in the market for some VV

[dreezy562]

Hey all. I got a kgo recently running 1.5 boge cartos. Although i am happy with it, i feel like i am missing out on both flavor, and vapor. Will VV get me more of these? I can afford a brand new provari, but i am also wondering ifbthere are any other VV devices that even compare? I know the lava tube drops set voltages, i know the buzz pro has a dial-a-volt system( which i dont care for)... i see the supernova/mininova flyin under the radar. Anyone have experiance with those?

Basically im looking to alterbatives to the provari. Also is VV really what i need to increase both flavor and vapor amount?

 

[Nomoreash]

Change in flavor and vapor to a large extent is going to to be with the carto/atty your using with it although being able to adjust voltage will give you more vapor and warmer vape when adjusted higher. Flavor is more preference, some flavors perform better at higher voltage than others. That's the beauty of vv being able to get the best from your juice and hardware and finding your personal sweet spot.

You've only listed tubes in your selection so I'm guessing you want to stick with those. If you don't like the simplicity of the Buzz Pro or Infinity Pro then I'd recommend the Provari.

I looked up the super/mininova, it's just another name used for a Lavatube.

 

[HawkeyeCS]

If you're down to wait a bit, the Smoktech Vmaxx is coming out shortly along with a new higher amp (3.2 instead of 2.5) lavatube as well... The new lava tube will even read the resistance of your atomizer/cartomizer just like the provari... At 3.2A it should not drop voltage (at least using resistances and voltages that would be considered normal)... Not sure how the vmaxx will hold up but it supposedly has a 5amp circuit capability so should be pretty robust (provari like) as well... Both of these should be at price points at 1/3 - 1/2 the cost of a full provari set up...

 

[Butters78]

Provari is one of the best.. the lavatube left a bad taste in my mouth I sold it after a week. Once you use each you can tell the Provari was made by vapers for vapers. The lavatube was made to make a quick buck. No love in it.

 

[dreezy562]

Damn i love my kgp right when it comes off the charger. But darnit halfway thru the day i can tell it starts losin power. I think im after the regulated output more than the voltage control..

The silver bullet with a kick is really starting to catch my eye!!

 

[Butters78]

I was thinking about that too boss.. that kick seems awesome. Keeps the power the same through the life of the battery.

 

[Butters78]

But adjusting takes some time.. the buzz pro is easier

 

[Nomoreash]

Damn i love my kgp right when it comes off the charger. But darnit halfway thru the day i can tell it starts losin power. I think im after the regulated output more than the voltage control..

The silver bullet with a kick is really starting to catch my eye!!

Regulation is a great feature of vv, consistency until it's time to recharge. You might want to research the Kick a little more first. You said above you use 1.5 ohm DC and the kick has a 10 watt limit which is fine for single core standard resistance but might be kinda cool for most peoples preference on a DC.

 

[artbyshan]

I've been quite pleased with the Provari Mini. However, the Ego C Twist has me intrigued. Supposedly due out in May (What I understand it is already out in Germany), it has a good form factor (Pretty much like a standard Ego), and doesn't break the bank (The Joyetech site has the USD as $29.99 Joyetech eGo-C Twist Battery ). While I don't expect it as being as grand as a Provari (Provari is very well made and has many bells and whistles), it's price point is great, and it's simplicity appears to be somewhat refreshing. I also like that it very portable (Could carry this around in my back pocket). May be a good way to try VV voltage out to see if you want to spend more money on a higher priced mod (e.g., Provari). I don't think you can go wrong with a Provari, but it may be something to consider. Here's a video of it I seen recently: eGo-C Twist: Engineering Sample/Basic Volt Test - YouTube

 

[dreezy562]

Naw they are the boge single coil LR's that i use both in my tanks and by themselves. I guess the are actually around 2 ohms. Ive also took a big liking to dripping on a low resistance 306. I want to get a cisco spec atty for that too but thats another story. Fully charged the kgo is supposed to be 3.7 volt vaping so that would be like 6.2 watts. I wamt to try vaping at 8 or 9 watts...

 

[dreezy562]

Well ive decided to hop on the kick when its back in stock and order a silver bullet. I watched pbusardos review of the kick wich he used with the bolt with an extension. Id rather have the SB with no extension and the better buttoN even tho it costs a little more. Im sure ill like it and by the timeim in the market for something new provari will have a v3 and a better price or the smoketech device will have some reviews out!

 

[tricci]

VV is amazing! The ability to adjust voltage and get consistent voltage throughout your battery life is huge.

On the Buzz Pro and Infinity Pro, the wheel is awesome. I love being able to easily adjust my voltage to taste.

Other routes are VV box mods like the ones from Madvapes, Foxy Box Mods, Ken's Box Mods, Smartvapes, etc. Also, Smoktech is coming out with their version of the Provari called the VMax, it looks pretty sweet!

I highly recommend either the Buzz or Infinity Pro!

 

[markfm]

I've been very happy with the notcigs Pro series too, high performance, great cs. I really like the wheel they use, I'll nudge voltage a couple times a day to adjust the flavor/warmth based on what I feel like. From what i've read the Kick sounds a bit less friendly towards whim adjustments.

 

[dreezy562]

Mark, yeah ive read about not being able to adjust on the fly. But also understood it as a set it and forget it device. Ive done some calculafing and figured out my low resistance 306 atty vapes at about 8 watts if my battery is at 3.5 volts. I then calculated the watts on my boge 2.0lr cartos and it came out about 6.2 watts. I figure if i get the kick and just set it at around 8-9 watts. Ill be able to vape the 2.0 cartos like there were a low resistance atty. This would be around 4.1 volts give or take. I kind of like how it auto adjusts the volts to the wattage i prefer. If i did end up with a VV device i would have to change the volts if i changed from 2.0 ohm cartos to 3 ohm cartos and again if i slapped a LR 1.5 ohm atty on it. I think that would be pretty darn convienent. But! Time will tell!!

 

[retird]

Having actually used a Darwin for over a year, and also a Kick, personally, I got rid of all my VV units, as Variable wattage for me is just set-it and forget it....

Not trying to convince you to buy anything, just letting you have a hands-on, real life comment about the Kick, as I have actually used them....and will continue to love variable wattage PV's....

Mark, yeah ive read about not being able to adjust on the fly. But also understood it as a set it and forget it device. Ive done some calculafing and figured out my low resistance 306 atty vapes at about 8 watts if my battery is at 3.5 volts. I then calculated the watts on my boge 2.0lr cartos and it came out about 6.2 watts. I figure if i get the kick and just set it at around 8-9 watts. Ill be able to vape the 2.0 cartos like there were a low resistance atty. This would be around 4.1 volts give or take. I kind of like how it auto adjusts the volts to the wattage i prefer. If i did end up with a VV device i would have to change the volts if i changed from 2.0 ohm cartos to 3 ohm cartos and again if i slapped a LR 1.5 ohm atty on it. I think that would be pretty darn convienent. But! Time will tell!!

 

[markfm]

Multiple approaches work, depends on what someone wants

I just wanted to make sure you were good with set-and-leave. I like things stable, but probably still adjust up or down a couple times a day.

 

[retird]

dreezy, as you stated earlier, changing from a 2.0 ohm carto to 3.0 ohm does not require any adjustments....variable wattage technology automatically adjusts to your wattage setting....also, as the ohm rating of the carto changes with use, the auto adjustment also maintains the wattage you selected...

Another, kinda neat, thing is the fact that new carto's rated at certain ohm rating may be slightly higher/lower than what they are rated at.....not an issue, as the wattage is maintained...heck, I've even ordered 3.0 ohm carto's and received 2.0 ohm instead....not an issue, just screw-em-on and vape.....no adjustment needed....

As you know, that is the difference between VV and VW......

 

[dreezy562]

Yeah im totally sold on it. Only issue i see ahead of myself is battery life. I read the 18500 battery is about 1100 mah, much like my kgo. But with the higher voltage output provided by the kick, i womder how much vape time ill actually get compared to the kgo. Oh well at least there is no drop off in voltage like the kgo, and i could always order the extender for the SB so i can still use an 18650.

 

[retird]

Really depends on the ohm rating of the carto, wattage setting.....and your vaping rate.....

for me, Kick with a 18490 imr 1100mah batt and a 3.0 ohm carto....about 5 hours at 8.4 watts

 

[dreezy562]

Doesnt seem too bad. How long does it take for a full charge? I use my kgo awhile longer before i feel the need to charge it back up. I figure get 2 batteries and flip flop them like ive been doin with the kgo batterys and ill be golden. Im sure a provari mini with th same battery pumpin out the same wattage would drain just as fast anyway.