Want to find out what's going to happen next year? See: 2021 Vape Predictions: Expert Roundup.It's prediction time again!Last year we invited some of the top ten vaping bloggers to share their predictions for the future of vaping. This year we have got a mix of last's years bloggers (interesting, as several look back at their predictions for.....
Ashtray Blog - Chronicling Vaping's Journey Since 2008
Updated August 2023Since 2008, I’ve added over 1000 posts to this blog. This makes it rather hard to find what you want, especially if you are new to e-cigarettes and want to get an overview.If you are a beginner or intermediate user of e-cigarettes, the articles below cover the essentials for getting started, as well as some more advanced information.Menu
If you’re completely new to the world of vape tanks, it can feel like there is a lot to take in. But don’t worry. We’ve put this guide together to help you navigate the ever-expanding world of tanks, and it covers everything from the basics to more advanced topics.If you're just getting started, you may prefer to read A.....
And just how addictive is nicotine when removed from tobacco?One of the most shocking scenes of Trainspotting is this:Some people believe this scene exaggerates withdrawal symptoms (more on this later), but heroin is known to be difficult to quit.Yet according to respected sources there's something.....
Here, in one place, you'll find 25, 28, 30, 32 great quotes on vaping that will shock, inform and entertain you.(Thank you to everyone who has sent me more quotes - I have added my favourites in below!)On E-Cig SafetyPublic Health England (in association with Public Health Groups)In July 2016 Public Health England.....
The rat squealed as I forced another drop of Halo American Red e-liquid into its mouth."3 milligrams, and still alive," I reported grimly to my smoking hot lab assistant... Not really!While strictly speaking you'd need experiments to see how much e-liquid it would take to kill, that's not.....
Updated: May 2021If you’re in the market for a new vape device. it would usually set you back between £10 - £100 from most regular retailers.To the average vaper, splashing out £100 on a vape may seem quite extravagant but, as you’ll discover, this is nothing compared to the most expensive vape in the world!As vaping becomes increasingly popular with.....
After intense lobbying from vapers, the EU last week decided not to classify electronic cigarettes as medical devices. But with the UK government intent on proceeding with a ban, and the EU still intent on banning online sales, the battle's not over. We asked 12 vapers, campaigners and politicians what's next for vapers in the UK and Europe.1. Clive Bates,.....
In a new paper five scientists, Professor Polosa, Professor Brad Rodu, Assistant Professor Caponneto, Research Fellow Maglia and Assistant Professor Raciti, argue the case for electronic cigarettes. Professor Polosa also kindly agreed to answer some questions we had about the study.In the paper the authors highlight the apparent safety and improving quality of electronic cigarettes,.....
Last year, when I was writing up the history of the electronic cigarette, I mentioned Herbert A. Gilbert, who is considered by many to be the inventor of the modern electronic cigarette.I also wrote:Herbert A Gilbert may still be alive, if this post is genuine. (Herbert, if you’re out there, I’d love to interview you!)Fortunately, Herbert, now in his 80's,.....
Update: The University of Queensland is now reporting that the study is funded by a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) project grant, and not by the Australian government, while Dr Coral Gartner Health Canal is disputing the whole story. (Thanks to Gregory Conley for the link.)According to The Age National, Australia is to consider a ban.....
Updated: June 2016If you trawl the net, you'll find little data on how e-cigarettes effect your lungs.So, with some help from researcher Paul Bergen and vaping bloggers (and from lots of you lovely readers!) I asked vapers how switching to an electronic cigarette had affected their smoker's cough, ability to exercise and do strenuous jobs and lung capacity.I'm leaving the detailed analysis to.....
research suggests long term nicotine inhalation causes you no harmuse of nicotine could help you lose weighttobacco has been used throughout history to control appetiteOne problem with electronic cigarettes is that while short term studies have been carried out, there haven't been any very long term studies.Scientists tell us that the problem with smoking is not the nicotine,.....
Top 10 US VapersLike any community, vapers rally around some key influencers. Knowing who to turn to for advice, industry news and honest reviews is one of the biggest challenges for people getting into e-cigs, since overly positive, misleading information outnumber the genuine ones by a staggering margin. However, there are still hoards of vapor-loving bloggers, reviewers, movers and shakers.....
Apologies for the late update on what's happening in the UK. There was a media frenzy yesterday, with all the usual misinformation, and I was tied up handling media enquiries (including a live interview on Sky!)What's happened:There's a lot of misinformation out there at the moment......