Any way to get a good throat hit without nicotine?

submitted about 11 years ago by JessieAMorrisMixologist

I am not too attached to nicotine. I came from the pipe smoking world where I would smoke a pipe 2-3 times a week at the maximum. After switching to vaping, I started with 6mg and dropped to 0mg for a while before switching back to 3-6mg. I don't love the nicotine buzz and even at 3mg it makes me sick after chain vaping. I'd love to drop back down to 0mg, but I miss the throat hit when I do.

I've seen a product from Wizard Labs which claims to give a throat hit. Has any one used this? Are there any other good alternatives to nicotine to get that nice throat hit?

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by Botboy141about 11 years agoMixing like a mad man...

There's a link on the side of this subreddit Notes-Additives-Flavor Enhancers.

This lists a couple options to generate throat hit including Capella's Horchata, want2vape's Caramel #2, and some Cinnamons. Additionally, Pure Grain Alcohol (Everclear/151 Rum/Vodka - high proof) 1-2 drops per 5 ml.

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by 3tern1tyabout 11 years agoMixologist

This.

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by JessieAMorrisabout 11 years agoMixologist

If the horchata is anything like The Vapor Room's horchata flavor, I want nothing to do with it. I tried some last night and it was super peppery. It literally tasted like the shit they use to keep you from biting your finger nails or something.

Caramel #2 and cinnamons might be useful, but they might clash with certain flavors. I'll give the alcohol one a shot, but there is a (small) risk of "getting drunk" off it, yeah? If so, I'll have to be careful not to get any to people under 21 since any detectable amount of alcohol is considered a DUI for under 21 here.

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by Chemical_Cutthroatabout 11 years ago

I'm not a scientist. I make pizzas. But I don't think you can get drunk from vaporized booze. If I'm wrong then I think I just found my way into the inebriati.

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by JessieAMorrisabout 11 years agoMixologist

Looks like you just got in: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_inhalation

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by slacktechneabout 11 years ago

At 1-2 drops per 5ml there would be no risk of detection, and certainly none of intoxication.

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by [deleted]about 11 years ago

I tried the vodka, it didn't do a thing that I could tell.

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by Botboy141about 11 years agoMixing like a mad man...

High alcohol content vodka? 150+ proof

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by The-Prophet-Muhammadabout 11 years ago

High PG based juices will give a throat hit.

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by Mead_Makes_Me_Meanabout 11 years ago

Capsicum starting at .5%.

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by m_i_rabout 11 years ago

Good idea, and it's strong enough that a tiny bit should work without adding a discernable flavor

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by Mead_Makes_Me_Meanabout 11 years ago

There's a couple of juice companies that use it.

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by TombstoneSodaabout 11 years ago

Not sure where, but i remember someone saying this a while back and it was discovered its very bad to inhale.

Dont crucify me cause i don have a link, thats just what i remember

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by ChPechabout 11 years ago

I did that once by accident.

I wanted to dry some Habaneros, so I put them into the microwave. A couple of seconds later the capsaicin vaporized and my eyes and throat started to burn. It was not a nice chili burn, it was more like sandblasted. It took me half an hour to get the fumes out by opening every window.

I would not try that again, but for vapers who like throat hits it can work with a low enough dosage.

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by badf1ngerabout 11 years ago

Cinnamon flavor in your juice does it.

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by ogimbeabout 11 years ago

Have you tried even .25-.5 nicotine? You might get away from the buzz, but still get a throat hit. I vape 1 mg/ml and still have a throat hit, and if I increase it even a little bit it becomes too much (so I think you acclimate to low levels real quick.)

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by JessieAMorrisabout 11 years agoMixologist

I'll give really low nic levels a shot! Lowest I have gone is 3mg/ml

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by burnz1about 11 years ago

Whats your set up? Subohming with an RDA will deliver a good throat hit.

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by JessieAMorrisabout 11 years agoMixologist

I have a Ranger OKR with a dual coil 0.65 ohm build. With 0mg juices, I get little to no throat hit, even running upwards of 50w. I doubt it's my build...

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by burnz1about 11 years ago

What pg/VG ratio are you using? A higher pg level for OP would help also

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by JessieAMorrisabout 11 years agoMixologist

That's not a bad idea. I've tried 50/50 and 70VG/30PG. I did try a 100% PG but don't recall that much difference. I'll give that another shot tonight.

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by AlkaPwndabout 11 years ago

I cant remember the exact name, but some producent made an additive that just delivered throat hit. Think it was called something with "flash" but im not certain. So it is out there

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by Tgryphonabout 11 years ago

Vaper's Choice 'Kool Ice' menthol flavor at 0mg or similar will give you all throat hit you want

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by JessieAMorrisabout 11 years agoMixologist

I should have mentioned that, menthol irritates my throat beyond all reason, so no menthol. :-(

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by e-jammerabout 11 years ago

Heya, I'm a permanent 0nic vaper (I loved hookahs but nicotine would make me ill) and while I just got up, I'll give a good think as to which flavors have had that kick to them. I would definitely recommend trying cinnamon, very pleasant and a nice bite, while not the exact same kick you might be looking for.

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by m_i_rabout 11 years ago

How about straight Koolada? It's said to add to throat hit. while also providing a "cooling sensation." It might work on the same principle as menthol, though, so it might also be a throat irratant.

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by Botboy141about 11 years agoMixing like a mad man...

Yeah it's a pure cooling sensation. No Flavor, somewhat for throat hit but if you don't want it cooled it's kinda meh...It also makes certain flavor types feel off when they have a cool inhale

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by mylygudfukabout 11 years ago

I've not used FlavourArt's BiteXtra > BiteXtra Full Hit:- BiteXtra uses both Vegetable Glycerin and Propylene Glycol, along with natural flavouring, to produce the perfect replacement for those seeking a throat-hit from low Nicotine eliquids.

BiteXtra Ingredients <59% Propylene Glycol EP <40% (Veg) Glycerol EP <4.5% Nicotine EP <1% Plant extract EFSA BiteXtra Smooth:- The same as above but 20% extra VG reduces the harshness of the throat-hit.