Provari OR Really good Mech mod???????

[The Ocelot]

ProVarinati Princess. Viscountess of Vamora. Baroness Boboni of Sigeleiland. Infanta del Phidiae-Reo.

I beg your of your forgiveness of my dilerium to once believe that a mod of Vapage could compare to the etherness and mana of the Almighty and Holy Reo. I bare myself upon the mercy of the ProVarinati and its constituents. I pledge allegiance to the Provari and Reo. And to the vapor for which they make. Two mods indestructable, with liberty and justice for all.

​

I am touched by your humility

 

[Baditude]

Just out of curiosity why no interest in the dna board? It gives u everything the provari does but more?

I'm a pretty simple vapor. My Provari's provide the basics that I want in a mod. It's dependable. Reliable. Consistant. Durable. Predictable. Provape's loyalty to their customers gives me peace of mind, not many companies do that much any more. It provides me with the best vape that I've experienced from any of my mods, and is capable of handling any of the delivery attachments that I use.

I don't need lots of power; about 7 -8 watts is the most I ever use. I don't need to power sub ohm coils; 2.0 - 3.0 ohm works best for my preference for a cooler vape. I don't need variable wattage; all of my toppers are in the same resistance range. I don't need an OLED screen, the Provari's give me all the information that I need with theirs, and I don't mind a few more steps using the single button control.

 

[The Ocelot]

Here is the dna 20
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I couldn't read that with a knife to my throat. Is there an "Old Folks Display" option?

 

[sawlight]

Jeez! What a thread!
I still don't know where the misconception that you have to use RBA's on a mechanical came from? I have a BB and just bought a Legacy, as well as a tin mod, no VV or VW in any of them, and use them with splendor, dripping atty's, carto tanks or otherwise! You just have to know what you are doing when you order atty's for them. We used to HAVE to do this back in the day! It's still very possible to do today, I wish this misrepresentation would stop!

The REO is a great mod, I would like to have one of my own sometime! Very durable, rugged and well built! Get an I06 from Ikenvape, a Ciscco or HH357 dripping atty for it and be happy.

The Provari is a tank! Plain and simple! If you can find something more durable and rugged, buy it! But I doubt you will! I don't know why everyone thinks the single button is so complicated, unless they've never used it! It sounds hard, but really is intuitive and simple in use. Much easier to use than a Zmax. My buddy got a Zmax, two weeks later we are still trying to understand the menu, I had the Provari down in a day!

The DNA20, meh. Played with it, helped design a mod to compete with Provari out of one. First problem, it was a box, second, it was made of alum. Yes, it works well, but I didn't see any benefit above the Provari with it. It was too big, it was too heavy and just not marketable unfortunately. S really neat design, but too complicated and big to work.

What is going to work for the OP? I've no idea! Hell, that's half the fun of it, finding what works best for you! It's not as easy as going down to the store and grabbing a pack of smokes!

 

[glauserjg]

I'm a pretty simple vapor. My Provari's provide the basics that I want in a mod. It's dependable. Reliable. Consistant. Durable. Predictable. Provape's loyalty to their customers gives me peace of mind, not many companies do that much any more. It provides me with the best vape that I've experienced from any of my mods, and is capable of handling any of the delivery attachments that I use.

I don't need lots of power; about 7 -8 watts is the most I ever use. I don't need to power sub ohm coils; 2.0 - 3.0 ohm works best for my preference for a cooler vape. I don't need variable wattage; all of my toppers are in the same resistance range. I don't need an OLED screen, the Provari's give me all the information that I need with theirs, and I don't mind a few more steps using the single button control.

Fair enough

 

[Cjax]

Here is the dna 20
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Sorry to break it to you, but that's not a DNA 20 readout. That's a super awesome 1 of a kind Breaktru mod with a DNA 12. The only flaw in that one is he admittedly cut the screen hole crooked in the box, there's a whole thread about it in the Modders forum here. But the DNA 20 screen is much easier to read than that.

As far as the op's question, Do you want a regulated mod that can give you a variable performance output, or do you want to tailor building your atomizers to a battery's set output. That's the biggest question between getting a ProVari or a mech. I've never owned a ProVari, but I sold my Vamo because the smooth DC vape I got off my REO or ELA was so much better than the PWM the Vamo put out. I could definitely feel the 33-37hz "snake-rattle" from the Vamo. From what I understand, the 800hz output of the Provari is the closet thing to a straight DC current, so the difference in vape quality between that and a true mech should be negligible.

We've reached a time in vaping where the old adage "you get what you pay for" doesn't always apply since there are soo many clones out that can perform on par with the originals. That being said, there area few companies who's products outshine there cloned counterparts purely because of the standards from which these products are built. Provape, REO, and Super-T. I've seen companies try, but none yet have produced anything to knock any of these off their perch as being some of the top quality mod makers in the biz. With these three you truly "get what you pay for"! They also have some of the best after purchase customer service as well. Heck, Super-T stands behind their mods so much they offer a LIFETIME WARRANTY on all their mods!

So before I get too long winded, think about what you want out of the mod, and choose accordingly. Like I said, with Provape or REO ( or Super-T if you wanted a tube mech) you won't regret the pricetag with any of them.

 

[fistofsouth]

If you know what you're doing go with a Mech. If you don't know as much then go with a Mech and put a Kick or Crown in it. As the T-Shirts on Scott's (igetcha69)website indicate, "Provaris are for Mugs". Just my opinion and YMMV.

 

[WattWick]

I love/hate this thread!

Made me sort of re-consider getting a Provari, but then put me off of getting one. Same for the Reo. And then DNA20 boxes. Those where the three contenders for something new.

Lots of money saved. Tho... my wants for something new is still driving me crazy. Back to my boring old mech mods with RBAs @ .8ohm that just does their job excellently and reliably but not very amusingly.

... the ambivalence...

 

[Cavere]

I was in the same boat a couple of weeks ago. Truth is you will probably be very happy with whatever you get. I ended up getting a provari and I am very very happy with it. Yes I would still love to get a reo. But the opposite would've been true if I had chosen differently.

 

[unsure]

This is the provari
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Here is the dna 20
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As you can see the dna chip tell you everything withoit even touching a button and its way more powerfull


And yes yes yes you can never go wrong with a reo ! Reos are awsome!!!!!!!
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+1

 

[Uma]

I would definitely go with the Reo Grand, out of all the Reo types available at this time, for your vaping habits. The 650 battery will last you most of the day if not all. Also, later, when you've saved enough to go shopping again, you can always pick up the other sizes and styles. It's all mechanical, easy to fix, clean, (dunk it in the dishwater) will last through the zombie wars, and is just a must have in these days and times and because its awesome to boot.

I would also definitely get the Provari, out of the Vvs out there.

The Reo and Provari both have literally stood the test of time. They are both made in USA, easy $ affordable to have shipped if they need fixing, etc.

The other ones on the market today are new awesome, still need to be put through the wringer. You'll be back anyway, trust me. There's just something righteous about not having to change out your tank... Just grab your other setup mod and vape away a different flavor. I have a good 5 set up for rotation at any given time. Plus New stuff is always catching our eye. It's exhilarating to be compulsively shopping again after all these years of being robbed by the taxman.

The Reo Grand is super easy to direct drip into too, due to the excess draining into the well. Once you master the squonk, you'll feel liberated. I love my Reo for trying new Flavors using direct drip.

They're both awesome. Having the Provari first though, will help you master the art of checking your batteries, OHMs, etc, and is so easy and straight forward to use, with lg letters for easy reading. It's great being able to use set it down for a few days and still remember how to run through the menu. I can't do that with the Vamo types.. I have to get the manual out... Between using the lavatube v1" Vamo, iTaste, Provari, ... The Provari is the ONLY one I don't have to jog my memory with. You're going to appreciate that one of these days, trust me.

Good luck to you and have fun with your new Shinyitis Fever. . .

 

[The Ocelot]

If you know what you're doing go with a Mech. If you don't know as much then go with a Mech and put a Kick or Crown in it. As the T-Shirts on Scott's (igetcha69)website indicate, "Provaris are for Mugs". Just my opinion and YMMV.

I like my hot chocolate with marshmallows

 

[tnt56]

The REOs may work great, but to me, they look like they were put together from a kit in someone's basement, not machined to perfection. Maybe if they made one that looked nice, I'd pick one up.

I thought the same thing when I first saw one on the internet. Then I bought one and now understand. If I can wash it in the kitchen sink then I'm pretty sure I can't hurt it. And if it's not scratched, it's not used much.
Agree that a Provari and a decent mechanical are all you need. And with the mechanical you really don't need to have an RBA. My Reo and also the Preciese Plus and Legacy's all work just fine with a LR carto/tank. Yes I do have RBA's but only use them at the house or a special lanyard to keep them upright. Most often your going to find a carto/tank or a Pro Tank on top of them.

 

[serenity21899]

i have 2 ProVaris and love them. They are the mods I use the most.

I also have a growing collection of lower-end mechs. You can always get a cheap mech to try it out before spending much more on a Caravela or other high-end mod.

I have RBA's but I do not do sub-ohm. When I don't have time to rebuild coils or just don't want to fuss with stuff I throw a carto tank on my mechs.

The fun part of vaping is all the choices we have. You really just have to try stuff and see what works for you. I had a REO and found that bottom-feeders where not my thing. I have vaped sub-ohm and didn't like that either. My happy place is a ProVari and a carto tank, but I don't limit myself to just that.

 

[pesky_human]

It really depend on what you plan on using to feed your juice. If you are doing the RBA thing, a mech is on order if you plan on going sub-ohm. If you are going to be using a topper with a resistance of 1.5 ohm or more, the Provari is the answer for a tube mod.

As far as durability, I don't think "high quality mechs" have anything on the Provari. People routinely buy $300 mech mods that have sketchy switches. I would exclude the Super-T mechs from that statement, which are as bombproof as any vaping device. The Provari, even though it has some wiring, is equally dependable in my experience. If you are into carto tanks, the Provari is the be-all, end-all mod. That's not some fanboy tripe. It's a fact. For every day carry, dropping, rattling around in a cup holder, real life use, it is the one chip mod that is going to be around and working years down the road.

That being said, I recently bought a Reo Grand and haven't touched my Provari since, except to check the resistance on my coil builds, which, I might add, are extremely simple and take the flavor and vapor level of my juices to places I didn't know existed. If you can deal with the form factor of a box mod, the Reo will revolutionize your vaping experience. Check out the Reo forum on ECF. They/we are as passionate about the function and durability of these mods as any fanboys anywhere because they are just that good. Batteries last all day, even with a hot coil. The juice storage is huge, and the Reo basically ends the bottomless money pit of chasing the newest flashy atomizer / limited edition one-off hybrid, etc. that's plagues almost every vaper at one point or another. It does tend to replace it with a desire to own like a dozen or more Reos, but that is another story and a testament to how well they work.

Good luck with your search!


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[_more_]

I noticed that having just one REO would not be enough after my first. The reason for me wanting a lot of REOs isn't just how great they make vaping with a device of choice. It is also the different sizes/colors/textures that rock!

 

[michaelangelo]

Let me start by saying I own Provari's and a few zenesis 2's and it really depends on what you put on top of it. The provari is fantastic (I prefer the mini the output is identical to the full size and with extensions I can run 18350, 18490, or 18650). If you like carto's and pro tanks it is much better on a provari. Sure kicks will work but who wants to take their mod apart just to adjust the output. My advice is to get a provari mini. You can't go wrong.


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[Fergie]

I'm curious as to what frequency the Provari chip oscillates at, just curious. Anyone know or is it a trade secret?

 

[sawlight]

I'm curious as to what frequency the Provari chip oscillates at, just curious. Anyone know or is it a trade secret?

800hz, no secret at all.

 

[tearose50]

Check this out Fergie: http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/provari/381232-provari-oscope-vs-vamo.html

The answer is 800hz and it's shown on a review chart somewhere.