MIAMI, May 23, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hundreds of people will gather to celebrate V2 Cigs Electronic Cigarettes at Windward Plaza in Venice Beach, California, on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 3:00pm. Their goal is to set a world record for the most people in one place, simultaneously using their electronic cigarettes. V2 Cigs is extending an invitation to the citizens of California to join in the event and help raise awareness about this cigarette alternative. Those who participate will receive a free electronic cigarette and t-shirt.
An emcee is being brought in to host the record-setting attempt and a crew of friendly V2 personnel will be on hand. A camera crew will be present to film the occasion. The company states that all attendees must be 18 or older in order to take part. Despite the vast number of records submitted to Guinness World Records, this is the first time anyone has attempted to set an e-cig record of this magnitude. V2 Cigs co-founder, Dan Recio, looks forward to this unique opportunity to showcase the public's growing preference for vaping; an industry term for the inhalation of e-cigarettes:
"We're excited to spread the word about electronic cigarettes by engaging consumers in a fun and motivating way," said Dan Recio, COO of V2 Cigs. "Our hope is that individuals will find using their V2 Cigs feels remarkably similar to the experience of smoking real cigarettes, but without many of the dangerous chemicals found in traditional cigarettes."
A V2 Cigs spokesperson will educate the crowd about electronic cigarettes at the close of the event. V2 Cigs electronic cigarettes are an alternative to cigarettes that provide an authentic smoking experience without many of the harmful additives found in traditional cigarettes. E-cigs differ from their tobacco counterparts by delivering nicotine via vapor, without the tar, odor and carcinogens present in cigarette smoke.
V2 Cigs is the #1 ranked electronic cigarette website in the US and Internationally by Alexa.com, providing quality products and consistent innovation to their customers. V2 Cigs has distinguished itself as a leader in the industry for its ever-expanding product lines, powerful vapor production and great taste. V2 eCigs provides a smokeless alternative to conventional cigarettes at a fraction of the cost. For more information, please visit http://v2cigs.com.
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