It’s almost the New Year, and if you’re like many people who smoke cigarettes, you may be preparing to make the resolution to quit. If so, you’re not alone. Recent statistics reveal that the number of people trying to quit smoking has risen each year — from 18% of smokers in 2012 to 34% in 2013. As more people try to kick the tobacco habit, there have been more methods developed to help. One has had several successes so far: vaping.
What is vaping? Vaping is the use of an electronic cigarette, commonly called an e-cig; vaping also refers to the use of more complex e-cigs known as vapor cigarettes, and these rarely resemble actual tobacco cigarettes. In short, electronic cigarettes come in all shapes and sizes, and manufacturers make them in just about all the colors of the rainbow.
There are two main types of electronic cigarettes: rechargeable and disposable e cigs. Rechargeable electronic cigarettes are popular because they can be used again and again, and they just need to be refilled with e liquid when it runs out. More complex vapor cigarettes are usually chosen by more experienced users, but some newbies may like them, too. Disposable e cigs tend to look more like a tobacco cigarette, but they cannot be refilled; in some cases, the e cig itself is kept, but the cartridge is replaced instead. These e cigs need to be replaced entirely, but they can provide a smoking-like experience for those who are new to vaping, and they are ready to use right out of the package.
No matter which type of e cig you choose, many varieties are available in vaping kits, which are perfect for beginners. Rechargeable vaping kits contain an electronic cigarette, charger, and e liquid; there are also disposable products available for those who would prefer to use disposable e cigarettes. While some vaping kits only come with standard vaping flavors, like tobacco, menthol, and sometimes a fruit flavors, others will give you a choice for what type of flavoring you would like. Many e cig users prefer to experiment with flavors, and tobacco is often far less popular than flavors like chocolate, coffee, mint, cherry, and other fun flavors.
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