Do you mouth or lung inhale?

[Brego]

I realize this sounds like a strange question, but when I smoked analogs I inhaled into my mouth primarily and then my lungs secondarily, if that makes sense. I can't think of a better way to describe it. I drew the smoke into my mouth/upper throat first, then sucked it down into my lungs after I removed the cigarette from my lips. It is a two-stage inhalation rather than a single-stage directly into the lungs.

As a result of my doing that, the throat hit was reduced to nearly zero (which I apparently preferred). I find myself vaping the same way (of course, because that is how I trained myself, albeit unintentionally, maybe?).

So my question is; How do others vape? Do you single-stage vape directly into your lungs, or two-stage your inhalation? Reading reviews of e-juices I see lots of mentions of the level of "throat hit". vaping the way I do, there is no throat hit.

How do you vape? Is the throat hit important to you?

 

[Dusty_D]

I realize this sounds like a strange question, but when I smoked analogs I inhaled into my mouth primarily and then my lungs secondarily, if that makes sense. I can't think of a better way to describe it. I drew the smoke into my mouth/upper throat first, then sucked it down into my lungs after I removed the cigarette from my lips. It is a two-stage inhalation rather than a single-stage directly into the lungs.

As a result of my doing that, the throat hit was reduced to nearly zero (which I apparently preferred). I find myself vaping the same way (of course, because that is how I trained myself, albeit unintentionally, maybe?).

So my question is; How do others vape? Do you single-stage vape directly into your lungs, or two-stage your inhalation? Reading reviews of e-juices I see lots of mentions of the level of "throat hit". Vaping the way I do, there is no throat hit.

How do you vape? Is the throat hit important to you?

I am a two-stage vaper. I tried the direct inhale and almost choked on it. I don't much care for throat hit and prefer the taste of the vape rather than the hit. I still can't figure out how to do a direct lung inhale.. just tried it and almost choked again.

 

[Automaton]

When I smoked, I inhaled directly into my lungs. I love a crazy throat hit.

But I find that e-cigs actually give a stronger hit than cigs do. So now I do it like you, mouth inhale, and then suck it into my lungs after I've finished my drag. I still get a throat hit, but it's gentler than a direct lung inhale.

Throat hit is *really* important to me. That's why I vape 90% PG juices, and never liked regular atties. Cartomizers and LR atties give me the throat hit - regular atties never have. At least not at 3.7v.

 

[chimney55]

I smoked for over 37 years and never did the "single stage" puff--always 2 stages. Throat hit wasn't important for me when I was smoking. I didn't like a strong one, but then, with vaping, if I don't notice at least a medium throat hit, then it's just like inhaling straight air through my mouth. I mean what's the use? I prefer a medium throat hit/lung hit. There are a lot of choices out there.

 

[Raynen]

2-part inhale for me I can't help it but sometimes I love to French Inhale with my e-cig. I hated French Inhaling with analogs because the taste was horrible and it sometimes burned.

 

[Jimbo52]

Mouth, then Lungs! Doesn't matter what PV I'm using (and I have quite a few) or whether it's a manual battery or automatic.

 

[subperceptual]

Let me see....

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Definitely single stage vaping here... though, I know I when I am feeling uncomfortable vaping in some situations... I two stage and hold for an extended period (reduced vapor exhale... referred to hereon out as RVE... LOL.. j/k)

I am sure I was a two-stager with analogs, like almost everyone else, but with vaping it seems to be more personally satisfying the way I am doing it.

Know you have me curious about different vaping "techniques" hehehehe

 

[atom48]

Mouth. In fact, I've smoked for 45 years, and never thought to analyze how people smoked until I discovered this forum a couple years ago. I pretty much thought everyone did the mouth thing. Live and learn.

 

[Harlequin]

Me too; mouth then inhale, and never really thought about it until I came across this same question on this forum about six months ago. One thing I have noticed is that it's easier for me to do the rather longer draw required by vaping over smoking if I take several draws filling my mouth and upper throat, then inhale. Sometimes I take short in-breaths through my nose at the same time.

 

[HzG8rGrl]

2-part inhale for me I can't help it but sometimes I love to French Inhale with my e-cig. I hated French Inhaling with analogs because the taste was horrible and it sometimes burned.

I enjoy the french inhale, but with e-liquid it makes me sneeze most of the time. After a year the sneezes are still there and I am still french inhaling from time to time.
As for the mouth/direct-it isn't a predecided (word) act. I do both.
The direct lung inhale is something I read about on this forum. Made for a great hit off the pv for a bit. As always though, once you get used to it, the feeling goes away.

 

[hairball]

Back in the 80's (teenage years), smoking the forbidden stuff (ya'll know what I'm talking about LOL), straight inhale. Smoked regular cigs in 2 stages. Tried vaping on a straight inhale but didn't like it so I do 2 stage.

PS - I quit the "forbidden" 29 years ago. I can't stand the smell of it now. I really don't know how I did it back then...LOL.

 

[closetsmokr]

Does anyone exhale through their nose? When I smoked analogs, I did that. I would draw the smoke in through my mouth, and exhale first through my nose, then the rest through my mouth. I do this with vaping as well. I actually find that exhaling through my nose first gives me more flavor. LOL I can't believe I'm writing this - and that I'm posting it. I'm probably in the minority here... but, what's new?

 

[sbphotog]

draw into my mouth, then inhale to the lungs. I've tried the direct inhaling and it burned.

 

[Neemy]

I sort of "mouth inhale" when vaping, but my throat is open, so I get the TH right away, then I suck it all the way down.

(that sounds so inappropriate.)

I think I did more of a mouth inhale with analogs, before inhaling all the way in.

 

[kelleymcm]

I do the 2 stage thing also .........
I am pretty sure I blow a lot of it out of my nose too
......it does taste better that way.

<<<<<< & one does have to admit I have the perfect nose to blow it out of .....

 

[Skyway]

I have always done a 2 stage hit. I cant even imagine taking straight into my lungs. With analogs I always like to let a little escape before I took it in. I do the same with vaping except not as much escaping.

 

[dwillings]

I'm a two stage vapor myself..

 

[mrmom61]

I like to exhale thru my nose.

 

[debb]

2 stage....

 

[icemanx3]

Both...75% is mouth then inhale...the rest are direct to lungs...hard and long too...

And there's the third method...I know how great it is to blow plumes, but I also occasionally do a massive direct to lung, and hold it for a bit...no vapor really comes out, but it definitely satisfies my itch.

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