Who knew that vaping would evolve into an extreme sport? Yes, you heard us right. There is a growing popularity of contests right now filled with “athletes”, judges, sponsors and spectators who have all gathered to see who makes the largest plumes.
What is Cloud Chasing?
The urban dictionary describes it as “dragon” vaping. It’s a newly invented sport that utilises the power of mods. The trick is to use a device that transforms e-liquid into a ginormous cloud of high density vapour. The competition consists of two players standing back to back, whoever creates the largest cloud wins! In just a short span of time, cloud chasing has exploded into something big. There are teams, tournaments and even cash prizes. Their fans even have a cool name – “cloud gazers”.
If you want to become a cloud chaser but you don’t know how to make these mind boggling clouds, here are three hacks to get you started. Turn off all fire alarms when practicing since they can be triggered by large clouds of vapour.
So how exactly is it done?
High Power
We’re not talking about your lungs here. High power refers to the capacity of your device. This includes choosing the right batteries, mod and atomisers. Here are some tips to follow:
Batteries -
Take note of their capacity as this will affect the power and life of your mod. You should invest in high drain batteries with a minimum of 30A, the high the mAh the better. Using substandard batteries with mods can be dangerous so make sure to invest in good quality, genuine ones. Also check how they react with your sub ohm atomisers, this will save you a lot of hassle in the long run.
Mod -
Most competitors have these customised, but for practice purposes you can easily find a good one online. Experts suggest one that produces a minimum of 30W if you plan to compete. Finding a variable voltage/wattage mod will allow you to adjust the output to achieve the require vapour output.
Atomisers -
Never underestimate your atomiser. Familiarise yourself with ohms, watts, voltage etc to understand how they will affect your vapour output. The purpose of the RDA is to regulate heat through airflow and conductivity. Remember these things when purchasing one. This will save you from any issues caused by overheating.
Multiple Coils In The Atomiser
Make sure to have a high volume of air through this. You can use a flat screwdriver to create these coils. The RDA’s final resistance is usually around 0.5 ohm that is considered the optimal point. Make sure to study your coil build and how it reacts to your batteries. Using an ohm calculator is vital.
E-liquid
Getting the right e-liquid is probably the most important part of all. Professionals say to use as low as 3mg or 0mg nicotine content since we’re using a device that will deliver a more powerful throat hit.
If you’re serious about making it into the competitive world of vaping, then make sure to use the best e-liquid. Competitors use our 90% VG solution. However, if you’re just trying this out for a hobby or for practice, then the best option is to use our DIY e liquid. Try our 30/70 or 100% VG-based solutions. This will help you create the best juice for making the biggest clouds. With the freedom to create your own mix, you can experiment with formulas to see which produces the highest density. The popular Rip Tippers video on Youtube uses 100% VG-based e-liquid. Add PG if you want that throat hit feeling.
Now that you know the basics, start preparing your equipment. Don’t forget to get the best quality juice to help you win competitions. You can get one similar to what Rip Tippers is using here.