Mini Owners...would you buy a 18650 extension for the Mini if they became available?

[Malduk]

Spare batteries are more practical (and cheaper; 20-30$ for smallish piece of steel is a bit too much), as I'd rather have extra batteries in my pocket, than larger PV all the time. 18350 lasts long enough to not be an annoyance, and I like the fact that smaller batteries charge faster.
However, I did purchase 18490 extension "just-in-case". As it turned out, I use it at home just because button placement is kinda awkward with Mini, so overall longer body feels more comfortable in the hand. Longer battery life I get out of it isn't that important to me at all.

 

[billyb1122]

Interesting question.

 

[billyb1122]

Interesting question.

Accidentally hit send before finishing.
It is interesting for the following reasons.
They could in fact retire the V2 standard and sell one model with several end cap options. Ultimately, they would make more money doing so. People would buy a base unit and multiple end caps for the unit. They would only have to manufacture one model. More people would be willing to invest in the Provari because not only is it arguably the best, it now would be considered the most flexible too. Flexibly is important for most people. Some don't buy the Provari V2 because it's too much money for a unit that they won't be able to use in some situations where the full size unit is too big. For them, why pay the money for a Provari if they can't use it all of the time. Others have a similar issue with the mini and therefore won't buy it. If there was only one Provari with end caps that turn it into a mini when you want it and a full size when that's what you feel like, it's the best of the best. Plus, then the Provari has something that nobody else does.

Personally, I have a mini with 3 batteries in rotation. They are so small that when I leave the house, I have a charged one in the unit, one in my pocket I put one in the car just in case. That said, I keep a Ego Twist in the car jet in case my Provari fails. I don't want to be in a situation where I have to smoke a cigarette due to a equipment failure.

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[unloaded]

I was just showing my mini to a machinist at work today and asking him about making a tube with male threads on one end and female on the other, proper length to go from 18350 to 18650. I'm going to take him my 18500 extension cap monday so he can match threads and OD properly. If his quote is within reason I might have him make a batch for me. All they would be is a 30mm SS tube with threads on each end. You'd screw it to body and then the end cap into it. Nothing fancy, no mirror finish. For some reason I'm wanting one, even though i rarely even use the 18500's. If it goes further than just talking about it I'll post more info here.

 

[dDubs]

I say no- an 18350 will go a solid 1-1.5 days for me, and I always carry extra batts. I do have the extended cap so I can use an 18490, and that will go 2 days, it also makes it the perfect size. But I prefer it with the normal end cap, its a little to small but looks the best.

 

[thinkingaboutit]

Ultimately, they would make more money doing so. People would buy a base unit and multiple end caps for the unit.

I think the opposite. How many provari owners have a mini for stealth and a full size? That group would no longer need two.

I don't even want an extended cap on my regular. If the mini was in the blem sale I would have that. With a decent charger it's easy to keep up. If I had issue I would buy two more 18350s and an xtar wp2 that I would keep in the car. Just me, but that would make more sense than a cap that costs close to what two batteries and a charger costs.

 

[watari]

il probably get one just to have it. i dont know if il use it though maybe on a long trip? not still il just carry extra 18350s or 18490s

 

[element77]

I can't decide mini or standard this thread hit's home hard for me. I better get it right the first time. I won't be able to convince the wife a second time
I have a standard lavatube and a mini and I like the mini for comfort and fit, but like the battery life of the standard.
Maybe the provari will be different run times than the chinese junk I've been using

 

[Insanelysick]

I'd definitely throw money at provape for an 18650 extension for the mini. Has anyone sent them a link to this poll?

 

[kalison]

I don't think it will happen. They would/could cannibalize their own standard model.

I would never buy a standard if I knew I could just make my mini a standard with an extension.


One model to rule them all? It would be kinda cool though

 

[tobarger]

I think there is definitely a demand for an 18650 end cap for the mini
And if Provape doesn't do it, someone else probably will
Come on Provape, I'd rather buy it from you than some hack
Just Sayin'

 

[j10nke]

I have a standard provari with 18650 end cap. If they made the mini expandable to 18650 not only would I buy the cap I'd buy a mini as well even though I've had my provari only a few weeks

 

[Underwhelmed]

I just got my Satin Mini with 18490 cap last week. I would definitely buy an 18650 extension if it was available.

I would have bought a regular, but the Mini showed a faster shipping date 2-5 days vs. 6-10 at the time, so that's what I bought.

 

[kiba]

no

because i rarely use my 18490 batteries and ext cap. I am fine w/ the batt life and always bring 2 extra 18350s w/ me in a pill bottle. IMO its worth it because of how tiny it is

 

[Link]

silly question imo. if the battery life isnt enough for you, buy a standard. the 18650 ext cap on a mini would disqualify it from being a "mini".

i used the v1 with 18650 for a year before i bought mini. and was concerned about the big difference in battery life but, 18350 lasts me about a full day.

you can accomplish more battery life and keep the sleek look of the mini by simply,.. carrying 1 little 18350 with you while youre out.

heres a pic with mini and 18650 batt. alongside reg mini and reg v1 provari. its gigantic!

 

[Skyway]

I voted "other" as I did ask a question about this in the Provape sub forum. I think they should just make a sleeve instead of an end cap. Since I already have a normal sized Provari and a Mini with an extension. I think if they just made a sleeve, I could use my existing end cap to make the Mini into 18650.

 

[st0nedpenguin]

I believe Kir Fanis is already producing 18650 caps for the mini, in matching colours.

 

[Underwhelmed]

I believe Kir Fanis is already producing 18650 caps for the mini, in matching colours.

He opened a list for black or satin, but it was limited to 35 units and the list is full.

 

[Jonner]

no

because i rarely use my 18490 batteries and ext cap. I am fine w/ the batt life and always bring 2 extra 18350s w/ me in a pill bottle. IMO its worth it because of how tiny it is

+1.................

 

[drewbalicious]

I'm curious as to why someone would want an 18650 sleeve for the mini? Why not just buy a standard? Is it because you like the aesthetics of the mini? No sarcasm here, just genuinely curious.