What is the difference between Freebase and Nic Salts? 

  Starting with vaping, one of the best parts is the huge variety of flavors you can choose from. Before we get to that part, though, you need to make sure you're also using the best  e-liquid for your needs. If you started  vaping with a  pen or pod, you probably also used 50:50 or nickel salts. If you're still wondering which is which (and which  is best for you), we're here to clear a few things up.

 What does 50:50 FREEBASE e-liquid contain? 

The name 50:50 comes from the ratio of its two main ingredients, PG and VG. PG is the ingredient that carries the flavor of your e-liquid and also gives you that "throat hit" feeling. VG is the part that produces more vapor and also softens the throat  a bit. Other than that, the only other ingredients are  flavor and free nicotine. Strengths typically range from  very low levels of 3 mg and 6 mg to much higher levels such as 12 mg and 18 mg. Freebase nicotine e-liquids absorb a little slower, but also last a little longer in the body.

 What does nickel salt contain?

 As the free base, nickel salts are typically 50% VG and 50% PG. They also contain flavorings and nicotine, but it's a different kind of nicotine here. The pH of nicotine salts is more neutral  than the free nicotine base, which is found in 50:50 sec. They usually only have a high nicotine content - mostly 18mg or 20mg, although more and more brands offer a middle ground of 10mg. They are  also absorbed faster than regular free nicotine, which means they are good for ex-smokers who have had a heavy habit.

  Who should use nixolas vs. FREEBASE? 

 The only real difference between the two is the type of nicotine, so it really depends on what kind of experience you want to get from your vape. While PG gives it a little extra kick, another factor to consider is the type of nicotine.  Freebase nicotine is more basic on the pH scale, meaning  the higher end of the strength spectrum is harder to inhale. The nickel salts are slightly neutralized  to ensure still  high strength but  a softer sensation when breathing. Basically, the  20mg niclisole seems to be smoother to vape (as well as hits faster), while the 18mg baseless nicotine 50:50 seems much scratchier. So if you want a strong and powerful throat hit, we recommend 50:50. If you want  high potency but want easier inhalation, nickel salts are your new best friend.

 What is best for me and my vaping kit? 

 If you are using 50:50 salts or nix salts, you will want to use a pod kit or  vape pen that usually uses a higher ohm coil (1.0 ohms or more). This is because the lower your drag, the more power and steam you get through. If you were to use 50:50 salts or nickel salts in a Sub-Ohmic device (below 1.0 ohms), you would get an overwhelming nicotine hit and a very scratchy throat hit.  When it comes to your own mouth-to-lung kit, you usually have a few options to roll with. Because nickel salts are absorbed into your system so quickly, we recommend  higher resistance coils when using, say, 20 mg of nickel salts. Anything between 1.2 and 1.8 ohms is great, they give you a smooth hit, just the right amount of nicotine and aren't too strong to enjoy. These coils also offer an inhalation comparable  to regular cigarettes, meaning they mimic the tension you're used to.  If you use a milder nickel salt  like  10mg or a stronger 50:50 free base, the best coils  are around 1.0-1.2 ohms. They give you a little more vapor, but are not so hot and powerful that you create too much nicotine. Finally, if you are using a light 50:50 nicotine  like  3mg or 6mg, you can use anything between 0.5 and 1.0 ohms. The 0.5 ohm gives you more vapor and a looser inhale, while the 1.0 ohm is  just the right balance between a tighter inhale and still  a decent amount of vapor.