How does everyone feel about "Vaping"?

SPC Chad Kolod — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:45:52 -0400

In the past couple years a new trend has emerged, e-cigarettes. I personally refer to this as Vaping because I like to distance myself from smoking. I used Vaping as a way to quit smoking and now it is kind of fun finding new flavor and such. Personally I switched because it keeps me from smelling like smoke, causes no secondhand smoke and has even caused me to breath a bit better. I am at the point where I am no longer using nicotine and it is just an oral fixation. How does everyone feel about Vaping? Do you look at it as just smoking? Gross? Progress? I just want to hear everyone's thoughts. And trust me you won't hurt my feelings as I have heard it all in the past 3 plus years since I started.

Response by SPC Chad Kolod made Jun 9 at 2015 12:46 PM

SPC Chad Kolod — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:46:37 -0400

And yes this is my device in the picture, looks a bit funky but beats a pack of Camels.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 9 at 2015 12:50 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 12:50:47 -0400

I like the fact that they help many quit smoking. As a former cop, that little voice in the back of my head screams "they're smoking the reefer outta them!!!" I usually just laugh at it.

I'm all for it if it helps get away from smoking, the chemicals contained in cigarettes (not just the nicotine) are really just bad. And you're so right about the smell!

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jun 9 at 2015 2:16 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:16:20 -0400

I tend to think:

"Just because it's 'healthier' than smoking doesn't make it healthy."

If it's being used to curb or break a habit, rock on. But, it's still a habit.

Don't get me wrong, I have LOTS of bad habits, not going to lie, but in general, I look at vaping the same way I look at smoking. It just seems like a more inconvenient way to do the same thing, without looking nearly as cool.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Jun 9 at 2015 2:18 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:18:54 -0400

The ones I have tried made the back of my throat sting. Haven't tried the style of the one in the picture yet.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Jun 9 at 2015 2:20 PM

SFC Stephen King — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:20:54 -0400

This has been a big episode in my home. My Son has attempted it twice and twice it met my sledgehammer. Over reaction?

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made Jun 9 at 2015 2:25 PM

SSgt Charles Edwards — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:25:51 -0400

I think it's a better alternative, although when e-cigs were first introduced and gaining popularity, I started briefing my guys that they should refrain from doing that on post in view of the public. It had nothing to do with my personal feelings, I felt that it would be the wrong image to send to the public regarding security forces. I don't know if any instructions were written up since 2010, but at that particular time, it wasn't much of an issue.

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jun 9 at 2015 2:26 PM

CAPT Kevin B. — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 14:26:35 -0400

Another chemical delivery system for the body which would like to slap the brain for allowing it.

Response by SFC J Fullerton made Mar 31 at 2016 3:13 PM

SFC J Fullerton — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 15:13:18 -0400

The only problem I have with it is that some people think its OK to use it where ever and whenever they please. To me, it is no different than smoking cigarettes as you inhale and exhale a cloud, whether it is tobacco smoke or tutti frutti vapor. It is just rude, inconsiderate, and obnoxious to puff on your device indoors in a public place with no regard to others around you as if the no smoking laws do not apply to you because legislation has yet to catch up to the new technology and e-cigarettes are not defined in the laws. Use common sense and take it outside.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2018 11:26 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 23:26:03 -0400

Oh wow, you look so cool...

Response by PO1 Rick Serviss made Mar 15 at 2018 4:45 AM

PO1 Rick Serviss — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 04:45:28 -0400

i don't personally do it but I heard that they can catch on fire.