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Vaping Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
Vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years. Millions of people around the world regularly choose e-cigarettes as an alternative to smoking. However, despite its growing popularity, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding vaping. As the best vape shop in Malta, Rolling Buddy wants to help separate fact from fiction when it comes to vaping. Here are some vaping myths debunked! Myth #1: Vaping is just as harmful as smoking. One of the most common myths about vaping is that it is just as harmful as smoking. However, this is simply not true. Public Health England reports that vaping is at least 95% less harmful than smoking. Unlike tobacco smoke, e-cigarette vapor doesn’t contain thousands of toxic chemicals that are harmful to your health. Instead, vapers inhale a vapour that contains nicotine (if they choose to use a nicotine) and other ingredients. Mainly propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine. Myth #2: Vaping is a gateway to smoking. Another popular myth about vaping is that it is a gateway to smoking. However, there is little evidence to support this claim. In fact, many studies have found that vaping can actually help smokers quit smoking. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that e-cigarettes were more effective than nicotine-replacement therapy in helping smokers quit. Myth #3: Vaping is just as addictive as smoking. While both can be addictive, vaping is generally considered to be less addictive than smoking. This is because vapers can control their nicotine intake more easily. You can choose e-liquid with a lower nicotine concentration or gradually reduce the nicotine concentration over time. This makes it easier to wean off nicotine. Myth #4: Vaping is only for young people. Many people believe that vaping is only for young people, but this is simply not true. While it is true that many young people vape, there are also many adults who use e-cigarettes to quit smoking or as an alternative to smoking. According to a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the majority of adult vapers in the United States are current or former smokers. Myth #5: Vaping causes popcorn lung. Popcorn lung is a condition caused by exposure to diacetyl, a chemical that was once used in popcorn flavouring. However, diacetyl is no longer used in e-liquids, and while some e-liquids may contain trace amounts of diacetyl, the levels are much lower than those found in popcorn flavouring. In fact, according Cancer Research UK, e-cigarettes do not cause popcorn lung. Myth #6: Vaping is not regulated. Some people believe that vaping is not regulated, but this is not true. In many countries, e-cigarettes are subject to strict regulations. Manufacturers must adhere to strict standards when producing e-cigarettes, and e-liquids must undergo strict testing and labelling to ensure their safety. The sale and use of e-cigarettes in vape shops in Malta is regulated by the Tobacco (Smoking Control) Act, which sets out strict rules on advertising, labelling, and product safety. Myth #7: Vaping is expensive. While there is an initial investment when it comes to purchasing a vaping device and e-liquids, vaping can actually be more cost-effective than smoking in the long run. A pack-a-day smoker can easily spend hundreds of euros per month on cigarettes. A vaper will spend a fraction of that on e-liquids and replacement coils at any vape store. Rolling Buddy’s online vape store in Malta also regularly has great offers to keep a look out for. Myth #8: Vaping doesn’t taste good. Some people assume that e-cigarettes don’t taste good, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. With a wide variety of e-liquid flavours to choose from, vapers can find flavours that suit their taste preferences. From fruity and sweet flavours to tobacco and menthol flavours, there is an e-liquid flavour for everyone. In fact, many vapers find that e-liquid flavours taste much better than tobacco smoke. Myth #9: Vaping is socially unacceptable. While vaping may have once been viewed as a niche hobby, it has now become more mainstream and socially acceptable. As more and more people choose vaping as an alternative to smoking, it is becoming increasingly accepted and normalized. As a disclaimer though, vaping in Malta is still not allowed indoors in public. Clearly, there are many myths and misconceptions surrounding vaping. The truth is that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking and can be an effective tool in helping smokers quit. At our online vape store in Malta, Rolling Buddy is committed to providing vapers with high-quality products, expert advice, and a welcoming community.
9 Benefits of Vaping
There are many reasons vaping has become popular all over the world. From the benefits compared to smoking cigarettes to the customisable technology. You can cater your vaping experience according to your tastes by playing around with different vape juices and kits. Here are 9 benefits to switching to vaping full-time. 1. Less harmful than smoking The number one benefit to vaping is that, for someone looking to stop smoking, it is an ideal tool. On a chemical level, vaping does not involve the burning of tobacco. This means that you are not inhaling harmful byproducts like tar and carbon monoxide (CO). Even the NHS suggests vaping as a healthier alternative to smoking. 2. Better for your lungs Tar in itself is a sticky substance that ends up coating the lungs, possibly leading to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). CO meanwhile can inhibit the body’s ability to absorb oxygen, which leads to shortness of breath. Vaping meanwhile works by heating e-liquids containing a combination of propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, flavourings, and nicotine. Upon heating, an inhalable, and many times sweet, vapour is released and ready to inhale. 3. More flavours It’s easy to harp on about the chemical properties, but realistically the main thing people will look for is the flavour. The possibilities are endless, and Rolling Buddy has a range of options at their vape shop Malta that will have you discovering you had tastes you didn’t even know about. While the most popular choices tend to be Fruit or Dessert, there are other variants too. These include different takes on Tobacco or Beverage or even some more Unconventional flavours. 4. Customisable nicotine levels Many e-cigarettes and vaporizers allow you to choose the level of nicotine in your e-liquid. This can help users gradually reduce their nicotine intake over time, making it easier to quit smoking or nicotine use altogether. While some e-liquid refills come with nicotine already in the mix, it is very common for the bottle to have some room left for a 10ml nicotine shot. Rolling buddy gives you the choice of a standard Nic Shot or Nicotine Salt Shot. The latter is said to have a similar sensation to cigarette smoke. There is also a handy Nicotine Shot Calculator which you can use to help with levels. 5. Cost-effective Vaping can be more cost-effective than smoking in the long run. While the initial cost of a vaping device may be higher than a pack of cigarettes, e-liquids can be refilled at a much lower cost than buying new cigarettes or tobacco packets. In a bid to aid public health, several governments across the world have made access to tobacco less convenient. Even locally, while Malta is still one of the cheaper countries in Europe to buy a packet of cigarettes from, the average price has skyrocketed over the past 20 years. 6. No unpleasant odours The main downside of traditional smoking is indeed the smell that smoke leaves behind. Since Vaping is simply the release of flavoured vapour, apart from a generally sweet-smelling cloud, there’s nothing left of it in seconds. No more smokey clothes or hair or worrying if your breath smells of the cigarette you just had before meeting your date. 7. Better for others around you It is difficult to be a cigarette smoker around a group of non-smokers. Particularly if you are a more conscientious smoker who doesn’t like making people breathe in your second-hand smoke. While it is still new and the science evolving, it is clear that vaping significantly reduces the risk to people around you. No more worrying about holding your cigarette away from people, or keeping wind direction in mind to exhale. 8. Reduced risk of fire One very often overlooked advantage to vaping over smoking is the fact that there is no combustion happening at all. Not in terms of the by-products, but in terms of the actual fire hazard involved. Smoking often involved lighters or matches, and it is not unheard of for cigarettes themselves to cause fires, sometimes with devastating coincidences. 9. Convenient Let’s be practical here, vaping is leagues more convenient than smoking in practically every scenario. A disposable vape is a small and convenient device that you use until it finishes, fitting everywhere and offering no burden to carry. Frumist vapes are an excellent example of disposable vapes which are design-conscious and cost-effective, lasting up to 500 puffs. With full kits then all you need to remember is the charge them and refill them when necessary. These can be smaller cartridge or pod-dependent devices like the Wenax C1 or Novo 4. Or if you’d like some professional-level kits, there are also the XROS 3 by Vapouresso or the VooPoo Drag X. Long story short, Rolling Buddy’s Malta vape store always gives you the best options in Malta!
Top 8 Vape Juice Brands 2023
New year, same incredible e-liquids! As you can imagine, Rolling Buddy pulls out all the stops to make sure that the amazing vaping options from 2022 are compounded by more magical goodness in 2023. If you are looking to expand your e-liquid and vape flavour collection, look no further than this Vape Shop Malta. 1. Frumist From the same people who took the disposable vape world by storm in the past few years, 2023 looks bright for Frumist. This revolutionary brand set to make the world smoke-free has released tonnes of e-liquid flavour options. If you’re ready to take the leap from disposable vapes, but you’re hooked on their taste, you’ll love 2023. Frumist SALTS 10ml refills include our favourites: Strawberry Ice Cream, Blue Slush, and the ever-vibrant Energy! These also have a 50/50 ratio, with a choice of 10mg or 20mg of nicotine. 2. Riot Squad Some more great news is that the awesome Riot Squad range is here to stay with this Vape store in Malta. Riot Squad’s Hybrid Nicotine PUNX range, which includes freebase nicotine and nicotine salts carries such intense flavours as Black Currant Watermelon or the explosive Raspberry Grenade. Not to mention, Riot Squad’s S:ALT range is also here to stay in 2023, including the frivolous Rich Black Grape. Apart from their range of flavours, these e-liquids have a 50/50 PG/VG Ratio, and are available in 5mg, 10mg and 20mg nicotine strengths. These options make this range ideal for even beginner vapes and pod system kits which you can find at the Rolling Buddy Vape Store Malta. 3. Vapy Another award-winning e-liquid name Rolling Buddy has more of than you’ll ever get to try is the wild VAPY. Calling them wild isn’t just a way to make them sound good, mind you. Starting simple enough, one of their popular 10ml flavours for 2023 is the unassuming, yet incredibly refreshing Mint. Moving up the ladder with 50ml, we can find the likes of VAPY’s Silverline Peanut Custard vape juice. And if 100ml is what you’re looking for, no worries, this vape shop in Malta even has a Winter Time Jelly to make those cosy nights in even better. With a 25PG/75VG ratio, this e-liquid comes sans nicotine. Luckily, Rolling Buddy also has you sorted with nicotine shots and a handy nicotine shot calculator to help out. 4. Dinner Lady Carrying on the great news train, introducing some new names and multi-coloured faces! First up we have the always classy Dinner Lady. Starting in 2016 with their now legendary Lemon Tart it’s just been uphill since then. From vintage designs and more awards gracing their walls than Beyoncé’s Grammy room, to their modern-classic flavours. Mango Ice, for example, is a mango-flavoured vaping e-liquid with a fusion of honey and an icy exhale feel. And if you’d rather not go for sweet flavours, the good thing is they also have the Smooth Tobacco option at this vape shop Malta. They have a 50/50 PG/VG ratio and are all available in 10mg or 20mg nicotine strengths. 5. Nasty Coming in hot from the 2022 Vapouround Awards where they won Best Salt Nicotine Range, NASTY are joining the mission towards a smoke-free world. With the same 50/50 ratio and nicotine strength options, these flavours are meticulously crafted in 10ml or 50ml shortfills. Their unique flavours include Gold Tobacco, which is a rich tobacco and almond blend. Meanwhile, a double shout out to their Bronze Tobacco which mixes the classic taste with caramel. For our more fruity vape enthusiast, Nasty also have a range of colourful options including their Asap Grape. 6. Bazooka & 7. Kilo A couple more interesting new vape flavour providers are the delectable Bazooka and the sophisticated Kilo. Getting the standard housekeeping out of the way before the fun stuff, both these brands offer a 50/50 ratio as well as 10mg and 20mg nicotine options. These two work as a twosome because they can’t be further apart in concept, while both having the same goal. On one side of the Atlantic, Bolton’s Bazooka sets our inner children free with Watermelon Sours and Green Apple Sours. Meanwhile, with a mission statement to create quality adult e-liquids, LA’s Kilo SALTS includes Smoother Tobacco and the simple pleasures of Cereal Milk. 8. Dripmore Last and certainly never least, also out of Los Angeles we have Dripmore. Fighting for top spot in the High-Quality Candy e-liquid flavour sphere since 2016, their range is as vast as their colour palate. Their Candy King range includes Strawberry Watermelon Bubblegum, while their Tropic King range gives us Maui Mangi Ice. Meanwhile, there is also their Tobacco King range, with the popular Cuban flavour, if candy isn’t your thing. Standard 50/50 ratios and 10mg and 20mg options are also available from the vape store malta. If you’re still on the fence about whether to try vaping as an alternative to smoking, you can check out some of our previous posts for more information. And once you take the leap, Rolling Buddy is there to support you with the Ultimate Guide. So what are you waiting for?
Malta Black Friday 2022 Deals
Black Friday 2022 is no longer just an American phenomenon. Starting as a post-Thanksgiving bargain fest, it has been the busiest shopping day in the US since 2005, kicking off the holiday season. Of course, since we love a good set of bargains, Black Friday Malta is absolutely no exception. There are many origin stories for the term “Black Friday”. The one which seems to stick out as an explanation is from The Philadelphia Enquirer in 1981. The theory is that most merchants were operating at a loss from January through to November, making the bulk of profits during the Christmas season. Accounts marked in red show businesses losing money – hence, in the red – while black ink showed profits. So when is Black Friday in Malta? The same principle applies to Malta, with Black Friday 2022 falling squarely on Friday November 25th. Very aptly, this roughly marks the date when most people working in Malta receive their paycheques, or spend what’s left of their last one. Rolling Buddy is no stranger to amazing deals, this year offering 20%, 50% and even 70% discounts on a number of products below. The question, “When is black Friday” here can also be pronounced, “When can I get the best head shop products on the island at a steal?” For the Cannabis Enthusiast: Since the advent of new cannabis regulations in Malta, growing cannabis and using it to our benefit just got a whole lot easier. For anyone looking to start cultivating, this Black Friday 2022 is exactly the right time to get started. This head shop is offering a 30% discount on all Cannabis seeds on sale. Don’t think you’ll be limited in choice either, everything from feminised Amnesia, to autoflowering White Widow. Rolling Buddy has you covered. Of course, it might be a little dauting to look at seeds and figure out how to cultivate them if you’re still starting out. Not to worry though, as part of Black Friday 2022 Malta, Rolling Buddy also has a 50% discount going on an ingenious invention. The iGrow Can is a small and simple grow kit making it easy for anyone to get started. The largest discount in this category though is by far a whopping 70% discount on a range of Plant of Life CBD oils. While the previous two products are geared at cultivation, CBD oils here are pre-extracted nutrients with tonnes of uses. The oil is made from hemp seed oil with natural CBD extract with no additives or synthetic chemicals added in. For the Vaping Connoisseur: Naturally, no Head Shops Black Friday 2022 would be complete with a number of Vaping offers. With an awesome 50% discount on all Vape e-Liquids, whether you’re experienced or looking to get started, this is the sale for you. With a huge range of Riot Squad e-liquids including Black Grape and Cherry Fizzle, you’re bound to find something that tickles your tastebuds. Following the trend, Rolling Buddy’s Vape Shop also has another 50% discount on CBD e-liquids. Feel free to take a look at our post here to read up about the benefits of CBD e-liquids and how best to benefit from these products. As an indication or the range of flavours, there is everything from OG Kush and Lemon Haze extracts, to the fruitier Bubblegum and Mango e-liquids too. So what about if you’re interested in vaping, and in Black Friday Malta, but you’re not too keen on getting your hands on e-liquids? No problem at all! Rolling Buddy also has a 20% discount on anything by the incredible Pax. Pax is your one stop brand for dry herb vaporisers, whether you want to use them with tobacco or cannabis. For the Smoking Professional: Of course, no Black Friday 2022 sale in Malta would be complete without the Rolling Buddy Head Shop giving old school smokers a shout out too. Starting out with stoners’ favourite accessory, Rolling Buddy has a fantastic 30% discount on grinders. You can check out the standard workhorses we all know and love, more ornate ones to impress your buds, and even out of the ordinary options. And how could you possibly follow Black Friday Malta without finally getting your hands on that bong before people start coming over for Christmas hang outs? A 50% discount on another extensive range of products leaves you with more choice than you’re prepared for. Rolling Buddy offers both glass and acrylic bongs, as well as some unconventional alternatives. Not to mention, this Head Shop is also making sure to help you keep your rolling and packing area clean and tidy. The 50% discount on Rolling Trays is the remaining missing link. You have the standard metal options many opt for, as well as more ornate Plant of Life bamboo trays, even Ziggi’s hand made variant. So from Rolling Buddy to you, keep your eyes out for the incredible Black Friday Malta 2022 deals!
Vape Malta – The Ultimate Guide
So you’re looking into Vape in Malta and you’re not sure where to start? Look no further than this tell-all ultimate guide to Vaping. This will also be an introduction to Vape Store Malta, and the many options one has when it comes to Vape. What is Vape? Is it smoking? The answer is both yes and no. While it looks and pretty much feels like smoking, there is something very different going on. In regular smoking, one must rely on combustion and inhaling the smoke products. With Vape, think of your machine as a small oven that heats a liquid. You then inhale that liquid vapour, rather than smoke. Official guidelines in Malta explain that vaping and e-cigarettes are not a way to get rid of nicotine addiction, but rather another method of smoking. With that in mind, it is internationally recognised as an ideal way to cut down on cigarettes. In fact, studies show that there is a much better chance someone quits smoking via vaping rather than just stopping cold turkey. So is Vaping safe? Are you thinking of switching from cigarettes to vaping? The pros are way higher than the cons with the general rule of thumb that moderation is always key. The best thing about vaping e-liquids is you can be in total control and move at your pace. When it comes to physical harm, traditional smoking is mostly harmful because of the burning of tobacco and the rolling paper itself. Nicotine is still harmful in that it is addictive, whichever form you ingest it. However, burning tobacco also releases toxins like tar and many other biproducts which we can avoid altogether by vaping. While, at the advent of vaping, there were some chemical-associated risks, regulation came in and mostly cleared them up. The levels of chemicals in e-liquids have been reduced, and the technology improved. As long as you stick to guidelines for mixing, the risks of vaping are minimal. What is in Vaping e-liquid? A short list of what makes up these liquids is the food additives: propylene glycol and vegetable glycerine, added flavours, and optional nicotine: The propylene (PG) creates the throat sensation that makes vaping similar to smoking. The more vegetable glycerine (VG), the more vapour you get. The added flavours make vaping its own experience entirely. And for those needing a kick, you can always add nicotine. One of the first things to notice with e-liquids is there are differences in VG and PG levels. To illustrate, if a bottle has PG 70/30, then you have 70% PG and 30% VG. For a quick tip, the higher the ratio of PG, the more of a throat sensation. Meanwhile VG itself is rather sweet and smooth, kind of like an oil. For the best beginner ratio, the closer to 50/50 you can get is probably the better. How does a Vape work? The majority of vaping devices share four main components. These are a cartridge or pod for e-liquids; a heating mechanism; a battery; and a mouthpiece. As mentioned earlier, the machine works in a very straightforward way. In essence, the battery heats up the heating mechanism, which in term vaporises the e-liquid for you to be able to inhale the results. Of course, as a beginner, you will want to stick to ready-made and disposable Vape devices. However, you can also mix and match components, even including after market parts and mods to vape to your heart’s content. The higher the power, the longer the battery life, the more smoke – but also the more necessary it is to have some experience. Prefilled devices are normally single use with non-replaceable coils and disposable. You can check out any variant of French Puff or Frumist vapes to get a taste from the Rolling Buddy Vape Shop. There are also refillable devices which, while they are multi-use by nature, you cannot replace the coil so eventually these are also disposable. Awesome examples are BO Devices which you can try a wide range of caps Once you move up the ranks, you have refillable devices with replaceable coils, these are completely reusable. Two devices offered by the Vape Shop in Malta are the Aspire Pockex and the Argus Pro. And finally, you have the rebuildable devices which are normally DIY kits with user-installed wicks and coils. For the more customisable devices, you can look at the Aegis Legend 2 or the Vaporesso Gen 200. What are the pros and cons of using a disposable vape? When you are just starting out, you will want to check out . Normally you just inhale and they do the work for you. Here we can go back to Frumist vapes I mentioned earlier, to illustrate. The disadvantages of vaping still exist, mind you. However, when you compare it to burning tobacco, honestly the two main problems are too much choice and the learning curve. With a cigarette you sort of choose a brand and mostly stick to it, with vaping there are no such limitations. There are literally millions of choices of devices and flavours for you to try. This also goes hand in hand with the knowledge you can’t have from scratch. Be patient, ask questions, and learn as you go. You will not regret the switch in the long run. How do I vape properly? Honestly this is a very often neglected question, but it can set you up for greatness or failure. If you inhale incorrectly, normally by being overzealous, it may induce coughing and that frustrating sickly feeling you get when you take too much nicotine. Three most popular ways to inhale are: ‘mouth-to-lung’ – With the mouthy method, you need to slowly pull vapour into your mouth, hold it, and then breathe normally sending the vapour to your lungs. ‘direct lung’ – The direct method, as it implies, is a quick sharp draw straight into the lungs, normally leading to bigger exhalations, but may take a bit of getting used
Disposable Vapes vs Cigarettes
What are Disposable Vapes? And why do you want one? Ever woke up the morning after a night out in Malta and your chest feels like it’s kicked you out too? There comes a point in every smoker’s life, probably more than once, where cigarettes disgust us. Whether it’s that extra cigarette that makes you feel a bit sick, or just stomaching a packet of cheap alternatives. Here’s why disposable vapes might be exactly what you’re looking for! Disposable vapes in Malta? Ok, let’s start at square one. You’ve seen people who seem to be sucking on a marker pen unleashing billowing smoke in the past. Gone, however, are the days of cheaply made faux cigarettes that taste like they look. 2022 in Malta is the era of disposable vapes. New, sleek, tasty, odourless and smokeless – this is the future of smoking. I’m going to spare you all the details, although you can click here for our Beginners’ Guide to Vaping. Long story short, a disposable vape pen is exactly what it sounds like. If you’re not too into vaping overall, it might be hassle to buy and maintain a more advanced kit. Personally, I’m one of those people who gets confused with all the refills and procedures. That’s why disposable vapes are the way to go. These cool little devices are pre-filled, pre-charged, and pre-tty awesome! Ok, but how does disposable vape work? A brief technical explanation would be that there is a battery powering a coil. This heat then vaporizes an e-liquid, creating vapour which may or may not contain nicotine. Once your e-liquid runs out, or your battery is depleted, then you simply throw it away. It really is as simple as it sounds. There is no setup required, all you need to do is pick a flavour, take it out of the box, and puff. It might take a little time to find out how strong to inhale to hit that sweet spot. Once you do though, the flavour possibilities are endless. The cheaper pens cost roughly as much as a packet of tobacco and offer up to around 500 puffs. However, if you’re willing to spend just a couple more euro, you could also get disposable vapes from your favourite head shop in Malta lasting 800 puffs. Are disposable vapes better than cigarettes? This is a hotly debated topic, and has been since the advent of vaping. If you’ve never smoked before, I think most smokers would agree the best thing is perhaps don’t. Nicotine is an addictive substance and willingly getting addicted to it is not ideal. This is why there are tobacco substitutes to pack joints with so non-smokers don’t have to get the nicotine kick as well. That being said, if you smoke a pack or two a day and want to switch to a potentially less harmful alternative, then the general consensus is a good one. In terms of ingredients, a cigarette when burnt produces nicotine, tar and carbon dioxide. A disposable vape will include propylene glycerin, vegetable glycerin, flavourings, and up to 2% nicotine. Even without understand the chemical properties, I think I’d rather have vegetal extracts than tar in my lungs. But that’s just me. Great, so where can I get disposable vapes? Look no further than Rolling Buddy’s Vape Store for a great selection of Malta’s best disposable vapes. The two brands you’re going to want to check out here are French Puff and Frumist. The vapes all contain 20mg of nicotine strength in their e-liquid. Frumist to me are like the more stylish, slightly more affordable younger cousin to French Puff. They are less flashy, but they last up to 500 puffs and come in all sorts of flavours and styles. Just to name a few, you can get that double kick with their Energy Drink, or perhaps go for classic Tobacco. Maybe if you’re feeling summery, you can also check out their Strawberry Ice Cream, or even their Blue Slush! French Puff meanwhile, while still inexpensive, were made in a French lab to just push them over the edge into higher quality. With up to 800 puffs, these also come with removable cigarette filters for a more authentic feel. Apart from also offering the classic Blond Tobacco flavour, They also have some summery options. These include Tropical Punch and, for a more refreshing kick, check out their Lush Ice. In the end, the only way to find out if disposable vapes can help you kick the cigarette habit is by trying it out. While a few years back the options in Malta were dismal, now we have a Vape Shop offering real quality here. With relatively inexpensive products and a tonne of flavours, there really is no excuse not to try.