The Best Vape Kits To Help You Quit Smoking
Smoking rates amongst adults in the UK have started dwindling down year on year, and there has been an increase in the amount of adult vapers to coincide with this.
The use of an e-cigarette has been proven to be the most effective tool to use when quitting smoking rather than conventional NRT methods.
In this blog, we look at how vaping can help you quit smoking, what to look for when buying your first vape kit when you're transitioning from smoking and vaping as well as highlighting what we have on offer here at EDGE Vaping which can help you on your journey to stop smoking for good.
Table of Contents
- How Vaping Can Help You Quit Smoking
- What To Look For In A Vape Kit To Help Quit Smoking
- The Best Vape Kits To Help You Quit
- The Best EDGE Vape Liquids For Quitting Smoking
Can Vaping Help You Quit Smoking?
It certainly can, and 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 nicotine withdrawals do not begin setting in.
The more conventional forms of NRT that are used often are things like Nicotine Patches, Nicotine Gum, Sprays or Lozenges. These products all have low doses of nicotine in 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 which is not officially classed or recognised as a form of NRT but it is proving to be the more successful method, and that is using an e-cigarette with nicotine containing vape liquids.
All 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 as a way to help them quit smoking.
"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."
Excerpt from Cochrane Library study: Electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation
Vaping can mimic the effects of smoking which is what some people may crave or miss if they were to give up smoking. The hand to mouth effect, inhaling and exhaling, and the nicotine absorbing into the system and this is why vaping can help you quit smoking in an effective way.
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 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. Cancer Research UK says on their website;
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 vape kit to do that is arguably the most important thing to get right if you want a successful transition from smoking to vaping alongside choosing the right vape juice which we will explain about a little further on in this blog.
There are so many different vape kits available on the market today and it may seem overwhelming when you first start out to know what kit does what and knowing how to pick the best one for you and your needs. But don't panic, as it's fairly simple and straight forward as we'll break down below.
Simple and Easy To Use - When you start vaping, chances are that your knowledge of vaping isn't going to be extensive, so 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
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 in the device or what's preinstalled in the refillable vape pods so it's just a case of topping up with vape juice and changing the coil 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, but the most expensive part of vaping is your initial outlay to get set up with a vape kit, plus all peripherals required such as replacement coils/pods and of course vape juice to fill your vape with.
But you do not have to go all out when you first start out vaping and buy an expensive vape kit for your first one. Work out your 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 vape juice, and 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 and will give a punchy, but smooth throat hit, and only a subtle amount of vapour which would be replicant of the smoke produced from a cigarette.
The Best Vape Kits On Edge Vaping To Help You Quit Smoking
Following the above criteria, we've picked three of the best vape kits for quitting smoking that we have on offer here at EDGE Vaping, 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 vape kits at affordable prices.
The Xros series of vape kits by Vaporesso are renowned for supreme performance, easy to use and long lasting coils within their replacement pods used in the devices.
- Easy To Use - 5/5
- Budget Friendly - 4/5
- MTL Vaping Experience - 5/5
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 disposables.
The R1 is both refillable and rechargeable, and will last a lot longer than what a standard disposable vape would
- Easy To Use - 5/5
- Budget Friendly - 5/5
- MTL Vaping Experience - 5/5
Geekvape Sonder Q
The Sonder Q by Geekvape is one of the best budget friendly vape devices, and the perfect vape for any beginner. 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
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 start vaping. The second thing you must get right is choosing the right vape juice 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, and we have priced them to be as affordable as possible to all.
For just £2.50, you can get 10ml of premium quality vape juice which 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 vape juice to use in your vape kit!
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 nicotine strengths, 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.
Edge Bar Salts Nicotine Salt E-Liquid
If you're wanting to experience the similar tasting flavours as what is used in disposable vapes, look no further than our EDGE Bar Salts range!
Inspired by the popular flavours used in disposable vapes, you can get 10ml of rich and delicious tasting nicotine salt vape liquid for only £3.50.
Bar Salts are made with a nicotine salt base, which provides a richer flavour and a more punchier nicotine hit. We would recommend the lower strength where possible if you have not tried nicotine salts before.
Buy Vape Kits With Confidence From EDGE Vaping
Here at EDGE Vaping, we pride ourselves on the fact that we are the UK's No.1 vape brand and have been for many years.
This has been achieved by producing high quality, premium e-liquids at affordable prices with every part of the process involved with making our incredible vape liquids is done in house at our state of the art facilities located in the North of England.
Our aim is to offer something for every vaper, regardless of their level of experience when it comes to vaping. We do this through our incredible ranges of vape juices, as well as vape devices which we have on offer.
Our resident vaping experts Ollie and James produce informative guides and blogs about vaping to help you learn about everything you need to know. From buying your first vape device, to showcasing our latest vape juices and even to inform you of where you can vape if you jet away on holiday, our content team keeps you informed!
We value all of our customers and aim to give back to you as much as possible. Which is why we offer a Loyalty Points scheme, where you can earn points with every purchase to redeem against future purchases. Plus you can refer a friend to shop with EDGE Vaping and you'll both be able to enjoy the benefits!