Looking for a VV mod suggestion

[khawk77]

Hi. I've recently returned to the forum, so I'm a little overwhelmed with all that has changed in the past 2 years. Currently I'm using a silver bullet at 6 volts. I'm looking to move on to a variable volt mod, but I don't know which one. I prefer tube mods but I'm not opposed to a well made wooden box mod. It would have to be something capable of 6 volts, and it needs to be durable. I know there's the provari, but it seems a little pricey. So, what recommendations do you have?

Thanks

 

[Arkhalis]

Heya, my personal favorite is the Darwin, I also have a ProVari which runs like a champ. I would stop by the VV forum section though, TONS of information here, plus it's organized very well.

Variable Voltage Mods Discussion

 

[Eddie.Willers]

My 2c worth...

Super value VV - The Madvapes VV box...for $35, it cannot be beat. It is a little delicate, however, so don't drop it.

Good Value - the Lavatube...although some users are reporting issues, they seem minor. The biggest beef is that the unit seems to max out with 1.5 ohm dual coil cartos at 3.7V - anything over and it will self-regulate the voltage down without telling you.

Excellent value - Notcigz Infinity and Buzz...solid, American built PV's that can handle dual coils at higher voltages than the Lavatube. No bells and whistles but both are sleek, cool looking devices and very well made and both go up to 5.7V

Provari - love or hate? You don't have to be a fanboi but that much button pressing seems to bug some folk.

Ne plus ultra - the Darwin...although it seems that fatter tanks won't work due to the swing-arm design.

The latest rage seems to the be the 'variable' voltage system that is actually a switchable Pulse Width Modulation system - see the EVO and the Akston-Hughes SVR...Phil Busardo has a video review up.

 

[washvap]

Also have to add the Mini Lava Tube as well. Which might appeal to someone looking for a small, basic, and cheap VV tube mod.

 

[kabonk]

I just ordered one of these VVPV ( includes batts + charger ) deliver is one week after release - notcigs.com I'm looking forward to it and of of course I love my provari's my lava tube has a few issues but its OK

 

[MrJonesJr]

Save some money and go with the Buzz Pro from Notcigs!

 

[Bahiaboy]

Mini L/T great value and works great with the VV

 

[c.chalie]

i just got the lavatube and must say its amazing!!!!!! loving it

 

[mistinthewoods]

I've been using VV mods for over a year and I would suggest that there are certain things you really don't need to get hung up on when making your choice.
1. How hard it is to change the voltage.
I mess with the voltage adjustments very rarely. I find myself using the same or very similar resistance cartos and attys most of the time and I'm not constantly switching juice so once I have it set where I want it I'm good to vape for a long time.
2. Having a digital display.
Do you really need to see a number to know if you're getting the hit you want? I don't. My VV devices have a thumb wheel on them and no display. I just screw on a new atty or carto, set the wheel in the middle and hit it. I move the wheel up or down (mostly up) until I'm satisfied with the results. Easy.

The one thing that I would want to consider is battery life. The best one I have for that is my Buzz Pro with the Powerizer batteries that they sell at NotCigs. I can change those batts when I get up in the morning and they're still going strong when I change them the next day.

 

[washvap]

I just ordered one of these VVPV ( includes batts + charger ) deliver is one week after release - notcigs.com I'm looking forward to it and of of course I love my provari's my lava tube has a few issues but its OK

Nice, seems that a lot of vapers I'm familiar with are getting these. But, how would they work with 306's and do they have a cap for them?

 

[Loveridden]

The VV box mod I got from smartvapes works GREAT - it is easy to use and change the voltage, open the case and just spin the voltage to where you want it to, no screwdriver needed. You can see the voltage number inside the case as well. Takes 2 18650 batts that I also got from smartvapes. It's 3.3 volts to 6 volts. Variable Voltage Altoids Mod WinterGreen - $59.00 : SmartVapes Electronic Cigarettes, Electronic Cigarette They are $59 just for the mod. Though they are kinda wide and with the batteries in them they have some weight to them.

 

[Foggy]

Apollo has their version of the Lavatube kit on sale for $59.95. Add code apollo1806 for another $6 off. It's an 18650 tube VV mod, 30 day money back guarantee, and one year warranty.

I have one of the Lava Tubes from Volcano and have been really happy overall with performance, though there are some manufacturing bugs that need to be worked out, (end caps coming off, etc.) For that reason, I recommend buying from someone with a decent warranty.

Granted, they're not a Provari or Darwin, but they're also much less expensive. As fast as the industry is changing, I think there will be something new and improved within a year when my warranty is up.

 

[kabonk]

this gave me a good reason to buy a empire drip shield I've wanted one for a while but didn't need it for my Reo or provari's

Nice, seems that a lot of vapers I'm familiar with are getting these. But, how would they work with 306's and do they have a cap for them?

 

[bigtiime]

Mini LT from Vaperite?

 

[classwife]

Moved to Requests for Opinions/Reviews

 

[wv2win]

Since you have an unregulated tube mod, I would look into the "Kick" which is coming out soon from nhaler.com and Super T. For what I have read, it will be around $40 and will allow your current mod (may have to be an 18650) into a Darwin. Can't beat that.

 

[Goldenkobold]

Hi. I've recently returned to the forum, so I'm a little overwhelmed with all that has changed in the past 2 years. Currently I'm using a silver bullet at 6 volts. I'm looking to move on to a variable volt mod, but I don't know which one. I prefer tube mods but I'm not opposed to a well made wooden box mod. It would have to be something capable of 6 volts, and it needs to be durable. I know there's the provari, but it seems a little pricey. So, what recommendations do you have?

Thanks

Its going to depend on what your vaping at 6v, if your using a 3.5 HR atty or even a 3.0 most of the tube mods, and all of the box ones, can replicate that experience and even deliver better wattage. The kick can not as that would exceed its projected wattage limit unless they changed it.

If your using 2.0 ohm dual coils at 6v then none of the tube mods can replicate that experience but maybe there is a box mod out there that could.

 

[wv2win]

Its going to depend on what your vaping at 6v, if your using a 3.5 HR atty or even a 3.0 most of the tube mods, and all of the box ones, can replicate that experience and even deliver better wattage. The kick can not as that would exceed its projected wattage limit unless they changed it.

If your using 2.0 ohm dual coils at 6v then none of the tube mods can replicate that experience but maybe there is a box mod out there that could.

You are wrong as usual. I'm vaping on a 3.0 atty right now at 6 volts on my Darwin and the Kick is rated to duplicate the Darwin in range. And they didn't change it, either.

 

[Goldenkobold]

You are wrong as usual. I'm vaping on a 3.0 atty right now at 6 volts on my Darwin and the Kick is rated to duplicate the Darwin in range. And they didn't change it, either.

B-rad reported his has a 10 watt limit, Basilray said Brandon Ward confirmed the 10watt limit via email.

Brandon Ward himself, the creator of the kick, right here VTTalk with Guest Brandon Ward between the 35 and 40 minute mark said the...and I quote "the betas go to 10" and "it will never go to 12"

you really should look into the things your promoting.

 

[lauraebk]

I really love my Lava tube. It does everything I want it to do, with easy push buttons-no fiddling with screws. It isnt expensive and it works perfectly every time.