Have a provari want a REO but I need honest answers..

[xxbodkinxx]

OK here is what I want to know from start to finish. Most important question first.

1. Taste difference is it that noticeable? I'm using an I tanked setup with standard smoktech cartos. The selling point on the bottom feed is if I will actually notice a huge difference in taste.

2. To be completely setup with my new REO what do I need? mod, batteries, delivery system (will be going reomizer) wire, wick. The charger that came with the provari should work on the new batteries.

3. Performance as far as flavor dying off going to be similar to my old ego twist? Works fine then maybe a handful of hits before it dies?

4. After all these questions do you feel it would be worthwhile to pick it up? I just want the absolute best flavor out of my juices. Dripping is supposed to do it so I assume the REO will provide me the same great flavor dripping would. I'm happy with my provari but like everyone else were always chasing the next best thing.

Thanks all!


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[Big Hitter]

Well as far as taste goes the cheap way to find out would be buy what ever atomizer or cartomizer you plan on using with a REO and fire it on you P-vari with about 8 drops of your juice. It will taste exactly like that REOs are great but they don't use voodoo magic on the flavor.

You only need 8 bucks to try dripping before you jump on the REO .... the P-vari is the best testing tool out there you can find out all kinds of things with it.

As far as drop off take said atty or carto and fire it at 3.9-4.0 that will simulate what you'll get under load with a REO.
Then continue to drop it down by .1 until you find it unsatisfactory .... that will tell you when you would be pulling batts out of a REO and popping in a fresh one. For me if its convenient I'm pulling them out by 3.8 but if needed I can run them down to 3.6

Don't forget that whatever you P-vari is set to is delivered right to the atty but the REO has about .2 or .3 drop under load which is pretty darn great compared to some mods.

So if your finding the vape satifying down to 3.5 with the P-vari that means with a REO you'd be swapping batts at 3.7 or there abouts.

I'd say go for it because I love them but it sounds like you looking for a huge difference in taste which might not happen for you. The REOs strengths are its durability and ease of use. A bomb proof leak proof on the go system that you don't have to baby for fear of breaking and juice pouring out.

 

[ltrainer]

Everything Tim said above. With a Reomizer you'll have to experiment with different coils and wicks to zero in on what works for you. That is a huge variable in the equation as well.

Which Reo are you considering? The VV Grand would give you the most consistant vape from fresh to not vapeable batteries.

 

[Blix]

There will be a difference in taste if all you use are cartos, and you use an RBA on a Reo, it will be noticeably better.

 

[Dougiestyle]

With the 'vari, you have constant, regulated voltage at the limit you set. With the standard Reo, you have whatever voltage that the battery has stored. You'll start out @ 4.2v and dwindle down to 3.5. As the voltage drops, so does your watts/heat. Yes a Reo will offer better flavors with an atty over a carto. Your 'vari will offer better flavor with an atty over a carto. I understand that you want juice capacity to accomodate extended periods between fills from your delivery system choices. A Reo will provide larger capacity. As for the battery drop-off, and being used to the 'vari, I'd strongly suggest a VV Reo, as it will give you a better feel for your juices, coils in your RBA and consistency. Or, you could invest in the Reo Grand and a Kick. The Kick will give consistency at the sacrifice of battery capacity (requires 18500 battery in an 18650 mod due to neccessary real estate) the reo is only scuffed on the inside to make negative contact. The Kick is finicky, tho. Some frustration has been experienced due to the neccessity of perfect connections. It can be done with care, tho.

 

[pmoraldo]

+1 on the VV Reo Grand you'll love it

 

[xxbodkinxx]

I plan on getting the non vv Reo grand. As far as testing out the whole rba on my provari, will the reomizer work on it? I have never ventured into rba land yet but the reomizer seems like the perfect fit with the way it's built (I love the ceramic base and ease of rebuilding)

Any rba's that are that easy for the provari? As far as I'm aware the reomizer is the only rba that I have seen with a ceramic base around that price point.

One of the main reasons I'm thinking about getting a Reo is to have a full mechanical mod that will last forever


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[Blix]

I plan on getting the non vv Reo grand. As far as testing out the whole rba on my provari, will the reomizer work on it? I have never ventured into rba land yet but the reomizer seems like the perfect fit with the way it's built (I love the ceramic base and ease of rebuilding)

Any rba's that are that easy for the provari? As far as I'm aware the reomizer is the only rba that I have seen with a ceramic base around that price point.

One of the main reasons I'm thinking about getting a Reo is to have a full mechanical mod that will last forever


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The Reomizer will work on the Provari for sure. You could always get an iGo-L dripper for use on your Provari, it will be similar in how you set it up. And it's a great dripper in itself.

 

[Commie]

Replies are in red, to be true to my name

OK here is what I want to know from start to finish. Most important question first.

1. Taste difference is it that noticeable? I'm using an I tanked setup with standard smoktech cartos. The selling point on the bottom feed is if I will actually notice a huge difference in taste.

It depends on what you put on top of your mod. One can set up a rebuildable to taste worse than a disposable ecig, of course. But I've noticed a while ago that some cartos (namely LR boge and 1.7 smoktech shorties) taste better on a bottom feeder. I think it has to do with the juice being fed directly onto the coil.

2. To be completely setup with my new REO what do I need? Mod, batteries, delivery system (will be going reomizer) wire, wick. The charger that came with the provari should work on the new batteries.

That sounds like it. I'd also order a spare hotspring just in case. Everyone suggests doing so, so I did too. Haven't needed it ever since, but I feel safer having it at home

3. Performance as far as flavor dying off going to be similar to my old ego twist? Works fine then maybe a handful of hits before it dies?

Nope, it starts tapering off gradually. Personally, I don't notice the difference until it gets to about 3.5 volt. Some people really taste it, some don't. With my vaping pace, a single 2000mah battery lasts me all day, and by the evening I can start noticing the vapor tapering off

4. After all these questions do you feel it would be worthwhile to pick it up? I just want the absolute best flavor out of my juices. Dripping is supposed to do it so I assume the REO will provide me the same great flavor dripping would. I'm happy with my provari but like everyone else were always chasing the next best thing.

My very biased opinion is "yes, it's worth it". To me, bottom feeders taste about same as dripping, but without the pain of getting the bottle out every few minutes, flooding, leaking, etc.

Thanks all!


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[Rhapsodies Fire]

Welcome, xxbodkinxx
I'd love to answer your questions, but to be honest...I don't have a Provari, nor do I use cartos, tanks, or drippers. So I can't give you an impartial perspective. But I can address your second question.
2. You will need:
3 AW IMR 18650s (either 1600mah or 2000mah) batteries,
510/306 threaded atomizer or carto with the hole through the center post,
drip tip that fits the atomizer or carto you choose (either 510 or 306),
wick & wire (if you go rebuildable)...this is all a preference thing. Wire: probably a good start would be a 30 ga Kanthal. Wicking material: Some folks use cotton, some use silica and some use mesh...among other types. Here are a few threads that show various set ups. There really isn't one right answer for this.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/413000-rm2-rba-2-0-reomizer-2-rebuild-tutorial.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/389074-micro-coil-rba-your-reo.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/337822-share-your-wick-coil-setups-your-reo.html

 

[xxbodkinxx]

Tons of great advice in her. I think I'll pick up a Reo when I get my next check. Why not right? To hold my off until then I ordered a igo-l today to get my feet wet with the whole rba experience

Thanks again all

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[XeniaMike]

OK here is what I want to know from start to finish. Most important question first.

1. Taste difference is it that noticeable? I'm using an I tanked setup with standard smoktech cartos. The selling point on the bottom feed is if I will actually notice a huge difference in taste.

2. To be completely setup with my new REO what do I need? Mod, batteries, delivery system (will be going reomizer) wire, wick. The charger that came with the provari should work on the new batteries.

3. Performance as far as flavor dying off going to be similar to my old ego twist? Works fine then maybe a handful of hits before it dies?

4. After all these questions do you feel it would be worthwhile to pick it up? I just want the absolute best flavor out of my juices. Dripping is supposed to do it so I assume the REO will provide me the same great flavor dripping would. I'm happy with my provari but like everyone else were always chasing the next best thing.

Thanks all!


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Hi XX - I also have a ProVari and that plus tanks is what I used before switching to REO's. I will try to answer your questions as best I can.

1. Taste - Yes definitely. No more dry hits, or tanks not feeding. Once you even start to detect dryness in the carto you can just 'squonk' more juice into the atomizer and you're golden. Taste is fantastic. I usually get about 3-4 days out of a carto, but get the minis they seem to taste better than longer cartos. I've not yet taken the plunge to RBA's.

2. REO comes pretty self-contained. All you really need is juice and batteries. I went with the mini 2.1 because it takes the same 18490 batteries the ProVari did. RBA's are a bit above my head, but if you're good at that stuff, go for it. I may be lazy

3. Performance - I can get about 3-4 all day vapes out of a carto before the flavor dies off. Never popped a coil or anything thus far, but I don't crank the cartos down too tight to avoid shorts, etc. Best of all, I vape 100% VG which I could never get to feed through tanks (even with dual punched cartos), and now it's not a problem. I have never had a 18490 battery die on me yet, even after vaping it all day at work.

4. Worthwhile? Yes, although I kept my ProVari because sometimes I just like it. I do have some juices that will feed through tanks. And for the price of the ProVari, I can't part with it that easily. I just find myself using it less and less all the time.

Honestly, when I got my REO I thought I'd be using it in addition to the ProVari, but it's just less hassle. I do not miss having to carry tissues/paper towels around with me for when something went wrong with a tank. Leaking, having to clear a vacuum build up, etc.