Provari?

[ChadGio]

Hey y'all, a newbie here with a ? about Provari. How much are they and are they really that much better than an Ego twist? Are they complicated to use or easy like my Ego? What would the total cost be to get a good setup? Thanks for the answers. I love this site.

Don't just get a provari because you hear they are the best. Spend lots of time researching before you buy an expensive mod. Lots of different mods on the market, first figure out what your end goal is. If you plan on vaping for a long time then research and buy a nice mod, if this is just a way to quit I would stick to what you have now.

 

[funkyZero]

I would never buy an APV without an Ohm meter. The argument that you don't need an Ohm meter is silly.

Why is it silly? I'd really like to hear one logic reason why it is silly and you cannot get a good vape without it, or how you get a better vape WITH it. The MVP is 45 dollars as a KIT. Thats less than most Ego starter kits. Sure, it's a throw-away (after a couple of YEARS), but so are those expensive IMR batteries you are feeding into your Provari... 12-15 bucks each and they last 1/2 a day. They are spent in less than a year and become paperweights as you put it.


So to new folks reading this...
if anyone want's an honest and unbiased recommendation, I'm always happy to answer private messages where I don't have to fight conjecture. Just keep in mind, there are MANY very good devices out there and I'm not committed to any of them. I have my favorites of course, but I'm willing to give hard reasons why they are my favorites and I'll tell you when it's just my personal opinion. I believe in performance first and value as a close second. Don't fall for the Provari line based on someone elses word alone; look at vapor quality, device ruggedness and usability all as critical factors, all other variables are optional. The Provari is a nice PV, no doubt. But to ignore a more common sense approach to vaping, most especially for a beginner, would be cheating yourself. The first impressions of vaping are critical to quitting cigarettes, don't listen to me either, explore as much as you can. It's a fun hobby, especially now that fasttech has come on scene and we can all experiment with more devices at a much lower cost.

I knew better than reply to a Provari thread, but I foolishly tried to help anyway. Maybe I'll learn one of these day. I'm bowing out of this now.

 

[good_apollo]

The benefits of a provari do not outweigh the cost. I've used several.of them for long periods, they won't do anything for you that a zmax telescope won't do. As far as build quality a lot of the chinese mods are close to par with the build quality now days.
I do agree that my provari mini will last forever, it sits in my drawer and never gets used.

 

[RedhatPat]

good_apollo, If you don't use your provari then may I suggest ya sell it. You'll never have trouble finding a buyer. I did regret paying full price, after I realized this mod is a keeper, but hindsight is 20/20.

RHP

 

[good_apollo]

It's a good backup. I got it cheap on Craigslist.

 

[Cactus Breath]

I got my Porvari Friday if I would have gotten one months ago I would have saved money on a lot of ego batterys

I don't consider my eGo batts a waste - they make for great backups and I still use them when I want to travel light and/or be less conspicuous. An eGo topped with an Evod is a nice, compact, simple but very effective vape. I never leave the house without at least one in my vape case as a backup device.

As to the OP - a brand new ProVari costs $160-$200, depending on color and LED options. Add the cost of batteries, a charger, etc. and you're looking at over $200 for a complete setup. Are they "better"? They're very well-made, durable, and have some differences in electronics which make for a more consistent vape - if you consider that "better", then the answer is yes. If "better" is defined as bang for the buck and/or effectiveness in helping you choose vaping over cigarettes, it would be hard to call them "better"....people have done very well and spent much less money for devices.

They're easy to use once you learn the menu system - and it's not a complicated menu. Basically you can adjust the voltage up or down, turn it on/off, check your battery voltage, check the resistance of an attached device and turn the LED in the fire button on/off. Not rocket science.

I own Twists/Spinners and I own a ProVari. I like them both for different reasons. The ProVari is my primary PV and goes with me almost everywhere, but I still use the Twists/Spinners as well - and they did a great job keeping me off cigarettes for nearly a month before I decided to buy the ProVari. I researched various PVs for two weeks, watched reviews, read and compared specs until my eyes were crossed and had my finger hovering over the "Check Out" button for three or four different devices before I decided on the ProVari. I don't attribute any magical properties to it, and I don't hear angels sing when I pick it up - but I don't regret my decision to buy it, either. It fit what I wanted exactly - your mileage may vary.

I'm not one of the fanboys who posts "Get a ProVari!" on every thread asking which PV to buy (in fact, I haven't posted it to any thread). It's a great PV, but I don't believe it's the one-size-fits-all answer to every question.

 

[chele9]

I guess I am still too new to understand why I need a different voltage.

 

[good_apollo]

Sometimes you need more power for different delivery devices. Some units tend to have better performance at a higher, or lower power setting.

 

[RedhatPat]

Watts = how much of the amps guy has gotten passed the resistance

I dunno if you made this or stole it but regardless, it's brilliant! By the way, 4 more days to go!! tick tock

And now I know why I ended up subscribed to this thread



RHP

 

[InTheShade]

I dunno if you made this or stole it but regardless, it's brilliant! By the way, 4 more days to go!! tick tock

And now I know why I ended up subscribed to this thread



RHP

I don't know, it still looks rude to me - like BDSM for math munchkins.

 

[The Ocelot]

I dunno if you made this or stole it but regardless, it's brilliant! By the way, 4 more days to go!! tick tock

I borrowed it. When something is mine (i.e., I created it or edited beyond resizing, cropping or color correction) I put my stamp on it. I plan on drawing my own soon that clearly illustrates wattage too. I'm going to use kitties!

 

[capelsvnj]

I guess my question is; is the provari really that much better than a spinner to warrant that much more money

 

[7sixtwo]

...Third, once purchased there is optional admittance to the exclusive Provarinati group. (Jk)...

Hah. The Provarinati may not exist officially, but there is some truly ridiculous fanboyism among Provari owners' ranks. I've seen it before in other hobbies, but still, wow. We get it, some of y'all are desperate to justify the price ya paid, but let's not engage in truly silly claims, (e.g. the Provari makes ejuice "taste better").

Some people consider Provari lack of variable wattage to be a deal breaker. So this would be a point for you to research and think about.

I'm in that camp. I'd much rather have the option to adjust power rather than just voltage to tune in the best experience.

Also, honestly, for what it costs, I'm not impressed with the Provari. You pay that much, and the circuitry is still exposed from the battery bay end... really? That's forgivable in a sub-$100 Chinese APV, (most of which have more options, btw), but in a $200 mod, (I'm going by kit prices) ? Not in my book.

If/when Provari steps up their proverbial game with a new and improved model, I'll check it out.

 

[oatmeal]

Like he said. A big difference between EGO batts and big batt mods is the ability to use low resistance devices without risking damage to the mod. The higher amp load of a low res coil can damage a EGO style batt. Provaris are more expensive then similar Chinese made mods. I like the peace of mind I get from the build quality, warranty and customer service I get from Provari. Being of a similar age as myself, you know those things don't come cheap. Is a Rolex worth the price if a Timex does the same thing...tell time? I dunno, it all depends what your looking for. By no means is the EGO style batts an inferior vape. Like I said, your going to spend some money to upgrade, even if it's Vamo.
We had a Beta Max, my Dad was convinced VHS would never catch on........
Does any one remember the Laser Disk? You could actually rent movies the day they were released to theaters.

I agree with a lot of this... I chose a provari because I like that they're made in the states, the warranty is great, and they have a good rep when it comes to customer service. As someone who is still very new to vaping I really appreciated that a provari is a sure thing in terms of a great vape. I also didn't like the idea that if I started vaping with something else that I could potentially be wasting money if I was going to eventually work my way up to a provari anyway. My two cents! Like Leithan said: It depends on what's important to you when you're making a purchase. I've always been the type who would rather spend a bit more and know what I'm getting, rather than take a gamble. This attitude has pros and cons! It's up to you

 

[7sixtwo]

In 20 years they'll be saying, "son when I was your age I had to vape a Provari; buttons to push, batteries, worries about voltage, ohms...you kids got it too easy..."

Hah, the way thing's are going, in 20 years, e-cigs and nicotine in general, (along with nearly everything enjoyable in life), will have long since been deemed ILLEGAL!!1! by our "betters" in DC. Wish I were kidding.

 

[Mr.J]

Honestly planning on getting Provari eventually, with that being said though, I wish I could charge like the eVic but that's pretty minor. Only thing really holding me back on one is definitely the price, hopefully I'll find one for cheaper eventually.

 

[TFlyer86]

I started out with a generic no name set up and almost immediately went with the vision spinner and a myriad of tanks/ clearos. For me, it was an easy decision to go with the provari. I haven't looked back... The thing is a tank. It just "does what it does and does it well" of course, I still bring my spinner out when I'm going out and about and have the chance of losing it. It's not for everyone. But if you are serious about investing in a solid mod that will last you a LONG time. I'd suggest picking one up.


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