The Best Vape Kits To Help You Quit Smoking

Smoking rates amongst adults in the UK have started dwindling down year on year. Conversely, vaping rates have increased over the same time period. It has been used by many as a smoking cessation tool.

The use of an e-cigarette has been proven to be the most effective tool to use when quitting smoking, rather than conventional nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) methods. The NHS advocate the use of vape devices to help smokers quit. An evidence review commissioned by the Office for Health and Improvement and Disparities concluded that vaping is less harmful than smoking, in the short and medium term. More long term studies are required but conclusions can be made on the long term effects.

In this blog, we look at how vaping can help you quit smoking. Answering questions such as, can vapes help you stop smoking? What do I look for when buying my first vape kit? Taking your first steps to stop smoking can be daunting but we are here to help you find some answers!

Can Vaping Help You Quit Smoking?

It certainly can! It is proving to be one of the most effective methods of smoking cessation.

When quitting smoking, it's recommend that a form of nicotine replacement therapy is used to help make the process of quitting easier and to ensure that nic' withdrawals do not begin setting in.

The more conventional forms of NRT that are often used, are things like Nicotine Patches, Nicotine Gum, Sprays or Lozenges. These products all have low doses of nicotine in them and can be used to replace the nicotine you'd previously got from smoking tobacco products.

However, recent studies have shown that there is a different method for nicotine. It is not officially classed, or recognised, as a form of NRT but it is proving to be the more successful method. That is using an e-cigarette with nic' containing vape liquids.

All the conventional forms of NRT we mentioned above are available to be prescribed by GPs to help people quit. Whereas e-cigarettes are not currently available on prescription, but GPs and Stop Smoking services both recommend people try vaping to quit smoking.

Excerpt from Cochrane Library study: Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation

"For every 100 people using nicotine e‐cigarettes to stop smoking, 8 to 12 might successfully stop, compared with only 6 of 100 people using nicotine‐replacement therapy, 7 of 100 using e‐cigarettes without nicotine, or 4 of 100 people having no support or behavioural support only."

Vaping can mimic the effects of smoking cigarettes, which is what some people may crave or miss if they were to give up smoking. The hand to mouth action is one of the strongest habits formed when smoking. This coupled with the inhaling/exhaling and nicotine absorption are what vaping replaces.

Whilst vaping mimics the effects of smoking, it certainly does not mimic the amount of chemicals produced by a lit cigarette. It's estimated that over 5000 chemicals are produced and harboured in cigarette smoke, with at least over 50 of them being toxic carcinogens. These are not present in the vapour produced by an e-cigarette, so vaping offers a safer option for nicotine delivery compared to smoking.

Public Health England declared in 2016, and then reaffirmed their stance in 2022, that vaping is 95% safer than smoking. And contrary to popular belief, nicotine is not one of the harmful chemicals associated with tobacco products. Traces of nicotine can be found across nature, not just in tobacco plants. Such as potatoes, tomatoes and aubergine.

Cancer Research UK says on their website;

"Nicotine is the chemical that makes cigarettes addictive. But it is not responsible for the harmful effects of smoking, and nicotine does not cause cancer."

What To Look For In A Vape Kit To Help You Quit Smoking

As we mentioned above, when it comes to vaping, you're going to want to mimic the effects of smoking as closely as possible. Choosing the right kit to do that is arguably the most important thing to get right if you want a successful transition from smoking to vaping. Alongside that, choosing the right e-liquid is an important factor, which we will explain a little further on in this blog.

There are so many different options available on the market today and it may seem overwhelming when you first start out. Knowing what kit does what and how to pick the best one for you and your needs may seem overwhelming. But don't panic, as it's fairly simple and straight forward.

Simple and Easy To Use

When you start vaping, it's probable that your knowledge of vaping isn't going to be extensive. You may not understand things like variable wattage settings which is why you want to choose a vape device that is simple and easy to use. Devices such as a vape pen or pod kit are some of the most user friendly devices on the market. They offer a perfect gateway into vaping without the need to extensively learn everything.

These types of devices will not have anything like variable wattage on. Instead that's automatically set by the device based on the ohms resistance of the coil being used. It may even be preinstalled in the refillable vape pods, so it's just a case of topping up with juice and changing the full pod/tank as and when it needs it, and it's as simple as that!

Fits Your Budget

Vaping is considerably cheaper than what the cost of smoking is. The most expensive part of vaping is your initial outlay to get set up. Plus all peripherals required such as replacement coils/pods and of course e-liquid to fill your vape with.

But you do not have to go all out when you first start out vaping. You don't need to buy an expensive vape kit for your first one. Work out the budget for what you want to spend and find a vape kit that fits it.

Capable of Mouth-to-Lung Vaping

Mouth-to-lung, or MTL as its abbreviated, refers to the style of vaping which mimics the effect of smoking a cigarette. You'd inhale on your vape, and the vapour would then hit the back of your throat (known as a throat hit) and you'd then exhale it.

The throat hit we mentioned is created from the nicotine as well as the PG in e-cigarette liquid. This is something that a lot of ex-smokers who are now vapers say is an important thing they want to replicate. Therefore, you'll need to get a vape kit that uses coils which have an ohm resistance of at least 1.0ohm or higher.

If using a pen vape with a coil of the above resistance, the wattage output will likely be around 10-12w, which is the perfect wattage range for MTL vaping. It will give a punchy, but smooth, throat hit. Additionally, only a subtle amount of vapour would be produced, which would be replicant of the smoke produced from a cigarette.

Start Puffing

The Best Vapes To Quit Smoking

Following the above criteria, we've picked three of the best devices that can help you use vaping to quit smoking that we have here at EDGE. Read on to learn more about these devices and why we've highlighted them.

Vaporesso Xros 3 Mini

Vaporesso are one of the leading vaping manufacturers within the vaping world and produce high quality vaping devices at affordable prices.

The Xros series by Vaporesso are renowned for supreme performance, ease of use and long lasting coils within their replacement pods used in the devices. The rechargeable battery has a great run time before you need to recharge it, despite it's small size.

Easy To Use - 5/5
Budget Friendly - 4/5
MTL Vaping Experience - 5/5

Buy Now

Aspire R1

The Aspire R1 replicates the popular disposable vapes that are commonly used by new vapers, but offer a much more sustainable and cost effective way to vape compared to using a disposable vape.

The R1 is both refillable and rechargeable, and will last a lot longer than a standard single-use vape would. The simplicity of the R1 makes it great for someone looking to quit smoking.

Easy To Use - 5/5
Budget Friendly - 5/5
MTL Vaping Experience - 5/5

Buy Now

Geekvape Sonder Q

The Sonder Q by Geekvape is one of the best budget friendly pod vape kits, and the perfect starter kit. The Sonder Q uses refillable and replaceable Q pods, which already have the coils preinstalled meaning you don't have to get your hands messy changing coils. Simply fill the pod, drop it in the device and it's ready to go!

Easy To Use - 5/5
Budget Friendly - 5/5
MTL Vaping Experience - 5/5

Buy Now

A world of flavour

Picking The Right Vape Juice To Help You Quit Smoking

Choosing the right vape kit is just the first part of the process when you venture into the world of vaping. The second thing you must get right is choosing the right e-liquid for you and your needs. We offer some great ranges of vapes juices which cater to all as we explain below:

EDGE Core Freebase Nicotine E-Liquid

EDGE Core is our flagship range of vape liquids. We have priced them to be as affordable as possible to all.

For just £2.50*, you can get 10ml of premium quality e-liquid. It is made in the UK, using only the highest quality raw materials to make an outstanding vape liquid!

Available in 10 different flavours, there's something for everyone and the perfect e-cig juice to use if you want to quit!

Buy Now
EDGE Elite Freebase Nicotine E-Liquid

Our EDGE Elite range is slightly more expensive, but that's only because we have used extra raw materials that are premium quality to make an elite level vape liquid!

Available in tapered nicstrengths, and over 12 different flavours to choose from, our EDGE Elite range is perfect for those pursuing maximum flavour.

Enjoy the rich flavourings of EDGE Elite for just £4* per 10ml bottle.

Buy Now
Edge Bar Salts Nicotine Salt E-Liquid

Inspired by the popular flavours used in disposable vapes, you can get 10ml of rich and delicious tasting nicotine salt vape liquid for only £1.50!*

Bar Salts are made with a nicotine salt base, which provides a richer flavour and a more punchier hit. We would recommend the lower strength where possible if you have not tried nic salts before. Due to the fast nicotine absorption rate.

Buy Now

Using EDGE Vaping To Successfully Quit Smoking

EDGE Vaping has been established for 7 years and we are the UK's No.1 e-liquid brand. We haven't earnt that title without putting in the hard work! Building our reputation to become the best-selling vape brand in the UK.

All of our e-liquids are made in the UK, at our state of the art facilities located in Manchester, England. Every step of the process from production, to bottling & labelling, to dispatching your orders are all done under one roof. This is how we keep our costs down, which are reflected in the prices of our vape juice.

It's not just e-liquids that we specialise in, as we offer an extensive range of vape kits. All of which have been carefully selected by our resident vaping expert James who has an extensive knowledge of the topic. He has over 7 years of experience within the vape industry. Allowing him to share his insights and knowledge through his blogs, available to read on EDGE.

Aiming to cater to all levels of experience, whether you're a complete novice looking for your first vape kit, or a more seasoned vaper looking for the latest tech, we have it all here at EDGE. Making us the ultimate one stop destination for everything you could need for a pleasurable vaping experience.

We offer loyalty points, subscription services, and FREE UK delivery on all orders over £15. We aim to get your orders dispatched as quickly as possible once you have submitted them. Our wonderful customer service team are based in our Head Office and contactable Monday to Friday from 9am-5pm. Answering any questions or queries you may have.

Buy with confidence with EDGE Vaping. The UK's number one vape brand!