I'm really not insisting on it, I was just pointing out that VW seemed like an obvious progression for the Provari and I did not want to buy a Provari if a VW version was going to be released any time soon. Since that time I've been dragged into arguments about VW being a viable feature and even had my knowledge of
vaping in general called into question. I'm perfectly comfortable in my understanding of
vaping, rebuilding coils, and most importantly Ohms Law so this does not offend me; it is just off-putting to get such a negative, defensive response from what I assumed was a relatively friendly community.
There is no negativity being implied towards you. If you are so well versed in Ohm's Law as you said, then being "limited" by "only" VV shouldn't be an issue. Variable wattage is just another way to get to the same place. Variable voltage is actually simpler to use than variable wattage. Simply know the resistance of your heating coil. If you know the equipment that you purchased, you should already know that. If not, the Provari has a very accurate ohm meter built in. Take the resistance, add the number two, and you have the voltage you need. 2 ohm + 2 = 4 volts. Doesn't really involve a lot of math that a first grader can't do.
To a Provari owner, variable wattage represents "bells & whistles", no different than a fancy OLED display window or a puff counter. Neither of those will affect the vape experience. I would much rather the Chinese manufacturers stop including an OLED display or puff counter and instead use a
higher quality,
better-regulating micro processor which would improve the vape. I'd also like for them to build their mods with
better parts and materials which would
make the mod more durable, and with more
attention to detail. I'd also like for them to offer a
longer warranty, and to offer to
repair their mod at a reasonable cost post warranty. The Provari offers all of that included in the purchase price. NONE of the Chinese mods offer the above, and THAT'S what is important to me.
People chose the Provari because it promises to be a simple basic variable voltage PV which is dependable, consistant, reliable, well-built with incredible attention to detail and workmanship, repairablity, and unmatched customer service. It just does what it does, better than the competition.
If you do not value the above, then a Provari is not for you. If variable wattage is a game changer in your choice of a mod, a Provari is not for you. I personally believe Provape WILL NEVER make a VW mod. Their design philosophy appears to be the same as their customer's wants and needs, and that does not include variable wattage.
I agreed with the previous anology of a Provari to a screwdriver. A
TOOL. You only need a regular screwdriver to twist in or out a screw, not a Swiss Army Knife with all the bells & whistle attachments. There are different grades of quality tools. You can use a Harbor Freight tool which might last you a year under heavy use, or you could purchase a Milwaukee or DeWalt tool which will last you years and years. Like many things in life, you get what you pay for.