So I bought the riva kit a couple weeks ago as it was the most recommended. It has been great, no problems, and works flawlessly. When I got it I instantly went from a pack a day down to just one or two analogs. The battery lasts me all day and I only had to carry a couple cartomizers. Lately I have found myself back to almost a pack a day and leaving my riva behind. I am vaping a variety of juices and found a couple that I really like. I am using 24mg, and that is just right if not to much for me. I am really not sure what to do, I really like vaping and feel that I can become an ex-smoker, but the riva is not my cup of tea. It is a lot smaller in size than the pics make it seem and very light. I think I may be happier with something that is larger and a bit heavier. I have large hands and the riva is very uncomfortable to me. I am wanting to try a big battery mod but I have no clue as to which one to get. I know that I would like something pocket friendly, that can be turned off or not able to fire. 510 connector would be great, because that is what all of my extra are. I am thinking that a higher voltage mod might do the trick because 3.7 isn't. I know that there ate a ton out there, but at almost $100 bucks a pop, it could get very expensive very quick if those don't work for me too. Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
My Riva is not cutting it!
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I just ordered a Hello 016 kit from A-Z Smokefree. It has a considerably bigger battery than the Ego or Riva which influenced my decision, might work for ya?
how about trying these bATTS that are like a Riva but are bigger and using an LR-510 Atty, this would give you a bit more TH, flavor maybe and plumes more vapor. on the flip side you cant go wrong with a VV Buzz or a provari, a VV Ali;i is a great mod too, also running these new maptankd on a VV mod is a very nice set up, I'm currently running 5 MapTanks all with a different flavor on VV mods and it a banging set up, there is many choices out there right now on the market, a VV mod will give you all the options and this way you only need to try different Attys, my preference is a reg ohm Atty at 4.6 and that is a sweet vape too, but with a VV mod you can also switch back and forth and go HV,LR, and reg resistance and have the best of all words to fine what right for you and only haveing to buy a few different Atty's on time investment to give you everything you will ever need to experience, just my $0.02
LR low resistance parts will improve the hit. What kind of juice are you using? Using good juices with good aromas and letting your nose whiff it once in a while? In the beginning I had to have tobaccoey juices - things like FreedomSmokeUSA Desert Ship and others were good for me.
Hi EMTJH! May I suggest the Buzz from Welcome to NotCigs ...my husband uses that when he wants something with a little more kick for those moments when crazy hits are all that will satiate him. Its less than $100, but then you may want to invest in some extra batteries. Just looked in the classifieds and found one there too. http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/classifieds-swaps/153798-gold-buzz-tekk-mod.html . Hope this helps! 
Actually you can't determine if its a "considerably bigger battery" or not because the OP didn't stipulate what size batts the Riva has. If it's the 1100maH Riva then its on par with the Hello 016 & the Riva is more reliable than a Hello 016.
To OP, while I haven't tried them, the GGTS is a very decent mod & from what I have been told on IRC by people that have them they are quite large. One person said he felt, for him, it would be too big to take out in public. So this may be what you are looking for.
in order to switch over from analogs, i had to use Chantix for about a week. Day four of no cigarettes, i could not take it anymore and got out an old ecig i had bought and had no success with. it was such a comfort to me bc i had gone four miserable days with nothing.
i don't think i could have switched over without completely quitting regular cigarettes first.
i don't think i could have switched over without completely quitting regular cigarettes first.
Thanks everyone! I have checked out most of the ones you have recommended and I like a couple. I am using the 750mah batts. The main thing that I am looking for is pocket friendly and bigger. The box mods look great for when I am at home. I don't work in the normal office setting as you can see from my name, so I am not quite sure I want something that shape. I have been looking a lot lately and have found the prodigy v3. I think this may be right for me. I can vape at 3.7v or 6v, and it has the locking bottom on it so it won't fire in my pocket. I have also looked into the provari, but am still not sure if I can trust the pv to not fire in my pocket. I would love am to have a vv, but most have the exposed button on the side that can go off at any time. Has anyone used the prodigy v3, good/bad and how big/heavy is it. I thought my riva was going to be big, huge disappointment when it could easily fit into the palm of my hand and then some. I am not really worried about the look or size for the onlookers concern, I usually don't vape where smoking isn't allowed, just personal preference, and especially not in uniform when I am in the publics eye. As far as quiting completely before vaping, it worked for me before not quiting, just not that first one of the day with my first cup of coffee. Thanks again you guys are great!
The Riva isn't a 3.7V device so one that is might just be a possibility. There is a significant difference between both of my mods at 3.7V and the Riva. I get much denser, warmer vapor from my mods than I ever did from the Riva.
The Provari button can be locked so it won't fire in your pocket, and it has a whole lot of other nice features. If I were you and I had the money to throw at it, I'd get it. The only reason I didn't go with it is the price point.
The Provari button can be locked so it won't fire in your pocket, and it has a whole lot of other nice features. If I were you and I had the money to throw at it, I'd get it. The only reason I didn't go with it is the price point.
For the very first one in the morning, I dialed up one notch to 30 mg juice (since I DIY I can fine-tune mg). You might want to do something similar, one bump up just for use first thing in the day, a 36 mg if you cannot find 30. Basically, your body is nic starved when you first get up. Over time you will likely see that change.
A 2 ohm atomizer or cartomizer can make a big difference on a Riva -- coming from the KR808D-1 I knew what I wanted, and the 2 ohm boge cartos got me the same level of warmth and vapor as I sought.
Good luck!
A 2 ohm atomizer or cartomizer can make a big difference on a Riva -- coming from the KR808D-1 I knew what I wanted, and the 2 ohm boge cartos got me the same level of warmth and vapor as I sought.
Good luck!
Can't help you out with the Prodigy as I don't own one, but I can tell you that the Provari can be turned off so that it won't fire off in your pocket. It comes with an on/off function accessed by the menu in the digital dislpay.
I know you are concerned about price, and rightfully so, but, at what price point can you settle to be totally free of analogs? I know from personal experience that finding the right combo of pv(s) and juices is the key to success with quitting analogs for good. For me, my evening and weekend vape time is crucial. So, after using Riva eGos, and 510s, I took the plunge and bought a Precise 16 (you may even want the P18 which is bigger and is a vari volt by switching batteries). It was a bit pricey for me, but I did a bunch of reading and asking questions, until I finally realized I had to try it. I love it, and it is one of the better investments I made. I vape the heck out of of my P16. I haven't had to replace the batteries yet, but I have a couple on stand by. They cost me $6 each. I use 510lr attys exusively with it. I am actually going to order a P10 tonight because my 510 batteries are about shot. Good luck with your search for the right pv for you!
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I don't have a mod yet but read alot! Some say 6 volt is to hot and burns the liquid! I would say find something that has the dial in voltage so you can find the sweet spot for different juices! You may look at the modders forum and product reviews! Good Luck in your search!
Hrtbrkr is right that some find six volt a bit too much, that it tends to "burn" the flavor of the juice. However, in that case you could move to an HV atty. But the advantage of a variable volt is that you can adjust without having to change atomizers for different resistance. Ultimately, it is about the watts not the volts, and that depends on both atty resistance and battery voltage together.
LR atties on a 3.7 will give a similar wattage to a 5v or 6v device. Or a 5 or 6 with a standard or HV atty will. Either way you will get warmer and more vapor.
LR atties on a 3.7 will give a similar wattage to a 5v or 6v device. Or a 5 or 6 with a standard or HV atty will. Either way you will get warmer and more vapor.
Just for kicks look at the 5v GLV2.Its my main vape and 5v is the perfect vape.
Even a true 3.7v mod will be a pretty big difference stepping up from the ego/riva. even though the Riva is a 3.7v battery, when under load (in use) output is considerably less (3.2v or so) than the rated/static voltage. Even though they cost more, If I was going to get a mod it definitely would be a variable. just say a fixed voltage mod is 100.00 and a vari is 175........if you don't get it right the first time, weather 3.7, 5, or 6v, you will be looking to buy another which immediately puts your cost to more than a single variable. Plus when you find an atty/carto you like you can fine tune your voltage to match your chosen juice/hardware. Sure a variable is a little more up front investment but in the long run I think it would be the only way to go.
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