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Cloud Chasing Guide: How to produce massive vapor clouds

Vaping has long been more than just an alternative to smoking – it has developed into its own culture. The ultimate discipline for many enthusiasts is the so-called Cloud Chasing: The art of producing dense and enormous vapor clouds.

But not every vaporizer is suitable for this. Which setup delivers maximum performance? In this guide, we take a detailed look at the hardware, the right liquid, and the technique for everyone who wants to chase “clouds”.

The basics: What is Cloud Chasing?

Cloud chasing is about the interplay of three factors: powerful hardware, the chemical ratio in the liquid, and the inhalation technique.

To get into the world of giant clouds, you need:

1. Powerful battery devices: High wattages are a must.
2. Sub-ohm coils: Resistances below 1.0 ohm (ideally 0.15 – 0.3 ohm).
3. Open airflow: For maximum air passage (Direct Lung / DL).

4 factors for maximum vapor production

If your clouds have been too thin so far, it’s usually due to one of these four points. Here you will learn how to optimize your setup:

1. The right coil choice (Sub-Ohm & Mesh)

The vaporizer head (coil) is the engine of your setup. For cloud chasing, Sub-Ohm Coils it is essential.

• Low resistance: Coils with 0.15 ohm or 0.2 ohm heat up faster and more intensely.
• Mesh technology: Opt for Mesh Coils. The wire mesh provides a larger surface area, which vaporizes more liquid at the same time – resulting in significantly denser clouds.

2. Power: High wattages

More power equals more vapor. Cloud chasers typically use battery devices (mods) that deliver at least 80 watts often even dual-battery mods with up to 200 watts of power. Make sure the wattage matches the recommended power range of your coil to avoid burning (Dry Hit).

3. The liquid: High VG is a must

Not every e-liquid produces big clouds. The secret lies in the Vegetable Glycerin (VG).

• The mixture: Choose liquids with a mixing ratio of 70/30 VG/PG or even 80/20.
• The effect: VG is thicker and provides stable, dense vapor, while PG (Propylene Glycol) is more responsible for the flavor.

4. Airflow: Open draw

Open your airflow control (AFC) completely. A large, open airflow cools the hot coil and transports the huge vapor volume directly into the lungs. Too tight draw resistance would significantly limit cloud production.

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Top 3: The best vaporizers for big clouds

Which tank is the 'Cloud King'? Based on performance and airflow, we recommend the following models:

1. SMOK TFV18 – The performance monster

The SMOK TFV18 is legendary in the cloud-chasing scene.

• Power: Works perfectly at 100 watts and above.
• Feature: Huge chimney openings and massive mesh coils for extreme vapor amounts.

2. GeekVape Z Sub-Ohm (Zeus) – Leak-proof & powerful

A community favorite.

• Advantage: Top airflow design that prevents leaking without restricting the airflow.
• Result: Dense clouds with excellent flavor.

3. Freemax Mesh Pro 2 – Flavor meets cloud

Freemax was a pioneer of mesh technology.

• Coil options: Offers double, triple, and even quad mesh coils.
• Performance: Creates very soft but extremely voluminous vapor.

Pro tips: Techniques for bigger clouds

The best device is useless without the right technique.

• Direct Lung Technique: Draw the vapor directly and deeply into the lungs (like breathing through a snorkel), do not first collect it in the mouth.
• Exhaling: Breathe out slowly and evenly to maintain the density of the cloud.
• Maintenance: Clean your tank regularly. Crusted coils drastically reduce vapor production.

Conclusion: How to become a cloud chaser

Cloud chasing is a fascinating aspect of vaping. With a powerful sub-ohm tank like the SMOK TFV18, a High-VG Liquid and enough wattage, nothing stands in the way of your impressive clouds.

Ready for the fog? Browse our selection of Sub-Ohm Vapes and find your perfect setup for maximum clouds!