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What Is Sub Ohm Vaping?
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Sub-ohm vaping is a style that produces large vapour clouds and a warm, intense flavour hit. Here is a clear guide to what it is, how it differs from standard vaping and whether it is right for you.
Below 1.0
Coil Resistance That Defines Sub-Ohm Vaping
DTL
Direct-to-Lung Inhalation Style Used With Sub-Ohm Devices
Lower Nic
3mg or 6mg Freebase, Not Nic Salts
What is sub-ohm?
What Is Sub-Ohm Vaping?
Vaping with coils that have a resistance below 1.0 ohm
Lower resistance means higher power and larger vapour production
Sub-ohm vaping refers to using coils with an electrical resistance below 1.0 ohm. Lower resistance means the coil draws more power from the battery, heats up faster, produces more vapour and delivers a warmer, more intense vaping experience. Sub-ohm devices use direct-to-lung inhalation, vapour goes straight to the lungs in one motion, producing large clouds. They are typically used with low-strength freebase nicotine liquids (3mg or 6mg) at 70% VG or higher, and are not suitable for nicotine salt liquids at 10mg or 20mg.
Sub-ohm vs standard vaping
How Sub-Ohm Differs From Standard MTL Vaping
Coil Resistance: the Defining Characteristic
Standard MTL coils typically have a resistance between 1.0 and 3.0 ohms. Sub-ohm coils are below 1.0 ohm, often 0.2 to 0.8 ohm. The lower resistance means higher current, higher power and significantly more vapour production. Sub-ohm devices operate at wattages of 40W and above, compared to 8W to 20W for typical pod and pen devices.
Vapour Clouds: Significantly Larger
The primary appeal of sub-ohm vaping for many enthusiasts is the large, dense vapour clouds it produces. Higher power and lower resistance means more liquid is vaporised per puff, producing the large exhale plumes associated with experienced vapours. Cloud production is not relevant to harm reduction or nicotine delivery efficiency, it is an aesthetic preference.
Why Sub-Ohm Uses Freebase at Low Strength
Sub-ohm devices produce so much vapour per puff that using high-strength nic salt liquids would deliver a massive and potentially dangerous nicotine dose per inhalation. Sub-ohm vaping requires low-strength freebase nicotine, 3mg or 6mg, to compensate for the high vapour volume. The total nicotine per puff can still be comparable to a pod device at 20mg nic salt, just delivered in a larger vapour volume at a lower concentration.
Who Sub-Ohm Vaping Is For
Sub-ohm vaping is not a beginner format. It requires understanding of coil resistance, wattage settings, liquid compatibility and DTL inhalation technique. It suits experienced vapers who enjoy the cloud production and warm, intense flavour hit, or those who find standard pod vaping too low-power. It is not the recommended starting point for smokers switching to vaping for the first time.
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Bar Drop Nic Salts: for MTL Pod Devices, Not Sub-Ohm
Bar Drop is a nicotine salt product designed for MTL pod and pen devices. For sub-ohm devices, use a low-strength freebase liquid instead.
For our full Bar Drop range, ideal for pod and MTL devices, visit our Bar Drop Nicotine Salts collection.
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