Electric cigarette smoking is very similar to traditional smoking, although some people do believe that it is a healthier alternative. Of course there is no scientific evidence yet which proves that electronic cigarettes are healthier, but research is still being done to find out for certain if they are. 

The Benefits of Electric Cigarette Smoking

While the jury is still out on those potential benefits of electric cigarette smoking, there are plenty of proven advantages of e-cigarettes over standard cigarettes.  Many smokers appreciate how they eliminate the social stigma associated with smoking.  It becomes very difficult for non-smokers to even know smokers are smoking if they use electronic cigarettes. 

They eliminate smoker’s breath, along with the cloud that seems to follow smokers around and the smell that seems to live on their clothes.  Also smokers have a lot more freedom about where they can smoke because they are not offending non-smokers with the smell of cigarettes.

In addition to the social benefits of electric cigarette smoking, there is also a substantial savings involved.  While there is an investment up front to purchase the device, in the long run, smokers can save quite a bit of money.  The average pack of cigarettes costs at least $5, while the average electronic cigarette cartridge costs about $2.  One cartridge is roughly equivalent to a pack of cigarettes. 

Comparing Electronic Cigarettes to Traditional Cigarettes

As the technology of e-cigarettes has evolved, smokers have continued to ask for one thing in the devices: authenticity.  They want a real smoking experience that makes them question whether they are smoking traditional cigarettes or an electronic cigarette.  The cheaply made electronic cigarettes still have some of the issues that make them not seem authentic, but there are a few things you can look for to make sure that the device you are purchasing will provide you with a satisfying smoking experience.

A high vapor volume is probably the most telling element of electric cigarette smoking.  The vapor volume is how thick the vapor is, and the thicker the vapor, the more similar to cigarette smoke it is.  Cheap electronic cigarettes have a low vapor volume that does not fool anyone into thinking that they are smoking a traditional cigarette, but high quality e-cigarettes will have a very high vapor volume.

Another thing smokers typically look for when it comes to electric cigarettes is how the device looks and feels in their hand.  The texture, weight, and look of it are all extremely important.  Most of the cheaper devices look like a shiny piece of plastic, and the texture just doesn’t feel right either.  A high quality electric cigarette should feel just like a standard one.

Comparing Electric Cigarettes to Each Other

Once you begin to realize that an e-cigarette is the right choice for you, just trying to pick out which brand to go with can be a bit confusing.  There are some elements of certain brands that seem to make them the favorite of quite a large number of smokers.

For example, Green Smoke’s device is made up of only two pieces rather than the five or more pieces that many other brands are made of.  This cuts out assembly time and makes it as simple as opening a new pack of ordinary cigarettes.  Another thing to look for is the design of the cartridges.  Smokers seem to have the best luck with the ones that include a fresh atomizing chamber and a fresh mouthpiece with each cartridge.  This ensures that the device continues to function at top performance for quite a few years.

If you are looking for the best e-cigarette, I would highly recommend the one from Green Smoke. I have written a review about it here.

Mary Kay Rivers