Flavour Chasing Vs. Cloud Chasing: Enhancing Your Experience

One of the most important vape decisions you may ever make comes down to whether you will prioritise flavour chasing or cloud chasing. With many vapers praising their preferred styles, it can be difficult to make a decision between the two. Keep reading to find out more about the differences between flavour chasing and cloud chasing, what works best for each method, and how to figure out which one you will want to favour.

Cloud Chasing: The Visual Art Of Vaping

Cloud chasing is about producing the largest and densest clouds of vapour from your device. This is usually for the purpose of doing vape tricks, and there are even vape trick competitions for cloud chasers. 

You can typically increase the size of your clouds by exhaling slowly and moving backwards as you breathe out. Cloud chasing also requires a larger lung capacity, which can be obtained through breathing exercises and physical activity, although some may have a larger capacity due to genetics. 

Which E-Liquids Should I Use For Cloud Chasing?

E-liquids with a vegetable glycerine (VG) content of 70% or higher work best for cloud chasing. This is because VG is thicker and responsible for producing more dense clouds of vapour than propylene glycol (PG) would. 

Since cloud chasing requires a lot of e-liquid to produce thick and dense vapour, you will notice that you will go through e-liquid quite quickly. This is why it is important to avoid nic salts and go for e-liquids with a lower nicotine content to avoid overconsumption and an uncomfortable vaping experience. 

It may also be better to buy larger bottles of e-liquid or invest in longfills (where you can personalise your VG and PG content as well) to save money. Cloud chasing tends to be more expensive in general as it requires high powered devices.

Important Hardware For Cloud Chasing

You will need a specific setup to produce to largest and densest clouds possible:

• Coils: The lower your coil’s resistance, the bigger your clouds will be. Sub-ohm coils are the best for big clouds, and dual coil builds are also a popular option. The material and style of your coils can also influence cloud production. A larger surface area and more wicking contact is beneficial for cloud chasing, which is why many users go for clapton coils like the Vaporesso GT range.

• Battery power: As you will be using low-resistance coils for cloud chasing, you will need some powerful batteries. High-powered vape kits, mods, or mechanical mods have the most powerful batteries that can supply high wattage to your coils and produce large amounts of vapour. Most vape kits also have variable wattage modes so you can select the perfect power setting for big clouds.

• Adjustable airflow: If your airflow is too tight, it will be insufficient for your low-resistance coils. If it is too open, your clouds will be large but thin. Adjustable airflow is necessary so you can fine tune until you find the perfect setting that produces large and dense clouds.

Final Pros And Cons Of Cloud Chasing

Many vapers enjoy the hobby of cloud chasing, doing vape tricks, and even take part in competitions. However, cloud chasing can become a very expensive hobby as you will need a high-powered device and lots of e-liquid. 

You will also need to clean your vape tanks frequently as VG is highly viscous and can leave gunk that coats your coils and reduces their lifespan. Cloud chasing may be considered slightly inconsiderate, especially in public, due to the large clouds of vapour that may bother others.

Flavour Chasing: Appreciating Diverse Tastes

Flavour chasers are all about getting the best taste and flavour nuances from their device. They usually enjoy experimenting with different e-liquids, finding the perfect balance of temperature and airflow to make each flavour taste as delectable as possible. 

Many flavour chasers use a temperature control (TC) kit to fine tune their vape’s heat settings, and although it takes some trial and error to find the sweet spot for each e-liquid, it is all part of the flavour chasing experience.

Which E-Liquids Should I Use For Flavour Chasing?

Since PG is thinner than VG, the flavours can mix into it better, allowing for a more complex and potent flavour experience. Therefore, an e-liquid that has a 50:50 PG to VG ratio or e-liquids up to 70% VG are ideal. 

Keeping your E-liquid in a cool, dark place also helps to maintain the integrity of the flavour. Some vapers let their e-liquid ‘breathe’ by opening the cap for a few minutes, which can enhance the taste. Additionally, fresh coils and clean tanks always deliver the best flavour, so regular cleaning is a must for flavour chasers.

Important Hardware For Flavour Chasing

In order to get the purest flavour experience, you will need a certain setup:

• Coils: Many vapers use coils made from kanthal or nickel to achieve the best flavour as these materials help produce a clean and rich taste. Organic Japanese cotton is a popular wicking material among flavour chasers, as it does not alter the taste of the e-liquid like some other wicking materials might.

• Airflow: Flavour chasers may also benefit from adjustable airflow, but the draw should usually be tighter to produce warmer and more intense vapour that brings out the flavours more distinctly.

• Variable wattage and TC: Variable wattage settings or temperature control mods are essential for flavour chasers. These allow precise control over power and heat, letting users find the perfect flavour setting for each e-liquid.

• Drip tip: A smaller, narrow drip tip can also enhance flavour, concentrating the vapour to intensify the taste.

Final Pros And Cons Of Flavour Chasing

Flavour chasing is more discreet than cloud chasing, making it more suitable for vaping in public. It also has its challenges, like what has come to be known as ‘vaper’s tongue,’ a phenomenon where your taste buds become desensitised to certain flavours over time. To prevent this, it’s important to rotate your e-liquids and take breaks to keep your palate fresh.

While it doesn’t involve competitions or tricks, flavour chasing is a highly enjoyable way to explore the wide variety of available e-liquids and refine your vaping experience.

While cloud chasing and flavour chasing each have their own drawbacks and benefits, it mostly comes down to personal preference. Many vapers fall somewhere in between, and as vaping comes with so many diverse options, you are sure to find something that matches your preferences. Enjoy your flavour chasing or cloud chasing experience with Vaperite’s top tips and high-quality products.