Electronic cigarette for which smoking profile?

How to choose your electronic cigarette according to your smoking profile?

Avec sa forte évolution technologique, la cigarette électronique est devenue aujourd’hui une solution de sevrage de plus en plus plébiscitée. Débutant ou expérimenté, petit fumeur ou fumeur invétéré, chaque profil s’adaptera à un certain type de e-cigarette. Mais alors comment savoir quel modèle est fait pour moi ? Il est délicat de communiquer une réponse définie à cette question tant le choix d’une vapoteuse est personnel. Mais il peut être pertinent de relever les paramètres à considérer pour effectuer votre achat de façon optimale. Faisons le point !

The technical aspect of the electronic cigarette

Pour choisir la cigarette électronique adaptée à votre profil de fumeur, il est essentiel de prendre en compte vos habitudes de consommation et vos besoins spécifiques.

  1. Petit fumeur (moins de 5 cigarettes par jour) : Si vous fumez occasionnellement, une puff (cigarette électronique jetable) est idéale. Elle offre une utilisation simple et immédiate, sans nécessiter de réglages ou de remplissage. Parfaite pour ceux qui recherchent une transition facile ou une solution ponctuelle.
  2. Fumeur modéré (5 à 15 cigarettes par jour) : Un pod est un bon choix, car il offre plus de personnalisation et de flexibilité. Les pods utilisent soit des cartouches remplaçable soit un système de réservoir à remplir avec du eliquide permettant de choisir le dosage de nicotine et les arômes en fonction de vos préférences. Leur autonomie est supérieure à celle des puffs, tout en restant compactes et pratiques à transporter.
  3. Gros fumeur (plus de 15 cigarettes par jour) : Les mods ou cigarettes électroniques plus avancées sont les mieux adaptées. Ces dispositifs offrent une autonomie et une puissance élevées, idéales pour les fumeurs réguliers cherchant à diminuer ou à arrêter complètement le tabac. Vous pouvez ajuster divers paramètres (puissance, débit d’air) et choisir des e-liquides avec des dosages de nicotine variés pour un sevrage progressif et personnalisé.
E-liquid and nicotine - Choice electronic cigarette

E-liquid and nicotine: the primordial equation to consider

In addition to the model of electronic cigarette, the choice of its e-liquid to the optimal dosage of nicotine is equally essential. The flavors and nicotine are thus the two elements for successful withdrawal. Above all, it is indeed the taste of the e-liquid that will make you want to vaporize. This concept of pleasure is necessary for it to eventually become greater than that provided by the classic cigarette. Test several types of flavors to identify your tastes before any purchase.

The other component that will allow you to switch to a repentant smoker is nicotine. This element is even essential to achieve this. Vapo-skeptics tend to point the finger at nicotine and its possible dangers. There is no reason for this fear, since it is the inhalation of smoke from combustion that is harmful to the body, not the nicotine. Without physical danger, it nevertheless contributes to tobacco addiction since it allows the feeling of the hit, that tingling in the throat so specific to tobacco. This is why giving it up abruptly will not allow your withdrawal to be conclusive. It is interesting to ask you this question: what is my consumption of traditional cigarettes? Depending on this answer, the nicotine dosage will vary:

  • Less than 3 cigarettes a day: your very low nicotine dependency may allow you to consume e-liquids without this component (0 mg/ml).
  • Between 3 and 6 cigarettes per day: you are an occasional smoker, a nicotine dosage of 3 mg/ml will be ideal. The flavors delivered by the e-liquid will be sustained and the hit very soft.
  • More than 6 cigarettes per day: the recommended nicotine dosage is 6 mg/ml. It will provide a good taste and a relatively low hit.
  • Less than 13 cigarettes a day: you are a small or medium smoker and the optimal nicotine dosage for you is 12 mg/ml.
  • 20 cigarettes a day: no doubt, you're a heavy smoker. To begin your withdrawal, it is recommended that you turn to e-liquids with a nicotine dosage of 16 to 18 mg/ml. The sensation of a hit can be kept so as not to lose your smoking habits too quickly.
  • More than 20 cigarettes a day: your very high consumption requires an adapted nicotine level of 19.6 mg/ml, the highest dosage.
PG/VG Ratio - Electronic Cigarette Choice

The ratio PG/VG

Another element to take into account is the ratio of propylene glycol (PG) and vegetable glycerin (VG). Choosing the right ratio is specific to each, as it will define the steam and flavour rendering. However, we can identify several types of dosages frequently chosen:

  • 70 PG / 30 VG : this is a good compromise for beginner vaporisers. This rate guarantees a small volume of steam but with a very good restitution of flavours. The delivered hit will be pronounced so as not to suffer too much lack.
  • 50 PG / 50 VG: this proportion is ideal for a large proportion of vaporisers. The production of steam will be satisfactory, as will the flavours delivered and the hit felt.
  • 20 PG / 80 VG : with this ratio, the propelled steam will be very dense, and the flavour rendering acceptable. As for the feel of the hit, it will be rather light. This is a good option for lovers of gourmet liquids.

By definition, the VG allows more steam and the PG defines the flavor rendering. The dosage of these two components will thus allow you to find an e-liquid perfectly adapted to your profile.
If it is rather advisable to turn at the beginning to models adapted to your consumption, you will learn as you go along which is the best product for you. Above all, it is important that you enjoy yourself and that your withdrawal is decisive. Test the models and the different e-liquids, no doubt you will quickly find your best ally in the vape.

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