Ever felt like everyone in a Bali vape shop is speaking a secret language, "RDA"? "Pod-loops"? "Vaper’s tongue"? You’re not alone. We’ve all been there. Luckily, this guide breaks it all down in easy, fun terms so you can walk into any vape shop or hangout and speak confidently. No confusion, no stress… Just straight-up vape knowledge to elevate your game.

Vaping has its own language, full of terms like “coil resistance,” “dry hit,” and “sub-ohm.” It can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the scene or just want to blend in at local Bali vape shops. That’s why we created this ultimate glossary. Whether you're curious about hardware, flavors, or vaping styles, we’ve got you covered. By the end of this guide, you’ll understand the lingo and feel like part of the crew. No decoder ring needed.

1. The Heart of Your Vape: Components You’ll Hear About

Battery / Accu

• The powerhouse behind the clouds. Measured in mAh, higher = more puff time.

• Some are built-in; others (called “Accu” in Bali) are replaceable.

Atomizer ("Atty") / Coil

• Where the magic happens. It heats e-liquid on the wick to create vapor.

• Coils are wrapped wire, wicks are absorbent cotton.

Coil Resistance (Ohm – Ω)

• Tells you how much power the coil resists. Lower ohm = warmer hit and bigger clouds, but quicker battery drain.

Tank / Pod / Clearomizer / Cartomizer

• Tank: Transparent container that houses the coil.

• Pod: Compact and easy, often pre-filled or refillable.

• Cartomizer/Clearomizer: Older style, rapidly being replaced.

E-Liquid / Vape Juice

• Made from PG (Propylene Glycol), VG (Vegetable Glycerin), flavorings, and nicotine.

• PG = thin, strong flavor delivery. VG = thick, big clouds.

PG/VG Ratio

• Choose based on your preference: flavor (PG) vs clouds (VG).

Nicotine Strength (mg/mL)

• Determines throat hit and satisfaction. Freebase gives sharper throat hit. Salt nic is smoother for the same strength.

2. The Devices: Find Your Perfect Vape

Cig-a-Like

• Mimics traditional cigarettes. Tiny and easy to use. Great for beginners.

Vape Pen

• Sleek and reliable, with longer battery life and more vapor.

Pod System

• Compact and user-friendly. Just snap in a pod and go. Ideal for on-the-go vaping.

Disposable Vape

• All-in-one, pre-filled and charged. Great for travel or testing flavors.

AIO (All-In-One)

• Combines tank and battery, simple yet capable. Good middle-ground choice.

Box Mod

• Big, powerful, and configurable. Loved by advanced vapers chasing clouds and performance.

3. Vaping Vibes: How You Inhale

Draw

• The way you pull vapor. In and out.

MTL (Mouth-to-Lung)

• Puff to the mouth, then into the lungs. Great for traditional smokers.

DTL (Direct-to-Lung) or DL

• Straight into lungs, producing big, satisfying clouds.

Throat Hit

• The scratchy sensation at the back of your throat. Some love it, some don’t.

Airflow

• Adjustable air intake. More airflow = looser draw and bigger clouds.

Cloud Chasing

• Chasing giant vapor clouds. Fun, but not for every day.

Flavor Chasing

• All about pure, rich flavor with each inhale.

4. Common Vaping Moments You’ll Hear About

All Day Vape (ADV)

• The flavor you never get tired of your go-to juice.

Dripping

• Manually adding juice to a coil (RDA). For flavor fans.

Dry Hit

• When the coil has no juice and tastes burnt. It's awful, trust me.

Flooding

• Too much juice in the coil, causing leaks or gurgling.

Vaper’s Tongue

• That weird moment when flavors go bland. Happens to everyone.

5. Advanced Vaping Terms: For Those Who Want More

RBA / RDA / RTA / RDTA

• RBA: Rebuildable atomizers

• RDA: Drip type, flavor and clouds

• RTA: Refillable tank with buildable coils

• RDTA: Combo of RDA and tank

Modding

• Customizing your device. Skins, buttons, settings, the works.

Sub-Ohm Vaping

• Coils under 1.0 Ω for bigger clouds and warmer vapor.

Steeping

• Letting e-liquid sit so flavors develop like wine ageing.

Vape Culture Slang: Talk Like a Local

• Atty = Atomizer

• Accu = Battery

• Juice = Vape Liquid

• ADV = All Day Vape

• Vaper’s Tongue = Flavor fatigue

• Drip = Reapplying juice to coil

Let’s decode those casual shop lines. If someone says, “My atty needs a fresh accu,” you now know they’re talking about needing a new battery.

Avoid Rookie Mistakes

1. Salt nic + sub-ohm = throat burn or worse.

2. Not checking your coil resistance or device compatibility.

3. Letting wicks dry out, say hello to dry hits.

4. Not hydrating… Vaping dehydrates, especially Bali’s dry breeze.

Become a Confident Vaper

Now you can walk into any vape shop in Bali or chat with fellow vapers, and speak fluent vape. You’ll make smarter choices, avoid mistakes, and enjoy every puff more.

Ready to geek out on your perfect setup? Drop by one of our 7 Cstyle Vape Bali stores, or contact us online! We’d love to help you match your taste, device, and style. Bookmark this guide and share it with your vape crew. The more, the merrier!