About to pull my hair out picking a pv mod.

[Magic Of Light]

I have been searching for over 2 weeks for an affordable, decently reliable, decently durable pv mod. The Lambo 2.0 I have heard has issues with the voltage slowly lowering, and with airy draws. The Young June lavatube has the pwm so the 3.0v setting is more like 4.5, so no normal stuff on it only higher ohms, the Provari is 250 dollars so I cant exactly carry that around with me, I am seriously about to say f mods alltogether and just smoke regular cigs. Can somebody please help me find a decently affordable vv mod that isnt total crap in one way or another, or have big voltage regulation issues, gives you 1.5v more than you set it for, and does not cost 250 dollars? Im getting really frustrated after 2 weeks of searching and talking to people on forums, in live chat, reading reviews and watching them. Its just getting to be too much.
Something USA made would be best, for accurate voltage.

 

[doots]

Why Don't you go with a Twist Ego VV. They are small and light and have VV up to 4.8v. Mine works great and is easy to carry.
You don't have to spend a fortune either. Many vendors carry them/ Dependable devices.

Dont go back to cigs.. Think of your health. Forget the cost of Ecigs!
Smoking all your life like me, takes its toll that you dont want!!

Good success!

 

[kabonk]

well I've had 2 lava tubes and though the where inexpensive devices they both worked OK voltage drop or not the people I gave them to are new vapers and they don't notice it the way I did anything inexpensive will probably have a flaw or 2 but you'll probably be able to live with it and enjoy the mod anyway as far as the provari is concerned why can't you take it with you? I always have my satin or my satin mini in my back pocket at work.

 

[doots]

I have been searching for over 2 weeks for an affordable, decently reliable, decently durable pv mod. The Lambo 2.0 I have heard has issues with the voltage slowly lowering, and with airy draws. The Young June lavatube has the pwm so the 3.0v setting is more like 4.5, so no normal stuff on it only higher ohms, the Provari is 250 dollars so I cant exactly carry that around with me, I am seriously about to say f mods alltogether and just smoke regular cigs. Can somebody please help me find a decently affordable vv mod that isnt total crap in one way or another, or have big voltage regulation issues, gives you 1.5v more than you set it for, and does not cost 250 dollars? Im getting really frustrated after 2 weeks of searching and talking to people on forums, in live chat, reading reviews and watching them. Its just getting to be too much.
Something USA made would be best, for accurate voltage.

I just picked up a 6amp beast last week. Very nice
SmokTek "SmokBox VariCool" - Custom Variable Volt Box Mod - Efficient switching regulator! adjustable 3,4,5,6.5 volt's & everything between.
takes 14500 batts IMR.

 

[capnjack98]

MoL, My eyes have been crossing lately digging through wave after wave of info to try to find what i want and what i dont. Somtimes info overload can hinder our decision to make the right one for oneself. The way that i kind of think of it is, sombody posts onto a thread things they do not like about a product waaay more often then if there happy.

For the one person that has troubles with a certain PV theirs 100 more that are happy as a clam with the same unit that hasnt posted a thing.

Im going to speak from just recent experiance of wanting a VV mod, one word, Twist. Cheap enough $25, Rock solid construction, works like achamp, and comes in multi diff. cool colors! This will give you the chance to try out VV with simplicity all the way around, and alott of people are happy staying at the twist, i know i am for the moment

Keep it simple and hang in there ~Capn~

 

[Charlie C]

Well, forget the cigs man! They'll just kill ya.
There IS alternatives out there and here's two.

First, like mentioned before the E-Go Twist. It's just the battery and it's only $25 and use it with a 510 tank like Vivi Novi at $12.
Let's you goto 4.8 volts and for the money it's a no brainer.

The second option is the Silver Bullet. US made, stylish and you can go 3.7 OR 6Volt.
The kit is about $125.

All the other inexpensive VV devices like Lavatube and chinese made are crap really long term.

Look, the Twist is a great starting point and always nice to take out as it's fairly small.
If you have the money then grab a SS

Charlie

 

[Magic Of Light]

I am running into these issues. The twist can handle a 3.0ml jtank or whatever, but it looks quite stupid on it, my twist will be for traveling. But for home I am trying to find a decent vv mod for trying new things too. The young june lavatube is great for what I want it for. But since its pwm and the chinese dont tune them right I cant use 1.5 dcc on it without getting at least a 9 watt hit. And im a new vaper so I need a mod that can at least handle a 3ml tank and such on it. I know they make the dct smoktech tanks for the twist and other ego batteries, but I dont want to start that low on the totem pole if you catch me.

I just have no idea...i found a lambo mini kit for like 50 bucks and its a full kit. But i have heard they draw kind of airy, which I cant stand at all with regular cigs even so I dont want that in something im trying to quit with for sure. I have been eyeballing the detonator vv box mod from mister eliquid though. But have no idea on its performance, voltage drop, or vape time on a full charge. Its getting to the point where im about to go back to smoking analogs.

 

[recidivus]

I've not had issues with airy draws on my LT, if anything I get airy draws from the attached feeds. The parts in a US made are still coming from China, just like most of the computer you're using is made there.

Twist with a tank can work if you get a shorty cone, one of the sloped ones.

I can't say you'll find exactly what you want, but: If you don't want to pay a premium then you're going to be left with low/mid quality PVs. You obviously don't want lower quality (by smoketech point) so why not bite the bullet, take that cig money, and buy a higher quality unit.

Threatening to go back to cigs doesn't really help either. Is it really so bad that you'd prefer to spend 100's of dollars on smokes rather than on a quality PV?

 

[gimmieshelter31]

Allow me to interject . If the major thing keeping you from getting the Lambo mini kit is the "airy draw" that you have heard about (please mind that I have never held a Lambo) , get it. The draw is always related to the liquid delivery device as any mod is in essence just a battery housing.
The atomizer,cartomizer,clearomizer,rba etc. is what makes the draw airy ,tight,or perfect for YOU. Whatever you decide, I doubt it will be your final purchase. It is easy to over think to the point of being paralyzed by the decision . I'd get the Lambo,learn its quirks and adjust accordingly.
I was within a mouse click of buying the Lambo when I just said to myself ,"Self,get the ProVari,you know it is what you want". It still wasn't easy as money is a little tight but I have zero buyer's remorse. Disclaimer: No bills have gone unpaid nor children and pets gone unfed as a result of my purchase : End disclaimer

 

[Charlie C]

Some here may just reach out and smack ya for mentioning analog cigs !

Look, this whole journey is not easy BUT it is worth it in the long run.
There IS a solution for you but you need to start somewhere.
So what if the tank looks silly on the twist? It's a great product and for the money it's hard to beat.
I can’t comment on some of these units you mentioned but again.......
There IS something out there for you.

The hunt for a quality "cheap" VV device will only lead you down Disappointment Avenue.
We get what we pay for.

Good luck and I hope someone here can provide you with a solution that works for you.

 

[YKruss]

+1 for what Charlie said.

Look, my wife has some flaws too but she is worth it in the long run.

Just buy something already.

 

[Robino1]

I'm loving my Twists!! And from what I hear, you can put many different configurations on it. Major plus, as I will probably start doing that at some point. One more week and I will be in the black as far as savings by not buying cigs!!! LOL I have started a spread sheet to track expenditures and savings. After I have "saved" enough, I will probably go with a Provari next. I couldn't justify that expenditure to non smoking hubby right off the bat as I have tried many things to stop smoking and they have never worked. He is totally impressed with how fast I have gone down to 4 cigs per day as opposed to the pack a day I would normally smoke. Eventually I will be cig free.

 

[cdunn96]

I bought a V-MAX and love it. With the new Z-max out the v-max has come down drastically. I have been using my v-max four a couple months with no problems. This is the best bargain out there right now. Of course this is my opinion. Check it out and good luck.

 

[tnt56]

I've got a couple of eGo 1000mah twists and also a vmax. I love em both. The twist fit in the pen pocket of my uniform with no problem.

 

[tnt56]

Come to think of it I even sleep with them. LOL.

 

[nebulas]

<SNIP> the Provari is 250 dollars so I cant exactly carry that around with m..... <SNIP>

The Provari is $159. Almost $100 cheaper than you quoted.

 

[82dsoldier]

I'd actually second the vote for the lavatube. The voltage may not be exact, but once you dial it in to where you want it, does it really make a difference? I've been using mine for a couple months now and combined with the vivi nova tank, I'm loving it.

 

[ShogaNinja]

There's this myth going around that more voltage is better for everything. This simply is untrue. When you get a variable voltage PV you'll find that you aren't pushing the limits all the time in most cases. I started with a 4.2v PV (The KGO) and when I got a Twist I went DOWN to 3.8v where most of my juice and atomizers I had grown to love worked best.

When I got a pair of eGo C Twists (get genuine JoyEtech from Altsmoke is the cheapest right now AFAIK) I took both of them and did a double vape (two ecigs, one vape, simultaneously). I choked HARD from it. What does this tell us? The answer is: more vapor isn't the answer. BETTER vapor is the answer.

The eGo C Twist is all anyone really needs. Everyone should have one, and it's a great place to start. When/if you decide you want to get an APV later you will do so because you want it, not because you need it. The small size and great power of the eGo C Twist will always be a powerful weapon in your arsenal for backup and portability. You will never outgrow it. Plus it's kind of hard to stealth vape with a flashlight sized tube mod APV.

If you want to learn more about e-cigs click on the link in my signature and read what you want to know out of The Vaper's Handbook. I wrote it for you. Keep your hair on your head. Learn fast from 8 months of research compiled in an easy to read, easy to reference, no BS guide for free.

Be careful about Propylene Glycol (PG) allergy though. It is the main ingredient in most ejuices. Your best move to test this at first without paying through the teeth is to get a disposable (don't pay more than $8, also ApolloEcigs is giving them away for $2 shipping on their site). If you find you are allergic to PG then you're learning curve is going to be a lot higher. If that happens give me a PM and I'll help you find your way. BTW: don't judge the disposable too harshly, they're cheap and ineffective for the most part. It's just a sample. The real deal works and works well. Patches, Gum, Lozenges, Inhalers all have a failure rate of 98.4% after a year. Remember that. I would guess e-cigs have a 90% success rate (but that's just speculation on my part and no test that I know of exists to prove it).

 

[tj99959]

I had almost $230 in my Provari before it was all set up and ready to vape.

This was my first VV pv, it cost $35 plus batteries (but enexpencive trustfires work fine in it)
Variable Voltage Box Mod
http://www.madvapes.com/protected-trustfire-14500-battery-900-mah.html
I still have that old box mod and use it to knock around with.

A lot of folks are saying that the Gripper is a fairly good small VV PV.
Variable Volt Gripper
Variable Volt Gripper Kit

 

[ShogaNinja]

The Provari is $159. Almost $100 cheaper than you quoted.

It's really not. It's $250-285 once you buy 2 batteries (even more for 3), end cap to fit 18650s, charger, warranty, and also extra for any other color than blah silver satin, and extra for a blue led. Go ahead, add it up. That 160 is to get you in the door. No one in their right minds would take no battery, and no warranty, and no charger. Don't forget that all-american adapter you're going to need to fit certain atomizers either. That's another 8 bucks...

You can't add the warranty after purchase either, it's then or never. Roll with 1 year for free or 2 for extra. If you have a problem outside of that warranty it's out of your pocket for whatever they feel like charging you (what are you going to say? No? Not likely after all that money invested).

The Provari is the absolute WORST place for someone to start (unless you are rich and careless with money I guess). If they hate vaping they are out a small fortune. Bigger is not always better. Sometimes you need to start small and work your way up. That way, when you get one (IF you get one) you'll truly appreciate it.