Yeah, it’s pretty fun stuff! Puffing and pulling off different tricks, which vaper doesn’t want that? Over the years, the art of performing vape tricks has become more of an expression of skill, creativity, and community engagement; if you’re just starting to vape, you might slightly feel intimated by these performative vapers—it’s even worse if you’ve been vaping for long but can’t pull a single trick.
Well, you don’t need to feel bad; I mean, the core essence of vaping is to puff some clouds—in your own way—and relax. Nevertheless, this article explains how to master different vape tricks, whether you’re a beginner or pro vaper.
Getting Started with Vape Tricks
If you’re going to master vape tricks, it starts with choosing your vapes carefully, and also, the vape juice you consume can be another factor. Thus, here are some tips on how to get started with the whole stuff.
Choosing the Right Vape Device
For anyone serious about vape tricks, the type of vape device you use is paramount. Sub-ohm devices and rebuildable atomizers (RDAs) are preferred due to their ability to produce denser vapor clouds—an essential element for executing visually impressive tricks. High-quality devices offer better airflow control, which directly influences the clarity and precision of your trick execution.
E-Liquid Choice
The viscosity of your e-liquid is one important feature of vape tricks. A higher vegetable glycerin (VG) ratio can help produce thicker, more voluminous vapor clouds. This doesn’t mean that you can’t pull tricks with PG liquids—it’s just that VGs are better off, for these stunts.
Mastering Inhale/Exhale Techniques
Most importantly – if you really want to be a vape trickster – you must master the act of inhaling/exhaling. You must know how long or short you should inhale, and how you should exhale to form patterns with your puff.
You Need the Right Environment
Vape tricks are best performed in a controlled environment, usually a calm indoor setting with minimal airflow. This controlled setting helps you fine-tune your technique without external factors interfering with the visual impact of your smoke.
Beginner Vape Tricks to Learn
For those new to the world of vape tricks, starting with simple maneuvers is crucial. The following techniques provide a gentle introduction while laying the groundwork for more advanced tricks.
1. How to do a Ghost Vape Trick?
The ghost vape technique involves exhaling vapor in a manner that creates the illusion of it being drawn back into your mouth. This trick is considered a good try for beginners because it’s quite simple to master. For this trick, you have to inhale, release, and capture the vapor.
Steps:
1️⃣You’d best use a vape that generates a steady, dense vapor output.
2️⃣(Inhale) Start by taking a moderate inhale and hold it on for a while in your mouth—don’t send it to your lungs yet!
3️⃣(Release) Now, let the vapor gently escape through your mouth; don’t puff (blow) it, just gently open your lips and allow the trapped vapor in your mouth to go out gradually.
4️⃣(Capture/Re-Inhale) Once you’ve let the vapor out, capture it back! By making a quick draw to drag the surrounding air back to your mouth, then you can finally puff the vapor.
Note: Focus on the timing of your exhale and re-inhale to perfect the ghostlike effect. Don’t exhale too quickly.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MuWULy7vK4
2. French Inhale Vape Trick
The French inhale is a timeless vape trick that looks complicated, but it is, in fact, one of the simplest; it is a trick that has you exhale vapor from your mouth and simultaneously inhale it through your nose, creating a seamless transition that resembles a French cigarette.
Steps:
⭐It is best to use a vape device that produces dense vapor like the Vaporesso Xros 4 Mini.
⭐Take a mouth hit and trap the vapor right inside your mouth
⭐Then you’re gonna exhale the vapor slowly while positioning your head to allow the cloud to rise naturally.
⭐As the vapor ascends during the exhale, gently re-inhale the puff through your nostrils.
Note: Timing is the best thing to learn here. Also, experiment with different head angles and breathing speeds to see which would give you the most visually appealing effect.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBuHIWNLUEs
3. Waterfall Vape Trick
The waterfall vape trick is another beginner favorite. Its name is curled from the visual effect it displays—a striking waterfall effect. Some people use a clear glass or bottle to guide the vapor into a cascading water flow, but here’s the simplest way to do it.
Steps:
🚀Take a long mouth hit and trap enough vapor in your mouth
🚀Tilt your head a bit downwards, then gently open your mouth (with your teeth closed)and exhale slowly, while also tilting your head upward.
🚀Then tilt your head downwards again, and re-inhale the vapor (like in Ghost).
Notes: You have to time your head tilts; failing the first few times you try this doesn’t mean you can’t get it right.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t2wYFFE64t8
Intermediate Vape Tricks
If you can do all those tricks up there, how about trying some more technical ones that could have you spend the whole day trying to master them? These intermediate vape tricks require a deeper understanding of airflow control and vapor dynamics.
4. Tornado Vape Trick
The tornado vape trick creates a swirling, tornado-like effect on a flat surface. This dynamic trick is both captivating and technically challenging; you must know how to control vapor flow to get this right. The tornado is a bit like the waterfall trick, but more advanced.
Steps:
🔥Stay in a lowwind environment and be close to a flat surface (table or high stool)
🔥You will need a vape that produces real dense vapor output.
🔥Take a seemingly long inhale, trap the vapor inside of your mouth, then lower your face closely to the solid, flat surface, and exhale gradually (don’t breathe in during this time); you may slowly move to the right and to the left during the exhale to make sure the vapor saturates the surface.
🔥Now, slowly glide your hand onto the surface and make any smooth tornado-like gesture of your choice.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuOCC3e5o3I
5. Jellyfish Vape Trick
The jellyfish vape trick will have you create an “O” shape, then make another puff into the gradually expanding O shape. You need to be in a room with less artificial air (fans and ACs) to get this trick right.
Steps:
😉Start by taking a deep lengthy inhale.
😉Shape your lips like the letter “O” and make a gentle cough to push out the inhaled vapor following the shape of your lips—“O.”
😉Gently push and guide the O-shaped vapor using your palm (both your push and the movement of the O vapor must be at the same pace).
😉Now, make another puff and blow it inside the O vapor.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lca-3KeSoOU
Advanced Vape Tricks
Now, these tricks here are for really advanced vapers because they literally have you combine two different vape tricks into one. For these, you really need a badass vape kit—disposables can’t give you the best results for these—like the Geekvape Aegis Boost 3, SMOK X-PRIV Plus, and the likes of them.
6. The Bane Trick
Yeah, this is a lot like the French inhale, but it’s tougher; you’re gonna cough your ass out if you’ve not mastered any tough vape trick prior to trying out this one. Inspired by the iconic mask of the character Bane from the Batman franchise, this trick requires precision and a high degree of control.
Steps:
Use a high-output vape device that generates incredible vapor clouds; Vaporesso’s got some very good models with the Eco Nano series.
Inhale a lot of vapor until you feel like your mouth is full of vapor
Slightly tilt your head up, open your lips a bit, exhale slowly, and inhale through the nose
The trick is to recapture the exhaled vapor through the nose, just as it is coming out from your mouth. So, it’s a simultaneous process of exhaling and inhaling.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMnTHGab3WY
7. The Dragon Trick
Now, let’s make some aggressive clouds just like the aggressive fire a dragon exhales when angry. This trick involves exhaling from multiple points—both nostrils and the corners of the mouth—to create an effect that resembles the mythical breath of a dragon.
Steps:
🌬️First, you gonna make sure you know how to exhale from your nose smoothly, and secondly, you gotta learn how to exhale through the sides of your mouth. The dragon breath trick will have you exhale from the nose and from the sides of your mouth, simultaneously.
🌬️Take a good inhale, and consciously coordinate the release of vapor from your mouth and nostrils. You must focus on balancing the exhale from both sides, as uneven exhalations will break the illusion.
🌬️Yeah, this is a hard one, which is why it is an advanced trick. You might want to watch a video guide to grasp it better.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLIzz3mMvsc
8. O-Rings and Smoke Stacking
Well, you might say this isn’t a big deal trick, but have you tried making tens of O-rings at a stretch? Now, I guess that’s a big deal. The O-ring trick is really a bedrock to learning other more advanced vape tricks and smoke stacking techniques.
Steps:
💨Begin by forming your lips into a small “O” shape.
💨Make a lengthy inhale
💨Gently try to cough out the vapor you inhale from your throat
💨You can use subtle hand gestures to keep the ring intact as it travels.
💨Now, try to make as many O-rings as possible with one single inhale.
Video Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T17a54eXoA
Tips for Mastering Vape Tricks
- Give yourself time to master these things, you can’t possibly learn them in a few trials, you’re gonna allow yourself to fail a number of times—until you stop failing.
- Always pick vapes with airflow control and high-power handling.
- You might want to use high VG e-liquids since they are denser and can guarantee thicker clouds.
- You have to consciously make these tricks anytime.
FAQs of Vape Tricks
Can I perform vape tricks with disposable vapes?
While disposable vapes are excellent for casual use, they often lack the power and control needed for advanced tricks. But, you could still use them, just don’t expect thicker clouds on them.
How long does it take to master a particular trick?
Mastery is a function of constant practice, patience, and consistent effort. You may find these things very hard at first, but with time, you will find them all easy. Give yourself some weeks of dedicated effort.
Are there competitions for vape tricks?
Yeah, there is, and the competitions are becoming more prevalent; you get to see more talented enthusiasts come up with breathtaking tricks you’ve probably never seen before.
What type of e-liquid is best for vape tricks?
A higher VG ratio e-liquid typically produces denser vapor, which is ideal for vape trick performances. However, try to experiment with different ratios to find the best for yourself.
