an array of features, lots of power, and the slightly quirky (and much improved over the X Cube) side firing button.In this tutorial we'll.....
TPD Compliance! TPD Regulations! TPD Sale!For those of us who battled the EU over vaping laws (a battle which ended in a messy compromise), the term TPD has become part of our vocabulary.And now the term TPD now seems to be used on every vaping website and forum!But if you’re new to vaping, you might well find it confusing.So.....
When smokers switch to vaping, the main aim is to find a way to satisfy their nicotine cravings in a safer way. After all, nicotine is the addictive element in cigarettes - while the hundreds of other chemicals in the smoke are what cause a threat to smokers’ health.However, many struggle at first - finding that even the highest available.....
Updated: March 2021A friend of mine tried multiple times to switch to vaping.He’d picked up an eGo-style device with a basic clearomizer and some e-juice, but vaping irritated his throat so much he couldn’t keep going.He assumed the nicotine levels in his vape juice was the issue. However, reducing it makes vaping less satisfying for a just-switching smoker. Plus,.....
It’s safe to say nicotine has a pretty bad reputation.From exaggerated claims about how toxic it is to the unfortunately widespread myth that it causes cancer, it’s long been viewed as a menace. As soon as e-cigarettes came on the scene, they were viewed as a menace too, largely because most contain it. Nicotine is highly addictive, critics argue, causes.....
Updated: August 2023I held on to the thin white tube, put it to my mouth and inhaled for the first time on an e-cigarette.It wasn’t quite smoking, but it was certainly a good replication.And when I exhaled, I got a thin stream of vapour from the three-piece cigalike.That was back in 2008.Fast forward 15 years and things are very different.Sometimes.....
Update: Since this post we've had the opportunity to put our point of view to BBC News. Read/view the story here!Enjoy sweet e-liquid flavours?If you're in Wales, you could be soon left with a sour taste.Public Health Wales recently announced that while e-cigarettes were safer than tobacco cigarettes, confectionary flavours should be banned.We’ve seen many comments from.....
ContentsFind out if you are allergic or sensitive to PG, and what to do if you are...PG Basics: What is it and Where is it Found?PG Allergies vs. Sensitivities: What’s the Difference?Our Survey: Finding Out About PG Sensitivity and AllergyPG Allergy: What Are the Symptoms and How Common Is It?PG Sensitivity: What Are the.....
If you've used advanced Aspire devices such as the NX-75 or the Plato before, then you'll feel right at home with the Aspire Archon.The Archon takes the excellent upgradeable chip from the NX-75, adds an extra 18650 battery, doubles the power to 150W, and places it into the sleek and classy looking frame of a Plato.As the NX-75 was my.....
Want to find out what's going to happen next year? See: 2021 Vape Predictions: Expert Roundup.For the fifth year running, some of the biggest voices in the e-cig industry have gone out on a limb to predict the future of e-cigs next year.This year we’re delighted to bring you thoughts from scientists, public health, a documentary maker, vape activists,.....
How many inane comments have you heard from people when they see you with an e-cig?No doubt you’ve heard dozens since you started vaping!Here’s a few choice ones that we hear cropping up again and again...1. "So, when are you giving up?" One day, ONE DAY, people will understand that smoking and vaping are.....
Solidly built, compact and brimming with features, the NX75 is an exceptional little mod for the price.With removable batteries and upgradable firmware it should outlive many alternative devices, and the 75 Watts it delivers will satisfy all but the most power-hungry of vapers.Update: The NX75 is no longer available, but you can view the full range of current Aspire.....
Update: The Tesla Nano is no longer available, but fans of tiny mods might want to check out the Aspire Zelos 3 kit instead.We see a lot of the 'latest and greatest' hardware sent from various companies and it's easy to be sceptical about what's hot and what's not. When the Telsa Nano 60W arrived at our offices however.....