Provari or quality mechanical mod....which one? Help!

[supersport13]

Hello all! So tax return time is coming and I want to get a quality device with way more power as I am currently using an ego twist with a Protank. So I have been reading and reading....and reading about the Provari as well as mechanical mods. So many people have so many opinions about which one they like best. I need durability, consistency, and for it to look good. It seems to me that a mechanical mod would be nice for the fact that it can vape subohms (huge clouds), but as you vape away doesn't your battery life drain and cause it to hit weaker? From what I've read, this wouldn't be an issue with the Provari as it keeps the same voltage until the battery dies. I was totally going to go the Provari route, but then after reading the mech mod lovers opinions....I'm on the fence. I know some of you have had to be in the same place as I am at one time or another...what did you go with and are you happy with your choice? Maybe I just need to get both...any help would be much appreciated. Thanks....

 

[dice57]

NexGen Vapor | The Utimate DNA 30 Ecig

 

[ACIDXFX]

I went mechanical, although that had more to do with the fact that I can't afford the Provari or the various DNA20/30 mods. I love my mechanical. I have it set up for dripping on a .7 ohm dual coil. Great flavor and big clouds. If you aren't looking to get into rebuildable mods, there probably isn't much benefit in getting a mechanical.

People swear by the Provari and DNA mods. If you can afford them, they are incredible pieces of tech. It all really depends on what you want to do. If you want to sub-ohm, mechanical is the way to go. If you are looking something that will never fail, the provari is unparalleled for reliability.

If you end up going the mechanical route, make sure you read up on battery safety and have a good understanding of Ohm's Law. Get good quality authentic batteries that have a high drain (Sony, AW, EFest). And, it will be repeated by everyone, so get used to hearing it. GET A MULTIMETER. It is required for rebuilding.

 

[Coelli]

I was looking at that same decision recently and went with the Provari. A week later, after spending time with mine, my boyfriend got one too. We just picked up a third (used) as a backup. I can honestly say that after having it for a few weeks, I have no desire to buy any other mod and because mine's a Provari, I will likely not have to for several years because they are built to last. It was worth every penny,. Good luck with your decision.

 

[HumbleTex]

TBH, I know next to nothing about mechanical mods so I doubt my opinion will be very helpful to you but fwiw I just bought a Provari. I was on the fence about them and wasn't sure if they were some sort of vanity thing or if they were actually worth the $ but a friend that knows me well said that if it didn't put a crimp in my budget I should buy one and never look back.

Like I said, I know zip about mechanical mods but I'm a fairly heavy vaper. Smoked analogs for 20+ years and off and on I'd "try out" e-cigs. I'd vape for 4-8 weeks and then go back to analogs. I did that for about 4 years up until last April when I put down analogs for good. It's not unusual at all for me to drain a Protank3 twice a day and sometimes more than that.

If that sounds familiar then maybe a Provari is for you? I'll post here again next week when mine comes in and while I still won't be able to compare it to a mechanical I will be able to compare them to a Joyetech twist.

 

[klynnn]

I am not the biggest promoter of the provari as it's a battery tube with electronics in it. But but but it is a good piece of equipment that comes with a good warranty if you pay extra and will last a long time. The craftsmanship is excellent but they never seem to have much of an upgrade as far as the electronics go. I bought mine 2 years ago and they are still selling pretty much the same thing with a few physical improvements to the outer casing. I would like to see some upgrades and I might buy another but not til then.

 

[Stormy1960]

I have several provari and a couple of mechanicals...love them both for different reasons. Provari will always be my go to device, but that's me! I have learned that you have to find what works for you and that takes some time and research. There are plenty of threads here on the merits of both, research them then make a decision...if you have a retail store close by, see if they have different ones to try.

 

[RoseB]

reosmods.com That is a favorite among forum members. While I don't own one (yet) it's nice.If you're looking to spend the same amount as you would on a Provari.
Provari is a great device. I have one and love it. The above mentioning of it's electronics: it doesn't need upgrade If it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[lmb79]

Thought I would jump in with my 2 cents. If you are still on the clearos/cartos, definitely the provari first. If you are heavily into the rebuildables and need to sub-ohm, mechanicals is the way to go. My advice would be grab the provari. You can always coil a rebuildable above 1.2 ohms and get an extremely satisfying vape and the provari will just last. If you move into mechs it makes a fantastic back up

 

[xanderxman]

The ProVari will give you the ability to go variable voltage. A mech will not. The ProVari is built like a tank and has the best warranty going. A mech doesn't have that warranty.

I own both mechs and a ProVari. I use my ProVari as my regular vape and my mech for when I want to drip. It is not a good idea to drip and drive, so I have Protanks for my ProVari. When I am at home or at the local shop I pull out a mech and drip away.

They serve two different purposes and it depends on what you want to do. If you have RDAs and love dripping, get a mech. If you want to fill a tank and vape for a few hours without any hassle, get a ProVari. If your tax return is big enough, get both.

 

[Dana A]

Wow! This looks awesome!

NexGen Vapor | The Utimate DNA 30 Ecig

 

[BZERKO]

I like having both,I have the tatroe base and just use the provari to do all my rba builds as well as using as a mod.

 

[Baditude]

I'll add my 1.5 years of experience to the discussion.

My first mod was a mechanical. I used cartotanks on them and all was well for a couple of weeks. Then the fire button got stuck causing the battery to over-discharge and go into violent thermal runaway.



The battery was a protected ICR battery, which was recommended by the manufacturer at the time of purchase. The protected circuit in the battery and the collapsable hot spring did not prevent the battery from venting. This incident would never have happened in a regulated mod like a Provari. Regulated mods have protection circuitry like short circuit protection, auto time-out on the fire button, and over-discharge protection.

Since that incident, I purchased a Provari. (In fact, I now own three of them.) I feel much safer using a Provari with all of its built-in protection. It's power regulation is second to none. Your last puff will be as good as the first. It is built to be as durable as any mechanical mod. And it is backed by one of the best customer service manufacturers in the business. Should your Provari ever need repair, Provape will repair it for a reasonable fee for as long as you own it.

My mechanical mods are now collecting dust. My Provari's get 95% of my vaping attention.

Why Provari? My blog on why the Provari is great choice for a variable voltage mod.

 

[supersport13]

Thank you all for the info. So, what I did was I ordered a Smoktech Magneto for 43.00 off ebay and I am definitely going to order the Provari when my return comes. That way if I don't like the mechanical, I didn't spend too much on it. I know I will like the Provari for sure though! Thanks again guys!

 

[suspectK]

Magneto v2 was my first mechanical.. love it. Glad to have a magnetic switch for first mechanical. I ended up ordering a hammer last night..looks great with kayfuns and other similar RBAs, and is super compact in 18350.

NexGen Vapor | The Utimate DNA 30 Ecig

Nice.. why doesn't the power lock function work with it?

 

[dice57]

Magneto v2 was my first mechanical.. love it. Glad to have a magnetic switch for first mechanical. I ended up ordering a hammer last night..looks great with kayfuns and other similar RBAs, and is super compact in 18350.



Nice.. why doesn't the power lock function work with it?

The power lock function doesn't work on the future because one has to push the increase and decrease watts buttons at the same time to engage this function, the future uses a rocker arm to engage those buttons so it is impossible to push both at the same time. One might be able to use a very small screw driver or pick to push both, but won't know till I have one in my hands and take a gander at it. Probably not, but will depend on the tolerances of the rocker arm.

 

[Simply Red]

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but from what I've found, the ProVari only has 510 threading. If you have anything with ego threading (Evod, Mini Pro tank, etc.) it won't work. Maybe with some sort of an adapter?

I have a iTaste MPV. http//101vape.com/variable-voltagewattage-devices/148-innokin-itaste-mvp-v20.html VV & VW, 2600 mAh rechargeable battery, ego and 510 threading and at $40+ shipping, I'm very happy. I have iClear 16's (ego thread), a iClear 30 (510 thread), Kanger Mini Pro II and Evod tanks (both with ego threading) and all work well with plenty of vapor and taste. The battery charge lasts me about 2 1/2 to 3 days.

Hope this helps with your decision. Do some research to see what might work best for you and talk to folks. Word of mouth has worked best for me + all of the info (and fine folks) here on ECF.

Happy Vaping!!

 

[cope]

the provari mini is tops in my book..why it just is i have a vmax and a mvp v2 and just got a smok magneto 1939 mech its nice for rebuildables i have only tried a few sub ohm setups so far i have a 30a 18650 and test everything i build as i dont want a meltdown..lol
the provari goes everywhere with no worries abought failure
one word on using a provari as a tester.....it tests under load meaning it fires so if you try to test a dry cotton build or a dry carto chances are it will burn the wicking... if you dident know i dident know this when i got my provari and it freaked me out

 

[Imperialbeachboy]

Buy a provari and get a mech clone. A lot of the clones work just like the originals at a fraction of the cost. I went the other rout and bought a nemesis and a zmax. Now I wish I would have bought a provari and a nemesis clone. Now I'm saving for that provari.

 

[ddot48]

Kinda new here, however if you decide to get a mechanical... Perhaps a kick would be a good addition.