How To Ghost Inhale a Vape

The fun of vaping can be limitless. You can enjoy it whether you are solo or with friends. What’s fantastic about inhaling a vape is how you can do tricks to impress the people around you, such as when you and your buddies are lounging al fresco in your favorite café. 

One of those vaping tricks is ghost inhaling. It is made possible by exhaling a thick vapor cloud in a shape that resembles a ball, then sucking it back in again. Imagine the view of popping a bubble gum!

Ghost inhaling is among the most popular vaping tricks around. If you’re new to vaping and want to try developing a new skill as a beginner, ghosting is one of the more straightforward tricks to master. Let’s take a closer look at it in this ghost inhale tutorial. 

You’ve learned earlier that the ghost inhale is a trick that resembles popping bubble gum. Maybe it’s because of the shape you create.

This vaping technique is exhaling not a normal vapor mist but a thick cloud of vapor seemingly filled with so much volume. But, the trick doesn’t end there. To complete the ghost inhale, you must re-inhale that ball of vapor back into your mouth, sucking it back in. For some, it’s like impressing friends by popping bubble gum, but for others, it’s like creating a ghost-shaped vapor, hence the name. 

It’s a nice trick for beginners because it’s relatively easy to perform. It won’t demand too much skill but can still impress friends and family, especially because you can make this nifty trick look effortless.

Some vaping schools of thought would argue that there are no specific equipment you need to perfect this technique. Just partly correct but how to ghost inhale right needs you to use suitable vaping devices.

While most devices can work, it is recommended that you perform the ghost inhale with a vape pen or mod. These devices allow you to control the power and set the airflow better. Also, devices with sub-ohm tanks will produce better “ghosts” because of how they can handle more wattage. 

This trick can work with various kinds of e-juices. However, the most ideal would probably be those that have low- to zero-nicotine content. This way, you can remain safe even if you inhale volumes of vapor. 

So how do you ghost inhale? RELX has step-by-step instructions for you.

The key to executing the ghosting technique is ensuring you know how to inhale the vapor properly. As smoking adults use vaping to quit smoking, you might have come to vaping from cigarettes. If so, you’ll notice that vaping feels different from smoking. 

With vaping, the direct-to-lung method means inhaling the vapor straight into your lungs, like a normal breath. Imagine the direct-to-lung process as having a drink with a straw. When you use a straw, the liquid gulps down straight away without circling your mouth first.

When ghosting, you’ll need to take a mouth hit first and hold the vapor in your mouth rather than using the direct lung method. In doing so, you should be able to make a ball shape in your mouth, and when you exhale the vapor, it’ll be easier to pull the cloud back in.

You must take a mouth hit, holding the vapor in your mouth; you don't inhale it into your lungs. Doing this will help achieve a ball-like shape when you breathe it out, making it easier to pull directly back in. You should only keep the cloud in your mouth for two to three seconds to allow it to form into a dense ball. You shouldn’t have it in your mouth for longer than five seconds.

Once you exhale when vaping, the vapor comes out of your mouth in a cloud. However, for this trick to work, you must watch how you exhale to create a more immense, substantial cloud of vapor. 

The key to the exhale is holding your mouth open as you release the cloud. Before exhaling, shape your mouth into a tight O shape. The tighter this shape, the better the cloud will be once you exhale. 

After shaping your mouth, exhale very slowly to release the vapor, and use your tongue to help push it out of your mouth. Remember, using your tongue is paramount to helping the fog keep its shape. If you don’t, the vapor will likely emerge as a random white cloud, not the round O shape you want.

Moreover, if you use a lot of force, the cloud will travel further away. If it’s too far away, the next step will prove difficult. 

Instead, make sure you use a gentle push with your tongue to keep the cloud closer to your mouth.

Once you’ve exhaled the ball of vapor, you must inhale it to capture it. Much like before, the shape of your lips will determine the trick's effectiveness. It’s vital that instead of the O shape, you purse your lips so that they’re away from each other, outwards. 

To change the speed of the recapture, you need to alter the opening of your lips. If you want it to be a swift recapture, open your mouth wide to inhale it faster. However, a smaller space will suffice if you want a slower inhale so your friends can marvel at the control.

From here on, you will learn the most common mistakes beginner vapers commit when attempting a ghost inhale, including how to address those. 

1. You are not allowing the vapor to condense sufficiently enough inside your mouth. If this happens, you won’t achieve the ghost inhale. Resolve this by letting the vapor sit within your mouth for about three seconds before you exhale. 

2. You push out the vapor so hard upon exhaling. This causes the “ghost” to fall apart. Remember, it’s all about control. Gently exhale the vapor to prevent the shape from dispersing.

3. You don’t suck in the “ghost” quick or hard enough, causing it to dissipate like steam. So, you must inhale the vapor back in your mouth as fast as you can.

Before ending this fruitful discussion, let’s take a look at some actionable tips to perfect that ghost inhale.

• Don’t move too much when inhaling to avoid destroying the shape.
• Don’t try to capture the “ghost” straight away.
• Keep your airflow movements slow and controlled.
• Practice makes perfect, so keep practicing until you get the hang of it, particularly the inhalation technique. 
• Once improving, reduce your mouth opening when inhaling the “ghost”--many believe it looks more impressive.

The secret to a perfect ghost inhale is to not overthink. It’s one of the easiest tricks out there, but many fail to do it right since they won’t follow the hardline rules. 

Remember, as you discovered from this ghost inhale tutorial, first, inhale the vapor properly, hold it for a while, then exhale it with control, and quickly inhale it back. 

For some vapers, tricks are a part of the enjoyment of vaping. If you’re just getting started experimenting with tricks, ghosting is a great place to begin. 

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