Also, with a Reo, you won't "need" a bunch of mods, just get extra parts. 

From Provape site:Good question! I would hate to see them close, but have not heard of them submitting any devices for approval.
That pretty much sums it up, buy now!From Provape site:
“Most vape businesses like ProVape don’t have the means or wherewithal to put our products through this cost-prohibitive process and with no guarantee it would get approved.”
For now, Flagg said it will be business as usual and ProVari’s will be sold online and in select stores. He advises vapers and anyone who wants to be confident they’ll have a personal vaporizer that’s safe, reliable and guaranteed to last to buy a ProVari this spring or summer.
I pulled my last two carto tanks (IBTanked) out of the vapocalypse box to show off on my nearly new Radii. I'd still use these as daily drivers if Ikenvape could still supply those magical Nitro fillerless cartos. Nothing else is worth my time and money.
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One of my favs is the GLV, but does have some wires because fire button on top. But I got Nemesis, but fire button is on the bottom, not my fav but in a pinch.........I'm well stocked up for vapemageddon, but it occurs to me that the weak point in my stash is the electronics in my ProVaris. I know they seem like they'll last until Gabriel blows the Last Trumpet, but still . . . electronics can go wonky, especially with time.
If the ProVaris call it a life, then I'm down to mech mods. And the only mech mods I have are a couple of REOS, plus some replacement parts. I know they're bullet-proof, but I'm not fond of their form.
So, I'm looking for a bunch of good mech mods. Here's what I'd like:
1. Totally mech with NO electronics. (This rules out that snazzy Aspire CF, for instance.)
2. Tubular shape with fire button on side.
3. Takes 18650 batteries.
4. Happily takes Aspire Nautilus tanks.
5. Uses some sort of replaceable fire button that I can maybe install myself. (I'm fairly handy, to the point of rebuilding Vision Vivi Nova heads, and probably Aspire Nautilus heads.)
6. Isn't as expensive as a REO. I plan on buying a bunch of these, and my exchequer is a tad depleted at this point.)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Since I have only ever used 510 attys to vape, I feel like I've missed out on a lot of vaping "history". I've been looking over older tech that might be of interest to me and made some purchases, eg. Provari 2.5, Kayfun Lite Plus V2, and some older RDAs, and so now I feel I have some historical pieces, so to speak. I am intrigued now by Carto Tanks. I love the way they look, but I'm unsure if they would suit me- but then, I've been unsure about all my purchases so far.
Would a 510 atty lover enjoy cartos? I'm thinking they might be good for the Provaris.
No idea about the fire button, this one is recessed, I believe but have a look. 9.99 and 4.00 off with coupon code getcarded:I'm well stocked up for vapemageddon, but it occurs to me that the weak point in my stash is the electronics in my ProVaris. I know they seem like they'll last until Gabriel blows the Last Trumpet, but still . . . electronics can go wonky, especially with time.
If the ProVaris call it a life, then I'm down to mech mods. And the only mech mods I have are a couple of REOS, plus some replacement parts. I know they're bullet-proof, but I'm not fond of their form.
So, I'm looking for a bunch of good mech mods. Here's what I'd like:
1. Totally mech with NO electronics. (This rules out that snazzy Aspire CF, for instance.)
2. Tubular shape with fire button on side.
3. Takes 18650 batteries.
4. Happily takes Aspire Nautilus tanks.
5. Uses some sort of replaceable fire button that I can maybe install myself. (I'm fairly handy, to the point of rebuilding Vision Vivi Nova heads, and probably Aspire Nautilus heads.)
6. Isn't as expensive as a REO. I plan on buying a bunch of these, and my exchequer is a tad depleted at this point.)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
After doing some more reading, it seems cartos in a tank are a different experience than cartos alone, so I want to try with a tank. You know, I think carto tanks are much prettier than other tanks and clearos. IOW, I want to like them.I'm also a long time 510 atty loverCarto's never thilled me, although I used them occasionally and they were ok and I have a stash (created a long time ago now
) Since they can be found very cheaply now go ahead and pick up one carto tank and one pack of slotted cartos and give them a try for yourself. That way your curiousity will be satisfied and if you like them you can get more and if you don't then you'll never wonder about them again
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I used to buy from Amazon with abandon. There was everything one could need all in one place. Because of bad packing, counterfeits, and paid for reviews, I often seek other alternatives now. I'm super picky about that I get from there anymore. The bottles I got from Packaging Options Direct were packed very well and made it intact. I recommend them. When I've ordered from them, their shipping has been half-price.My amazon order showed today with a coil master kit I forgot I ordered (bought one locally) and a dozen 4 oz and 16 oz bottles. 2 of the 16 oz were broke. Of course no fragile stickers on outer box and usps puts it on my porch on it's side and I could hear the glass.
Will be shipping these back for credit and the spare coil master kit too I think considering how hot I ran my credit cards this week.
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Scary part about this for me (since I am stocked up) is if the Vari's fail, can't send it in to be repaired like the old days. Fortunately, I haven't experienced any failures yet. My daughter dropped hers from high up onto cement and it bent the top cap but the thing kept on working.
You might want to check the classies too, I think some were on there the higher end onesAfter doing some more reading, it seems cartos in a tank are a different experience than cartos alone, so I want to try with a tank. You know, I think carto tanks are much prettier than other tanks and clearos. IOW, I want to like them.Looks like they are not expensive but the better quality ones are not very common. I'll be digging around. If it turns out I'm not crazy about them, maybe I'll display them until I've run out of everything else, lol.
I used to buy from Amazon with abandon. There was everything one could need all in one place. Because of bad packing, counterfeits, and paid for reviews, I often seek other alternatives now. I'm super picky about that I get from there anymore. The bottles I got from Packaging Options Direct were packed very well and made it intact. I recommend them. When I've ordered from them, their shipping has been half-price.
Wow what is that???Am I done stocking up?
Nope, got another liter of 100mg nic in the freezer and picked up this Beast
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After doing some more reading, it seems cartos in a tank are a different experience than cartos alone, so I want to try with a tank. You know, I think carto tanks are much prettier than other tanks and clearos. IOW, I want to like them.Looks like they are not expensive but the better quality ones are not very common. I'll be digging around. If it turns out I'm not crazy about them, maybe I'll display them until I've run out of everything else, lol.