ZampleTalk Episode 60: Vape Tips for Beginners
There is an old line, often credited to Mark Twain, that the secret of getting ahead is getting started. It set the tone for ZampleTalk Episode 60, which came out when New Year’s resolutions were on everyone’s mind.
Most of us have broken a resolution or two. In this episode, Ian and Chris set the gym jokes aside and walked through practical tips for adults who are new to vaping. Chris also suggested it as a video to pass along to adult friends and family who were thinking about switching from cigarettes.
Watch the video on the ZampleBox YouTube channel
Beginner basics that still hold up
Devices have changed a lot since this episode, but the fundamentals have not. If you are just starting out, these are worth knowing:
- Match the juice to the device. Pod systems usually pair with nicotine salts, while larger sub-ohm devices use lower-strength freebase e-liquid.
- Choose your nicotine strength carefully. Our guide to nicotine strength explains the common options.
- Know your PG and VG. The ratio changes throat hit and vapor, as explained in What Are PG and VG?
- Prime new coils. Let a fresh coil soak before the first puff to avoid a burnt taste, and learn when to change your vape coils.
- Respect your batteries. Use the charger made for your device, and never carry loose cells in a pocket.
- Store e-liquid securely. Keep bottles capped and out of reach of children and pets.
For a longer walkthrough, read our beginner’s guide to vaping.
A note on switching from cigarettes
That decision deserves care. Nicotine is addictive, no vaping product is FDA-approved as a quit-smoking aid, and public-health agencies still disagree on the details. If you smoke and are considering a switch, talk with your doctor first.
Where things stand now
Beginners today can choose from refillable pods, larger mods and disposable vapes. Every vaping product sold in the US needs FDA premarket authorization, and you must be 21 or older to buy. If you want help narrowing down flavors, the Zamplebox Club builds each box around the flavor profile you set.
WARNING: This product contains nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. For adults 21+ only.