The Vape RevolutionWe all know how hard it can be to give up smoking. In the last few years the alternatives have been unattractive or ineffective for many looking to quit. But thanks to new advances in technology the answer has arrived.

Vaping has been around longer than you may think. The birth of the modern day electronic cigarette can be traced back to 1963, but has only recently received the attention it deserves. Vaping was reintroduced to the market in 2004 and with it their popularity has drastically increased. There are around 2.1 million vapers currently in the UK with no signs of this growth slowing down. Vaping is currently the most popular form of quitting aid in the UK. And the reason why is quite simple; it works.  

The technology behind a simple vape pen requires only a small series of parts such as a battery and an atomizer which are used to heat up a liquid containing nicotine. This liquid, when heated, becomes water vapour that provides the same sensation or 'throat hit' and flavour that a cigarette would. Unlike traditional tobacco based products, e-cigarettes do not contain numerous harmful chemicals that can lead to heart disease, lung cancer and strokes. Furthermore, a recent study by the NHS proved that vaping is in fact 95% less harmful than smoking, and encouraged a wide spread adoption of the technology. The results were so impressive that the NHS may even begin prescribing usage to patients. Our store manager Anil was interviewed by BBC London when this announcement was made, listen below:

Vaping has seen a great deal of success in helping people to quit the habit, with 1.1 million users now completely without cigarettes. Much of this success is due to how effectively the technology recreates a smoking experience, without the abundant risks. This is also due to the customisability of the technology. An enormous number of unique flavours, from a diverse tobacco selection to even cereals,combined with batteries that can give larger clouds of vapour and throat hit means that the user can always find the right tools for them.

Some users haven't come to vaping in order to quit, instead discovering that vaping is simply a better experience than smoking which doesn't stain teeth, create a lingering smell or produce a unwelcome cough. Vaping is a pleasant activity that has developed a large number of dedicated fans, that have completely forgone tobacco in favour of e-cigarettes. Events such as Vape Jam collect the worlds enthusiasts to sample gourmet liquids and exciting new technology together under one roof.

Many companies, such as VaperShark and Eleaf have jumped on-board of this flow of new technology, creating a wealth of different batteries, tanks and more. E-cigarettes are quickly becoming one of the hottest pieces of technology on the market with an exponential increase in users. This is a wonderful development, as experts from the University of London believe that around 54,000 lives could be saved with the full adoption of e-cigarette technology.

The London Vape Company is at the forefront of this experience, providing a deep knowledge of the technology and a unified desire to help anyone looking to quit. While it may seem overwhelming when inexperienced, vaping is both fun and highly effective at encouraging quitting completely. So drop in and join the revolution!

Niall De'Ath