The Vape Co guide to a smoke-free 2017

Despite our growing obsession with pushing Xmas celebrations far too early in the year, it's never too early to think about quitting cigarettes for good. Be it a new years resolution, a choice gift from a family member or just hard-as-iron will power, this is a great time to get started.

We've put together a little list of our products that will keep you on the right path, and bring the fun back to quitting.

Often, when buying for family members, it can be difficult to define exactly what they need, but after years of experience in the business, we've managed to develop just a little bit of knowledge in the field. To let you get the most out of this list, here are a few ideas for certain types of family members.

The Parents:

The Aspire Pockex Kit

The nightmare of attempting to explain even simple technology to parents is a glimpse into hell itself. Whether it be through wanton defiance, confusion or a simple morbid fear of the rapid advance of machines, vaping can be a difficult thing to introduce to those deeply embedded within traditional smoking habits.

Mum and Dad need something that's simple, but advanced enough that they feel comfortable to show it off. Aspire's Pockex Kit (£28.00) is perfect in this scenario. Very easy to use, cost effective and able to provide a strong throat hit, it will make the difficult journey away from smoking all that more easy.

The Grandparents:

The Aspire K2 Kit

If you thought parents were hard to buy for, you haven't seen anything yet. Grandparents are the hardest to motivate when it comes to vaping, and usually require something a little more discreet. Too complicated or expensive to run and you can kiss that quitting attempt goodbye.

The Aspire K2 Kit (£32.99) is the perfect solution. Made with durable materials and able to produce a satisfying amount of cloud production, but without over-doing it, it bridges the gap between starter kits and more intermediate equipment. It requires minimal maintenance and can use a wide range of flavours, giving users the room to customise their experience.

The Siblings:

Oh god, brothers and sister are just the worst. But we love them unconditionally, and support during an effort to quit is key to success. Being a bit younger than the rest, and more open to new technology, you'll often find siblings more open to the recreational side of vaping.

Sub-Ohm kits allow for larger cloud production, access to better flavors and a host of extras. To get them started on the most entertaining ways into vaping, we wholeheartedly recommend picking up either the Smok Alien or iJoy Maxo 315w.

The Smok Alien kit (£74.99) is a mighty device, boasting 220w of vaping power, a Smok Baby Beast tank and powered by dual 18650 batteries. A cloud chaser at its core, but small enough to fit comfortably in your pocket.

On the other hand, the iJoy Maxo (£74.99) is something quite special indeed. With a whopping 315w of power and ports for up to 4 batteries, it provides the largest clouds and the longest lifespan around. This one isn't for the faint of heart.

The Golden Rules:

Starting on the road to vaping can be a tough one for some, but we've been carefully observing our customers and our own attempts to find out what makes and breaks even the most dedicated efforts.

These rules will help you or a loved one stay on the right track to victory this holiday. Heed our words and obey!

  • Never start vaping at a lower nicotine than you already use. Keep those cravings in check!
  • Make sure you know what types of liquids your tank can use before you buy.
  • Change your coil regularly.
  • Just because you can vape pretty much anywhere doesn't mean you should. Stick to your routines.
  • It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to vape, so please don't buy any for the little ones.
  • Always buy from trusted retailers to make sure you get genuine goods and quality assurance (cough..US..cough!).
  • Enjoy it! Vaping isn't cold turkey buy any means, so you can have fun with the experience. New juices, a new community and none of the stress of hardcore cutting down makes for a pleasant journey.

So if you are on the lookout to stop your smoking for good, come down and see us at any of our stores. Our staff are ready to answer any of your questions and provide useful, informative advice that will put you on the right path. Just in time for Christmas!