Stepping up from Ego-twist
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Everyone who uses a gripper seems to really love them but I can't get past the style, I am stuck on something tube-like for now.
That's where I am too now. There's nothing wrong with my kgos or my spinner as far as cheap, disposable starter pvs go, but I'd like something a bit more robust at this point.
I just went a little nuts and got a lavatube (actually it is a varitube-some knock off version) kit for 40 bucks, then I bought an apollo ss variable volt mini on the classies, along with a lava mini-then I found a vmax for cheap. Now, I am in over my head. They all have pluses and minuses about them, but they all do pretty much the same thing. The vmax is tricky, probably the most challenging mod I have. Not so good with vivi novas (burned wick taste, even at low voltage), but good with cartomizers. Now I am in a world of pain, trying to figure out best resistance, single, dual coil...bah! I just wanna vape!
...but on the good side, I have a few more shiny toys now!
...but on the good side, I have a few more shiny toys now!
I'm with ricks on this - I don't want a disposable anymore. The passthrough is nice when at the computer, but hell, I've got two batteries behind me, charging - it doesn't take much to pop in a new battery!
Don't be fooled; an Ego will not last forever - in 2 years I've gone through 2 and I have many other replaceable battery models I have used in that time span. So bottom line, maybe eight months of use.
Don't be fooled; an Ego will not last forever - in 2 years I've gone through 2 and I have many other replaceable battery models I have used in that time span. So bottom line, maybe eight months of use.
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I just don't like the bulkiness of most avds. Can't help but think ill look like I'm smoking a vibrator.
Batteries are going to eventually die no matter what, regardless if they are built-in or not. The only true vape device that you won't have to spend money on over time is one that is not portable.
Batteries are going to eventually die no matter what, regardless if they are built-in or not. The only true vape device that you won't have to spend money on over time is one that is not portable.
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dsy5:7676246 said:
Would you rather buy a basic disposable flashlight that lasts 3 months for $2... or a $10 dollar flashlight that is slightly brighter but you must replace the batteries every 3 months?
I think that's a better analogy when it comes to cost.
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ricks:7677386 said:
Problem is ... the batteries lose their juice over time quickly unless you rotate them.
So if you buy ... say a Provari. You're paying $160 for the device and $22 for 2 batteries that should last atleast a full year.
$182 will buy enough egos to last a long ... long time. Long enough that the Provari will no longer be seen as a device worth $160 and something else will be considered better.
For me personally I look at vaping as a cost effective solution. I want a solid vape at the lowest price point. Is it cool that the Provari can check the ohms of my atty? Yes. Is it worth an extra $135 when I have a $5 multimeter that can do the same? Not to me.
Otherwise both devices do the exact same thing ... provide vapor at different voltages.
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This is basically all subjective, but I would rather carry 1 device and two batteries, rather than 2 devices with me. And I certainly wouldn't want to lug around a multimeter! (I'm joking)
All these answers are correct, its a personal preference thing.
The provari is a awesome device, and it was one of the first to give us all the functionality and quality that it has. The lavatube was the next big thing in variable voltage because it dropped the price. It was never ment to have the quality or all the functionality of the provari, it sacrificed those things to get the price down and its the device that got me into VV. Then came the twist, its the same story. You can now get VV for $20 bucks. Do these cheaper devices replace the provari/darwin etc? Only you can answer that, you get what you pay for.
The provari is a awesome device, and it was one of the first to give us all the functionality and quality that it has. The lavatube was the next big thing in variable voltage because it dropped the price. It was never ment to have the quality or all the functionality of the provari, it sacrificed those things to get the price down and its the device that got me into VV. Then came the twist, its the same story. You can now get VV for $20 bucks. Do these cheaper devices replace the provari/darwin etc? Only you can answer that, you get what you pay for.
Don't get me wrong. By no means am I bashing the provari. It's a great vaping gadget and some may feel it provides a better experience.
My comments were based on cost effectiveness. If cost isn't a factor ... the choices are endless and it really comes down to what look and functions you want in your vaping experience.
The point I was making is that just about every portable Vaporizer is going to have future spending cost. Batteries will die and need replaced .. regardless if they're built-in or replaceable. Initial costs will be different but upkeep costs are about the same for all popular devices.
My comments were based on cost effectiveness. If cost isn't a factor ... the choices are endless and it really comes down to what look and functions you want in your vaping experience.
The point I was making is that just about every portable Vaporizer is going to have future spending cost. Batteries will die and need replaced .. regardless if they're built-in or replaceable. Initial costs will be different but upkeep costs are about the same for all popular devices.
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