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.

1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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. 

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 to.

• ‘cigar puff’ – Meanwhile, one of the easiest is the cigar method – this is less about inhaling into your lungs, and more about puffing into your mouth. This will get you the flavour, and the nicotine will still be absorbed through your mouth.

In the end, take your time and increase pressure as you go. You might not get much vape fun your first couple tries, but I’m sure you’ll get the hang of it soon enough.

Is it legal to vape in Malta?

The short answer it is yes. While there are as many different “legal opinions” about vaping in Malta as there are flavours offered in our Vape Shop, here is a break down. Treat it like you would treat smoking regular cigarettes and you’re pretty much on par with the authorities. While there has been a push for regulation and separate legislation for vaping, in the real world it seems there isn’t much of a difference.

In fact the law simply states that “products and smoking devices” to simulate cigarettes should adhere to the standard Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).

What restrictions are there to using a vape in Malta?

As long as you are 18 year of age or over, you are perfectly allowed to purchase and use vape products. If you want to smoke inside, I’m afraid there are still specific smoking laws prohibiting

That being said, there have been cases of people fined for vaping indoors. Granted, the fines didn’t hold up in court. My advice? Try not to smoke inside or in children’s playgrounds and you’ll be alright. Oh, and don’t push your luck if you’re driving with minors in cars. Just don’t smoke then, it’s not classy anyway.

Is it expensive to vape in Malta?

Getting down to brass tax, not particularly. What you have to keep in mind is that smoking, or any alternative, will cost some money. Resorting to a disposable vape in general is considered cheaper than buying cigarettes or tobacco packets both short and long-term.

When it comes to disposable vapes, Rolling Buddy’s Vape Store Malta has two brands which are both cost-effective and exciting! For €6.50, you can try up to 500 puffs of their Frumist vapes ranging from Tobacco to Strawberry Ice Cream flavours. Meanwhile, for €7.90, you can try up to 800 puffs of French Puff’s Blond Tobacco or Lush Ice – among others.

How do I get the best vape experience?

Of course, if you would like to take your Vape in Malta to the next level, there are tonnes of products which you can look into available at this Vape Shop Malta. Apart from an awesome variety of refills, Rolling Buddy also offers various options when it comes to devices and full kits.

In terms of price points, these can start at beginner level refillable vape kits costing just under €15. Otherwise, if you want to splurge for the best quality, there are full kits ranging up to just under €90. You can check out Rolling Buddy’s extensive list online for both price points and a variety of options in between.

So, what’s the verdict on vaping in Malta?

In the end, realistically the decision whether or not to take up vaping is entirely one for a responsible adult to make. Of course, there are inherent risks, as exist with any pleasurable pastime. Compared to drinking and smoking, I know which one I would consider safer. The choice is yours, but the information is thankfully collated lovingly above by Rolling Buddy. Happy vaping!