Need help! ProVari or eGo Twist or.....

[lauragal]

Hi all,

I'm looking into purchasing a ProVari (mini) or an eGo Twist, however, I'm up for any other suggestions. My question is, is 4.8 v enough? ProVari at 6 v - do you all actually vape at 6 volts? And if so, how often and is it worth getting (for the amount of times I would actually use more than 4.8 v). Sorry if this seems like a dumb question, but it seems to me that vaping at over 4.8 might make the juices taste burnt??

Thanks for any help - and if there is something between the ProVari and eGo twist that might be better, I am open for all suggestions. Thanks

 

[sailorman]

First question. I vape over 5 volts quite frequently, so yes. It depends on the juice and the resistance of the atty.
A 3.5ohm atty at 5.5 volts is like a 2ohm atty at 4.5V (approx 10 watts). Except it's easier on your battery, your atty lasts longer and you can make finer adjustments as you change voltage.

There is over a $150 difference between a Twist and a Provari so, yeah, there's a lot between them. Better than a Twist? Definitely. You can get the new revision Lavatube for $60 for a full kit, including batteries and charger. It goes to 6V and isn't disposable like a Twist. It uses separate batteries like a Provari, so you don't have to stop vaping while your Twist recharges. It has 0.1V increments instead of 0.2V increments like the Twist. It's bigger than the Provari mini or the Twist though. The Twist is actually just thinner. It's about the same length though.

If you want to get more expensive, there is the Buzzpro, Infinity Pro, and whole lot more that are less expensive than the Provari. Most are smaller diameter and only slightly longer than the Provari mini, which is not all that small really.

 

[lauragal]

Thank you Sailorman - I think the length doesn't bother me as much as bulkiness, so I'd like to look at some that are smaller in diameter than the Provari. I'll check out the ones you've listed (Buzzpor, Infinity Pro) and go from there. And I'll keep reading the forums (sometime it is just so overwhelming because there is SO much to read on here).

Thanks again

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

Snip - My question is, is 4.8 v enough? ProVari at 6 v - do you all actually vape at 6 volts?

I use my Twists at 3.5 volt (CE2 and Strawberry or Watermelon) and at 4.2 (Star Dust and RY4 or Butterscotch). I call these levels (4.2) full charge and (3.5) dead battery since I always used an eGo clone and these were the top and bottom values for the battery. Obviously most of the time was spent between these two voltages so it was never optimum for either setup. It's nice to set the voltage I enjoy and use it all day (just over 24 hours for my vaping).

Also obviously, I was never setup for high voltage vaping so I do not have a need for it now.

Snip - It has 0.1V increments instead of 0.2V increments like the Twist.

The Twist does not have presets or detents. The knob turns smoothly and the marks are wide enough apart that you could set 0.1 or 0.05 volts. It is a lot of machine for the money, about $30. It think a lot of other PVs will be price adjusted because of what the Twist has to offer for the price.

 

[lauragal]

Thanks XP3 - It's a tough decision because I'd like to try the twist and see if that's enough for me, yet I like the thought of a non-disposable battery. Decisions.....

 

[Malduk]

If its your only battery (and its quite possible that after a VV you find other options lacking), you'd kinda need 2 Twists in rotation, to be able to vape whenever.
I really like the Twist, but I consider it as something to pick and go where I wouldn't want bigger and/or more expensive battery mod. Great entry into a VV world too.

 

[lauragal]

I do have a VV batt but I think it's a knock-off because it doesn't say eGo anywhere on it. And I'm not even sure what the voltages are (there are three settings - press 5 times for next level, etc.). I also have 2 V4L diamond stick batts, along with 2 kgos and 2 regular pass-thru egos (one 650 and one 1000). So I'm not worried about running out of batteries - went a little crazy when I first started vaping! So it's time for a "real" VV now, and I'm leaning toward the ProVari.

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

Thanks XP3 - It's a tough decision because I'd like to try the twist and see if that's enough for me, yet I like the thought of a non-disposable battery. Decisions.....

I had the money for a Provari and I decided to try the Twist first. It has certainly impressed me and it has taken a lot of shine off of the Provari since the Twist can deliver consistent voltage all day (I have the 1000mah) and that is basically all I was looking for. I may still get a Provari but they would have to come up with additional features that would be practical for me.

For my $30, if it lasts only a year ($3,600 for smokes) or even 6 months ($1,800 for smokes) I will be happy. That price is also close to what the extra year of warranty is from ProVape.

We will probably both end up with a ProVari and a Twist, it's just a question of which comes first! Lol

Relax, Enjoy!

 

[TravTech]

You can try the twist just to get a taste of variable voltage, then at whatever point you decide to move on it's really not a big loss for the price. The small investment in the twist is a good way to work your way up and can always be kept around as a backup device. Can't have enough of those.

I would wholeheatedly recommend the Provari, however since you mentioned bulk... Bulk isn't so much of an issue with the Provari. It is thicker than the twist for sure, but where the real difference comes in is the weight. The Provari is very heavy (but in a good way). It easily weighs down my shirt pocket while I'm at work for example (I have the full size Provari). It's a good, well built, quality device kind of heavy, but heavy nonetheless.

There have been many good other "interim" type devices mentioned above. I'm sure with the help available here you'll be able to choose one to make you happy and suit your needs.

 

[Tiny]

We will probably both end up with a ProVari and a Twist, it's just a question of which comes first!

I got a ProVari first and now I'm looking at getting the Twist. The ProVari is a great device, I heartily recommend it to anyone. Yes it is pricey but I feel that it's worth it. My only problem with it is that it's not very portable, I would like a VV that I can put in my shirt pocket and go.

One good thing about getting a ProVari is that the price on anything else you buy will seem inexpensive.

 

[lauragal]

I think you're right! I also have the money for the Provari, it's just a question of whether the extra money is worth it! I am a "gadget" person, so the appeal for me regarding the Provari is the digital display, letting you know what resistance cart you're using, no overcharging, warning to charge, seeing the voltage you are using, etc.)

But is it worth the extra $150????!!!!!

 

[TravTech]

If its your only battery (and its quite possible that after a VV you find other options lacking), you'd kinda need 2 Twists in rotation, to be able to vape whenever.
I really like the Twist, but I consider it as something to pick and go where I wouldn't want bigger and/or more expensive battery mod. Great entry into a VV world too.

That's pretty much what I got mine for even though I already had a Provari. Just something to grab for a quick run to the store or whatever. I got the new Smoktech Ego DCT to go with, though I'll probably stick to single coil cartos with it on the twist for longer life and better adjustment range. With dual coil I'd pretty much have to leave it maxxed all the time.

 

[hawger]

I carry my Provari v2 in leatherman belt sheath with a stardust tucked in beside it. Too heavy for the pocket.

 

[wseyller]

There are three disadvantages of the Provari that I can think of and that is size, weight and cost. The provari is not practical in all environments due to this. There are many situations I could mention but I will mention the most extreme I have encountered which was an outside all day rock concert. Good thing is I also own a Kgo. The provari would have been much heavier and larger to carry around. Also I would rather risk a battery that I can replace for $17. When your drinking around other people that are also drinking and then add some mosh pits it is a no brainer. Beside that the provari is second to none when it comes to design, construction, reliability, durability and consistancy.

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[lauragal]

I didn't think about the weight factor, although I think I would only use the ProVari in the house. All things to think about. Maybe I should just get the Twist for now. But now I'm wondering how much different the Twist is going to be than the VV I already have??????!! Wish I could post a pic of it, but the website where I bought it won't let me copy the picture

 

[X P3 Flight Engineer]

I didn't think about the weight factor, although I think I would only use the ProVari in the house. All things to think about. Maybe I should just get the Twist for now. But now I'm wondering how much different the Twist is going to be than the VV I already have??????!! Wish I could post a pic of it, but the website where I bought it won't let me copy the picture

You can post a link to the webpage it is on.

 

[lauragal]

Here it is - the website says it is between 3.2 and 4.2 v - this is what is it:

 

[YoureFired]

... Wish I could post a pic of it, but the website where I bought it won't let me copy the picture

You can screen cap it, save it to your pc, then upload it to tinypic.com and post the link to it here..

Or just post the url to the site.

 

[lauragal]

Sorry XP - we posted at the same time - here is the link to the webpage:

Variable Voltage Battery - Joye eGo Parts & Accessories

 

[lauragal]

So is this basically the same thing as the Twist?