« Vaping friends, the countdown is now on! Whether you are an amateur, convinced or activist vaper, our days of freedom from tobacco are soon coming to an end and you will have to choose between surviving with vaping or living with the infamous dictatorship of lobbies, governments and media. The fight for the defense of the e-cigarette is far from over but in the coming months we need to prepare for a new form of vape: The survivalist vape. »
It is time for everyone to quietly prepare their stock so they can continue to have fun with the vape or finish smoking cessation. This little survival guide of the militant vaper is therefore intended to help you in this direction.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SURVIVALIST VAPE
Since the failure of the EFVI, we knew that this moment would come and, even if economically the world of the vape is doing well, the fact remains that this mode of withdrawal and substitution to tobacco clearly hinders governments. as well as tobacco and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The transposition of the tobacco directive is now very close and will globally restrict vaping to inefficient equipment and very classic e-liquids. In addition, an amendment risks by then putting the e-cigarette on an equal footing with tobacco: Clearly, direct or indirect advertising will be prohibited on pain of heavy fines (up to 100 euros) and therefore blogs, sites, forums will become outlawed. This amendment is a first step which will inexorably lead to a ban on online shops and probably specialized shops (excluding tobacco shops). With a break in the sharing of information, mutual aid and the sale of reliable products, the world of electronic cigarettes will find itself quite quickly paralyzed. The survivalist vape is what will allow you to be able to continue and quietly end your nicotine withdrawal, it will also allow you to continue to vape with pleasure for years if you wish. But for this you have to prepare and get ahead so that you do not have to face logistical or financial difficulties.
THE E-CIGARETTE IS A TOBACCO WEANING TOOL: MY PURPOSE IS TO STOP!
This is the choice that will be the most frequent, because in general the vaper is a smoker who has made the decision to stop everything and to use the vape as a smoking cessation tool. If you are in this case, your goal will be clear: zero nicotine! Unfortunately we realize that unlike other countries, French e-liquid manufacturers still find it difficult to offer products with nicotine concentrations below 6mg. We are slowly starting to find 3mg, but it would have to become more widespread. If you cannot find ready-made e-liquids at your convenience, the best is to prepare your products yourself (Do it Yourself), you can dose your flavor and your nicotine level according to your criteria and your desires. We also realize that with the explosion of the market in recent years, the emphasis is much more on the search for pleasure, flavor, steam, novelty to the detriment of the basic principle of e-cigarette: Smoking cessation.
1) Moving from the concept of pleasure to the concept of weaning
If your goal is to stop everything, you will first need to be determined to put your gear away within a while. The notion of pleasure must take a back seat, giving way to the notion of simple withdrawal, for this your goal must be to regularly lower your nicotine level until reaching 0 mg.
2) Vaper in 0mg of Nicotine, a complicated passage
If there is a complicated passage in smoking cessation with the e-cigarette, it is the point of zero nicotine. This disappearance of the "hit" can be very disturbing, our technique in order to overcome this difficulty lies in the fact of using powerful aromas. An aroma like menthol, fresh mint, citrus fruits, anise will bring you a certain freshness or acidity which will in a way replace the "hit" and allow you to pass this transition successfully.
3) Consider the e-cigarette as a simple tool
If you are a real enthusiast, it will be difficult to completely quit electronic cigarettes. First of all, we will have to fight this habit of wanting to test all the new products that arrive on the market, being tempted when we want to stop is probably not the best. Also, you will probably have to get a bit of the vape news and refocus on using your equipment for the sole purpose of becoming completely free (without tobacco, e-cig, or substitute). Obviously, if at the base, you only use your electronic cigarette to wean yourself, this scenario should not concern you.
THE E-CIGARETTE IS MY PLEASURE: MY GOAL IS TO STOP SMOKING, BUT I WANT TO CONTINUE VAPING!
With the advance of the electronic cigarette in recent years, the vaper now has access to a very wide range of choices in terms of material, flavor, and vapor production. Obviously, over time, while most of us were off for a quick smoking cessation, some took more and more pleasure in vaping, and did not intend to stop. But with the transposition of the tobacco directive which is fast approaching, assiduous and activist vapers will have to stock up in order to be able to continue to have fun for as long as possible.
1) Yes to the pleasure of vaping, no to the fashion effect!
If we can obviously accept the fact that some vapers take pleasure in consuming their small e-liquids as we would consume a good cigar, we must admit that for a year France has taken example on the American example making the vape a real " trend ". Vape is not cool, it is not an art of living or even a religion! Put things back in their places and if you decide to continue vaping for fun, remember that you will do so at your own risk. The point of the e-cigarette is to get you off tobacco, not to replace it with something cooler and "less" dangerous. Even if the e-cigarette faces a lot of misinformation, we still do not know what can cause the vape on a very prolonged use (several years).
2) Have fun as much as possible!
Even if with the transposition of the tobacco directive, it will probably still be possible to order abroad, on the one hand customs controls will be reinforced and on the other hand it may be more complicated to buy your equipment nearby . If currently the supply is greater than the demand, it is likely to be reversed and those who will have stock will not give you freebies on prices. Clearly, do not wait until the last moment before stocking up and having fun.
3) Rebuildable and DIY, a way to quietly vow over several years.
If you like your little daily vape, the best way to be quiet will be to put yourself in the rebuildable, to make your own resistances in order to have an unlimited lifespan. As for the e-liquid, the best way will be to store liters of base, nicotine or not, as well as your favorite flavors. If you have never made your e-liquid yourself, know that there are many very simple tutorials like the ones we are offering you.
OPEN THE BUNKER AND PREPARE YOUR STOCKS FOR THE END OF THE VAPING WORLD
1) What material
The needs will be very different from one person to another, so much so that it will be difficult to give instructions on what equipment to acquire. But depending on your habits, investing in one or two atomizers, one or two mods can be a good way to anticipate PDT. The goal will be to have one or more solid set-ups that are not likely to break, or become too damaged over time. For example, a mechanical mod of good quality will be practically indestructible and allow you to obtain a certain guarantee on your future vape. Some hardware and some spare parts (extension tubes, springs, chipsets, O-rings, magnets) can also be added to the list.
2) Which consumables?
If there are items that should not be forgotten, it is the consumables. Depending on your vaping habits, it will be necessary to stock up on kanthal, cotton, spare tank, resistors ... Don't forget that some clearomizers are considered as consumables and that they will have to be changed at one time or another , so as much anticipate.
3) Which e-liquids?
Obviously you need gasoline for your engine! Everyone will make the necessary stock of e-liquid that will be necessary according to their tastes and desires. Our advice would be to stock up on your favorite e-liquids in order to continue having fun from time to time, at the same time, stocking up on nicotine base and aromas will allow you not to be worried. on the long term.
HOW LONG CAN I KEEP AN E-LIQUID AND WHAT ARE THE BEST METHODS?
An important question is how to properly store your nicotine e-liquids. Several reasons lead us to believe that freezing remains the best solution to keep your e-liquid in the best conditions. Before going into the details of why, let's start by talking about the great enemies of e-liquid which are: Light, ultra-violet rays, heat, air and humidity. These four factors are capable of breaking down your e-liquid and making it completely obsolete and invapable. The perfect environment for nicotine is far from easy to find and would be uninhabitable for us. Even though, it seems that in every way nature is opposed to nicotine, scientists have agreed that it can be stored for at least 24 months or even much longer.
The first important step is the choice of container because this can significantly affect the storage time of your e-liquid. The best choice would be to use tinted colored glass bottles as they do not pass light as well as ultra violet which is extremely bad for nicotine. Another important part is to keep the bottles tightly closed and that there is as little air as possible inside. Storing your e-liquid in glass bottles instead of plastic is clearly justified, nicotine is a corrosive chemical that is known to eat away at plastic and propylene glycol is known to be a plasticizer. Finally, it is important to limit the size of the bottles in order to maximize storage, a maximum consumption of 2 weeks in each bottle is recommended.
So back to the choice of the freezer for the conservation of e-liquid is, for sure the best choice. Why ? Already because the low temperatures slow down the oxidation process and put an end to the growth of bacteria. Additionally, the overall slowing down of chemical reactions allows nicotine to deteriorate much more slowly. When it comes to glass bottles, you don't risk anything since the freezing of propylene glycol and vegetable glycerin appears at a much lower temperature than that of your freezer, so there is no risk of cracking or breakage. If you respect all these parameters, you will be able to keep your nicotine e-liquids without any problem for at least one year. It is important to specify that we are only talking about a nicotine base without aroma, for e-liquids already mixed, it is advisable to store them simply in a cool, dry and dark place. Storing your mixed e-liquid in the freezer will do nothing more because the development of aromas will continue to do its work. Be aware that the aroma is the most unstable element of e-liquid and since it contains water, its use accelerates its rate of decomposition.
TO WANT THE SURVIVAL OF THE E-CIGARETTE IS ALSO TO ADOPT THE RIGHT BEHAVIOR.
Just because some people want to restrain us doesn't mean we have to forget our principles. We must continue to fight for the electronic cigarette against all odds but always by highlighting the vape.
1) The first and probably most important thing is to keep talking about e-cigs around us, no matter what. Word of mouth remains and will always be the best way to convince smokers to get started.
2) Not to stand out more than a smoker would. It is not because we have convictions in vaping that we can afford to impose it on the general public. Avoid vaping in closed public places.
3) Let's try to remain united. While it is currently complicated to talk about cohesion between vapers, future laws and restrictions may change things. It may be unfortunate, but vapers will have to help each other to continue to bring the e-cigarette to life.
4) Let's also continue to fight disinformation by defending ourselves, by sharing our sources of information so that the general public can know exactly what to expect on the e-cigarette.
THE IMPORTANT LINKS OF THE SURVIVALIST VAPE!
- The vape survivalist forum : To prepare and get informed before it is too late.
- Aiduce's petition : A petition of support for the electronic cigarette!
- The site of Fivape : The main line of defense professionals vape!
- The vape of the heart : A movement that helps the most disadvantaged so that they can continue to vape
