Monday 21 September 2015

E-hookahs versus the real thing



If you haven't heard of e-hookahs or shisha pens, you're reading the right article.These products, called electronic vaping devices, have become a craze in the US according to US Health Works, and a lot of people in India have already tried it. According to Pranav Gupta and Bhavik Chinai, Co-founders, Vama Vapor , "The awareness of e-hookahs is spreading and we're witnessing wide acceptance among new consumers in India."

The e-hookah follows the same general concept as a traditional hookah but these pen-like vaping devices give you the benefit of smoking vapour instead of smoke.

Whether it's an e-hookah, an e-cigarette, a shisha pen or a hookah pen, all of these products fall under the category of Electronic Vaping Devices. Vaping devices are of two types, rechargeable and disposable. While most rechargeable e-hookahs require charging of battery, cleaning of the device and filling of liquid, the disposable e-hookahs let users vape anytime without any such challenge.



Traditional versus e-hookahs  

While most traditional hookahs require a change of lit coal for optimum flavours, electronic shisha pens give you the same experience as a traditional hookah without emitting the nasty smoke. They are also portable, and because there is no need to light any coal there is no need for cleaning.

If you're looking to buy one, make sure you pick one that does not contain tar, tobacco or nicotine.











The downside

According to Tapas Mudgal, an e-hookah user, "The main con with e-hookahs is that they either run on batteries or are disposable so it's hard to share it with friends because the number of smokes are limited."

Also, many feel it doesn't offer the same experience as smoking a real hookah. Kaustubh De, a traditional hookah lover says, "Obviously, it's not the same. Smoking an e-hookah is nothing like smoking a traditional hookah that you can set up at your place and enjoy a good smoke session with friends."

Moreover, e-hookahs are limited to single flavours whereas a traditional hookah gives people the liberty to choose a flavour of their choice and mix it up with another flavour.  

 Source: http://indiatoday.intoday.in

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