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The only "pricey" mod I would even consider laying down a bunch of coin on at this point is the ProVari. Even with the loss of VW, the quality, warranty, and dealing with a company like ProVape for a Made in USA product that should last for years make it well worth $160.
With that said, you really aren't going to see much difference in performance between the VAMO and higher end devices, IMHO. At that point, you could have 4 or 5 backup VAMOs for the price of a ProVari or some other high end devices.
I own 2 VAMO's and plan on picking up 2 or 3 more to put in the closet for rainy days ahead. Both have been performing flawlessly for a month or so now. Just an unbelievable device for the money.
Also, keep in mind that the VAMO, ZMax, Groove, iTaste MVP, iTaste SVD, Lavatube and almost all the other Chinese made mods are running the exact same chipset. So, $40-50 for a SS VAMO vs $80-100 or so for the others and you will be getting essentially the same device with less features than the VAMO (either no VW, can't stack 18350s, one button menu sys, or all of the above) as far as most of them are concerned.
Yes, I'll probably invest in a ProVari very soon, but I'll also be stocking up on some VAMOs. They're just that damn good!
With that said, you really aren't going to see much difference in performance between the VAMO and higher end devices, IMHO. At that point, you could have 4 or 5 backup VAMOs for the price of a ProVari or some other high end devices.
I own 2 VAMO's and plan on picking up 2 or 3 more to put in the closet for rainy days ahead. Both have been performing flawlessly for a month or so now. Just an unbelievable device for the money.
Also, keep in mind that the VAMO, ZMax, Groove, iTaste MVP, iTaste SVD, Lavatube and almost all the other Chinese made mods are running the exact same chipset. So, $40-50 for a SS VAMO vs $80-100 or so for the others and you will be getting essentially the same device with less features than the VAMO (either no VW, can't stack 18350s, one button menu sys, or all of the above) as far as most of them are concerned.
Yes, I'll probably invest in a ProVari very soon, but I'll also be stocking up on some VAMOs. They're just that damn good!
This is spot on. I recently sold my Provari to a friend of mine and only had it for a couple months.
Provari has a higher frequency pulse width modulation than vamo and all the other Chinese clones, and actually has a warranty, & IMHO better quality control. Is this worth the 3x-6x price? Buyers choice, to each his own.
And of course we're comparing vv/vw mods to others in its class.... Mech mods are a whole different ball game.
I completely agree, the VAMO hits a great price point for VV/VW devices. Sure there are stories of issues but I think every device has those and with the popularity of VAMO, you hear about it more often.
Thanks, guys.
I have one gunmetal I've been using for a few weeks and a SS one being shipped. I'm very happy with it an awaiting a Pro Tank.
I have one gunmetal I've been using for a few weeks and a SS one being shipped. I'm very happy with it an awaiting a Pro Tank.
Exactly. I forgot to mention the frequency and "rattlesnake" effect. It's relevant info, but to me anyway, irrelevant in practice. I've used a ProVari enough to make a personal judgment as far as vape quality goes, and to me there is no difference.
The difference comes into play when it comes to spot on accuracy, reputation, build quality, fit & finish, and warranty. Like I said, I will be purchasing a ProVari in the next week or so.
So when it comes down to it, on the question of "Better than a VAMO", yes, the ProVari has a better PWM (which I don't notice other than the faint sound), better build, fit & finish, reputation, and warranty. It lacks some features of the VAMO, but probably makes up for that in accuracy. It is surely the better all around product.
The question is, is it 4-6 times better. Would you rather have 1 ProVari with all the perks of ownership, or would you rather have a handful of VAMOs?.... Its up to the vaper. Are you going to get a better vape?....I don't see a difference, though some with "delicate" taste may argue with that. Do you want 1 device that you know you can rely on for months or years, and if something bad happens you can send back for repair instead of buying a whole new one?
These are questions only an individual Vaper can answer.
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True. And most of the issues with the VAMO that I've seen involve the user torque-tightening their carto/clearo/tank down n the 510 connection.
Only annoyance I've encountered so far is the ego/510 adapter either sticking to the clearo or the vamo. Wish these things had flat spots to aid removal. And I don't over tighten. I use a T3.
Is the inset wide enough for some ego threaded clearos? for example, Can you use a kanger EVOD with the vamo? I understand that the inside post is deep and some 510 connectors don't get a great connection?? Any experience with that?
Most ego stuff will fit (Stardusts, ect), however, I do know that a T3 will not, unless you use a 510-ego adapter. Not sure about the eVod.
Found this on the internet: "The eVod will fit but because the clearance is so low, there's no airflow. Still need the adapter."
Clearomizers do fit, but I much prefer the T3.
Don't know about the Pro Tank but the base is much bigger and it has air channels.
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I got a vamo a few weeks ago and use a colored evod with no airflow issues. I tried an older one a while back with an evod and it had no airflow whatsoever so I think something got changed because it works great in this new one.
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The Vamo is great. The top of the 510 connection was a little low on mine so I had to buy an adapter. That is OK because I am not wearing down the cheap brass 510 fitting when changing tanks.
I'll have to stick with T3's, since I have 3 of them. I don't mind the adapters, it's just a pain when I have to remove one. Fortunately, they most often stick to to the vamo. When I have to remove it, I pad with a towel and use pliers. It isn't great for the threads.
Just an annoyance.
Just an annoyance.
At the moment i am using Vamo (agree with earlier posts) with an eGo 6volt variable backup just in case, yes, i suppose i will invest in a Provari Mini for no other reason than - most, or some of us will eventually. But the Vamo will always be nearby as my backup.
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