2 months into vaping and shopping for a VV mod

[filcei]

Hello,

So as I said in the title I have vaped for around 2 months, and never since touched an analog. I started with a KR808, which I liked a lot, and then bought a cheap 3.7v box mod that also works as a 5v passthrough just because I wanted to try stuff with a 510 threading, and now my KR808 went into the shelf because I love the warm vape produced by LR cartos and attys.

Now I'm thinking about getting a VV mod. One think I do want is something that fits my pocket. I would also like to feel the same vape experience from the first to the last vape. That is the only thing I hate about my 14500 box... I love it when battery is freshly charged, but from there it only gets worse (yes I am using good batteries - aw 14500, which as far as I know are the best ones out there).

Any suggestions? I looked at the madvapes VV and it seems nice because it uses 14500, which I already have, but I'm not sure if it drops voltage as batteries discharge... and also I read some complains about the build quality, but the price is super attractive.

Oh and please don't tell me to get a LT because: 1) its ugly and doesn't fit my pocked 2) 2.5A limits my possibilities

 

[DCB305]

Have you considered the provari min? Seems to fit what you are looking for. It is about 3.5" long and about .8" diameter very solid feel to them. HTH.

 

[filcei]

Thanks for your answer. Yes I am considering the provari mini. A little expensive but could not find a single negative review so far, and the price at which the used ones are sold is a nice plus also.

DCC do seem to be a problem in the provari though. I have tried 1.5@5v in my passthrough and would like the vapor to be warmer.

 

[DCB305]

It has a 3.5 amp limit, so I think just past 5 volts would be the limit at 1.5ohm. I take it to about 4.2-4.4 when using 1.5 ohm dcc's, but that's just me. You can also look into hybrids like zenesis. They are not variable volt, but use a different setup to attain warmth and throat hit.

 

[filcei]

Nice... doesn't it produce the same results as putting a rebuildable atty on a provari (or other mod)?

 

[DCB305]

Not sure, I haven't ventured into that and I don't know if I will. Currently happy with the provari mini maybe when zenesis finally sels their zen atty pro I may pick one up. Best of both?

 

[blkhwk07]

Hello and Welcome, I was going to say the same as DCB305.

 

[MattyT]

+1 on the provari mini

I have the standard provari and have had it for about 9 months now. I abuse the living crap out of it and the thing looks and functions like brand new (satin finish). Although it has a high price tag you are definitely getting your moneys worth because it is built like a tank and feel confident that once you have it in your hands you will be extremely happy with your purchase. I carry my provari in my pocket all the time so the mini should be right up your alley.

 

[MattyT]

but provari mini wouldn't fit into your pocket as well.

You must have really small pockets then

 

[K-man]

It seems that the logical progression around here and in the vaping community is to a Provari eventually. I too figured it was too much money and too big so I blew money left and right on everything in between. I finally ordered a Mini last week and hope to have it this week. If it's a VV you want, save yourself the time and money on all the in between stuff and order a mini. It'll be cheaper in the long run.

 

[filcei]

well since LT couldn't fit in, goes the same for provari..

I never held a provari in my hand, but I think there is some difference between both, and in the picture it is the standard version, not the mini.

 

[k3vin]

I have a provari also I don't like the fact that I can't use dcc on it, but from what I have heard there is a new mod coming out that is a provari knockoff that has a 5 amp limit which would fit the bill for dcc it runs 2 batts together, and as far as I know it will be under $150. But it is as long as the large provari. There is a thread about it under provapes supplier forum. And under the modders forum I believe. Someone has one an is using it and raves about it.

 

[DCB305]

I have a provari also I don't like the fact that I can't use dcc on it, but from what I have heard there is a new mod coming out that is a provari knockoff that has a 5 amp limit which would fit the bill for dcc it runs 2 batts together, and as far as I know it will be under $150. But it is as long as the large provari. There is a thread about it under provapes supplier forum. And under the modders forum I believe. Someone has one an is using it and raves about it.

I think that's the smoketech. As for the size of the mini, with the 18350 batt it's about .75"-1" smaller than the regular provari.

 

[bnrkwest]

I just got the Provari Mini and it works great. It is heavier than I am used to but no complaints on how it works. VV is fun to play with bnrk

 

[filcei]

I have seen that smoktech one too. Not sure about the safety though. One of the good things I see in the mini is that it is possible for a good modder to do a larger extension cap, which is nice if I later decide that I need a larger battery

 

[DCB305]

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I have seen that smoktech one too. Not sure about the safety though. One of the good things I see in the mini is that it is possible for a good modder to do a larger extension cap, which is nice if I later decide that I need a larger battery

I agree on the smoke tech, BTW the provari mini with the extension cap for the 18490 is still smaller than the standard provari stock with the same 18490.

 

[DCB305]

My provari mini with the 6ml dct is only like .25" taller than my ego 650mah batt with th 3.5ml dct, drip tips on both of course.

 

[kabonk]

I can run a 1.5 DCC on the provari mini at 4.9v but how about the big kazoo VV The Big KaZoo Variable Voltage
I don't know about the VV but my 5v big kazoo is still going strong at 16 months

 

[CountSmackula]

You could always try the MadVapes VV box mod. It's inexpensive & shirt pocket friendly.

 

[thewomenfolk]

I've got a Darwin and this is the best vape I've ever had with a consistent good hit every time. But I'm interested in the ProVari Mini simply for its size. Does anyone know how long that 18350 battery lasts with average vaping?