New user thinking of buying a Lava tube

[Rascal24]

Hi,
I am new to the vaping world, started about 3 1/2 weeks ago and haven't had a analog since. My husband and I quit together and have decided it's time to upgrade from our ego's. We are thinking about buying Lava tubes as they have variable voltage but cant afford 2 darwins or porvari's... any thoughts?

 

[PsychOfMSE]

They are great budget units.

I wouldn't expect them to last a lifetime, but you will get your moneys worth out of them.

Go for it.

 

[leftfeild]

I own a decent little collection of pvs (not that that qualifies my opinion any more than anyone elses) and all that other good stuff to use with them. Out of everything I own, I'm using my lavatube the most. It is definately worth the price for what it is. Recommended, highly, especially if you're using egos; it'll be like night and day for you.

 

[rob0128]

the lavatube is good for price and there is supposed to be a 18350 model coming out,i think this size will be the best

 

[Fazed]

I think you'll be happy with the LT. I have one, and it seems the 1st run production problems have been addressed. The only issue now seems to be centered around battery issues. When I ordered mine, it came with AW flat top 18650 batteries that have now been shown to be counterfeit. Not sure what they are, but I'm not using them until I know if they are safe chemistry or not. I have genuine AW IMR button top 18650's and they fit just fine. See if you can snag some of those.


Sent via cellular communication device...

 

[pherse]

I have had my Lava Tube / Knight Rider for a while now and love it. Easy to use, excellent battery life, can't beat the price.

 

[Rascal24]

I have tried my brother's provari... do you think this will be somewhat equivalant to it?

 

[chadster214]

I own a lavatube and provari. lavatube is bang for the bucks! you can't go wrong with this mod. I'm happy with mine. and I see no difference in performance between my provari and lavatube.

 

[PsychOfMSE]

I have tried my brother's provari... do you think this will be somewhat equivalant to it?

In the fact that it's a tube that you stick a battery in and you can change the voltage, yes.

What you have to realize is that almost all these big battery mods are exactly the same. Either you can change the voltage or you can't.

A lavatube will perform spot on with a Provari at the same voltage with the same atties/cartos/whatever.

What you're paying for with the provari is build quality and aesthetics.

It's not as sturdily built, I wouldn't expect it to last a lifetime, but for the money it is well worth it.

 

[Rascal24]

Great... thanks for all the advice....as soon as they have the kits available I will order them, and we dont have chargers or batteries

 

[tj99959]

I think I would wait until Volcano completely sorts out their battery problem tho.
Either that or just get the LT (not the kit) and get your bats from Super T.

 

[hairball]

I have tried my brother's provari... do you think this will be somewhat equivalant to it?

That's like comparing a Corvette to a Chevette. The ProVari is an American made device and the quality shows it. The LT is China made and also shows it. As for performance, they both perform the same but you can definitely tell which one is of better quality.

 

[Rascal24]

Okay I just put my order in for 2 LT in silver, 2 cases and a charger.... free fedex 2nd day shipping and with the coupon code I found in the ecf I paid a total of $155.65... I will order 4 batteries from somewhere else... probably super T

 

[sparklewolf]

you're going to love it. got mine this morning and i've been loving some 4.8v-5v vaping.
downside is i have about ten LR dual coils that there's just no point using on the lavatube, but I guess until i'm comfortable taking the LT outside (it's pretty big and... obvious) I can just throw the dcc's onto an ego batt whenever it's neccesary.

 

[sobero4]

If it were me, I'd buy the lava tube. On another note, I have 3 provaris because I love them so much.... they are truly amazing. If and when you have the money to spend, definitely buy a provari. I have a lava tube coming to me in the mail as I write this, so I can't say how great they are yet, but they look pretty solid. My girlfriend is using one of my provaris right now, but she is a bit more clumsy with it than I would like her to be. The lava tube is one of the many christmas gifts I am getting for her. Switching the topic again, your desire to purchase a VV device this early in your vaping journey is something I would recommend to anyone new to vaping, but I don't see too many newbies going that bold route, so for that, I commend you!!! Take the plunge, get the lava tube, I'm sure you won't regret it. Welcome to the vaping world and have a happy holiday!!

 

[ToweKnee]

I think I would wait until Volcano completely sorts out their battery problem tho.
Either that or just get the LT (not the kit) and get your bats from Super T.

Thats what I did exactly. cant wait either.

 

[Rascal24]

lol I got my Lava tube today!!! and I love it!!

 

[UnknownUser]

Keep us updated with your impressions. I understand that certain lower (I believe I read it correct) Ohm atties will make it revert to 3.2 volt but I haven't bought one to play with. I've been watching and reading what people have to say about it over the longer term. It is interesting to watch.

 

[KillFace]

the hell is a lava tube?

 

[cactusgirl]

the hell is a lava tube?

It's a variable voltage unit that allows you to dial in a specific voltag from 3 up to 6 volts and can move up or down in .1V increments.