Hey there Canyonite! Ever wondered what the all the different nicotine options mean? Well it's all about that base... nicotine base that is! Let's break it down

  1. Chemical Composition
  • Freebase: The classic straight-up nicotine.
  • Nic Salt: Nicotine with a benzoic acid twist.
  • Hybrid: The perfect 50/50 blend of freebase and nic salt. It's like the mullet of nicotine - business in the front, party in the back!
  1. Throat Hit: The Goldilocks Zone
  • Freebase: Smooth at lower strengths - can be rougher than a cat's tongue at high strengths.
  • Nic Salt: Smoother than a buttered slip 'n slide.
  • Hybrid: Just right! A bit of kick but won't make you feel like you gargled sand.
  1. Absorption: The Need for Speed
  • Freebase: The Sunday driver of nicotine absorption. Slow and steady.
  • Nic Salt: Faster than greased lightning.
  • Hybrid: Best of both worlds - the nic salt hits you first then the freebase backs it up. Not too fast, not too slow.
  1. Strength Shenanigans
  • Freebase: Works best at 1.5 - 12 mg/ml. Any higher and it'll turn your e-liquid into throat punch flavour.
  • Nic Salt: Can crank up the strength to 36mg/ml without making you cough up a lung.
  • Hybrid: Operates the same as Freebase and is best used at 1.5 - 12 mg/ml.
  1. Device Dance Partners
  • Freebase: Loves big cloud-chucking mods.
  • Nic Salt: Crushes on compact pod systems and disposables.
  • Hybrid: The social butterfly - gets along with both high and low-power devices!
  1. Flavour Fiesta
  • Freebase: Lets flavours pop like fireworks.
  • Nic Salt: Might mute flavours a smidge.
  • Hybrid: Strikes a tasty balance - flavour with a side of smooth.
  1. Lasting Power
  • Freebase: The Energizer Bunny of nicotine hits that delivers long lasting satisfaction.
  • Nic Salt: Quick hit - quicker fade.
  • Hybrid: Hangs around longer than salts but doesn't overstay its welcome like freebase.
  1. Fan Favourites
  • Freebase: Cloud chasers and flavour aficionados.
  • Nic Salt: Ex-smokers and stealth vapers.
  • Hybrid: The "can't we all just get along?" crowd who want the best of both worlds.
  1. E-Liquid Longevity
  • Freebase: Freebase nicotine is like that one friend who can't handle the sun. The higher the nicotine strength the faster degradation occurs when exposed to heat and sunlight. Think of it as the diva of e-liquids - needs to be pampered and kept in the dark like a vampire at a beach party.
  • Nic Salt: The Superman of the e-liquid world! This stuff laughs in the face of heat and sunlight like a seasoned cloud chaser at a vape meet. It'll stick around for years, chilling in your stash like it owns the place.
  • Hybrid: This crafty mix brings the best of both worlds - tougher than freebase but not quite the fortress that nic salts are. As the freebase nicotine oxidizes, the salt covers up the harshness. It's like the all-rounder in your vape squad - reliable, versatile, and always ready for action.

So there you have it vape fam! Now you know the difference between the nicotine options we have available. Whether you're team freebase, sailing with salts, or riding the hybrid wave, there's a nicotine style for everyone. Just remember whichever you choose - all forms contain nicotine which is an addictive chemical.

Want to know what goes inside your juice? Check out our other article where we explore and demystify the ingredients found in e-liquid.