New to Vaping, Looking for best PV, Provari or Reo?

[hotspot]

Hello all, I am new to vaping and found a ton of knowledgable insight here on the forum. I have done some searching and I was looking for the best Personal Vaporizer. I'm mechanically inclined and I was leaning towards the Reo or the Provari. I was hoping to get some of your recommendations for a well rounded device and delivery system i.e. Carto/tank system and why.

I appreciate all your input,
Hot Spotter

 

[zhentipede]

i went with provari recently.... now trying to save up for reo........ if i do get the reo, iwill probably use provari for tanks and the reo as the dripper......

but for now provari is used majority as dripper mod and tanks for driving use (switching between) if i have a reo both can be used while driving =)

Hello all, I am new to vaping and found a ton of knowledgable insight here on the forum. I have done some searching and I was looking for the best Personal Vaporizer. I'm mechanically inclined and I was leaning towards the Reo or the Provari. I was hoping to get some of your recommendations for a well rounded device and delivery system i.e. Carto/tank system and why.

I appreciate all your input,
Hot Spotter

 

[hotspot]

Hello zhentipede,

Do you think I should go straight for the reo?
It is a little bit more for the reo but I don't know if it is the best all around setup.
If you could only have on which would you prefer?

 

[Baditude]

Both the Reo and the Provari are the top mods in their respective classes. The Reo in the bottom feeding box mods, and the Provari in the regulated tube mod class. Both are widely recognized as the best at what they do.

Asking which is better between the two is like comparing apples and oranges. It all would depend upon whether the person being asks like apples more and oranges less, or vice versa.

Before asking such a redundant question, you need to figure out which juice delivery devices you prefer. And since you admit that you are new, you don't really know yet. Once you have tried most of them, and should you discover that you prefer dripping then the Reo will be the one best for you.

If you discover you have no particular attachment you like more than another, but enjoy a variety, then the Provari would be your choice. It can use any attachment equally well: atomizers, clearomizers, cartomizers, cartotanks, RBA/RDAs. Meanwhile the Reo has limitations to just atomizers, cartomizers, and RDAs.

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[DoogieTony]

I have both, they're both really good PVs.

With the Provari you get a durable and consistent variable voltage vaporizer.

It has several safety features to protect you from hard shorts, overdischarge of the battery, etc. so its pretty fool proof.
It will run most delivery devices tho you need an adapter for non-510 connections.

Basically, the Provari will supply consistent/accurate power to whatever you have attached.


The REO is a quality made bottom fed mod. They're mechanical (minus the VVG), so durability is kind of implied but this thing is pretty much bullet proof. The 510 catch cup limits you a little bit on what you can put on top, but for most REO users its strictly the Reomizer 2 RBA (myself included). You can definitely use cartos and regular atomizers as well.
One of the best parts of the REO is the customer service, the creator/maker of the REO is very active here on ecf and I've seen him go above and beyond too many times to count. Provape has good customer service too but Rob at Reosmods is on a whole other level.


I don't think you can go wrong with either the provari or the REO, they're both really good vaporizers.

Personally I prefer REO.

 

[7sixtwo]

I'd recommend a Reo.

There are multiple Chinese mods that will do everything a Provari will do, (and more), for a lot less $. Can't say the same of the Reo.

Ymmv.

 

[azzaman]

Do some research and flick through the reos mods sub forum and the provari sub forum. Have a look at the photos the user reviews and make an informed decision.

Or just buy the reo

 

[ScandaLeX]

Hello all, I am new to vaping and found a ton of knowledgable insight here on the forum. I have done some searching and I was looking for the best Personal Vaporizer. I'm mechanically inclined and I was leaning towards the Reo or the Provari. I was hoping to get some of your recommendations for a well rounded device and delivery system i.e. Carto/tank system and why.

I appreciate all your input,
Hot Spotter

You cant go wrong with either. I just recently purchased my first ProVari and love it.
If I should ever decide I want to try bottom feeders I'd go with a Reo.

 

[zhentipede]

straight to reo if u primarily a dripper type vaper.. as for me i like dripping a lot but i like to use tanks also.... therefore i got yhe provari first, then later i'll try and get a reo.....

Hello zhentipede,

Do you think I should go straight for the reo?
It is a little bit more for the reo but I don't know if it is the best all around setup.
If you could only have on which would you prefer?

 

[stevegmu]

I'd recommend a Reo.

There are multiple Chinese mods that will do everything a Provari will do, (and more), for a lot less $. Can't say the same of the Reo.

Ymmv.

These China-made mods are as well made, have the caliber of threading ProVari have, are re-pairable in the very unlikely event something goes wrong, have outstanding customer service, a warranty and deliver true power every time? Can you name these mods?

 

[zhentipede]

drippin' on Igo-w 1.5 ohms micro coil as i type @ 4 volts 12mg =) then when it's almost bedtime, plugging in my tank 6mg... i know hard to decide huh.. i had the same dillema back then .. but just ask yourself how am i gonna use it?

 

[zhentipede]

being as affordable as the electronic stuff vamo , zmax, etc.. i look at it this way... if i get a years worth of use out of it it paid for itself- no warranties needed... just like any electronic gadgets i own i don't buy the warranty... just my 2 cents....... i also have the evic and dropped it numerous times but luckily i'm pretty handy in soldering the contacts when the head pops out ....

These China-made mods are as well made, have the caliber of threading ProVari have, are re-pairable in the very unlikely event something goes wrong, have outstanding customer service, a warranty and deliver true power every time? Can you name these mods?

 

[zhentipede]

i have a weird frame of mind when it comes to electronics lol, it's not just the name your buying in most cases it's the technology behind the product ... to me that is the key =)

 

[7sixtwo]

These China-made mods are as well made, have the caliber of threading ProVari have, are re-pairable in the very unlikely event something goes wrong, have outstanding customer service, a warranty and deliver true power every time? Can you name these mods?

Many are very close, in every respect, except the warranty. However, the lack of warranty really doesn't matter, because they're 1/4 the price.

E.g. the Tesla does more than the Provari does, is solidly built, has a superior menu system, a better screen, and is far less expensive.

Imo, anyone considering a Provari should instead buy something less expensive for now, and wait for an improved Provari model to be released before they shell out the $.

 

[dice57]

The best is personal preference. I don't own a Reo, so can't compare it to my Provari. But love the Provari, one can't go wrong with the P. If I was going to get a box mod, would probably buy the VTR by Innokin. Your atomizer is where the true big vape is cooked, so whatever pvd you choose, it won't shine till you get a quality rba too. I'm using the Russian rba and an I-Atty genesis rba. Both are rocking my vape world. My favorite is which ever one is on top of my Provari at the time I take a vape!! lmao

Just wondering if 7sixtwo has ever owned the telsa or Provari to offer such high advice on the two. Although the telsa looks nice, I actually prefer a one button menu select. And the Provari menu is very easy to read even with my glasses off. I can't really say anything about the telsa, since I've never used one, but can recommend the Provari since I own one and found it to be not hype.

 

[zhentipede]

well said as always baditude

Both the Reo and the Provari are the top mods in their respective classes. The Reo in the bottom feeding box mods, and the Provari in the regulated tube mod class. Both are widely recognized as the best at what they do.

Asking which is better between the two is like comparing apples and oranges. It all would depend upon whether the person being asks like apples more and oranges less, or vice versa.

Before asking such a redundant question, you need to figure out which juice delivery devices you prefer. Is your primary attachment a drip atomizer? If so, you'll like the Reo more.

If you have no particular attachment you like more than another, but a variety, then the Provari would be your choice. It can use any attachment equally well: atomizers, clearomizers, cartomizers, cartotanks, RBA/RDAs. Meanwhile the Reo has limitations to just atomizers, cartomizers, and RDAs.

 

[The Ocelot]

Hello all, I am new to vaping and found a ton of knowledgable insight here on the forum. I have done some searching and I was looking for the best Personal Vaporizer. I'm mechanically inclined and I was leaning towards the Reo or the Provari. I was hoping to get some of your recommendations for a well rounded device and delivery system i.e. Carto/tank system and why.

I appreciate all your input,
Hot Spotter

I have both and I love them. As posted earlier, they are different systems, but both are built like tanks and US made. I have them in rotation and they complement each other very well.

I am not new to vaping, but I am a simple vaper. I use carto tanks, a Protank and direct drip (the old way, with a plain atty). That's it. No matter how much better the vape is supposed to be if one builds coils or rebuilds coils or whatever, I don't have time. [If anyone feels like jumping in at this point to tell me it doesn't take very long, please don't bother. I have fences to mend; trees to thin; firewood to chop; a garbage disposal to replace, etc. and that's just at home.]

Back to the OP:

If you haven't been vaping very long and want to experiment with different clearos, cartos, carto tanks and juices, the ProVari is a better choice. It is more versatile.

The Reo is primarily designed for using one juice for awhile and specific toppers: attys, cartos and some of the things people build while I'm washing windows. You can certainly switch juices in a Reo, but it's not as easy as switching a tank on the ProVari. Just my opinionated $1.00 (adjusted for inflation)

 

[dice57]

Oh wrapped a new build in the time it took you to post. Just saying. lol.

That's why it's all a matter of personal choice.

 

[ItTechy]

I agree with Bad and Ocelot...

I have been using Mechs for years and bought a Provari, now I either want an other Provari, or a Sidewinder, well both are excellent, but the Sidewinder is an all in one hybrid, its a mech with a built in RBA....

It's a bit more eclectic in that to vary how it works one must change winds on their wicks, change wick materials, etc., as the Zen attys are quite unique.

So if I were asking which one do I buy, it's apples and oranges, as RBA' and especially Zen' are not for everybody; the Zen I will be limited to the Zen RBA, no variable voltage, but a fine unique mech, if I do get one....

I have almost two weeks to decide...

To me the rebuilding and playing with wick material, Kanthal gauge and wind is a bit of a challenge and also a PITA to some extent, but once I find that sweet spot...hey it could be my favorite mod....

 

[The Ocelot]

Oh wrapped a new build in the time it took you to post. Just saying. lol.

That's why it's all a matter of personal choice.

I thought guys didn't brag about being fast.

I understand you enjoy building, it is a skill that takes practice and you are rewarded with a sense of accomplishment, as well as what I've heard it a superior vape, but it's not for everyone. The OP may already be fascinated with the idea of wrapping coils and be ready to jump right in, but I tend to suggest new vapers hold off on the advanced stuff until they have a good foundation in the basics. Rawr.