Many people have gotten into vaping because it’s a great alternative to cigarette smoking. But vaping doesn’t always have to be just about getting your nicotine fix. In fact, it can be pretty fun, especially once you start trying out vape tricks.
You’ve probably seen the occasional vaper blowing smoke rings out in the smoking area and thought ‘Woah, I could never do that!’, then don’t worry, our team of vaping experts here at Legion of Vapers has put together a comprehensive list of the best vape tricks for beginners. With these tricks locked down, you’re guaranteed to impress your friends with your pro level vaping skills.
What vape and e-liquid do I need for vape tricks?
In order to start with vape tricks, you need to make sure you’re using the right type of vape and e-liquid that will generate those big clouds you’re after. In terms of the device you will need, you should be using a powerful sub-ohm vape for your tricks. If you’re in the market for a new sub-ohm vape, check out the SMOK RPM 85 Pod Kit and Vaporesso GEN PT60 Pod Mod Kit. Both devices are guaranteed to produce the clouds you need for all your vape tricks.
When it comes to e-liquid, we recommend using a high VG e-liquid such as a shortfill. VG, short for vegetable glycerine, is great at creating massive vapour clouds which is why you’ll see many vapers – especially cloud chasers – using vape juices with a high VG ratio.
Ghost Inhale
The Ghost Inhale is one of the simplest vape tricks. It can be easily learned by even the most novice vaper.
The first step is to take a long inhale on your vape, filling your lungs with vapour. Next, you need to exhale all of the vapour in your mouth while being careful to keep your lips tightly pursed. Once all the vapour has been exhaled from your mouth, quickly inhale it back in through your nose, and that’s it!
The Ghost Inhale is pretty easy to do once you break it down, and it’s bound to look impressive to anyone watching.
Blowing O’s
Smoke rings, also known as vape rings or O rings, are a classic vape trick and despite their simplicity are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. To do this trick, you simply need to exhale a ring of vape smoke. It might seem really tricky during your first few attempts, but the key is to exhale slowly and evenly to help the vape smoke form into a perfect circle.
You can practise by blowing O’s in the air without any vapour until you get the hang of it. Once you’ve got the technique down, you can start trying to blow O’s with your vape. This is a classic trick that you’ve probably already seen cigarette smokers do, but that doesn’t make it any less impressive. So go ahead and give it a try – you might be surprised at how easy it is to master.
The Waterfall
The Waterfall is truly a beautiful trick to behold, and surprisingly pretty easy to get a handle on. Start by taking a big hit from your vape. Then, place your vape pen between your teeth and close your lips around it, forming a small ‘O’ shape with your mouth. Next you’ll want to inhale slowly through your nose while simultaneously exhaling through your mouth. As you exhale, push the vapour out of your mouth and down towards a flat surface. The result should look like a waterfall of vapour cascading down from your mouth, with the thick clouds staying in place on the surface.
If you want to take things to the next level, you can try adding a little spinning motion to the vapour as it falls. This will create a beautiful vortex effect that is sure to impress anyone who sees it. With a little practice, you’ll be doing The Waterfall like a pro in no time.
French Inhale
The French Inhale—also called ‘The Irish’—is another popular vape trick that’s relatively easy to learn. You start by taking a hit of your vape and inhaling the vapour into your lungs. Then, you close your mouth and exhale slowly through your nose while pushing the vape cloud out with your tongue.
The vapour should come out of your nostrils in a thin stream. If you do it right, it should look like you’re taking a hit of vapour and exhaling it through your nose like a dragon. It takes a little practice to get the hang of it, but once you do, it’s a pretty cool trick to impress your friends with. Be sure to give this one a try.
Liquid Mist
The Liquid Mist trick is as impressive as it sounds, but don’t panic – it’s not too complicated and any beginner should be able to master this easy vape trick. To do this trick, you start by taking a long draw from your vape and then exhaling slowly. As you exhale, open your mouth and shape your lips into an ‘O’ shape while sticking your tongue out slightly. You will then see the vapour start to form around your tongue. Once the mist is thick enough, quickly close your lips and re-inhale the vapour back into your mouth. Doing this vape trick correctly takes a bit of practice, but it’s definitely doable with a little persistence.
The Dragon
The Dragon is a popular vape trick that also looks a bit difficult but is actually quite easy to do. To start, take a long drag from your vape and hold the vapour in your mouth. Next, curl your tongue so that it forms a small hole. Then, exhale slowly through your mouth and nose at the same time. As you exhale, make sure to keep your tongue in the same position. The result should be a stream of vapour that looks like a dragon’s breath. With a little practice, you’ll be able to perform this vape trick like a pro.
The Jellyfish
First, take a long draw on your vape and inhale the vapour into your mouth. Next, close your lips and purse them slightly, as if you’re going to kiss someone. Then, quickly exhale the vapour through your teeth while keeping your lips closed. As you exhale, open your mouth slightly so that the vapour looks like a jellyfish swimming through the clouds.
Once you’ve mastered the basic technique, you can experiment with different variations, like exhaling through pursed lips to create a tighter stream of vapour or exhaling through slightly parted lips to create bigger clouds.
The Bane Trick
If you’re just starting out with vape tricks, The Bane Trick is a great one to learn. It’s not too difficult, and it always looks impressive. Plus, once you’ve gotten the hang of it you’ll be able use it as a base for other vape tricks.
To start, take a long draw on your vape, inhaling the vapour into your lungs. Then, exhale slowly, letting the vapour escape from your mouth in a thin stream. As you exhale, use your tongue to push the stream of vapour up into your nose. Re-inhale through your nose, and you should be able to taste the vapour in the back of your throat. Next, exhale through your mouth to create a ring of vapour. Finally, take another inhale through your vape, and blow the vapour out so that it forms a cloud around your head. And there you have it! The Bane Trick might sound a bit confusing on paper but it’s truly an easy vape trick once you get the hang of it.
Whether you’re a beginner just starting out with vaping or an experienced vaper looking for new tricks to add to your repertoire, we hope we’ve given you a bit of inspiration. Showing off your favourite vape tricks when you’re out with friends can really make your vaping experience much more fun and enjoyable. So, why not get started today? Don’t forget to check our list of this year’s best sub-ohm kits to find all the best devices for your vape tricks.
