Starting out is the moment most people either stick with vaping or bounce off it — and the device makes all the difference. Here’s the beginner path we recommend.
What a beginner device should be
- Draw-activated — no buttons, no settings.
- Tight, cigarette-like draw — feels familiar to ex-smokers.
- Modest vapour — big clouds feel harsh at first.
- Low commitment — cheap enough that a wrong flavour choice isn’t a disaster.
Our beginner picks
The IGET Bar is the classic first device: smooth, reliable and available in dozens of flavours. The IGET One is even simpler and cheaper — ideal for testing the water. The dedicated starter kit page bundles beginner-friendly options at a better price.
Choosing your first flavour
Most successful first flavours are either single fruit (mango, apple, watermelon) or menthol/ice. Avoid complex dessert blends until you know how sweet you like things.
What to expect
The first few days are about finding your rhythm. Short puffs, spaced out, beat long constant drags. If you feel lightheaded, you’re overdoing it — nicotine adds up faster than new users expect.
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For adults 18+ only. Nicotine is addictive. If you don’t smoke or vape already, don’t start.