Looking for a new PV, what would you reccommend for me?

[Rothman]

I have been vaping and away from cigarettes for over a year now and have tried several different PV's. Mostly just mini style variants and eGo types as well as a few basic mods. I did make a mod and it's pretty cool but I'm looking to upgrade. Right now I vape 2.2ohm 510 atties at 3.7-4.2 Volts and it's pretty much what I have grown fond of as far as a vaping experience. I love my eGo with the LR attys but I want more options.

My new PV would have to be....

-Variable voltage
-Durable (It will get thrown in my pocket and bashed around)
-long lasting (battery life at least 8-10 hours for a very heavy vaper)
-Sized reasonably enough that it doesn't feel like a brick in my pocket.
-switch protected or programmable (no pocket firing, it's the #1 way I waste attys BOOOO!)

Right now, I'm liking the Darwin and the ProVari but hesitant to pull the trigger on either. I Really don't keep up with the scene so much anymore so I don't know what else out there is good. WHat would you reccommend for me?

Thanks!

 

[netbususer]

I just got the Buzz and I really like it so far. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles that the ProVari has (at least in the interface way) but I think the Buzz looks better with it's industrial look. It's made from anodized aircraft grade aluminum and is variable voltage. It's very simple to use and I think I'm most impressed by its size. I do have rather large hands, but it could stand to be an extra inch or two tall and still be comfortable in my hand. Has a great grip on it and feels tough as rocks. There have been reports of one person who dropped it off of a 6 story building onto concrete and it is still alive. (The batteries exploded, but with replacement batteries it is still working.) Another person (I think Rosco but don't quote me) said it fell out of their pocket on their bike doing 60mph and although it got pretty scratched up, it's still ticking.

The buzz with a cartomizer on top fits comfortably in my pocket and it weighs about 1 pound.


I don't think the switch is protected but the button is recessed and I haven't been able to fire it without the use of my thumb yet. The Buzz Pro comes out in a few weeks and it will have an adjustable wheel for voltage (as opposed to the current screw) and will have a master on/off switch along with double the battery life. (Currently at 7-8 hours of moderate to heavy vaping...)

So far I'm rather impressed with it. That, and it's almost half the price of the Provari or Darwin. (Though I do hear they are both great pieces as well... and if you have the money and don't mind the feel of the Darwin, you may choose to go with it as well.)

Best of luck with whatever you choose!

Buzz can be found at Notcigs

 

[Dudeman]

I haven't tried VV yet as I've been content with various resistance atty's/cartos on both 3.7v and 6v mods.

I just ordered the parts from madvapes to build a mod to give VV a shot.

That said, I'd have to agree with above post recommending the Buzz. I'd wait for the Buzz Pro to be available as it's upgrades are worth the wait.

IMHO the extra programming and digital readouts on the Darwin and Provari are "flash" and drive the price of the mods up. What is going to determine what's best for you, a digital readout or your tastebuds/throat? I can see the appeal and convenience of having meters built in but I can't justify the additional cost of the mod for something that isn't entirely necessary.

This is all just my opinion btw.

 

[AaronY]

I just ordred a darwin. They are available now. About the same price as a provati with an extended warrantee charger and batteries. And I from what I researched the Darwin is better. In two days I will get it. I hope it is the one. Good luck on your search.