What is Vaping?

Haven’t got the foggiest about vaping? Fear not – we’re here to bring you the basics. 

So you’ve arrived at Vape Mountain. Maybe you regularly vape, perhaps you’ve heard the word thrown around are interested in trying it for yourself... or maybe you haven’t got a single clue what any of this stuff means.

Whatever your level of knowledge, read on for a comprehensive guide to the misty movement that’s got millions on cloud nine. 

Hot Topic

There’s no denying that vaping has been a hot topic of conversation for a while now. The Oxford Dictionaries actually named “vape” as their 2014 Word of the Year, defining the verb as "to inhale and exhale the vapour produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device." 

Simply put, vaping describes the act of using a vapouriser. The user inhales vapour produced from e-liquid through a personal vapouriser, such as an electronic cigarette, in order to simulate the experience of smoking.

What’s the Point of Vaping?

Perhaps the biggest appeal of vaping, and why so many are choosing to vape instead of smoke, is that it is a tobacco-free version of the traditional cigarette. So, whilst it does contain varying levels of nicotine, vaping has a reduced likelihood of causing health concerns such as cancer. 

This makes vaping a popular alternative to regular cigarettes: it provides users with a similar sensation to smoking and a nicotine fix, but with considerably less chemicals and carcinogens.

A Brief History

Whilst vaping may seem relatively current, the electronic cigarette was actually first developed in the 1960s by Herbert A.Gilbert. Unfortunately, at a time when health warnings against cigarettes were less widespread than today, his idea never quite took off.

It was 2003 when Chinese pharmacist and inventor Hon Lik introduced what we recognise today as the electronic cigarette, inspired after he lost his father to cancer caused by smoking.

What’s Your Flavour?

Continuing to evolve, vaping has an exciting future ahead of it as technology develops. As of today, there are increasingly more and more flavours of e-liquid available on the market, from your standard tobacco, menthol and fruit flavours, to those as imaginative as peanut butter banana or fried ice cream!

E-liquids used in vapourisers generally consist of propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerine (VG) or a mix of both. When these ingredients are combined with natural or artificial flavours, a whole world of exotic and unique flavours is opened.

Why not have a browse at some of the e-liquid flavours, as well as the range of personal vapourisers, available here at Vape Mountain!

Elf Bar 600 Snoow Tobacco Disposable Vape Pen (20mg) £4.99    In stock now View Info Disposable vape pen supplied in a creamy snoow tobacco flavour Provides 600 puffs per bar, roughly the same as 20 cigarettes Compact, portable and drag-activated for a great vape experience  Mix and match 10 of any flavour to reduce price to £3.80 per device			Elf Bar 600 ElfTurbo Ice (Elfbull Ice) Disposable Vape Pen (20mg) £4.99    In stock now View Info Disposable vape pen supplied in an authentic energy drink flavour Provides 600 puffs per bar, roughly the same as 20 cigarettes Compact, portable and drag-activated for a great vape experience  Mix and match 10 of any flavour to reduce price to £3.80 per device			OK Vape E-Cigarette Low Strength Menthol Refill Cartridges (6mg) £6.99    In stock now View Info Menthol flavour refill cartridges for the OK Rechargeable E-Cigarette Each pack contains five cartridges and lasts for the equivalent of 125 traditional cigarettes Low strength with 6mg of nicotine in each cartridge Bulk offers available starting at £5.50 per pack FREE OK Vape Starter Kit Offer: Enter switch2ok at checkout			EDGE Heizen E-Liquid (Pack of 5) £11.99    In stock now View Info Fruit and menthol flavoured e-liquid Nicotine strengths: 6mg, 12mg and 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK
Lost Mary BM600 Pineapple Ice Disposable Vape (20mg) £4.95    In stock now View Info Disposable vape device in a tasty pineapple flavour Provides 600 puffs per vape, roughly the same as 20 cigarettes Bright and colourful design in a conveniently compact case Mix and match 10 of any flavour to reduce price to £3.80 per device			EDGE GO E-Cigarette Device £10.00    In stock now View Info E-cigarette device for use with EDGE GO pods Sleek and slender device is discreet to use Buttonless design for easy activation Petite 10.5cm length perfect for on-the-go use			Blu MyBlu Golden Tobacco Liquidpods £5.49    In stock now View Info Classic golden tobacco flavour Available in a single 18mg nicotine strength VG: 35%, PG: 65% Bulk purchases available from £4.70 per pack			EDGE Blackcurrant E-Liquid (Pack of 5) £11.99    In stock now View Info Fruity blackcurrant flavoured e-liquid Nicotine strengths: 6mg, 12mg and 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK
Blu Pro E-Cigarette Clearomiser £5.99    In stock now View Info Ergonomic mouthpiece for consistent vapour Top-filling design makes refills quick and easy Clear window shows how much e-liquid is left Designed exclusively for Blu Pro to ensure compatibility			OK Vape Menthol High Nicotine E-Cigarette Refills (18mg) £6.99    In stock now View Info Menthol-flavoured electronic cigarette refill Suitable for the OK Vape Rechargeable E-Cigarette High nicotine strength of 18mg Each pack contains 5 refills, with bulk offers available Available from £5.50 per pack! FREE OK Vape Starter Kit Offer: Enter switch2ok at checkout			OK Vape E-Cigarette K1 Replacement Battery with Refill Cartridges £9.48    In stock now View Info Replacement battery and pack of cartridges For the OK Vape Rechargeable E-Cigarette Available with tobacco or menthol cartridges Purchase one, two, or three batteries FREE OK Vape Starter Kit Offer: Enter switch2ok at checkout			EDGE British Tobacco E-Liquid (Pack of 5) £11.99    In stock now View Info Tobacco flavoured e-liquid Nicotine strengths: 6mg, 12mg and 18mg VG: 50%, PG: 50% Made in the UK