How to choose an electronic cigarette.

Which Electronic Cigarette is Best for Me?

How to choose the right electronic cigarette.

Choosing an electronic cigarette is rather like choosing a new car.  There are many different models that each have their good and bad points. Some people do fine with a compact, fuel efficient car...while others need a 350 diesel dually with a tow bar and ladder rack.

Personally, I have about 10 different models of electronic cigarettes as I had a very heavy smoking habit and was harder to satisfy, but because of my experience, I'm often able to help point people in the right direction to save them time and money on their choices.

When choosing an electronic cigarette, you need to take a couple factors into consideration.  They are as follows:

1. How much do you currently smoke per day?
2. Are you on the go alot or do you spend most of your time at home or in an office?
3. How important is the appearance of the unit? ie, do you want it to look like a cigarette?
4. Price vs convenience.

I'll cover each of these in more detail.

How much do you currently smoke per day?

This question is the first one I ask anyone interested in electronic cigarettes and here's why: Electronic cigarettes are NOT a one-size-fits-all product.  There are many models on the market with different features that should be customized to your smoking habit. 

For instance...

• A 1/2 a pack per day smoker will do just fine with a mini ecig such as the Volcano or Blucig.
• A pack per day smoker can use pretty much any model out there depending on the other critera mentioned above.  Generally a standard 510 model (I recommend Liberty Flights for their Joye 510 - enter "clt" as a coupon code for a 10%discount) or a KR808D-1 (DEFINIATELY go with the Vaporking from Vapor4life.  It's the one that finally got me off cigarettes for good)  are good fits for this level of smoking habit.
• A 2+ pack per day smoker is going to need an electronic cigarette with some oomph.  Speaking from experience, a mini ecig or single battery starter kit probably will become more of a frustration than a relief.  Those models tend to have shorter battery life and smaller cartridges that will require frequent refilling.  For smokers at this level I'd recommend a model with either a personal charging case available or extended life batteries, such as the Riva also from Liberty Flights (coupon code "clt" for 10%discount).

Are you on the go alot or do you spend most of your time at home or in an office?

If you have a very active lifestyle, travel a lot or spend a lot of time driving, you want to make sure that the model you choose either has a long battery life or portable charging options.  If you are at home or in an office where charging is readily available, this is not quite so important.  If you spend a lot of time on a computer, consider a model that offers a usb passthrough to save on batteries.

How important is the appearance of the unit? ie, do you want it to look like a cigarette?

Most new users that I come across, especially those of an older generation want their electronic cigarette to look and act as much like a tobacco cigarette as possible.  However, the models that do tend to look just like a real cigarette fall in the category of being suitable for lighter smokers.  Frequently when heavier smokers go this route the end up upgrading to a better suited model later on and give up asthetics for function.  Take this into consideration before choosing.  If you're trying to quit smoking, there is no point in pretending that it's still a cigarette.

Price vs convenience.

There are a few things to consider here.

• If you have a physical disability or issue such as arthritis, you may want to choose a model that uses cartomizers instead of standard atomizers with cartridges.  Cartomizers are considered disposable, but can be refilled several times before they need to be disposed of.  They are easier to manage if handling small objects is difficult for you.
• If there is a store in your area, you might pay a bit more for a unit than you would ordering it online, however you can get better customer service face to face in most cases and there is no shipping charge or wait time.
• And once again, I need to mention functionality.  If you wish to use an electronic cigarette to wean off of nicotine by slowly reducing the strength of your eliquid and then stop using it altogether, you'll want to go with the least expensive option that fits your habit.  On the other hand, if you have no desire to quit and wish to continue using electronic cigarettes recreationally, you might want to look into a model that has more options and accessories that can grow with you over time.  These will generally cost more, but will save you money in the long run as you won't need to keep buying new models.

To summarize, please do your research before you purchase and choose wisely. If you have any questions about electronic cigarette models, feel free to contact me.

What is an electronic cigarette?

An electronic cigarette, for those who haven't yet heard of them, is a battery operated device that heats a nicotine or non nicotine liquid into a vapor.

The unit allows for the hand to mouth, inhaling and exhaling actions of smoking and looks quite similiar.  However, electronic cigarettes contain no tar, carcinogens or other toxic chemicals.  Most liquids or cartridges contain propylene glycol and/or vegetable glycerin, nicotine (generally less than 4% per solution), distilled water and kosher food flavorings, tobacco flavoring or menthol flavoring.

The majority of smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes experience the same health benefits of quitting smoking, without the severe withdrawal symptoms or stress. 

There has been a lot of controversy around these amazing little devices, but despite that they are growing in popularity at a rate that boggles the mind.

A Win for Electronic Cigarettes!

It's been a long battle over the past year between the FDA and the electronic cigarette industry.  Last fall, the FDA started seizing shipments to NJOY and Smoking Everywhere.  The companies filed for an injuction to stop the seizures, which was granted.  But the FDA appealed.

The FDA had been trying to have electronic cigarettes classified as an unapproved drug delivery device, but justice has prevailed and the courts decided that the electronic cigarettes are to fall under the same guidelines as tobacco cigarettes.

Although many in the electronic cigarette industry do not agree that these should be classified as tobacco as they contain no tobacco, this ruling does protect the industry from the units being banned.  They can now be regulated by the FDA, but that will take awhile for it to go into affect.

Regulation will likely raise the cost of electronic cigarettes, but they will undoubtedly still be much less expensive than smoking.

To view the press release about this court case click here.

Welcome to my Electronic Cigarette VS Cigarette Blog

I'd like to thank you for visiting my blogsite about electronic cigarettes.

I've been using electronic cigarettes for well over a year now and they have changed my life.  Because of this, I've become something of an advocate for their use.

I understand that there is a wealth of information out there about electronic cigarettes and it can quickly become overwhelming to those just starting out.  With this blog, I hope to help guide new and experienced users alike through the waters of the electronic cigarette world.

Check back often for user tips, vendor and product reviews, model specific instructions and whatever else I can think of.

Because I have worked in an electronic cigarette retail location for over a year now, I've heard every question out there, seen what struggles and problems users have experienced and have helped many users on their way to success.

I hope to do the same here on a much larger scale.

Thank you again for visiting.

Leann Sadler