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

[lvm111]

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.

Hey Steve, I hope you know this little debate is all about just having some fun busting each others balls. Even though I don't have a ProVari, it's clearly obvious that there's no comparison between it and a cheap Chinese clone. For less than I spent on my "real" mech mod (which I don't even use), I could and should have bought a ProVari.

best regards, larry mac

 

[Stanglyfe]

I have the evic and i love it,going to get an svd for mostly at home vaping due to its size

 

[Jimi D.]

Grab a VV box mod from madvapes. I used it for 2 years at work. Best 30 bucks I ever spent.

 

[Snicks]

You're not missing anything at all. The Vamo will get the job done. The tank is where you need to focus on for the best vapes. IMO.

 

[texasguy4]

Provari is a nice battery holder but they are only as good as the topper you put on it. After trying several RBA's, and carto tanks,
I decided to try a REO. Provari's are now 6" deep in dust.

 

[zanestone]

I am very happy with my SVD. It is VW or VV, well built, and I like the light saber look, and it is easy to use. although some may find it a bit big or heavy with an 1860. For me it is just right.

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[jhcali71]

After reading everything in this thread I have to agree with the last two posts before mine (texasguy4 and Snicks) which state that the topper is really what matters at the end of the day. Yes the Provari is the Cadillac of VV mods and it will last forever, feed your children, and all the rest. However, if you put a CE4 on top of it it is going to suck. I started with ego style batteries, made my own mod, and now have started to collect a couple of the Chinese mods (first an SVD and a Vamo 3 is on the way). Eventually I may purchase a Provari, but even now, with all the new equipment I have bought to play with (SVD, Vamo 3, AGA-TD, RSST, 2x Cobra, Bulldog) I still haven't come to the price of the Provari with the extension cap. Perhaps once I have learned a few things I might by the Provari, but until then, I am more than happy and vaping all day long.

Now to the actual question, all 18650 mods are heavy as it is the nature of the beast. However, if your really into light weight the new DNA 20 tube mod (Cyborg) may be the way to go since it's all aluminum and is supposed to be light weight. However from what you said it wasn't just the weight but the size... So moving away from the 18650 battery form factor will probably be your best bet. What devices are best in those battery sizes I will have to let others talk about. For me the 18650 is the only battery that keeps up with my vape. Good luck and don't give up... A little hand work out is a little thing compared to the lung cancer you may be avoiding.... Keep on vaping!

 

[Winston's Cap]

I'm sure that the Provari people are thrilled to hear that you feel incomplete without their product. Try to be less about your things and more about your self. Just some neighborly advice.

 

[Cavere]

The kmax I tried last week seemed pretty nice. Other than that a tesla is a good albeit large option.

 

[Tiffany Smeggin Peak]

here are my top 3 choices

GLV, known for being very hardy and love the way they look
vamo v3 not as hardy, but good price and ohm reader ect. ect.
mvp hardy long battery life and the newest version reads ohms

 

[clowe]

I have both a Tesla and a Kmax and I love both of them. Here's a pic of my kmax

 

[cdomingo117]

ZMax to me is a great VV/VW for the cost...

 

[cdomingo117]

Unless you go mechanical...hard to go back after going mechanical..

 

[Recon Number 54]

Well, there's the Sigeli Zmax V3 telesco.... oh wait. That DOESN'T "weigh a ton"?


Nevermind.

 

[Pirate_Freder]

So I just wanted to follow up by saying that I got my Evic in last Thursday and it is every bit as amazing as I expected. It is quite well built with quality materials and threading, the OS on it caters perfectly to the geek in me, and it vapes oh so beautifully and consistently. FYI I bought mine from 101vape and received the latest hardware revision(durability improvements) with firmware v1.3 installed. I don't know if its still running but i got a killer deal through the vaporjoes blog.