Is it worth the money to get the new version of the Provari?

[ZeroOhms]

Cracks me up whenever I see this type of thread. When someone shows off their $300 mech mod, people cheers. But $159.99 ProVari Mini is too much money for a mod. Well built and reliable mod that does its job very well. Paying little extra for this is ridiculous but paying extra for different metal finish on mech mod is acceptable?

 

[eMats]

I don't see myself ever spending more than a hundred bucks on a product which I know is just a modified flashlight especially in this day and age of dazzling electronic gadgetry. I'm not a fan of tubular e-cigs, anyway. And since I've given up on cig-alikes a long time ago, I'm more into box mods, probably like the iTaste VTR - battery on one side and tank on the other. The result is a shorter device. I'm hoping they make a lighter and smaller version of the VTR for the 18350 batt. Mods are getting ridiculously larger and taller. This is a low tech industry. Vapers should be expecting swift development.

Don't be such a square! j/k

 

[ZeroOhms]

I don't see myself ever spending more than a hundred bucks on a product which I know is just a modified flashlight especially in this day and age of dazzling electronic gadgetry. I'm not a fan of tubular e-cigs, anyway. And since I've given up on cig-alikes a long time ago, I'm more into box mods, probably like the iTaste VTR - battery on one side and tank on the other. The result is a shorter device. I'm hoping they make a lighter and smaller version of the VTR for the 18350 batt. Mods are getting ridiculously larger and taller. This is a low tech industry. Vapers should be expecting swift development.

Sounds like either MicroStick or Zen Sidewinder will fit your needs. 18350 with 510 connector in a side by side formation. But they are both over $100.

If consumers are willing to pump the money in, the "swift development" will happen. but if everyone is like you, expecting super duper new gadget at dirt cheap price, it will never happen. someone has to spend the money to develop new technology before cheap clones can get pumped out of factories. i don't care if you want others to pay for the technology advancement and you buy the cheaper clone. but don't make it sound like you are the smarter one by doing that.

 

[CommaHolly]

Bwa ha ha ha.

Arent you a nice person.


Eta....
I bought mine because i loved the mvp2, but my first one died after three days of use. I paid $70 for it from gotvapes.... I only bought the second because 101vapes had it for $40.

But i decided that with my string of luck i wanted something that could be repaired. That was MY SOLE REASON.

this was exactly my reasoning,,,,,

I don't care about fancy things,,,,I just wanted something that works, lasts,,,,,,,,,and is cheap and easy to fix if necessary.

I went through my first MVP in about 3 weeks,,,,,,,,,,,my second is already starting to go,,,I vape a ton, I mean a TON,,,,like 14 ml a day,,,,,,,so whatever I use has to be able to take a beating and be fixed easily and cheaply.

this isnt' to say there aren't other great mods out there,,,,,,,there are plenty,,,,,,,some of which are MUCH MORE expensive than the Provari, I might add.

 

[generic mutant]

With the proviso that I've never actually used one:

I would say the primary advantages of the Provari are the build quality and support, so in that sense there isn't much point buying one if you have a working device (and aren't in need of a backup).

Obviously if you want to have several devices just because you enjoy having them, nothing wrong with that either. I've got more mods than I need strictly as backups

 

[MaxUT]

To me, there's nothing "gee whiz" about a Provari. It just works well.

I had the original Buzz for a year. It was reliable and performed well, although I didn't like the tiny button or care for the screw-in, screw out voltage adjustment feature.

I had a Buzz Pro the following year. Also reliable but still had the tiny button. The new voltage adjustment wheel wouldn't stay on setting until after I'd dropped the thing a number of times, then it became hard to adjust.

Got a Provari in August. Nice button, only one battery to change, voltage adjustable by 0.1 volt increments, comfortable texturing on the barrel. There's nothing about it that I dislike.

 

[DetraMental]

I agree with all the ^^^above^^^ posts concerning the Provari. It's a tank, well made, reliable, and gives one smooth vape. If you want something dependable the Provari can be depended on. I've only had mine for about a month and I have the MVP2, the VTR, and the Vamo 2. I use all my devices and love them all. I try to give them all equal vape time just to keep it interesting but I can definitely tell the difference between them and the Provari, it's just smoother with less fidgeting with the buttons to find the sweet spot. I'm glad I got one.

 

[SirSteve]

If someone has more experience, please stop me. (really, lol) But I think I am warranted to say that the overwhelming majority of those who have owned both Provari and Zmax, prefer the Provari. I have made ECF my life. I've spent an absolutely unhealthy amount of time here. (literally) and I promise you, the Provari wins these threads, every time. The Zmax is a device that can and just might make you perfectly happy, but the Provari... Well, it won't break, and if it does, you can get it fixed. It makes 99% of those who buy one, very very happy.

I have seen 3 people say they bought a Provari and they no longer use it anymore. 1 was a Reonaught, 1 was an obscure member with less than 100 posts whom said they preferred their Vamo (lol) and one was a mechanical sub ohm fanatic.

I own one ProVari and two Sigelei Zmaxes, my Zmaxes are the V2 and mini style, darn good devices especially for the price. The V2 was bought around a year ago, before the telescope style came out. It still rocks, and the mini does everything the full size does only with a smaller battery.

I bought the ProVari during the Fourth of July 5% off sale, V2 blem with 18650 extension, just under $150. As good as the Zmaxes are, it didn't take long to admire the build quality of the ProVari. I removed it from the shipping package, played with both caps, and I was impressed with how well it was made. This is a solid unit, does what it does very well and will be there for you for the long haul.

Since I rotate juices so much, I use both Zmaxes and the ProVari about equally. To me it is worth the price, but I can't speak for everyone. Both devices are good, ProVari gets the nod in overall quality, Zmax has VW and the telescope accepts a variety of 18xxx batteries. Of course the ProVari comes at a premium, spend some time with it and you should understand why.

 

[Plumes.91]

I don't see myself ever spending more than a hundred bucks on a product which I know is just a modified flashlight especially in this day and age of dazzling electronic gadgetry. I'm not a fan of tubular e-cigs, anyway. And since I've given up on cig-alikes a long time ago, I'm more into box mods, probably like the iTaste VTR - battery on one side and tank on the other. The result is a shorter device. I'm hoping they make a lighter and smaller version of the VTR for the 18350 batt. Mods are getting ridiculously larger and taller. This is a low tech industry. Vapers should be expecting swift development.

You sound JUST like me, before I got my Provari! Did you copy and paste one of my posts from 3 years ago?
I am you from the fuuuuutureee, ------ whooohooohooooooo!

 

[Baditude]

This blog may well answer every question you could have about the Provari:

WHY PROVARI?

It contains a short history about the company which makes it, Provape. How it is made and manufactured in the USA with quality parts and attention to detail that you will not find in any Chinese-made mod. Why its patented Accuset processor/regulator makes your last puff as good as your first, and why the 800 Hz frequency PWM chip allows a Provari to provide a "smoother vape" than other mods. A large number of links to previous threads about "why get a Provari" is included, too.

Many Provari owners had previously owned multiple mods made in China. Many of those mods required some type of repair within a year's time, and they were out of luck because there is no way to get them fixed. They grew weary of having to buy another cheaper mod every time one stopped working. Then they bit the bullet and went with a Provari. Built to last and built to take abuse. Dependable and reliable. Repairable. In the rare instance should one break or dysfunction, they can send it in to Provape for repair and have it returned good as new within a week. Even after the warranty expires, you can still get the Provari repaired for a reasonable cost, for life. The Provari is for the long term vaper who can appreciate dependability, consistancy, higher quality, and repairability in their mod. It has nothing to do about "status symbol".

Many Provari owners have more than one. Why? Because to them the Provari is worth having more than one. They can't imagine being with out one should one need to be returned, even though that would be an unlikely occurance and it would be for a short time period. They probably already have other mods for backup, but they are used to having a Provari for everyday use, and it wouldn't be the same.

I currently have 10 mods, 3 of them are Provari's. They are what I use 95% of the time. To me they give me the most consistant vape I can get, feel great to hold and use, and provide that "smoother vape" that the other mods can't give me. I'm spoiled by the Provari.

 

[JQside]

You sound JUST like me, before I got my Provari! Did you copy and paste one of my posts from 3 years ago?
I am you from the fuuuuutureee, ------ whooohooohooooooo!

Nah man. I'm not getting a Provari, or any more huge, heavy tubular mod that when a huge tank atty is attached to it it would resemble a miniaturized lighthouse.

I'll probably get a VTR or maybe a second improved lighter version. Or just wait for their 18350 version. Like I said, I've never been into huge, bulky mods. I've always wanted something that fits in the palm of my huge hand. First off, I ventured into vaping to quit the deadly habit. Not substitute it for another. I'm in my second smokeless year. I had set low expectations, just as long as I saw something that simulated smoke, that''s fine with me, plus a bit of throat hit. I smoked menthol. (Pardon my me, me, me, me....)

I've seen the VTR in pictures and videos. Only thing that's holding me back in getting it is it's heavy, as I've heard people say it is. But look at the fine craftsmanship and details. This is something I would support. Folks behind it obviously spent time and effort to produce it. It just means to me that there are companies that are moving forward and are enthusiastic to design new products that would provide customers many options.

Btw, most of my mods are tubular, Sigelei VV, 2 Kamrys set mostly on 18350s (I'm not getting any more of them); got E-pipe; my 2 Grippers didn't last, which I loved traveling with....

 

[bosun]

I'm comfortable with my sense of self-worth. I don't care if your car is better than mine, your house is bigger, your wife/girlfriend (boyfriend?) prettier than mine. The Provari gives me a good vape and most important to me is that it is dependable. I can afford to spend a thousand bucks on a mod but I don't need to impress any one!

 

[Baditude]

Nah man. I'm not getting a Provari, or any more huge, heavy tubular mod that when a huge tank atty is attached to it it would resemble a miniaturized lighthouse.

I'll probably get a VTR or maybe a second improved lighter version. Or just wait for their 18350 version. Like I said, I've never been into huge, bulky mods. I've always wanted something that fits in the palm of my huge hand.

I've seen the VTR in pictures and videos. Only thing that's holding me back in getting it is it's heavy, as I've heard people say it is. But look at the fine craftsmanship and details. This is something I would support. Folks behind it obviously spent time and effort to produce it. It just means to me that there are companies that are moving forward and are enthusiastic to design new products that would provide customers many options.

Have you actually held a VTR? It's the heaviest mod I've ever held, even heavier than the huge Innokin 134. It's a finger print magnet. The size of tank that it can use is limited by a 19mm diameter unless you use the extender (and then its no different than the MVP in looks and form factor). The VTR also is picky about the size of 18650 battery that you can use; it has a low tolerance and some are too large in diameter and length and won't fit.

battery question

VTR battery question

The mini Provari is small and can fit into the palm of your hand, unlike the VTR which is huge and much heavier by comparison. Not knocking the VTR, but every device has its vices. You'd be hard pressed to find a mod that has the craftmanship and manufacturing detail of a Provari.

 

[Fittytigsic]

has the OP considered a svoemesto semovar? It's even a little cheaper than a provari while it does offer VW.

What in the world is that??^^

 

[Baditude]

What in the world is that??^^

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/general-e-smoking-discussion/471875-sm-v3-semovar-vs-provari.html

 

[tj99959]

is a provari necessary for a great vape? ........ NO
is a provari a great PV? .... YES

A Provari costs about the same as 3 weeks worth of cigarettes here where I live, so price isn't even a factor.

 

[JQside]

Have you actually held a VTR? It's the heaviest mod I've ever held, even heavier than the huge Innokin 134. It's a finger print magnet. The size of tank that it can use is limited by a 19mm diameter unless you use the extender (and then its no different than the MVP in looks and form factor). The VTR also is picky about the size of 18650 battery that you can use; it has a low tolerance and some are too large in diameter and length and won't fit.

I'm not getting a VTR either. It looks huge and, as you said, heavy. But the idea is there -- battery on one side, tank on the other. Result is a tolerable height. (Just looking at my VV mod with an attached RSST, it's almost 8 inches in height. Unbelievable! How on earth did it come to this? These manufacturers are making very little effort to design something innovative. They all want easy bucks.)

I've had 2 Grippers and they didn't last. Surprisingly, I saw a modified version just recently and got excited; it's the Pipe style telescopic mod. I ordered 2, plus the Hammer. I still have to check if they fit the Protanks. (I've weaned myself off cartomizers and loving these tanks.)

So to each his own. I'm hopeful that more modified versions would come out. It's not about the money in this case, it's about convenience, durability and a bit of classy look. An 18350 VTR version would be great.

 

[mjag]

Love my Provari but the only other variable I have had is a SVD which is good but the Provari is more reliable and just works great everytime. I have a couple of Mech's but the Provari gets the most use by far.

The rumor is that Provari is working with Evolv though and if they come out with a DNA30 version I will jump on that right away.

 

[Jonner]

I have had many other "premium" mods (Silver Bullet, Little Chuck, GG, Mamu Denali, Zen, Precise Plus, GP Paps, Hana Modz DNA20), and for whatever reason I always go back to my Provari Mini. That says something. And while I wouldn't buy a new version just for a DNA chip, I would buy a new version if they could somehow fit the current mini into an even smaller package.

 

[Plumes.91]

The Provari is the answer to "everything I've purchased has broken or disappointed me thus far" Thats all.
If you don't have the money for a Provari, then just do your research and find something in your price range that gets rave reviews and doesn't seem all that cheaply made & which gets good reviews.

I know from experience that any chromed mod is going to look like garbage within 6 months. The chroming wears right off with daily use. I do not know the quality of the stainless steel vamo, but I have heard that the buttons rattle, which reminds me of my lavatube. If the buttons are anything like the lavatube's buttons, they will eventually fail. So no rattly looking buttons & no chroming.

The stainless steel Zmax telescopic on the other hand, LOOKS well made, well machined, & well designed aesthetically, in comparison to the SS Vamo. It even looks heavy. I'm going to order this SS Zmax from Sigelei as soon as I've got the disposable money. Why am I going to order the SS Zmax Tele? Mainly because I can't afford a provari large right now, and I need a VV mod that uses an 18650 battery. I'm tired of having to switch out batteries every 40 minutes in my Provari Mini 18350. & I must get a Zmax, because my hobby & passion is helping new members here, and I can't compare the two most utilized VV mods on the market unless I buy a Zmax!

With that said, there are land mines in this game. While the Sigelei Zmax gets good reviews, the Smoktech SS Zmax has seen some troubles in winning over the public. Pbusardo recommends buying the Sigelei for instance. Its heavier & all around better made. Sigelei puts out cheap devices that are usually relatively well made. Smoktech puts out devices that aren't even designed all the way through, with tubes too short for button top batteries, no battery vent holes, huge spelling errors in their LED/OLED menus, jagged thread, &more! Smoktech represents everything that was wrong with cheap mods a couple years ago. Sigelei represents innovation right now. They are doing pretty well in making relatively well-made mods, without warranty of course. If they had a warranty program they could easily take over the market. I wouldn't put it past them either, they seem to be a good company with a good president.

Every once in a while, they do screw up... The Tmax for example. But they certainly aren't as bad as smoktech, with their... well... everything.