Is the istick the new Provari?
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It's amazing how much the Provari's have come down in price. I paid over 300 bucks for a gold one 5 years ago lol. Hell, they even upgrade your choice of LED color, for free. I guess with the competition and products on the market, they have to sell them cheaper.
Still the best mod I own to this day.
Still the best mod I own to this day.
I figure they have made their money back on the equipment they initially invested in and can now sell at lower costs. I actually don't see any competition. There is more power, but who has the quality, availability, warranty and customer service ProVape has? I know on here these days more power = better, but not in my book...
Agreed. They no doubt made a good buck off it and for good reason. Reliability and durability at its finest. I'm digging the new 'Tiffany blue' color they have. I'm gonna order one along with a gun metal on sale for 110. Can't go wrong. I'll have 6 Provari's. Feelsgoodman
It's hardly the new Provari. I just got an iStick 30w for $30. 
Great mod, too.
Andria
Great mod, too.Andria
It's hardly the new Provari. I just got an iStick 30w for $30.
Andria
I meant as far as recommendations to newbies, goes. Apples and oranges as far as mods go. I should of been more elaborate.
Given the price, and the potential power, and the flexibility of the mod, I think it's a good 1st mod, because one won't outgrow it so quickly as one outgrows things like egos and spinners. The fact that it will step down, which the 20w won't, makes it a far better choice for those who aren't yet used to vaping and probably need a lower power setting. But even for those who've been vaping a while -- I've been at it for about 15 months now -- can benefit from its power and flexibility -- and did I mention the low price.
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Most people weren't really recommending a ProVari to a new vaper. Unless the new vaper said "I just want to get the very best right up front". The iStick (and I'd say the 30, not the 50...) has replaced being told to start with a Spinner and a ProTank.
I use a squonker most of the time, with a bottom-feed RDA. But I don't like super-sub-ohm, I don't like super-airy, and I still use my 'Vari every day as an easy-to-pocket, good-for-travel, always-gonna-work, and don't-have-to-worry-about-leaking-airholes device.
Just sent...ready?...a Spinners and Egos and miniprotanks...to some friends who were asking about vaping and what to try first. I said "try my old stuff for free". They already bought an iStick 30 when one of the Ego's started to die.
I use a squonker most of the time, with a bottom-feed RDA. But I don't like super-sub-ohm, I don't like super-airy, and I still use my 'Vari every day as an easy-to-pocket, good-for-travel, always-gonna-work, and don't-have-to-worry-about-leaking-airholes device.
Just sent...ready?...a Spinners and Egos and miniprotanks...to some friends who were asking about vaping and what to try first. I said "try my old stuff for free". They already bought an iStick 30 when one of the Ego's started to die.
I would recommend the Istick 20 in a heart beat to a new vaporer but not the 50W. I just picked one up for $38 and it works but it has a mind of its own and keeps increasing the wattage all on its own. Would not recommend that to any newbie vaporer.
I guess it comes down to what works good and is a 'cheaper' price for people new to vaping. Back in the day, the norm was ego batts with LR atties, or cartos. The Provari was in a league of its own, long before the heavy hitting, cloud chuckin box mods ever came around. Funny how things change.
I have a few iSticks (great starters, the 20's & 30's). I prefer the Vapor Shark rDNA 40 and SX Mini M now.
Never tried a Provari....but I might.
Never tried a Provari....but I might.
Have you locked in the wattage? You hold down both arrow keys at the same time and the screen will flash locked or unlocked. You definitely need to keep it locked or any accidental presses will change the watts.
Just like the others said, no. Among the other reasons given, you can replace the batteries in a ProVari and it will run forever. If it does develop a problem, send it in and it will be fixed fast. Spinners, egos, iSticks, etc., you just toss (recycle hopefully) them when the battery finally gives out.
You guys, stop knocking Spinners. I have three ProVaris and love them. However, there are times when one of my antique Spinners is easier to take along. Not often, but sometimes.
You guys, stop knocking Spinners. I have three ProVaris and love them. However, there are times when one of my antique Spinners is easier to take along. Not often, but sometimes.
Im not one but Provari owners I don't think are going to like a direct comparison.
Do think though that the technology and price ( well perhaps to some extent) has improved a bit since.
They're only worth what they're worth to the user though.
Do think though that the technology and price ( well perhaps to some extent) has improved a bit since.
They're only worth what they're worth to the user though.
Wolf, having had both, the ProVari is far better than the iStick. How many people do you see complaining about a ProVari vs an iStick?
I haven't touched my Provari since I got a couple of istick 30W's. The istick is more compact and the battery lasts me all day. I was changing the Provari battery 3 times a day.
Heya freeall. Yes, it's abstolutely 'Stick country around these parts lately.
I have several. And I have several Provis as well. And a few <cough> other devices as well. They all serve some purpose dependent on mood, time, carry weight, event, etc.
I see the 'Sticks as the eGo of 2011, the Twist of 2012, and the iTazte V3 of 2013. To me they are an inexpen$ive little 'disposable' device, and I'll enjoy them til they bugger off to the great mod heaven in the sky.
My Provis tho..... they'll stay. They'll be the same consistent and lush vape givers they were from Day One.
I don't even see a way of comparing the two.
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