Provari really worth it

[Tiny]

I may swear at cartomizers, clearomizers, atomizers, and some juices I've tried, but I swear by my ProVari. I've had one for 4 months now and it's hard not to act like a Fan Boy. It's the best investment in vaping equipment that I've made.

The only other kind of mod I would contemplate buying would be a VV Bottom Feeder, but there are surge tanks that look nice on the ProVari too. Umm...decisions decisions.

 

[SMOKIEEGO]

You can buy dozens of VV Devices, but all of them are weaker in quality and durability than PV.
I have 10 Differnt Devices, and preferrably use the PV, because i can count on it in every situation

 

[Salt&PePPer]

I think a person would have to have a LT in one hand and a Provari in the other to fully understand the difference in build quality. Yes the Provari is expensive, but IMO in this case you really do get what you paid for. However that is not to say that you can't get a satisfying vape from other PV's. I can (and do) get a great vape from a $2.20 mini box mod.
Factor in the customer service of dealing with the manufacturer instead of a supplier along with the warranty, and all of a sudden the price difference is a little more palatable.

Have you ever seen what's inside a Provari, and how it's put togeather?

Truly I wonder how much money the manufacturer makes on each of those Provaris. They are made in the States right? I've been really studying electronics lately and truthfully I'm doing so so I can do some designs.

I have two eGo 900s at the momentito. My next purchase is going to be some wood box VV bottom feeder mod. Then probably a Darwin after that. Yes more expensive electronic kaka.

 

[r77r7r]

If it were me, I'd wait for the Variable Watt Pv's to come out. No setting voltages or checking ohms. The Zmax that just came out has it i think, and more will follow.

 

[Salt&PePPer]

Provari is so awesome with the customer support because they can AFFORD to do so; sheerly based on how much they make on each unit.

 

[zoiDman]

Truly I wonder how much money the manufacturer makes on each of those Provaris. They are made in the States right? I've been really studying electronics lately and truthfully I'm doing so so I can do some designs.

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From someone who has Experience in Manufacturing, I would wager that the Electronics are the Least Expensive Component on the Provari.

The Raw Material, CNC Machining / Turning and Assembly Wages probably outpace the cost of the Electronics.

 

[Salt&PePPer]

For the electronics cost does that also go to research, design and development?

 

[rosesense]

I own a lavatube and 2 unbranded ones as well as many other devices. I always put off getting a ProVari due to price and the fact that I have to pay 10% tax since I am in the same state, even though I have met the ProVape team and know they are great folks. I finally decided it was time to buy the Pro and I am so glad I did. I like my Lavatube a lot but the Pro is smaller, heavier and the threads on the end caps are like butter, that says quality to me. I will still use the LT for out n about but for at home, it is the Pro all the way. I like it enough that I got a second one on the classies for a great price.

They are both good PVs imo so it depends on the individual and the funds you want to spend.

 

[Kemosabe]

the only thing i regret about the provari is not buying it sooner!

 

[18SixFifty]

If you are considering a LT or one of the clones. You need to consider that there are different makers. The L rider and the Young Jung. Not a lot of differences but enough. The Young Jung can accept more tanks because it has a deeper well and a better connection. It has pulse regulation for a better hit and you can check the ohms on your atty/caro/tank.

You can tell if it's a L rider because the power button will be red and if you hit both + and - you can lock in the voltage. You can't do that on the Young Jung ones. Also they L rider ones allow you to check the exact volts left on your batter they Young Jung models only have a battry with bars.

 

[gthompson]

You can tell if it's a L rider because the power button will be red and if you hit both + and - you can lock in the voltage. You can't do that on the Young Jung ones. Also they L rider ones allow you to check the exact volts left on your batter they Young Jung models only have a battry with bars.

Cool, mine is an L Rider.

 

[synthros]

I have nothing against the lavatube, I also don't own one so no pros or cons from me. I own the provari, in fact I just bought a second one for my wife. The provari is a solid, well made and so far very dependable device. It's biggest detraction is and has been, the price. This is a legitimate point, imho it's priced too high (if that makes you want to set me straight, just stop there its my opinion and that's all). While I do think that, I've bought two, and no I don't regret it. If it's not a budget breaker for you, by all means go for it. If budget is a big consideration then there are lots of other options. The provari has hit a sweet spot of reliability, rock-solid,reliable performance, safety features and quality of build. You can get all those things in other devices, it's just much harder to get them all in the same device, and be able to just click and order it without a secret handshake. So, add easy availability to the above mix and you begin to explain the popularity of the provari, and how they can get away with the price tag. Why it is worth it in many respects. You asked , that's my

 

[Ezkill]

Eh this gets asked like once a week here.

Simply look around the forum, in the APV section, and a few other forum sections and look how many threads there are about Lava tube problems versus ProVari problems. It should give you a general idea of the difference between the devices.

That being said I have a bunch of ProVari's I don't use, just moved onto the next thing....that's how vaping seems to go. There is always the next thing.

 

[18SixFifty]

Eh this gets asked like once a week here.

Simply look around the forum, in the APV section, and a few other forum sections and look how many threads there are about Lava tube problems versus ProVari problems. It should give you a general idea of the difference between the devices.

That being said I have a bunch of ProVari's I don't use, just moved onto the next thing....that's how vaping seems to go. There is always the next thing.

Right, but there is nothing wrong with asking people's opinions. I just paid $27 delivered for an LT clone. I would not spend close to $200 on any mod simply because I make my own more often then not and already have all kinds of toys. I also have been at it long enough to know that any of them no matter how well built can eventually break down and the more bells and whistles the more likely it it to happen. Even a 100% mechanical mod can break down, springs threads, etc. Once you add a chip and a resister you are guaranteed to have a failure at some point. Take a GLV for instance. You can't get much more solid than them, yet they die as well eventually, and like you said there will always be something else that comes along and catches people's fancy.

 

[Butters78]

I was so happy with my Provari that Provari is actually my son's middle name.

 

[Wooky]

Ok so I've been baling for a month now. I know there is no way I'm going back.

I starte with blu and that lasted a week before I got 2 ego twist. I know I want to move to a mod and I love the design of the provari the only question is it really worth the cost difference vs. say a lava tube. Ignore aesthetics purely performance wise. Please no fanboy ism just honest replies

I too am in the same boat as you, however I have been scouring everything I can find on the "best pv"!! I understand your thought on the cost of said item and I just can't seem to pull the trigger?? Everyone has said that the Provari is the best of the best. I have my choices narrowed down to the Provari and the Super T, I am leaning towards the Super T, mostly because it's mechanical. I will also be building some of my own ideas in the near future. All I can say after reading most of this forum and tons from other places on the web, is most of these folks have switched addictions, from analogs to spending money on mods, parts, carts, tanks, juices and a number of other things people can think up. All I can say is once I find what works I will stop buying and stock up on the things that work.

Good luck man and I would like to see the sleeve when it's done!! I just got back from my tattoo guy, 4.5hrs complete inside forearm!!

Wook

 

[Ralikar]

What's the real point of this besides elitism? I'm sure it's very nice but unless you're DIYing in with the most awesome atty/tank in the world does it really matter?

One thing I have learned about the EC/ECF is it's a giant money pit of never really being happy cause there's always some new crap to buy. Get this then you'll need to get the best atty then mod it then DIY your best flavors, then oops! some new crap came out which is now better. Remember when you just went to the store, lit up a smoke and relaxed? EC is a never ending escalation of money spent on diminishing returns... And let's be honest it's a fanboy product..."But, Ralikar, man, you just have no clue how awesome my vape is at 3.675 volts, man, it's soo creamy, bro...".

 

[HappyTimeHarry]

I was so happy with my Provari that Provari is actually my son's middle name.

I really hope that's true.

 

[dragonbone]

Eh this gets asked like once a week here.

Simply look around the forum, in the APV section, and a few other forum sections and look how many threads there are about Lava tube problems versus ProVari problems. It should give you a general idea of the difference between the devices.

That being said I have a bunch of ProVari's I don't use, just moved onto the next thing....that's how vaping seems to go. There is always the next thing.

Exactly! There is always the next best thing! There are even mini soft disposable ecigs coming out soon now! I think that ecigs will become SMALLER, more arty and customizable and smarter. Not bigger, heavier, uglier and made of steel. We have been there and done that. But that is just my opinion... I think that Provari especially appeals to Americans because of the size, (or is it an urban myth than Americans like BIG things?) the bragging rights, and because it is proudly made in the US.

Another minus thing for me regarding the Provari... if I ever get searched or stopped or whatever by local police, or randomly searched and harassed by some nasty official ignoramus, going through some country's customs border control... I would MUCH rather have to explain a bunch of pretty eGo's or other small mini type stuff, than a huge heavy steel pipe electronic gadget. Just saying. Also it weighs a ton and the batteries need to be changed out constantly.

Ecigs seem to be moving in new directions. As an eg., on the China sites, I have found more than 30 NEW gorgeous arty eGo's, colored and embossed Mini eGo's, and a ton of new PV's and things. That is why the price of that one device, doesn't seem worth it to me personally. I like the look of the new pink Provari Mini, but how long will it hold MY interest? A few days... weeks? For me, it is just not the Holy Grail, but for others it may be. Each to their own.

 

[Smoot]

What's the real point of this besides elitism? I'm sure it's very nice but unless you're DIYing in with the most awesome atty/tank in the world does it really matter?

One thing I have learned about the EC/ECF is it's a giant money pit of never really being happy cause there's always some new crap to buy. Get this then you'll need to get the best atty then mod it then DIY your best flavors, then oops! some new crap came out which is now better. Remember when you just went to the store, lit up a smoke and relaxed? EC is a never ending escalation of money spent on diminishing returns... And let's be honest it's a fanboy product...

....It's a fanboy product that has kept me from placing an open flame to a rolled up piece of paper containing tobacco and whatever else they put in it that nothing else has made me stop that insane act till now and that's priceless.....(run on sentence ended)...and I love it for that..... just sayin........Sure a cheaper mod can still do that, and i'm quite new to all this but i'm in it for life now, and i'll spend the same amount I did on analogs to keep this up if I have too.