The contents of my ebay cart or a Provari? Please help me make an informed decision

[StephanieJ]

Hi guys, Got sick of my spinners and am looking to upgrade. In my ebay cart, I have

4 bay Efest Luc Charger
1 Kamry 101 Kit
2 Smoktech Safety Fuses
1 Smoktech Magneto. (mod Only)

All this will end up costing me $115.46 (Free Shipping). Now bearing in mind that the provari is $212 for a kit, or $179 for just the mod itself, what would you do in my position? All I'm looking for is a steady, reliable vape. Would appreciate any advice and opions.
Thanks!

 

[StephanieJ]

Forgot to mention, I use tanks. Won't be doing any Kayfuns and Russians and such right now.

 

[Etherz]

get a mvp at 101vape if your only going to be using tanks. I got one for my girlfriend and she loves it!

 

[kiwivap]

Hi guys, Got sick of my spinners and am looking to upgrade. In my ebay cart, I have

4 bay Efest Luc Charger
1 Kamry 101 Kit
2 Smoktech Safety Fuses
1 Smoktech Magneto. (Mod Only)

All this will end up costing me $115.46 (Free Shipping). Now bearing in mind that the provari is $212 for a kit, or $179 for just the mod itself, what would you do in my position? All I'm looking for is a steady, reliable vape. Would appreciate any advice and opions.
Thanks!

Forgot to mention, I use tanks. Won't be doing any Kayfuns and Russians and such right now.

Hi Stephanie,
The mods in your cart are mechanical mods - they rely solely on the battery and you can't adjust the temperature of your vape like you can with regulated mods. If you are using tanks and not RBAs then there are other options.

As already suggested, the Innokin MVP2 - very popular. This has variable wattage or variable voltage - in simple terms you can control the temperature of your vape by changing the power level. This site seems to have the best price:
Innokin iTaste MVP V2.0 - 101 Vape

The MVP2 has a built in battery so you don't need to buy separate batteries.

Another option is the Sigelei 20w. You can look at that here. Has very good reviews - sturdy, does variable wattage or voltage as well. You need batteries and a charger for this.

You obviously already know about the Provari kits.

I think the mechanical mods in your ebay cart aren't really the best thing if you are using tanks. The devices above give you more options and have safety features built in. So a few different ones to consider. The MVP2 is great bang for the buck and great with tanks.

 

[MrPlink]

I love mechs but if all you are using is carto tanks then maybe a provari would make more sense, or even the aforementioned MVP.

However if you want the definition of simple and unbeatable reliability then mechs cant be beat. Also keeps the door open for you to get into rebuildables.

 

[StephanieJ]

Thanks guys, you've given me a lot to think about. Will need to reconsider and research a bit further. Really appreciate all the good advice.

 

[spk99]

I love mechs but if all you are using is carto tanks then maybe a provari would make more sense, or even the aforementioned MVP.

However if you want the definition of simple and unbeatable reliability then mechs cant be beat. Also keeps the door open for you to get into rebuildables.

The Sigelei 20 watt also works great, is a lot cheaper than a Provari, works well with tanks and also leaves the door open to rebuildables in the future.

Sent from my GT-N5110

 

[Baditude]

A Provari is more expensive, but it is for a reason. It's the most reliable, dependable, and durable variable voltage mod on the market. It's a wise investment for the long-term vaper.

All the other mods mentioned above are made in China. Should they break or dysfunction, there will be no option to be able to get them repaired - they become an expensive paperweight. The Provari is made and serviced in the USA. It can be repaired for life should it require it.

You won't be able to do sub-ohm coil rebuildables with a Provari. Get a mechanical mod with 30 amp batteries for that. You also won't be able to do extemely high wattage vaping like you could with a DNA device. Do you really need or even want that? But if you are the average vaper who vapes with factory-made tanks like the majority of vapers use the Provari will be a stellar performer for years for all of your needs. Don't be swayed by a lot of "bells & whistles" features that you likely will never use.

Mechanical mods like you listed in your list will provide a nice vape, many people use them (I do myself occassionally), but their performance is dictated soley by the current charge of the battery in them; performance will gradually drop as the battery is used. On the other hand, the Provari's processor will regulate the voltage so that your last puff will be as good as your first on the battery.

Why Provari?

 

[r77r7r]

"" The contents of my ebay cart or a Provari? Please help me make an informed decision""


An "Informed Decision" will not have you purchasing a Provari. A Useable PV is bought elsewhere.

A Provari is usually purchased wearing Rose Colored Glasses.

But these threads are usually started by those that are going to buy one no matter what response they get otherwise.

Go buy your Provari.........

 

[kiwivap]

All the other mods mentioned above are made in China. Should they break or dysfunction, there will be no option to be able to get them repaired - they become an expensive paperweight.

That's not true - the reputable vendors give warranties. It does pay to check the warranty before buying anything. The mods I mentioned have a good rep - so many people vouch for the MVP2, and the Sigelei 20w is pretty rugged. Even so - check the vendor warranty. The reputable vendors do give a good warranty and will replace defective goods.

Not wanting to have a massive debate but you did respond to my post, and others.

 

[Cool-breeze]

If you have it in the budget why not get a mech, provari and MVP? Each have their place and use. MVP is defiantly one of the best "bang for your buck" mods you can get. Great battery life, nice features and mine has been very reliable. Provari as mentioned is hard to beat for the average vaper. Then the mod is basically indestructible you just have to get use to monitoring your battery with those. That's my biggest dislike of mechs. But when I do want to play with sub ohms you gotta have a mech. I have one of each and enjoy them all. The good news is coming from the pen style batteries you'll be happy with what ever you get for the added battery life if nothing else.

 

[Crak]

You can get a reliable vape for $30-40 bucks, you can get a protank 3 mini from fast tech for 7$, and an ego style variable voltage battery for like $15. Blowing hundreds on a mod is a little silly if you can't afford it. If you want a nice apv I would start with an mvp or something. A provari will last you 5 years easily and I think it comes with a 4 year warranty. Provari will not let you down, but for the price you could instead have 5 reliable e cig builds. What are you looking for besides reliability? IMO I wouldn't break the bank.

Sent from my SM-N900V using Tapatalk

 

[spk99]

Welcome to ECF. Part vape community. Part Provari fanboy hangout.

You won't be disappointed with anything mentioned on here. There is no right or wrong.

I'd say if you own a Mac and think it rules, get a Provari. If you own a PC, and don't get why people buy overpriced .... and would rather buy a new PC with the latest and greatest in a couple years, go with anything else discussed here.

Well, mechanicals aren't good for noobs.

All with get vapor, not smoke into you. That's all that matters

 

[Dampmaskin]

I'd say if you own a Mac and think it rules, get a Provari. If you own a PC, and don't get why people buy overpriced .... and would rather buy a new PC with the latest and greatest in a couple years, go with anything else discussed here.

Hm. So since I am a PC user because the limitations of the Mac are completely unacceptable to me, I should not have bought a Provari, despite its limitations being perfectly acceptable to me? Well, that gave me something new to ponder.

 

[spk99]

Hyperbole, dampasskin. Hyperbole.

Sent from my GT-N5110

 

[VaPreis]

"" The contents of my ebay cart or a Provari? Please help me make an informed decision""


An "Informed Decision" will not have you purchasing a Provari. A Useable PV is bought elsewhere.

A Provari is usually purchased wearing Rose Colored Glasses.

But these threads are usually started by those that are going to buy one no matter what response they get otherwise.

Go buy your Provari.........

The Provari Koolaid can be a bit strong at times.

 

[DetraMental]

This is a person asking about a Provari so expect to get suggestions about Provari, jeez. The haters are waste deep! I have many of the aforementioned mods and they work fine but they DO NOT come with the type of after warranty repair that you get from Provape. Once the warranty runs out you can send it in and get it fixed for a very decent price for the life of your unit. This is not offered to the other devices. My reason for getting the Provari was for this very reason and the fact that I knew I was going into vaping for the long-haul.

I hate Kool-aid.

 

[Chelonian]

I have a Provari, several mechs, and assortment of tanks, and a couple of stick types.
If I am stepping out, and it's summer, I am in shorts, and won't be gone for long, I use a little stick type battery with a cheap aspire tank.
For the workday haul, its mostly the provari.
For in home vaping, the mechs for the most part.
Each has a role to play.

For all around use, it's hard to beat the Provari...it has appliance-like reliability. Is the battery charged? Yes? It works.
That's why the Provari is popular, like it or not.

 

[boomhower1820]

You can certainly use tanks with a mech, just get the low ohm cartos. While waiting for my Kayfun I used 1.7Ω cartos in an IBtanked on a mech and it worked very well. But I've also had an MVP I killed and currently own an MVP 2, love them both. I'll still use the MVP 2 occasionally and as an Ω checker. It's durable and super long batter life. For the money it cost it's IMHO by far the best value in a vapor on the market. It's a lot of product for $40. I was hooked from the start on variable voltage/wattage with twists then an MVP and iTaste VV but the simplicity of the mech has me in love. Plus they look cool.

I would love to try a Provari but it's simply out of my price range.

 

[blueGrassTubb]

The Sigelei 20 watt also works great, is a lot cheaper than a Provari, works well with tanks and also leaves the door open to rebuildables in the future.

^^THIS^^

The Sigelei 20W is about perfect. It's affordable, available, and it provides a first class vape.