For me, the fatal flaw of the Provari is that it's not a box mod. Obviously that's a totally personal point of view that may or may not apply to anyone other than moi.
PROVARI---what is wrong with this mod????????
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A few things I don't like about the ProVari...
I think the single button interface and 2 character segmented LED is junk. Simple, sure, but not very intuitive. Does it detract from the quality of the vape? Heck no! Will you get used to it? Certainly... But I personally don't care for it.
The 510 connector... Machined beautifully with one big flaw... Because it is flush with the top cap, there are a few devices out there that when screwed down all the way on the ProVari get no airflow at all. I mean you can suck your eyes into your head, it completely seals off... This could have been remedied with a couple of air channels machined into the top cap skirt... But that would take away from the aesthetics a bit.
The powder coat looks nice, but it does wear off, especially on the satin silver.
The battery extension cap is not as nice as the standard cap, and detracts from the look of the device, IMO. I like the look of the stainless machined top cap and machined bottom cap. The matching powder coated extension cap doesn't pop like a piece of machined stainless should. I want to use an 18650 battery but I want to retain that look I get when using 18490's... There are sleeves available that are raw stainless. That looks like pooh on everything but satin silver, and still doesn't look right on them...
I would personally like to see the current limit raised from 3.5 to 5 amps to allow the device to be used with sub ohm atomizers, but that's probably a safety concern.
And while I never "miss" having variable wattage on the ProVari, it's a convenient option, and something I would also like to see on a future model... Not necesarilly with 20 or 30 watt high limits (that's ridiculous) but the standard 3-15 watt variable power would be a nice feature to an already great device.
That's all the gripes I can think of...
And yes, even with all those gripes, it is still, by a large margin, my favorite device!
I think the single button interface and 2 character segmented LED is junk. Simple, sure, but not very intuitive. Does it detract from the quality of the vape? Heck no! Will you get used to it? Certainly... But I personally don't care for it.
The 510 connector... Machined beautifully with one big flaw... Because it is flush with the top cap, there are a few devices out there that when screwed down all the way on the ProVari get no airflow at all. I mean you can suck your eyes into your head, it completely seals off... This could have been remedied with a couple of air channels machined into the top cap skirt... But that would take away from the aesthetics a bit.
The powder coat looks nice, but it does wear off, especially on the satin silver.
The battery extension cap is not as nice as the standard cap, and detracts from the look of the device, IMO. I like the look of the stainless machined top cap and machined bottom cap. The matching powder coated extension cap doesn't pop like a piece of machined stainless should. I want to use an 18650 battery but I want to retain that look I get when using 18490's... There are sleeves available that are raw stainless. That looks like pooh on everything but satin silver, and still doesn't look right on them...
I would personally like to see the current limit raised from 3.5 to 5 amps to allow the device to be used with sub ohm atomizers, but that's probably a safety concern.
And while I never "miss" having variable wattage on the ProVari, it's a convenient option, and something I would also like to see on a future model... Not necesarilly with 20 or 30 watt high limits (that's ridiculous) but the standard 3-15 watt variable power would be a nice feature to an already great device.
That's all the gripes I can think of...
And yes, even with all those gripes, it is still, by a large margin, my favorite device!
My guess is the "flaws" you have found are your subjective opinion. That's perfectly fine, just don't cross the line and try to present your opinions as facts. I completely understand that the ProVari is not a mod you want to own. That pleases me immensely.
Why do you feel the need to knock anyone for a battery device they own and enjoy, regardless of the brand? I am part of the percentage that finds it offensive when a person makes unnecessary disparaging remarks and in the same breath claims they are entitled to their own opinion, so the person or group being criticized should just take it. Oh, oops, I responded, what percentage am I in now? I'm confused. I hope you show a bit more restraint when expressing your unsolicited opinions to strangers in the real world.
You don't want one, you've made that clear; you should have stopped there Sparky. Claiming you have done "tests," puts you on shaky ground since nothing you have posted in the thread so far suggests your opinions are conclusions drawn from empirical evidence.
If that was more coherent it might almost be a non-sequitur. What I've experienced, to me, trumps what you've experienced. Yes? So? And?
Far too often people are unpleasant regardless of the battery tube they own. I'm so glad you have no plans to get a ProVari, for as you just pointed out, we have enough "douches" in our ranks and don't need anymore.
Whatever keeps you off cigarettes, right? Bless your heart.
Smoktech Magneto, iTaste MVP2, Sigelei 8W. Fire away, fellow feline.
I own 2 and the problem with them is
1. It didn't come with a Tatroe end cap
2. It didn't come with a Loki, Tatroe or Kirfanis beauty ring
3. It didn't come with a Tatroe extension ring
4. I can only hold one in each hand
5. I only own two
Damn that Provape Provari!!
1. It didn't come with a Tatroe end cap
2. It didn't come with a Loki, Tatroe or Kirfanis beauty ring
3. It didn't come with a Tatroe extension ring
4. I can only hold one in each hand
5. I only own two
Damn that Provape Provari!!
about the only thing i would like to see changed is a straight endcap with better airflow and an adjustable 510 pin.
Smoktech Magneto, iTaste MVP2, Sigelei 8W. Fire away, fellow feline.
Ah, you caught me. Well, I can't put you down, since all I know about your toys is that two are mechanical and one is a box, right? I think? You must excuse me - I've been far too busy vaping my incredibly superior mods to pay attention to what little kittens are vaping.
Ah, you caught me. Well, I can't put you down, since all I know about your toys is that two are mechanical and one is a box, right? You must excuse me - I've been far too busy vaping my incredibly superior mods to pay attention to what little kittens are vaping.
Lookz up 2 teh Ocelot with admirationz
Oh you must get a 3rd. You don't have a backup for your backup yet.
I get that maybe this was meant to be either cute, funny or sarcastic but I cant help but feel it was thrown in to justify your purchase of "the almighty ProVari."Hi. I just purchased a Provari yesterday and it cost me 219$. I already have heard all the great things about this mod and I hope it lives up to the information that I got on it.
Now, I would love to know. What is wrong with the Provari?
I am sure many people have used it and many people know someone who has. I really want to know how this device fails to measure up to it's reputation as the best pv built thus far.
I know most people would say it's PRICE!
I want to know everything else except the PRICE? Let's have some fun bashing the almighty PROVARI...
If you've "already heard all the great things about this mod" then I'm almost certain those same threads covered "What is wrong with the Provari?"
"How this device fails to measure up to it's reputation as the best pv built thus far."............It's ONLY failure is not a failure at all. The things people complain so loudly about can be found in other devices so instead of buying said device it's easier to "have some fun bashing the almighty ProVari!"
Like anything else related to vaping, it's all about personal choice and I wish people would go on and be happy with their choices instead of bashing the hell out of someone else's.
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