There’s a lot of jargon and acronyms when it comes to the world of ecigarettes, which can make things seem more confusing for the beginner than they really are. Never fear, we’re here to demystify the world of vaping and shed some light on why sub-ohm vaping or ‘Sub Ohming’ is so popular.

Although there’s a technical description to sub-ohm vaping, what you really need to know is that fans of this kit are into Big Vape Clouds! Users also enjoy what they see as a more intense flavour and slightly warmer vapour.

So now for the technical part. An ohm is the unit of measurement used to represent coil resistance. The term 'sub-ohm' is used when the resistance of an atomiser coil is less than 1 ohm. When the resistance of the coil is lower, more electrical current can flow through, so the coil heats up faster and to a higher temperature. A lower resistance coil helps produce large clouds of vapour - which is why sub-ohm vapers are often also called cloud chasers. Hotter coils mean more liquid is vapourised quicker, leading to thicker clouds and bigger flavour.


To sub-ohm vape safely, you need the right kit; a box mod and battery that can produce the right voltage, a sub tank with plenty of air flow, a low resistance coil, and a liquid with a higher vegetable glycerine ratio. This ratio makes the liquid thicker and thus holds a lot of flavour, ensures a smooth vape experience and produces more vapour. Using a traditional e-liquid in a sub-ohm tank wouldn’t produce as much cloud and would deliver too much nicotine. Likewise using the thicker sub-ohm liquids in a normal sub tank could result in the liquid being too thick to flow through the coil, drying it out and leaving a burned taste in your mouth.

While in appearance regular e-cigarettes and sub-ohm setups look almost the same, they are different, and trying to sub-ohm vape without the right kit can be dangerous and won't produce the results you want.


Unless you enjoy the process of building your vape kit, a great solution to enjoying sub-ohm vaping is a purpose built kit. Our complete sub-ohm kit by Vapouriz is great value and high performing. The V Box 40w will give you massive taste and huge clouds all day long and comes with a free sub-ohm e-liquid.

We hope this article has helped to demystify sub-ohm vaping. Maybe it’s time to try something new!