Help me justify another one?

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S37inarow

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Hello all!

So, I have had a ProVari V2 since December of last year, and I absolutely love it. But lately I have been getting the itch to buy a ProVari Mini, but I just can't seem to justify it to myself since I already have a SmokTech SID as a backup device. I don't really have any desire to mess around with mech mods for the same reason that I rarely use my SID, the ProVari is just so dang reliable and consistent , but the size tends to be a bit cumbersome at times. So I would like to go with something that fits a little better in my pocket without sacrificing everything I love about my ProVari. If I were to pick up a Mini, I would run it without the extension cap (18350's) and would like to find a shorter carto tank, or something with similar traits (convenient with large juice capacity). Just something shorter than the 6ml SmokTech tanks that I currently run on my V2.

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S37inarow

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I think something like a 22mm standard length IB tank is about the best for size to capacity ratio. Couple that with a short drip tip and it's a pretty compact set up. I’m in the same boat, except I already have a mini. I want a full size with a Tatroe base for at-home vaping.

That's what I was thinking for a tank, and a buddy of mine suggested I look into the tanks from IBtanked. Anybody had any personal experience with their tanks?

That's about what my V2 would become too, an "at-home" device, but I have never seen those bases before. If I pull the trigger on a mini, I am definitely getting one of those.
 

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That's what I was thinking for a tank, and a buddy of mine suggested I look into the tanks from IBtanked. Anybody had any personal experience with their tanks?

I'm very happy with my IBTanked carto tanks. I have 3 of the 19mm XLs and 3 of the 22mm XLs. To date, I haven't had a problem with any of them.
 

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Hello all!

So, I have had a ProVari V2 since December of last year, and I absolutely love it. But lately I have been getting the itch to buy a ProVari Mini, but I just can't seem to justify it to myself since I already have a SmokTech SID as a backup device. I don't really have any desire to mess around with mech mods for the same reason that I rarely use my SID, the ProVari is just so dang reliable and consistent , but the size tends to be a bit cumbersome at times. So I would like to go with something that fits a little better in my pocket without sacrificing everything I love about my ProVari. If I were to pick up a Mini, I would run it without the extension cap (18350's) and would like to find a shorter carto tank, or something with similar traits (convenient with large juice capacity). Just something shorter than the 6ml SmokTech tanks that I currently run on my V2.

Advice?
I was in exactly the same situation as you. I started out with two mechanicals, a Silver Bullet and a BB, and then got a Provari. Used it pretty much exclusively, with the ext. cap for using the 18650 battery. However, there were plenty of times when it seemed just too long and heavy for taking it out-&-about. Although it was do-able, it wasn't extremely pocket-friendly.

I bought two inexpensive V-V box mods (Smoktech VV Gripper and Segelei V8) thinking that would be the answer. However, I found myself still grabbing the Provari when I'd leave the house in place of the other two. You just can't replace a Provari, unless it's another Provari.

For my 1 year smoke-free anniversary, I decided to reward myself with a Mini. It's what I should have done in the first place (heard that one before?). It's shorter and lighter and fits easy in my pocket. And dang nabbit, it's a Provari!

I still use the full size Provari at home. But for out of the house, I use the Mini or my recently acquired VMod bottom feeder nearly 100% of the time.
 
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S37inarow

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I went down to my local B&M today to get some cartos, and, well, I was made an offer I couldn't refuse on a V2 Mini.......

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Last week was my one year anniversary of having my last analog, so I guess I can justify it that way. :)
 

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This $6.31 carto tank from fasttech at $6.23 Authentic X8 2.5ml Electronic Cigarette Atomizer at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping is great. I just ordered my 3rd one. Its small so you can use the shorter cartos if you want. The screw on the bottom cap prevents it from slipping and the one on the top makes it fast and easy to refill.

As far as getting another Provari..looks like you just celebrated your 1 year vape anniv. that's good enough reason for anyone to treat themselves to another provari! I recently passed my 4 year mark and each anniv. my partner buys me a new one for staying off the cigs for another year. So, yeah, one can never have too many provaris in their collection.
 

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Justification? :confused: what's that?

Yeah for real and how about you want it, and how about if you get another one
it double solidifies that u have made a true commitment to not go back
to smoking tobacco beacuase you will look like a buttwipe
because you spent all this money on two Provaris.
Also did I say because you want one, and having two you know
if ever need be you have a backup while your other is at the factory for
repair.
 

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Justification? :confused: what's that?

Double post oops sorry, oh and by the way I bought another simply because I wanted to and because
after having the first I know its better to have a backup.
I'm comitted to not going back. Whatever I need not to then so be it I shall have it.
 
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