Looking for a good PV to replace the Ego

[MichaelOz]

I'll start off by saying I'm a huge fan of the Ego. But I have 1 problem that is the battery, mine has died after just 2 months. At this stage, since one atty also died, I was thinking of getting a whole new starter kit.

I'm swayed towards the Riva, but if possible I would like a PV that has a replacement battery design, like a 901 (Screwdriver), except I want to stay 510 without using adapters.

Finally I need a PV that is readily available, even in Europe. Something that is cheaper or at least the same price as the Ego route.

Let me know if anything comes to mind. So far my vote is in for the Riva. If you agree where did you buy your Riva?

*** Disclaimer **** The Ego I bought was a HelloSmoke Ego from ejuice.cz who had rebranded it as an Ego Maxx.

 

[cozzicon]

I'll start off by saying I'm a huge fan of the Ego. But I have 1 problem that is the battery, mine has died after just 2 months. At this stage, since one atty also died, I was thinking of getting a whole new starter kit.

I'm swayed towards the Riva, but if possible I would like a PV that has a replacement battery design, like a 901 (Screwdriver), except I want to stay 510 without using adapters.

Finally I need a PV that is readily available, even in Europe. Something that is cheaper or at least the same price as the Ego route.

Let me know if anything comes to mind. So far my vote is in for the Riva. If you agree where did you buy your Riva?

*** Disclaimer **** The Ego I bought was a HelloSmoke Ego from ejuice.cz who had rebranded it as an Ego Maxx.

You might have better luck with a Joyetech product. The ones you can get through Janty USA - USA SHOP || Shipping only to N. America come with a warrantee.

I really like the eGo so I'm not sure I have a recommendation.

 

[DaMulta]

 

[gice]

Not sure what the life span is on the Ego (or the like) but 2 months doesn't sound bad. Shouldn't expect much more from the Riva either.

 

[cozzicon]

Not sure what the life span is on the Ego (or the like) but 2 months doesn't sound bad. Shouldn't expect much more from the Riva either.

I'm at over three months on my first eGo kit... no problems. I rotate the batteries (3).

I'm a VERY heavy user.

 

[nicadd]

I I would like a PV that has a replacement battery design, like a 901 (Screwdriver), except I want to stay 510 without using adapters.

Finally I need a PV that is readily available, even in Europe. Something that is cheaper or at least the same price as the Ego route.

You can get a Screwdriver MKI with a 510 fitting right from the source (England, and he ships all over the world): The ScrewDriver Online Electronic Cigarette Shop
- The ScrewDriver - An electronic cigarette that simply works

 

[SimpleSins]

If you like the size and shape of the eGo, I might suggest looking at the Puresmoker Icon. It seems to have a similar styling but uses regular 900 mah batteries and has a 510 connection to use your Ego stuff. While initially a little pricier than an eGo kit, replacing batteries doesn't mean replacing the whole unit and hoping the same color is available, and the batteries are less than half the price of an eGo/Riva-specific battery. It is also available both here in the States at Puresmoker or in the UK at Cloud9Vaping.

ICON [USA Made]
PureSmoker ICON - Cloud 9 Vaping

 

[classwife]

I did a lot of "shopping" a couple of weeks ago to reward myself...ended up with the ProVape...Love it !

 

[gashin]

I am not sure - the eGo is a good unit comparable to the Riva but I guess the Riva's extra mAh does help a bit. It might just be that my eGo was defective like yours but the Riva seems to provide a bit stronger hit.

 

[Pheisty]

I did a lot of "shopping" a couple of weeks ago to reward myself...ended up with the ProVape...Love it !

I've been seriously considering a ProVape. What do you love the most about it, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[librarising]

I love my Rivas. I haven't had them all that long but i do rotate. I also use a 900mah ego. I love the battery life but I don't like the ego button.

 

[jmaul99]

Go for a mod that uses L-ion batteries. They will last longer than the Ego or Riva batteries, are more readily available, and you can get 4 for the price of one Ego battery. A box mod from http://www.boxmods.net would be the cheapest, but there are many other mods available that are much better than an Ego or a Riva.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Liberty Flights UK sells some cheap box mods but they aren't always in stock - E-Cig City Mods - E-CigCity Box Mod V2

 

[VPDownunder]

An Indulgence V2 stater kit would do what you want and is a lot cheaper than a provape

 

[Chalie_Champ]

I am not sure - the eGo is a good unit comparable to the Riva but I guess the Riva's extra mAh does help a bit. It might just be that my eGo was defective like yours but the Riva seems to provide a bit stronger hit.

i thought that the higher mah was just batt. life and nothing to do with the hit you get.

 

[tlc]

I've been seriously considering a ProVape. What do you love the most about it, if you don't mind me asking?

I love my ProVape! Perfect size and weight, very comfortable button and it has a lifetime warranty! Not to mention the excellent customer service they provide. If you decide to purchase one, you won't be disappointed.

 

[Geoff_NYC]

Go for a mod that uses L-ion batteries. They will last longer than the Ego or Riva batteries, are more readily available, and you can get 4 for the price of one Ego battery. A box mod from Box Mods would be the cheapest, but there are many other mods available that are much better than an Ego or a Riva.

yeah..get a big brother.

 

[Liv2Ski]

I love my ProVape! Perfect size and weight, very comfortable button and it has a lifetime warranty! Not to mention the excellent customer service they provide. If you decide to purchase one, you won't be disappointed.

I almost pulled the trigger on one last night. They are coming w/a variable voltage unit and from what I have read something should be out soon. Not sure I can wait and may end up buying now. What atty's do you use w/yours??? I am currently using Cisco LR306's on an eGo. With a true 3.7V do you notice a difference?

 

[lmrasch]

I love my ProVape! Perfect size and weight, very comfortable button and it has a lifetime warranty! Not to mention the excellent customer service they provide. If you decide to purchase one, you won't be disappointed.

^^^ +1 ^^^ TLC
It really is a beautiful mod, seeing and using is beleiving..I have a blue one that is gorgeous. It is different than the eGo in that because the ProVape does not have a cone the draw is more airy and there are some seating issues when using the first edition of the E2 cartos, not sure if that has been fixed with the newer editions. Do you know if the newer ones work with the ProVape TLC?

 

[LowThudd]

i thought that the higher mah was just batt. life and nothing to do with the hit you get.

Nope, the higher the mAh the higher the potential drain rate. Lower the mAh the higher the potential for voltage drop.