There are several options to consider when buying vape pens, including whether you want to use dry herbs or liquid concentrations, a metal or decorative mouthpiece, and a cartomizer or a clearomizer. Whether you're looking to quit smoking or start vaping recreationally, you can find a vape pen to meet your every desire.

1. How to Buy
a Vape Pen

2. What’s a Vape Pen?
A vaporizer pen, otherwise known as a "vape pen," is the latest refinement of the e-cigarette technology. When you smoke
a vape pen, you're smoking without receiving all of the harmful side effects of smoking a traditional cigarette.
If you're new to vaping, there are several options to consider when buying a vape pen. Depending on your personal
preference, there are various designs for you to choose from when making a purchase. Vapor pen users can choose from a
variety of different concentrates and an array of enticing flavors, to vape.

3. Dry Herbs vs. Liquid Concentrations
● When first buying a vape pen, you’ll need to decide whether you want to use dry herbs or liquid concentrations.
● All depends on personal preference and whether or not you would like to use nicotine

4. Dry Herbs
● With dry herbs, you can choose amongst a wide range of products and flavors.
● While some of the herbs contain nicotine, there are also non-nicotine options.
● Many of the non-nicotine blends are made from the dried leaves of fruit plants.
● A popular choice for people new to vaping and connoisseurs alike

5. Liquid Concentrations
● Known as “e-liquid” or “e-juice”
● Can purchase from a supplier or even make your own at home.
● You can also decide how much nicotine you want to be added, and nicotine levels usually vary from 0% to 4.8%.
● You’ll also be able to choose from a growing range of flavors that make the liquid concentrations more enjoyable to
vape.
● Concentrations are usually made from propylene glycol or vegetable glycerin, while flavors and nicotine are added to
the liquids.

6. Propylene Glycol vs. Vegetable Glycerin
Propylene Glycol
● Most popular type of e-juice which has a sweeter flavor that many people enjoy.
● Produces thick clouds of vape "smoke" that many smokers find satisfying
Vegetable Glycerin
● Stronger throat hit
● Vapor you exhale isn’t as thick

7. Heating Elements
● To vaporize dry herbs or liquid concentrations, vape pens need heating elements.
● The three most popular heating elements are atomizers, clearomizers, and cartomizers.
● Each one offers its own set of advantages and disadvantages, which can help you decide which one is best based
on your lifestyle.

9. Atomizers
● The atomizer turns the liquid into a vapor
● Some atomizers produce bigger vapor clouds, while some are built for a stronger throat hit or to enhance the flavor
● With an atomizer, a metal coil heats up to vaporize e-juice.
● Some atomizers have wicks that control how much e-liquid can reach the coils. This helps prevent too much liquid
from touching the coil at once, so you get a clean, smooth pull instead of accidentally choking on a strong hit.

10. Atomizers Cont.
● A second type of atomizer relies on you to pour your e-liquid directly onto the coils, which is commonly known as
"dripping." Dripping is beneficial for short vaping sessions, but you’ll need to refill the atomizer frequently.
● When you drip, you have to refill the atomizer pretty often.
● If you want to use your vaporizer throughout the day, then you may prefer an atomizer that connects to a small tank
that holds enough juice for several different sessions.
● Some people prefer the convenience of using an atomizer that connects to a liquid tank while others prefer the
flexibility of dripping.
● Often there is another component between the liquid and the atomizer, which can either be either a clearomizer or a
cartomizer.

11. Clearomizers
● Similar to atomizers, only clear in color, so you can look to see how much vape juice you have left and help you
see when your juice is low.
● Available in various sizes for various smoking sessions (all day use or single-use)
● Come in a variety of designs, some of which let you swap out coils and tanks, so you can customize your
experience.
● When deciding on a clearomizer's coils, you have three options: top coil, bottom coil, and multiple coils.

12. Clearomizers Continued
● Top Coil Design: If you prefer a warm vapor, then you may want to look into the top coil clearomizer options, which
produce warmer vapor. These are the easiest kinds of clearomizers to refill, since you can fill them up
from the top.
● Bottom Coil Design: A clearomizer with a bottom coil design has great wicking, and this design gives you a cooler
vapor that won't burn your throat.
● Multiple coils: Give you a cool vapor with a stronger throat hit. Since the coils are spread out, they can produce
vapor at lower temperatures but do require greater energy from your battery

13. Cartomizers
● Earliest designs of vape pens but still offer many benefits
● Work the same way that clearomizers and other atomizers operate.
● Has a “coil” that vaporizes liquid contained in a small tank.
● Instead of having a single wick that extends into the tanks, these devices are packed with a material called poly-fil.
● The poly-fil is absorbent, so it collects liquid during vape sessions.
● The material may hold residue between sessions, which isn’t a problem as long as you continue to use the same flavor
of e-juice every time you vape.

14. Cartomizers Cont.
● The atomizer is already in the cartomizer and connects directly to the battery, which means you do not have to swap
out parts as they age and instead, you can replace the entire cartomizer.
● For people who like drip vaping, cartomizers are also useful. Since the coils are always located on the top, you can
drip e-juice directly onto them. Since the cartomizers do not have wicks, you don’t have to worry about them drying
out.

15. Vape Pen Mouthpieces
When it comes to vape pen mouthpieces, it depends on personal preference. First, consider how you prefer to inhale vapor and whether.
Stem Mouthpieces: These usually extend an inch or more from the vape pen, and the extra length gives vapor the space it needs to cool
before reaching your throat. If you prefer a cool throat hit when vaping, then this is probably a good option for you.
Flexible Stem Mouthpieces: Similar to regular stem mouthpieces, but they are made from a flexible plastic material, which lets you adjust
the mouthpiece for your own level of comfort
Solid Valve Lip pieces: Much shorter than stem designs, solid valve lip pieces are beneficial for people who enjoy a warmer throat hit.
Plastic Stems: Inexpensive, easy to clean, and nearly shatter-proof, these are also the most common option for vape pens.
Glass Stems: Considered high-quality items. The actual quality can differ considerably between designs, materials, and manufacturers.

16. Mouthpieces Cont.
Metal Mouthpieces: Extremely durable. Like mouthpieces made of glass, though, they have a tendency to get hot during
long sessions.
Decorative Mouthpieces: You may wish to explore decorative options if your budget allows. The prices vary considerably
depending on the artistry and materials involved.

17. Vape Pen Batteries
Vape pens use batteries to power their atomizers. Without a charged battery, your vape pen won’t work
USB Vape Pen Batteries: Many vape pens have USB ports that let you recharge their batteries through connecting to a computer
or outlet adaptor. Some pens will let you vape while recharging the batteries as well. It can take several hours to get a full charge, so
make sure you choose a vape pen with a battery for your own needs.
Removable Vape Pen Batteries: Most vape pens have rechargeable batteries, but the difference is whether you can plug the whole
pen into a charger or whether you need to remove the battery before connecting to a charger. The benefit of a removable battery is
that you can have extra batteries charging between uses. When one loses power, you can simply swap for another.

18. Final Decision
Given the wide range of vape pens and accessories, there is a product that matches your needs.
You just have to look at your options to decide which one you will like most, and you’ll be well on
your way to becoming an expert vaper.

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