Is The Provari Worth It?

[kas122461]

That's really just my own fault, I have a bunch of o-rings around my evic battery tube, all the way up to the ring, kind of like a rubber hand grip. I guess I was always afraid I was going to break the thing, and it makes it hard to turn the ring, I have had it like this, for so long I forgot its not part of the thing. I just tried it one handed an you are right its possible, I had to move my o-rings first.

Huh? Wait, what? I NEVER found myself using two hands because...it just wasn't necessary. The evic I can change options with one hand; menu, options, voltage/wattage, etc. I just tried your "2 hand" approach and damn...it's damn difficult. Are you making it difficult for yourself by using two hands???

 

[JonnyRoBato]

Alright...I will bite. What other device delivers the set voltage within 1% tolerances at 800hz at full, mid, and low battery charge? What other mod comes with a year warranty standard, and lifetime first rate service?

Yeah that's a good point. I think I really just have jealousy issues. I would love to own one. Just too much......

 

[Discord]

can someone please just sticky this thread or the 10000s of others asking the same thing and getting the same replies?

 

[EddardinWinter]

Yeah that's a good point. I think I really just have jealousy issues. I would love to own one. Just too much......

Hey, nothing wrong with saving about forty bucks a month until you get there.

I waited until my one year anniversary and rewarded myself! So just set a bit of cabbage aside each month and soon enough you will have one. Look on the classifieds for a bargain, or check the clearance sections of the Provape site. The V2s are on clearance for 140, and they are only different than the latest version in appearance...

 

[GPSTrucker]

Thanks for the replies and information. The Provari is ordered.

As I do most of my vaping while driving, dripping is out of the question. Simplicity is best as the fewer distractions the better when driving.

The Reo Grand does look interesting and I may have to try one in the future. I'm assuming, being bottom feed, it must require particular attys. I'll have to educate myself on that.

I'm not interested in building my own coils. I'm on the road all of the time and simply wouldn't have the time for it.

 

[RedhatPat]

Bottom feeders don't require any special delivery devices because they are a delivery device in addition to being a battery. Screw any ol' 510 cartomizer or atomizer onto your Reo VV Grand, add juice to the bottle on the inside (6ML capacity in VVG), close the door, and you're good to go brother.

I jokingly refer to them as squishy mods because of the squeezing you do (called "Squonking") to push juice up through the bottom of your cartomizer or atomizer. Just make sure if you buy things in the future from adaptors to rba's that you get the "unsealed" version if you want squonking to work.

ETA: Here's my Jataka Oak Woodvil-18650 (Robert doesn't make them any longer so don't bother looking for 'em on the site) in the morning sunlight. Always ask to see wooden mods in natural sunlight before you buy online.



Here is my workhorse, my go-to rig, the final solution to an analog-free life. Tada..My VVG (Reo VV Grand) with a single-coil 1.7 ohm Smoktech MINI cartomizer 'n matching shorty drip tip next to my 'varies for comparison. All producing the same vape, now you see why the VVG is awesome on the road (just not "neato looking" like some glass cartotanks)



The quality sucks on the last shot, iPad folks.

RHP

 

[GPSTrucker]

Hmmm, ok RedhatPat (Linux reference? I'm a Slackware user), I was under the impression any old atomizer wouldn't necessarily work with a bottom feed device without modification. Was I wrong in that? I've read about people "cutting slots" and such to make them work.

Any enlightenment would be appreciated as I am totally unfamiliar with bottom feed devices.

 

[kas122461]

I have been looking at some of the bottom feed box mods lately, and the ones I like, are the Blogger box's, not to sure about the dna 20 ones they are selling now, but the vv ones are the ones I would want first, some of the ones on the site are very cool, pricey but cool. I just tried to attach a link and couldn't site was down. I wouldn't like the waiting time for these tho.

 

[peraspera]

Hmmm, ok RedhatPat (Linux reference? I'm a Slackware user), I was under the impression any old atomizer wouldn't necessarily work with a bottom feed device without modification. Was I wrong in that? I've read about people "cutting slots" and such to make them work.

Any enlightenment would be appreciated as I am totally unfamiliar with bottom feed devices.

You can use a normal atty with both the VMOD and Reo bottom feeders. The VMOD is cheaper and probably a bit easier to learn to use than the Reo. You have to mod it if you want it to use it with an RDA and there is no VV nor VW model available. If you want to try the VMOD sign up for the Vapage newsletter. They have coupon codes for 40-50% off sales every couple of months or so.

The Reo has a better build quality than the VMOD and will work with some RDAs with no modding. The Reo has a VV version available.

I don't know what the slot cutting talk is about but I would guess it has to do with getting a particular RDA to work with a VMOD or Reo.

 

[RedhatPat]

I don't know what that is (linux) but no modifications or "special" atomizers/cartomizers are required. Maybe you're thinking of cartotanks? Wealth of information here http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/reos-mods/270331-free-reo-forum-thread-index.html and reo-vets in that sub-forum just itching to lend you support if you need help filling in the blanks.

I don't have one of everything else and 4 Reos because I feel some altruism towards Robert, but because, very simply, having tried most of everything else - they are the best I have ever come across.

RHP

 

[USMARINE]

I wanted to speak on the reliability of the Provari that hasn't been mentioned on this thread yet. While vaccuuming my pool, my dog knocked into me and I fell in with the Provari in my pocket. I worriied that permanent damage might have occurred on the electronics. After using a hair dryer to the inside of the unit, I installed a new battery and it was as good as new! Now THAT is a reliable electronic mod!

On my vaping journey, I have purchased several high end mechanicals and a few lower end electronic mods to include the Evic and SVD, not to mention an array of tanks, atomizers and rebuildables. I have concluded that the Provari coupled with the ZAP is the perfect set up for me. You will not regret making your Provari purchase, I assure you!

 

[RedhatPat]

The military grade style 800hz chip in the Provari won't ever let you down. You really can't put a price on "trust." Infact, if you make sure to clean your 'vari once a month (contacts) you'll never have any suprises. My 33.3hz chinese clone VV/VW Innokin iTaste SVD is now misbehaving after 2 months of light use, oh well. Live 'n learn.

RHP

 

[DPLongo22]

The military grade style 800hz chip in the Provari won't ever let you down. You really can't put a price on "trust." Infact, if you make sure to clean your 'vari once a month (contacts) you'll never have any suprises. My 33.3hz chinese clone VV/VW Innokin iTaste SVD is now misbehaving after 2 months of light use, oh well. Live 'n learn.

RHP

Not inspiring message, RHP, since my SVD is about a month in. Would you mind elaborating on the "misbehaving" part?

dpl

 

[RedhatPat]

DPL, out of the blue when I was topping off a cartomizer and before that with a protank, it basically turned itself off or rebooted itself, the LED went bonkers, same with the fire light button, as if the batteries were being installed. Then it stayed off until I had to reseed the batteries.

I'm linking it to the SVD instead of a funky device or dieing battery, because it's random and I can't reproduce it with the 3 'varis I have here. Yeah, it was a punch in the gut because it zapped my confidence in this mod which to me was turning out to be like a provari but with more options. There's something to be said about Made in USA, folks.

RHP

 

[Thunderball]

Is The Provari Worth It?

Why.... Yes it is... Paying extra for a blue LED that you rarely see any way ? No way..especially since you know they pay the same amount for it as the red. Give me a break........

 

[RedhatPat]

Wouldn't hurt if they lowered the price of their Desk caddies either, but that's just knitpicking. The facts are, I'll probably be celebrating my 1 year anniversary with a couple of the finest mods I've ever had the chance to own. Reos 'n Provari's!

RHP

 

[Baditude]

Paying extra for a blue LED that you rarely see any way ? No way..especially since you know they pay the same amount for it as the red.Give me a break........

Actually, Provape has explained that the blue and green LED display does cost them more to purchase than the red. They pass the extra cost to them on to just those customers who would prefer the blue or green display, instead of marking up the price on all of their Provari's to one set price, regardless of body color or LED color.

The same is true with the body colors. You pay more for a colored Provari because Provape outsources these to another business to paint them. To re-coupe this extra expense to themselves they charge for the cost of the carokote paint service only to those customers who want a colored Provari.

So, if you want a bare bones Provari (and don't mind that the color is silver and the LED is red) it will cost $160.

If you want a custom color body and display, it will cost $20 extra for the custom body color and $15 extra for the custom color LED for a total of $195.

I like that they sell their product in this way. Instead of charging $195 for any body/LED color choice across the board, customers who just want a less expensive Provari regardless of the body/display color can get one for $160.

You can save even more by ordering a discontinued version 2.0 Provari for as low as $140 (same full warranty) or a slightly blemished version 2.5 (full warranty) for $145. http://www.provape.com/category-s/37.htm

 

[DPLongo22]

DPL, out of the blue when I was topping off a cartomizer and before that with a protank, it basically turned itself off or rebooted itself, the LED went bonkers, same with the fire light button, as if the batteries were being installed. Then it stayed off until I had to reseed the batteries.

I'm linking it to the SVD instead of a funky device or dieing battery, because it's random and I can't reproduce it with the 3 'varis I have here. Yeah, it was a punch in the gut because it zapped my confidence in this mod which to me was turning out to be like a provari but with more options. There's something to be said about Made in USA, folks

RHP

Thanks Pat. At least I won't be floored if something similar occurs.

And, thankfully, my primary devices remain pretty darn reliable. And repairable too!

Never even a moment's regret. So yeah, it's worth it.

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[DPLongo22]

Actually, Provape has explained that the blue and green LED display does cost them more to purchase than the red. They pass the extra cost to them on to just those customers who would prefer the blue or green display, instead of marking up the price on all of their Provari's to one set price, regardless of body color or LED color.

The same is true with the body colors. You pay more for a colored Provari because Provape outsources these to another business to paint them. To re-coupe this extra expense to themselves they charge for the cost of the carokote paint service only to those customers who want a colored Provari.

So, if you want a bare bones Provari (and don't mind that the color is silver and the LED is red) it will cost $160.

If you want a custom color body and display, it will cost $20 extra for the custom body color and $15 extra for the custom color LED for a total of $195.

I like that they sell their product in this way. Instead of charging $195 for any body/LED color choice across the board, customers who just want a less expensive Provari regardless of the body/display color can get one for $160.

You can save even more by ordering a discontinued version 2.0 Provari for as low as $140 (same full warranty) or a slightly blemished version 2.5 (full warranty) for $145. http://www.provape.com/category-s/37.htm

Well stated, Bad. The free market rocks.

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[GPSTrucker]

Thanks for the information. I did order a blue Provari with blue display options. I just assumed those options cost them more so they cost me more. I did think the 18650 extender was a bit over priced.

As for the bottom feed Reo info, a special thanks for the education. I'm still learning and appreciate any and all useful info.