Provari outdated?

[tgardner23]

Hey everyone so I currently am vaping on a smok zmax and a smok trophy tank which is smoketech version of the protank.

And I'm looking into buying a new apv the fire button on my zmax is going out already it's oretty new too.

I was considering a provari as I've heard they last forever. But I feel like they have been out so long that there has to be something better by now and there kinda pricy.

I was thinking of getting a mvp but I don't like the idea of not changing batteries out and having to charge the whole device.

Anyone have suggestions on which apv they like the most


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[NICnurse]

You are gonna get a ton of answers here...fanboys, lovers, haters.....brace yourself!

I have a Provari, got it over 1.5 years ago when the V2 came out. Do I like it? Yes. Is it very well-made? Yes. It is American, backed by a warranty (1 yr, option to purchase 2 yr), and you can easily send it in for repair. Many many many vapers use and love the Provari.

Do I think it is outdated? Yes and no. First of all, the reason I say no. When it came out, it was way ahead of its time. It set the bar pretty high for a VV device. There was nothing else like it on the market. It pioneered the phallic like VV device department. Because it was so ahead of its time, it took the "market" awhile to come up with stuff that was comparable to better. Enter the Vamo, zmax, etc.

Now for why I say yes, it is starting to "date" itself. Because it was so cutting edge when it came out, it also had the opportunity to stay AHEAD of the curve. However, Provape has maintained the slow and steady wins the race stance. If it isn't broke, don't fix it. Provari's still sell really well, they are still reliable as ever, and they are just as loved today as when they came out. BUT....there are other mods on the market that have options that I prefer, and Provari does not. I hate the 1 button system. The screen reminds me of the 1980's. So while it may not be completely outdated, it could use a face lift and a little updating. I don't care about the VW part, but many do. I prefer to vape VV. But the one button thing does stick in my craw, and that is why my Provari has been sitting in my unused vape box for nearly a year. It is a backup to a backup that I have never needed to use. I just prefer the vape that I get off of other devices.

Hope that helps a little!

 

[elfy]

the tech seems to change a lot in a few months, maybe the MVP 3.0 will have a swappable battery? Id like that...

im happy with my simple EVOD VVs for now, just started vaping (lurked here for a long time, could not figure what gear to get to start)..

 

[Recon Number 54]

As a nearly "mil-spec" device, not only do they last forever, they hardly change with the fast pace of technology.

I think of Provari's as the B-52's of vaping. State of the art when they were introduced, still going strong, and still doing the job they were intended to do. And, just like BUFF crews love their ride, Provari owners adore their rigs.

While I would like to see them offer a VV/VW device with an information laden OLED screen (while maintaining their high quality and durability), the demand for "old faithful" is steady and that's a testament to the makers doing something well, doing it right, and not changing things every time someone else comes out with a new and shiny whizbang feature.

 

[Traver]

Class never goes out of date.

The Provari is still the one I use day after day, year after year. I guess I'm just old fashioned.

 

[toddrhodes]

Hey everyone so I currently am vaping on a smok zmax and a smok trophy tank which is smoketech version of the protank.

And I'm looking into buying a new apv the fire button on my zmax is going out already it's oretty new too.

I was considering a provari as I've heard they last forever. But I feel like they have been out so long that there has to be something better by now and there kinda pricy.

I was thinking of getting a mvp but I don't like the idea of not changing batteries out and having to charge the whole device.

Anyone have suggestions on which apv they like the most


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I consider my ProVari Mini to be the hammer in my toolbox. No matter what I put it through, when I *need* to use it, it's going to work. The button isn't going to fail like it did on my Vamo. It's not going to gradually lose power like my mech mod. It's going to allow me to go up to 15W (aka 6V, very simply speaking) if I need that warm and powerful a vape. It's going to fire whatever topper I put on it so long as the resistance isn't too low. I don't subohm so that subgenre doesn't apply to me. Are there tools out there that do the "same" for less? Yes, but in life quality is always the compromise. Price, performance, reliability - pick two. I picked Performance and Reliability and didn't really care about the cost. I want a DNA20 or a Nivel mod. REO's intrigue me. I will eventually try out subohm on my mechs. But when those things frustrate me or a build doesn't go how I want, I have 10 toppers to choose from and if I stick one on my ProVari, I know I can vape just fine whilst I try to unravel the latest mystery I've bestowed upon myself.

If you are truly budget-strapped, get an MVP V2. It's a great device. I can't speak to the VTR, SID, SVD, EViC, etc... but I know the MVP is a hell of a bang for the buck.

That's my $1.02.

 

[Asbestos4004]

I love ProVari...I have 2 minis and a standard. Are they outdated? I don't really think so. I do wish they'd add a flat top with airflow control. I don't like having to buy a $20 dollar beauty ring to make the little gap go away but oh well. I prefer a one button device and I really like the size. It's actually smaller than most devices out there but pictures would lead you to believe otherwise. It's the most reliable, consistent mod I own. There are other devices that compete...SvoeMesto Semovar, Reo, some DNA 20's.....but I don't think the ProVari is outdated. It's just really good....unless you are really into VW. If you're really into VW, then it's outdated and just plain sucks.

 

[Baditude]

I own two Provari's. A standard (over 16 months old) and a mini (8 months old) and never had a problem with them. Reliable and dependable. They do what they do better than any other device. Do I need variable wattage - no. Do I need a fancy OLED screen - no. I have security knowing that in the off chance should my Provari's need repair, I can send them in to Provape and have them returned good as new within a week's time for very reasonable repair fees. My Provari's will last as long as I want them to. Can you get that from any other variable voltage mod? Let me know when you find ONE.

I also have a first generation MVP. It's a very nice mod; probably the best bang for your buck around. However, I realize that it's a disposable which will be lucky to see past its second birthday.

Provari Post-Warranty Standard Service Repair Costs

Replace Window and screws- $10.00
Replace Circuit Board - $65.00
Upgrade to V2 - $20.00
Replace plastic pushbutton - $5.00
Repairs to the circuit board - $25.00
Cleaning - $20.00
Replace top cap - $15.00
Broken Cartomizer Service - $10.00

Return shipping within the USA - $5.00

If you don't mind buying a new mod every year or so, get something other than a Provari. If you need something that will last you YEARS, then buy a Provari.

 

[toddrhodes]

I love ProVari...I have 2 minis and a standard. Are they outdated? I don't really think so. I do wish they'd add a flat top with airflow control. I don't like having to buy a $20 dollar beauty ring to make the little gap go away but oh well. I prefer a one button device and I really like the size. It's actually smaller than most devices out there but pictures would lead you to believe otherwise. It's the most reliable, consistent mod I own. There are other devices that compete...SvoeMesto Semovar, Reo, some DNA 20's.....but I don't think the ProVari is outdated. It's just really good....unless you are really into VW. If you're really into VW, then it's outdated and just plain sucks.

It's probably just me, but I have yet to find an instance where I fiddle less with VW than I do with VV. I own both and really don't understand the argument that VW is "better." It's touted as being more "set and forget" than VV but, again, not for me at least. As my throat "warms up" so to say, I can take longer and warmer vapes so I increase VW the same as I'd increase VV. They are both a means to the same end in my opinion. There's a reason I haven't pulled the trigger on the SemoVar kit yet... the Mini and the other crap I have are just fine. Now if only I could get this Kick2 to work in my Magneto, lol

 

[serenity21899]

My #1 choice would be a ProVari. But a close 2nd is the VTR. Like the MVP, but removable batteries, recessed tank, VV, VW, and it's really well made (and heavy).

 

[Thrasher]

I was considering a provari as I've heard they last forever. But I feel like they have been out so long that there has to be something better by now

SvoeMesto SM V3 Semovar BASE Kit - Semi-Polished - Cloud 9 Vaping

and there kinda pricy

Either you want cheap or you want first class quality, you cant have both

 

[serenity21899]

Posted in wrong thread, sorry.

 

[Laythor]

A provari, for now, is the mod i suggest to any new person looking for a vv device. Vaping is still moving at the speed of light as far as development goes but there is a reason people keep using the provari. It.. Just... Works.

 

[Criticalmass]

President Truman used a Provari to deliver the big one. True story.

Oh... 'get a Provari!' And your life will have meaning again.

Seriously, this question is asked so often I have to wonder if the people who respond to these threads just open up the text file where they have their response saved and copy/paste. Lol


Sent from my Astromech in a galaxy far, far away. The force is with me. so is Mr. chicken.

 

[DrillRX]

Hey everyone so I currently am vaping on a smok zmax and a smok trophy tank which is smoketech version of the protank.

And I'm looking into buying a new apv the fire button on my zmax is going out already it's oretty new too.

I was considering a provari as I've heard they last forever. But I feel like they have been out so long that there has to be something better by now and there kinda pricy.

I was thinking of getting a mvp but I don't like the idea of not changing batteries out and having to charge the whole device.

Anyone have suggestions on which apv they like the most


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If you like the iTaste mvp, check out the iTaste vtr. It uses an 18650 battery.

 

[JJOOHHNN]

They could add more but I wouldn't use any of the new features.

I am trying to trim myself down to three different models of devices. The other to will not no display and be fixed voltage.

I do check the ohms on a device. Not that often but I do.
I have used stand by mode twice. I may or may not use it again.
I change voltage frequently, nice and easy.
I check the battery rarely but have used it.

I don't know that I need or want much more.

I have broken things with a Provari before, some other devices broke instead.

The other two models of device I use I want an absence of features in order to make them more compact than a Provari Mini. I willingly give up things that is nice to have on the desk top units.

What else will really benefit me in the way of features.

I can see how a wider power range is nice for some people but I use cartomizers and the power range covers everything I am doing for now.

It is simple to use, it is reliable, I can break tables with it, punch holes in walls, and break windows then take a vape. I guess that is a good feature, at least it does not damage easily. I have had to replace two mice since I have owned the Provari. They did take to be slammed on the desk to well. I wonder if Provape can be talked into making a mouse someday.

It does have more features than I first realized. It is a vaping device, a potential self defense tool, and a wrecking tool.

All of my destructiveness has been because I believed in the Hype that came with another device. I normally do not get that upset but this one disturbed me. The Provari, it is all I hoped it would be and more. Unlike some other device that will not be named.

 

[Big Orange Country]

A provari, for now, is the mod i suggest to any new person looking for a vv device. It.. Just... Works.

Just the plain old simple truth.

I have a Semovar on the way and I hope that it works at least as well as the Provari has for me.

 

[deanthemachine]

I don't think the technology of using heat to vaporize liquid will change any time real soon. At least not in the next couple years. So what you need is something that will deliver the most consistent vape. Studies and testimonials show the Provari does that well. So if variable wattage - the only thing it doesnt have - is that big a deal to you, get a VAMO, EVIC, MVP2, SVP, etc. But VW does not produce a better or more consistent vape, it only allows you to be lazy. If you want something to plug into your computer and see graphs that show you how many puffs you take, get an EVIC.

Choose the best for you and your budget. I have several mods I really like, but I love my Provari. If that makes me a fanboy, then sign me up two times.

 

[Myrany]

I tried several VV and VW devices but not a provari as when I was ready to drop that kind of money on one device I had already discovered that I preferred a mech + RDA. For that reason I got a REO.

That said, if I was in the market for a VV device at this point the only one on my list of acceptable choice is Provari. It's proven track record of durability wins the race for me hands down.

 

[The Ocelot]

All of my destructiveness has been because I believed in the Hype that came with another device. I normally do not get that upset but this one disturbed me. The Provari, it is all I hoped it would be and more. Unlike some other device that will not be named.

It's gone, but the feelings of anger and betrayal remain...