Provari V2.5

[Riverboat]

I know of the items to which you are referring but I would prefer to see the option made by the OEM as opposed to an aftermarket modification. That way, finishes and markings would match perfectly.

I have seen those after market extentions..... doest match well with the Provari finish... Provape we request a OEM extention....

 

[vapspaz]

I'm no machinist but i'm not entirely sure, aside from the threads, that the Provari is machined. It looks more like a casting or a MIM (metal injection molding) than it does if it were machined from barstock steel. I could be wrong. The castings would go through a little machining to add the battery cap threads and to shore up tolerances for the press fit top cap.

+1 on this. The new 2.5 designs look to be castings with some secondary operations to machine the threads and such. I'm 99.9% sure of this based on how it looks.
But hey... I've been wrong once before.

 

[GrimmTech]

I seem to have a different opinion than the masses. I hated the fluting on the original. I dont know exactly why it just never appealed to my eye. The 2.5 on the other hand looks amazing. I bought a Vamo instead of the original design. I still dont like it. Im glad I waited. Ill buy the 2.5 and keep the vamo for a backup if I ever need the Provari repaired.

Not really happy with the Vamo either. V2 stainless. Nice solid case. Crap electronics. First one was DOA in 30 minutes use, this one now has trouble firing when the battery drops below 3.8. It still will, but takes some coaxing.

Come on Payday!

 

[tinstar15]

I really didn't like the new design at first, but admittedly it is starting to grow on me. Either way, I'd really rather have it plain (with no designs, flutes, or teardrops) and in a nice brushed stainless finish.

 

[zippersnapper]

Either way, I'd really rather have it plain (with no designs, flutes, or teardrops) and in a nice brushed stainless finish.

My sentiments exactly...

 

[zippersnapper]

Its all about their machining machine.
I'm not positive but I'm pretty sure making new designs means creating it & then setting the perimeters or uploading the design to the machine before they can go about setting the design into the metal. Which can take time & work... Any machinists want to chime in? I took exploratory machine shop in my 1st year of highschool but I got suspended for turning this kid's machine on and throwing the chuck across the room. Almost killed him. lol. SO I'm not an expert but I do know creating new designs takes a bit of work.

With some good CAM software it shouldn't take more than about 10min depending on the design. I'm also assuming they are using a 7axis lathe with live tooling to make them, this would keep setup times and operational times minimal making the changes easier.
If they are taking the turned piece then putting it on a 4axis mill to do the design, it gets a bit more complicated getting everything lined up and timed.
The parameters wouldn't be changed, just the basic program would need the additional designs incorporated.
I still like the looks of the old mini better, but seeing the new designs more, they are growing on me.

Yes, its called a HAAS CNC with auto bar feeder..

 

[Riverboat]

I posted a youtube video about the v2.5, it's just a quick look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LcRO7cEOVes&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Anyone else recieve a Provari V2.5 yet? Was wondering what you thought of it... ? Ive been waiting for the Chrome to be re-released, that might be awhile though... Satin Silver might have to do for now...

 

[StealthyTX]

Just got mine today...no difference other than the styling, still feels like I'm vaping from a roll of quarters (I was surprised by the heft of the Provari, even without a battery).

I'm going to be a contrarian and say I like the 2.5 better, since everyone else seems to hate it, cuz that's how I roll.

Also, all of the grooves that everyone hates makes the grip better, IMHO. So yeah, it *IS* ribbed for my vaping pleasure.

 

[kiba]

well at least it could double as a dildo


• sent from a janky iphone 5

 

[StealthyTX]

well at least it could double as a dildo

The Provari isn't even 5 inches, I doubt dildos are that small. That and I don't think dildos have concentric circles etched into them.

 

[StealthyTX]

I for one like, no...love my Provildo! Er.....Provari!

I'm taking the 2.0 to work, I'm sure I'll be hearing it from the guys at the office, but oh well, it beats trying to puff on an old ego battery.

 

[bmrdave]

I want red.

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Since you've got Ferrari Red covered, any chance of British Racing Green?

 

[sawlight]

Well there's always PPG, PPG Vibrance Collection and powder coating, Powder Coating
I've no idea how many colors PPG offers, and the powder coating place listed 7000, you've got some options!

 

[somewhere21]

Just got a mini, I actually like the logo.

 

[Riverboat]

I'll bite.... Just ordered a Provari V2.5 full size Satin Silver with Blue LED...

 

[Nathanial]

Does the ProVari 2 satin silver extension cap match the 2.5 satin silver provari?

What about a Z-Atty-Pro, does the finish on the bottom cap match the new satin silver provari's? I'm thinking about ordering one.

 

[StealthyTX]

Does the ProVari 2 satin silver extension cap match the 2.5 satin silver provari?
What about a Z-Atty-Pro, does the finish on the bottom cap match the new satin silver provari's? I'm thinking about ordering one.

I am using the 18650 extension cap on my 2.5 as I type this, as to the ZAtty, I can't say for sure, but I'd imagine so.

 

[Nathanial]

Awesome, I'll probably take the plunge in the morning. Thanks for your help

 

[Riverboat]

Awesome, I'll probably take the plunge in the morning. Thanks for your help

Come on in the water is warm... Take the plunge.....

 

[Nathanial]

Come on in the water is warm... Take the plunge.....

I actually did
I just need to sell my satin black I got last month to compensate for it