I surrender! How to choose mod?

[KenD]

I have an SVD and am very happy with it. Would certainly recommend it. For $37 or so at fasttech it's a steal - but be prepared to be patient, the shipping might take more than a month (though most of my orders have arrived in about two weeks). Of course, batteries and a charger will be extra and you'll go over your $50 budget.

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[Nibiru2012]

What I am seeing here is this: Champagne taste on a beer budget. Trying to make a silk purse from a sow's ear.

You going to have to spend about $85 or so to get to the type of unit and specs you want.


iTaste SVD SS mod - Unit only no battery or clearmizers: $49.00 on Ebay w/free shipping.
(Variable wattage and variable voltage settings.)

AW IMR 18650 2000 mAH battery 2 pieces : $19.75 on Ebay w/free shipping.

NITECORE I2 V2 Sysmax I2 Intelligent Charger for Li-ion 18650 : $15.09 on Ebay w/free shipping.

TOTAL COST: $81.84


See it's actually less than $85!

It's an investment, this equipment should last you several years.

You can use clearomizers with either EGO or 510 threaded connections.

You'll be able to purchase an RBA and use it. (The SVD has short protection built-in.) I have seen prices on RBA units from $15.00 to well over $150.00

Just trying to help. What you're stating you want is practically impossible in the $50 price range you stated unless you find it used somewhere such as Craigslist.

Good Luck in your pursuit!

 

[Cearamm]

After spending countless hours researching and studying APVs:

For a "true" mod the Provari/mini would seem to be the best choice.
A little pricey but American made is usually the best for these devices. Even though i havent used one...i would still only get a provari simply because its going to be the most durable and long lasting of the bunch. You truly do get what you pay for...however a vamo or an SVD or zmaxx may be a good choice if your just trying to test the mod waters since they are cheaper.
Provari will have better resale value if you decide against.

Another option is a VV ego style...personally the vision spinner 1300mah is my current setup and its a great setup. Simple and hassle free VV vaping from a reliable brand. So many choices i doubt youll be hard pressed!

Peace

 

[Geckgo]

Okay, so charger not included the vamo should be in your price range with batts. You could spring a little more for a Sigelei ZMAX (around 60) and get 1800 mAh batteries for it (another 10-15 per battery).

Just a matter of picking the one you like if you want a mod and batts for less than 100 and willing to get the charger seperate, but 50 dollars cuts out a LOT of mods, at least getting them with batteries.

 

[Nibiru2012]

For a "true" mod the Provari/mini would seem to be the best choice.
A little pricey but American made is usually the best for these devices. You truly do get what you pay for...however a vamo or an SVD or zmaxx may be a good choice if your just trying to test the mod waters since they are cheaper.
Provari will have better resale value if you decide against.

Saying that a "true" mod is only the Provari is like saying the only "true" sports car is a Ferrari. The Provari is assembled in the USA made from foreign produced parts.

IMHO, a Vamo or SVD are less expensive, not cheaper. Cheaper connotates an impression of shoddy or poorly made. A Vamo or SVD will last just as long as a Provari. They definitely give more value for the money spent.

Why did you suggest a Provari when the OP stated that he was looking for something around $50 and considered spending $100 too much?

Sheesh....

 

[jove]

I just received my vamo v2 a few days ago. It is awesome, that is why I came on this forum so I could make my analog quit official.

 

[jove]

Im giving up. what is the best way of finding the right mod for me?

I have preferences and stipulations that its just gotten to hard to explain on here so I need some kind of database. even if its not updated all the time just something that would help me find what I need.

Anything helps. Thank you.

I am no expert, but I would say take your time and read lots of customer reviews, watch youtube videos, and do your homework. Better to take the time than to rush in to a rash decision. I am very happy with my Vamo V2 variable voltage/wattage. It has safety features and you can check your atty resistance without needing and ohm meter. Good luck!

 

[ShariR]

Looks like the OP is fishing for a deal. I say he gets his post count up and gets verified and he can shop the classifieds to find a deal on a Vamo or a Zmax. That is the only way he is going to get what he thinks he wants for the cost ball park he is in. Maybe he can watch for Black Friday sales and snag something.

 

[Mark Anthony]

Posting a list of everything you want in a mod and your price range would be helpful.

This ^^^^^^ can't help if we don't know all the details........

 

[jove]

Looks like the OP is fishing for a deal. I say he gets his post count up and gets verified and he can shop the classifieds to find a deal on a Vamo or a Zmax. That is the only way he is going to get what he thinks he wants for the cost ball park he is in. Maybe he can watch for Black Friday sales and snag something.

Could you please explain about the classifieds and verification. I did not know of any such thing. Thanks.

 

[rodsky77]

I have an SVD and am very happy with it. Would certainly recommend it. For $37 or so at Fasttech it's a steal - but be prepared to be patient, the shipping might take more than a month (though most of my orders have arrived in about two weeks). Of course, batteries and a charger will be extra and you'll go over your $50 budget.

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FastTech does not deliver batteries any more - don't even bother ordering them.

If you are lucky, customs will take them out of the parcel, and let the rest pass, and you can get a credit from FastTech, but usually the parcel is returned to FastTech after sitting for 2 weeks in Chinese customs. It's best to simply not order them - just buy them somewhere locally.

 

[jf.coffey]

Tropical vapors has the SID on sale this month. With the discount ..SID, battery, and a charger work out to a little more than $50.00. I'd probably get another battery thou...

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[GunArm]

The truth is, just about anything will "work". You just have to avoid a very few products that are known to be bad (the exceptions). So it's all about your preferences and how advanced you are with the craft.

Are you ready for a mech? If you don't have a multimeter or any interest in wrapping rebuildable coils, then move on. If you do want a mech, just about anything will work for you, just avoid the KTS. It's tinier than it looks in pictures, and is flimsy, and can short, and the finish wears off on your hands. If you want something cheapish get a K100, or some kind of sigelli mod, or a nemesis clone, or the V3 off FastTech. Fast tech takes about 3 weeks for an order to arrive though, beware.

The other option from a mech, which is more beginner friendly is to get a vv/vw mod. People trash the Vamo, but for the price it is a decent starter mod for a beginner. What I mean by this is you won't be satisfied with it forever, but you will will be satisfied with it for a while. Long enough to decide you really want to go down the Mech road, or you are willing to commit to the VV road with a more expensive mod like a provari.

 

[ShariR]

Could you please explain about the classifieds and verification. I did not know of any such thing. Thanks.

There is a Forum that has a Classified section. In order to be able to access it you need to have over 20 posts (or 25).

 

[Cearamm]

I didnt mean to call for a flame
Fest...i was differentiating between a "true" mod like a provari or zmax as compared to a
VV ego style like the twist or spinner, which i later suggested he look into.

The whole american made thing is less about quality and longevity( tho im sure provaris are built quite solid), and more about having an onshore MANUFACTURER to handle any and all problems, whereas a foreign based company is usually sold thru distro networks like myvaporstore and many such other similar companies, who dont typically handle internal component isses directly.

Thus the OP could potentially have longer lifespan with a Provape product simply because they have great customer service and would easily fix most issues that may come about. How is Kangertech going to repair a product if they are 6000 miles away in another country? Not that they wouldnt, but i personally would feel better about sending my baby(vape) to a company i know and trust. Not that you couldnt do t, bc u could, but i hope you see what i mean. I also dont want to imply american products rule and chinese ones suck because its not true. Btw i dont agree with "cheaper" equAting to a lesser product....simply a cheaper price tag. If thats the general concensus tho, i will start saying less expensive. Sorry for offending everyone.

Far be it for me to say a provari is the only "true" mod. It isnt. I also used parentheses to connote my distaste of saying "nah brah provaris the only good one out there" hence parentheses. So perhaps a dont read into it so deeply. Just wanted to help OP with a few suggestions. I apologize for my mistakes

 

[Cearamm]

I also beg to differ that a vamo will last as long as a vari. I spose if yiu coddle it but having handled a vamo...it to me feels less solid than i would like. Like if i dropped it id be worried about breaking it wheras ive read about provaris being dropped onto concrete and being totally fine. Not saying vamos suck cuz they dont...i was trying to suggest with an initial investment of 200 dollars, the OP may get 10 solid years of vaping on a provari. I duno if the vamo would last that long. I doubt it but i cant be sure. Thus i would prefer a higher initial price for hassle free use as opposed to 3 years of hassle free use and then having to reinvest in vamo again.

Just my opinion...please dont take it as fact. If you hate what i said, im sorry. If it were me i would save an extra benjamin and spring for a provari mini. Again, just me.

YMMV

 

[Geckgo]

no worries Cearamm, I think it just came across the wrong way. Threw me off too.

 

[Geckgo]

Vamo has some nice lines on it, and IMHO is prettier than a provari. I can't attest to it's durability, just what I've read about buttons going bad, which I think was more of a tactile issue than a functional one, IIRC. I can say that my sigelei zmax is pretty darn tough even though the main button had me a little worried at first. I like it now. After dropping it a few times I decided to modify the connector side with a flat washer (thinned and removed a v-shaped piece for airflow) so that my cleros will mount flush with the body thus making it even stiffer. I'm no longer scared of dropping it, but surprisingly haven't dropped it since, only knocked it over a couple times.

 

[menzerman]

Obviously everyone has individual preferences but I'm very picky too. So... the best overall rig I have put together so far is an svic with smketech aro bcc. Comepletely customizable rig (I am able to use Kanger mini pro coils in aro).

my favorite setups are evic+aro, itaste vv3.0+evod, eGo-v+mini pro (great stealth vaper)
I have been through or own:
eGo V2
itaste vv 3.0
X-6
evic 1.3
vamo
aro
evods
Kanger pro3 and mini pro 2
Iclear 16/30
Aga-T2 (RBA)
countless throwaway atomizers

 

[Cearamm]

No worries. Since you do want a mod...a provari is more a load and go. Id mess around with a zmax all day but a provari....not so much. Its built that way and id leave it. Like the above said...you could easily mod a zmax or vamo or even an SVD to your liking. Just a little know how and motivation. All in all id say go with your gut and have some fun with it!

I may just be blowing smoke too tho lol. Whos to say?