The art of getting bigger, thicker clouds is known as cloud chasing. For some people, cloud chasing is the reason they started vaping, while for others, cloud chasing is considered an unnecessary fad. Whether you love it or hate it, cloud chasing is a part of the vaping culture. With cloud chasing competitions getting bigger and bigger each year, we thought we’d give you some tips on how to join in on the fun.
What is cloud chasing?
Cloud chasing is the skilful art of exhaling larger than life plumes of vapour when using a vaporizer. Since the “invention” of cloud chasing, it has become a popular thing in the vaping community. Over the past few years, cloud chasing competitions have taken place around the world. With self-proclaimed “professional vapers” competing against each other for prizes that range from free vaping products to cash prizes and sponsorships.
Vaping tips to get a bigger cloud
There are many ways you can adjust your device to create bigger, more exciting clouds. Here are some tips that can turn your regular vaping experience into an exciting, fun-filled cloud chasing experience.
1. Purging
This is a common technique used by cloud chasers, whereby they slightly exhale into the device before inhaling. The exhaled air hits the coils and primes them for the e-liquid, producing bigger clouds of vapour. Before you attempt this method, ensure the airflow holes are directed away from your face.
2. Use the right battery
Use a battery that can support high wattages. The more power you can supply to the coils, the bigger the vape cloud you will produce. However, it is important to remember that the type of device you use will dedicate to the type of battery you can use. If you want to be a cloud chaser, it would be wise to invest in the proper device that can support high wattage batteries as opposed to using a regular device that you will need to do more maintenance and upkeep to produce the bigger smoke.
3. Use premium vape juices
Vape juices with a high VG ratio are great for cloud chasing. The thicker consistency for VG allows for a slower burn, which creates thicker and bigger clouds. Vape juices with a higher VG:PG ratio can act like super fuel for your tank.
4. Keep airflow completely open
Adjustable airflow is a common feature in sub-ohm devices. For large, thick clouds, the airflow should be open all the way to allow the atomizer to function optimally.
5. Have a fast and forceful draw
Like increased airflow, the force and speed at which you take a draw are important for large smoke production. A quick and forceful draw will help keep the coils at just the right temperature to create large, thick clouds
6. Use the right coils
The type of coil you use plays a huge role in what your device is capable of doing. Coils that have low resistance and a large surface area can do wonders for cloud production. Use twisted and parallel dual coils to create large plumes of smoke.
7. Wick correctly
Always use the right material with the right amount of thickness to wick. How good your wick is, influences the airflow and the amount of vape juice that flows up to the coils. A good wick will allow you to create nice, thick clouds.
8. Clean and maintain your device regularly
Your vaping experience is only as good as your device. You have to clean and maintain your device regularly to ensure that it is always functioning properly. The airflow holes and coils are highly susceptible to build up of vape juice residue. Regularly cleaning your device will ensure that it always works properly, not only to create a great vaping experience, but to also produce large clouds and have a fun cloud chasing experience.
6 Techniques to create bigger clouds
Cloud chasing is a skill that can be developed over time. Using the right devices, in the right way, isn’t the only way to get the big, thick clouds you desire. There are also some simple way, niques that you can use to make your plumes of smoke bigger and to give you a better vaping experience.
- Fully exhale all the vapour out of your lungs
- Get the excess air out of your lungs by slightly leaning forward
- Exhale the little air you have left into your device and watch the vapour escape through the airflow holes
- When you are ready to inhale, inhale for as long as you possibly can and straighten your back to allow more vapour to enter your lungs
- Steadily exhale the vapour while slowly pushing your jaw out, this opens up your throat and allows the vapour to escape
- When you feel like you have exhaled all the air, stiffen your lips to help release the vapour in a strong shot of large, thick clouds.
Being able to consistently exhale huge smoke will take a lot of practice. Have fun with it and do some tricks here and there. Cloud chasing is a fun thing to be able to do and will no doubt draw some attention.
Product Recommendations
For most people, blowing out a huge smoke is a fun thing to do when you’re chilling with your friends, but for others, it is a competitive sport. There are some great devices and tanks that you can buy to take your cloud chasing experience to the next level.
Whether you are a beginner or have been vaping for years, we recommend the products linked below, not just for cloud chasing but to have an elite vaping experience.
Best devices for bigger clouds:
Best vape tanks for a bigger smoke:
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