Lavatube...buy or not?

[Eddie.Willers]

I just pulled the trigger on an Infinity Pro in chrome. As an offer, with 2 batteries and a charger, it was shipped at US$112 - a steal!
Can't wait - sure, the Lavatube is a fine looking PV but there's a good deal of hype around it at the moment as the latest, greatest thing.

 

[EMatic550]

actually I have a "break in case of an emergency 900mah ego battery"...I saw that kick from evolv...intresting. I guess I really like the longevity of a 18650 but in a vv mod that isn't gonna cost me 70-100...I have no complaints from my rs, I like the 4.2v when the batts fresh...nice warm vape with a lr 306..maybe battery stacking for 6v would be my best bet? Lol. Ah man...decisions , decisions...but if I stack I won't get the batt life of a 18650...

 

[Iffy]

I just pulled the trigger on an Infinity Pro in chrome.

You're gonna luv it!

 

[woodman]

I'm stuck between a rock and hard place. Should I get the LT (lavatube) I got a maxi rs v2 (awesome) and 4 18650's....
I want a VV PV and the price and the features are awesome. But...vaping at 3.7v with a LR 306 is prime with my RS...
Any advice? If I do get the LT I think I'm gonna sell my maxi rs v2 (its only about 2 weeks old)...do any of you guys know if the LT can take trustfire/ultrafire/etc 18650's (with the nipple?)
Any convincing advice will either make me buy the LT or stick with my RS.
Thoughts?

Discount Vapers has the XL2 (brand is actually a hatch) for 29.00 and is a VV uses 18650. Was 24.00 on cyber monday

 

[orachel]

I'm probably planning on getting one once the silver lava tube kits are out in US (that hasn't happened yet, has it?). I'm sorta waffling between that and the Buzz pro or Infinity pro, but as many people as I've heard love their notcigs models, I've heard others say they've had to return em again and again for servicing, which i flat out don't want to wrastle with. I'm personnally really not at all fond of the look of the black lava tubes, though, so hoping the silver ones appeal to me more.

BTW, if you need to sell your pricey fixed voltage unit and get the lava tube, and then realize you MISS having the fixed voltage way to use your existing batteries, you could always spend $25 and get one of these beauties from parkes vaping to use sometimes when you crave fixed voltage. They're 3.7 or 6v depending on battery configuration, and again... $25!!! And they are Gorgeous!!! I'm rather partial to the Shine and Diamond mods. This is a red diamond, just to show you scale and how nice this looks in hand... And hello? $25!! (btw, did I mention they were only $25?) rofl

 

[orachel]

Discount Vapers has the XL2 (brand is actually a hatch) for 29.00 and is a VV uses 18650. Was 24.00 on cyber monday

Wow, that is a really nice looking inexpensive vv batt! Wish to goodness it went up to 5v... that would make it a no brainer, for me. Cool site! Never been there before. Like the looks of their colored stainless gogo kits. Sharp!

 

[thepassionofchad]

All I know is that it's definately on my Christmas list.

 

[Dieseler]

I was at uk forum and seen the vendor and read the vendor was selling a mini lava tube takes 18350 batteries .
But was only selling 20 total , now there gone.
They have a special on the reg lavatube for 35,00 euro about 46 dollars in non kit form.
Heck i dont know if its a deal as im not interested but was curious as im happy with my don and be even happier when the vv module comes out for it in the future.
So many options these days its great and i hope the future has more .

 

[Nomoreash]

I was at uk forum and seen the vendor and read the vendor was selling a mini lava tube takes 18350 batteries .
But was only selling 20 total , now there gone.
They have a special on the reg lavatube for 35,00 euro about 46 dollars in non kit form.
Heck i dont know if its a deal as im not interested but was curious as im happy with my don and be even happier when the vv module comes out for it in the future.
So many options these days its great and i hope the future has more .

That's what I'm waiting on, the 18350 version. I've got more than enough longer vv's would be nice to have a somewhat shorter tube.

 

[EMatic550]

Discount Vapers has the XL2 (brand is actually a hatch) for 29.00 and is a VV uses 18650. Was 24.00 on cyber monday

That maybe my solution! I dislike the flower design, but why not 5v!? Anyone else know of a 18650 mod out there that isn't a provari or lt? I just really wanna play with a VV to find my own sweet spot...I've only vaped at 4v (freshly charged 18650 UF/TF) and the standard 3.7...

 

[rsbailey]

madvapes.com has a VV box mod in kit form for ~$18 and a fully assembled version of the same for ~$34. Comes with everything except batteries (14500 X 2). Really wasn't bad to put together.

 

[phishhed27]

Im posting this in all the lavatube threads,so if houve read it,move on to the next post:

This is MY opinion.....
I just received my lavatube today....first I thought as i took it out of the oackaging,wow this is pretty nice.
Then as I was inserting the battery,the plastic battery cap came RIGHT OFF the aluminum bottom piece that holds the spring.
My second thought...you get what you pay for,you can tell its a mass produced chinese mod...but with some superglue,i reattached the plastic bottom to the aluminum spring housing.
Ok then I tried to see if an AW 18650 battery would fit...neither the button topped one would fit,neither would the flat top AW 2900Mah...it would fit either battery...so I just slipped a black oring over the bottom cap to act as a spacer,and both AW 18650 batts then fit...and you cant even see the oring cuz everythings black.(I opted to use the 2900mah flat top for longer life)
Theni I threw on a jtank with a boge SR 3ohm carto...and started vaping away....except for the loose jiggly voltage control buttons,it seems like a pretty solid build.
I have to say that I REALLY like it,and its WAY lighter than the Provari...but its pretty long,with either an atty,carto,or tank,becuz it houses an 18650 battery.
If they were gonna copy the provari...they should of done the same bottom cap design...that if you want to use a bigger battery,you buy an extension battery cap(it woulda been more revenue for the company too by having an accessory to sell).
I prefer using my chrome provari in it 18500 mode cuz it shortens the overall length once youve put on a tank or whatever yer gonna use.

Ok now the provari...its DEFINITELY a better made PV...once you hold it in yer hand,youll feel the difference RIGHT AWAY.
Its made from SS instead of thinner Aluminum,so its gonna last ALOT longer most likely....BUT,because it SS it alot heavier,so it may not be the most pocket friendly PV....but the Lavatube tho being much lighter,its longer,so it may not be the BEST either...so both have their drawbacks to being a all day pocket carrying device...but thats personal preferance.
So all in all,the Lavatube IS worth the money...you cant beat $63 shipped for a VV tube mod,and under $90 shipped for the whole it(battery,atty,charger,case)
BUT,if you only want to buy ONE,the old saying rings true...."buy the best that you afford right from the start" cuz when you buy cheap,itll just end up making you want more...and even tho the provari makes you cycle thru the menu(which becomes second nature within yer first few uses),it offers more functions that the Lavatube doesnt...and the Provaris fit and finish is WAY better(like they say,and I said b4,you get what you pay for).

So,if you can afford it,I say stick with the tried and true provari(the lavatube is still too new to know its durability...if its like every other china cheapy,im sure itll break eventually,like a wires solder point breaking,or something similar).
Ya cant go wrong with the provari cuz you have any problems with it,you have somewhere to call,you can just send it in for repairs,I serioiusy doubt the lavatube would be worth fixing if it broke...its kinda along the mentality of,what do you do with yer 510/901/801/ego batts when they stop working? Ya toss em....thats pretty much how i feel about the lavatube(and im sure the manufacturers think that too,thats why itso pricing is right along the line of an ego kit,maybe a LIL more,but PRETTY much in the same price range)
I saw what the lavatubes sell for in bulk,about $35,so im sure you can get the idea of what the internals look like,and how sturdy theyre put together.

I WILL be keeping my lavatube,even tho I own a provari....cuz if I left the house,and I wanted a VV tube mod,id grab the lavatube without thinking twice about it cuz it was so.cheap,i could care less if I drop it or if it gets a lil beat up(or worse,I lost it or somebody stole it)..i would be ...... if anything happend to my provari.

So there it is...now the choice is up to you which one to buy.GLWP,youll be happy wither EITHER device...really.

 

[erich]

If you don't mind my asking, where did you order that it came in today? I thought places were still saying "preorders ship 12/10" or some such...

 

[erich]

Bah, not that it matters... Having neither, I think I had just about talked myself into a ProVari anyway... I moved to vv in box mods, as I have a passing interest in building stuff like that. Oh the whole, though, I prefer the pipe-bombs (tube mods). And for the ultimate "day out in the rain" mod, I'm picking up one of those diamond mods and just live with constant voltage for the day.

 

[woodman]

Wow, that is a really nice looking inexpensive vv batt! Wish to goodness it went up to 5v... that would make it a no brainer, for me. Cool site! Never been there before. Like the looks of their colored stainless gogo kits. Sharp!

Eric @ Discount Vapors say's he heard an updated version will do the higher voltage soon.... My experience using this model is the higher voltage IS needed. The way it is now, the loaded voltage does not provide enough voltage-kick for me. Actually like it less than a fully charged ego so that upgrade is def needed. Was my reason for buying LT to get that higher voltage, but will also like this thing once that update arrives.