Can't afford a Provari - Best 2nd choice at a resonable price that doesn;t weigh a ton?

[Susan W.]

I think all the devices that use removable batteries are big for little hands. Doesn't matter if it's a ProVari, Vamo or something else. Even the box mods are big for my hands. Also, having arthritis doesn't help. Having said this, I use my ProVari daily. I use eGo type batteries when I'm out of the house and will continue to use them as they are easy to carry without having to get a bigger purse.

 

[stevegmu]

I probably shouldn't be offering an opinion being so new to vaping and all. But the research I've done leads me to think my Vamo SS V3, while undoubtedly of considerable lesser build quality to the Provari, has a button/menu design that is superior. I can quickly and easily change the voltage/power setting. Quickly and easily check the ohms and battery voltage. And the only time I have to fool with any menu, is when or if I want to change the output control between volts and watts. Of course that isn't even an option on the Provari anyway. What's up with that? More money for less features? It is almost 2014 isn't it?

The one button design the Provari employs just seems like an unnecessary chore. Not to mention the fact one could buy 3 (4 or 5 ?) Vamos V3's for the price of one Provari. Perhaps I'm missing something. Having not actually used one, maybe there's just no way I can comprehend the feeling of owning and using one. If so, I hope I'm not making a fool of myself for being uninformed as to the ways of Provari ownership.

Would love to hear others thoughts on this. Thank you.

best regards, larry mac

Some of us don't need to constantly change settings to have a good vape, as the power delivery of the ProVari is so consistent. When I put on a new tank, I check the ohms, adjust power accordingly, and vape until I change tanks. I always get the same power, no matter how low the battery goes. I know how long I get out of a battery, so don't need to constantly check it. When the fire button starts blinking, i change batteries.

I don't want to own 5 of something that is poorly made. I would rather have fewer nice things, than a lot of cheap things.

 

[jwat82]

For on the go, semi-stealth vaping my vision spinners have been great. Battery life is pretty good, cheap, replaceable, great performance. I've heard many a good thing about the itaste v3 for a similar form factor.

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[Thrasher]

I don't want to own 5 of something that is poorly made. I would rather have fewer nice things, than a lot of cheap things

+1

started with the cheap stuff, then started playing and collecting, got tired of it all being cheap. realized in other areas of life if i want something, i suffer for a while and buy the nice ones. not the best or the most expensive but not cheaply made junk either, with the money I saved on not buying cigs i realized why should vaping gear be any different?, I plan to keep vaping, so im going to buy nice stuff worth having, not stuff "to get me by"

 

[Pirate_Freder]

To the OP: I'm about to upgrade to an APV from my Ego VV and after countless hours of research I'm going with my first love of APV's, the evic. Some people bash it but they seem to be completely unfounded claims. The power limitations only effect people who enjoy breathing fire and the reliable durability has been proven by peoples abusive experiences.

Also it is said to be quite light for it's size, i consider this to be a good thing plus it's a feature you said you want. Others say the lightness is a sign of poor quality but it's the exact opposite when your talking about a well built item. They used gold for the battery contacts which indicates that they didnt skimp on material costs, consequently we can deuce that they must used a high quality aluminum for the chassis seeing as it's been proven to be durable.

Aqua vapors has a complete kit with a vivi nova, extra attys, and juice for $89 after using code "switch" plus free shipping.

 

[stan_lg]

The SID or SVD they are both good

 

[Nomad78]

I have a provari, vamo v2, innokin s.v.d, and so on. To me the vape is about the same. The big difference is the build quality. The provari is by far the best built. It is built like a brick sh__ house. And the warranty is the best in the business. It has a better warranty then some new cars. It comes with a five year warranty. Which is unheard of when it comes to ecigs and mods.

 

[Baditude]

provari...And the warranty is the best in the business. It has a better warranty then some new cars. It comes with a five year warranty. Which is unheard of when it comes to ecigs and mods.

Where did you hear that?

 

[Underwhelmed]

ProVari's are expensive? I picked up my last one, a version 2, on the classifieds for $80.

I had 2 Vamos. Neither of them lasted over 3-4 months. I loved them while they worked, in fact in some ways I like VW more than VV, but that's a whole other discussion.

I would say a couple real Joyetech C Twist might be a better fit for you if size is an issue. I had several that I used to use before I got into replaceable battery mods. They were consistent performers for me and were gifted to a co-worker who is still using them with no problems.

 

[Thunderball]

No five year warranty that I know of.

There is ONE PROBLEM with buying a ProVari which I have recently experienced......and this is it :

I use to have so much fun and grief and exitement before I got my Provari's.... I got to add conversation to ALL KINDs of threads about this new mod, and that new mod, and the new and improved mod with the new gizmo on the side and the new mod with better whatchamacallits engraved..... Etc

The problem is, now all of that is over.

Done....... I dont have that much left to talk about on these forumsm any more...... Sigh.....
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So, in a funny sort of a different aspect, dont get a Provari until your ready to just vape with not problems and your ready to quit spending money with the exception of juice and batteries every 6 months or so......

 

[Baditude]

ProVari's are expensive? I picked up my last one, a version 2, on the classifieds for $80.

A brand new, discounted Provari can be had in the clearance section on Provape for $140 with full one year warranty. Slightly blemished 2.5 versions and still new but discontinued 2.0 versions. Same electronics.

 

[Underwhelmed]

A brand new, discounted Provari can be had in the clearance section on Provape for $140 with full one year warranty. Slightly blemished 2.5 versions and still new but discontinued 2.0 versions. Same electronics.

Yes, I know that, I'm just saying a used one can be found for less.

I bought a mini directly from ProVape last year then found out it was too short for me to use comfortably without using a set of twins. I have since bought 2 used full sized ProVari's with extension caps from the classifieds at decent prices.

To me a used one is a bonus because I don't have to worry about scratching them, and ProVape has such good repair prices I can always send one in if need be.

 

[Baditude]

Yes, I know that, I'm just saying a used one can be found for less.

I bought a mini directly from ProVape last year then found out it was too short for me to use comfortably without using a set of twins. I have since bought 2 used full sized ProVari's with extension caps from the classifieds at decent prices.

You'll get no argument from me. You found some great deals for yourself. Grats.

I was using your quotes more for the benefit of other members that may not be verified yet or who might not desire to purchase a used item. Many aren't aware of the deals in Provape's clearance section.

 

[Sanitydissected]

Imho , Vamo wins by the placement of the buttons, but it have been giving me quite a bit of issues lately(2mths old) Svd, telescope, able to use different batteries configuration, like the battery indication, able to remove the top cap for cleaning, like the feel of the build, seems to be more constant when vaping comparing to my vamo. Not liking my iclears though, tight vape, muted taste (hmmm, it's prob just my set since there is all the raves about Iclears ) it didn't burn a hole in my pocket. Provari is prob the deal, but I like trying out different gadgets so I would rather spend it on trying out new mods.

 

[stevegmu]

Interesting. I know I'd much rather have 2 buttons on a 2 month old Vamo that don't work, than 1 on a ProVari that does...

 

[rickross69]

itaste is my first choice, and its much cheaper

 

[lvm111]

Some of us don't need to constantly change settings to have a good vape, as the power delivery of the ProVari is so consistent. When I put on a new tank, I check the ohms, adjust power accordingly, and vape until I change tanks. I always get the same power, no matter how low the battery goes. I know how long I get out of a battery, so don't need to constantly check it. When the fire button starts blinking, i change batteries.

I don't want to own 5 of something that is poorly made. I would rather have fewer nice things, than a lot of cheap things.

I don't need to constantly change settings to have a good vape either. I just set my Vamo V3 at 8 watts. I have many different juices in a variety of clearamizers, cartos, tanks, drip atomizers, etc. I'm changing them out all the time throughout the day and night. Just for the heck of it, I'll usually check the ohms of something I just put on. Of course that's a simple matter of holding one button down for three seconds. No menu toggling. If for any reason I do feel the need to bump the power up or down, it's a simple matter of pressing one of two buttons.

And gee, it has a display that's not some holdover from the 90's. Actually shows w/watts, v/volts, and that little ohms symbol.

best regards, larry mac

 

[kinggirl]

I have the smoktek mini zmax and love it. But my new love is the itaste vw 3.0. It's perfect and easy to tote around. NOT heavy at all.

 

[stevegmu]

I don't need to constantly change settings to have a good vape either. I just set my Vamo V3 at 8 watts. I have many different juices in a variety of clearamizers, cartos, tanks, drip atomizers, etc. I'm changing them out all the time throughout the day and night. Just for the heck of it, I'll usually check the ohms of something I just put on. Of course that's a simple matter of holding one button down for three seconds. No menu toggling. And, if for any reason I do feel the need to bump the power up or down, it's a simple matter of pressing one of two buttons.

And gee, it has a display that's not some holdover from the 90's. Actually shows w/watts, v/volts, and that little ohms symbol.

best regards, lm

I like the military-style display of the ProVari. The best part, is that it will still work in 3 months.
I like different favors, as well, which is why I have 2 ProVaris. I still need to buy at least 2 more, though, to accommodate my 4-6 flavor daily rotation.

 

[ace963]

So far I'm very happy with my SID. Really durable to. I dropped mine hard last night onto concrete from about 6 ft up. I though for sure it was toast. Nope, fired right up.