To Provari or Not to Provari

[userml1653]

I sold my vamo after less than a day. provari is the most accurate apv on the market. the vamo is not nearly as accurate. also the vamo cannot be repaired like the provari. I wanted something to last my a lifetime and like the provari so much I will most likely order a second down the road. after holding a provari illl never buy a cheap chinaod again especially after reading of the countless problems they seem to have over time

I have had my Vamo for about a month with no problems. I am not saying I will never have any problems. But if I do have a problem with it I wouldn't care if its not repairable, I can easily buy another one and still have paid less than a Provari (wouldn't have to wait for shipping back and forth either for repair). I have not had any consistency issues yet either.

It seems people get defensive when speaking of the Provari. I understand it is a very impressively built product and has a great warranty. But there is a price to pay for that warranty, which is factored into the cost of the unit.

 

[neonballoon]

People do seem to nuthug the Provari but it is a solid unit, I just don't think it's that big of a deal, as long as you get the power, that's all you need, right? Everything else is just presentation.

 

[Baditude]

I have had my Vamo for about a month with no problems. I am not saying I will never have any problems. But if I do have a problem with it I wouldn't care if its not repairable, I can easily buy another one and still have paid less than a Provari (wouldn't have to wait for shipping back and forth either for repair). I have not had any consistency issues yet either.

It seems people get defensive when speaking of the Provari. I understand it is a very impressively built product and has a great warranty. But there is a price to pay for that warranty, which is factored into the cost of the unit.

It all settles down to your expectations. For you, replacement of a cheaper device should it fail is what your comfort zone is.

For others, they've gone through that process already and are tired of repeatingly replacing devices, and gone with a company/device that they can have confidence in to avoid the situation altogether. They are willing to pay once and be done with it.

 

[Buzzsaw46]

I think many of us have been down the inexpensive mod road and had issues. After doing that a few times before buying a ProV you learn the value of a mod that just works day after day, month after month, year after year with no annoying minor issues along the way. Yes some of the newer mods have added bells and whistles but they also don't have proven track records of reliability and durability.

I don't care what mod anyone chooses, but I will continue to recommend what has become my favorite, as I would expect everyone else to do. I will also continue to make the argument that the cheap un-repairable mods offer a false economy. Since many only have a 30-90day warranty, after which they become disposable.

I also understand people that love to find that budget item that works as good as the market leader/s, or to try the latest and greatest new product. While some would rather buy one product they like and stick with it for the long haul. Neither approach is wrong, different strokes.

 

[cobraf]

It seems that everyone if for the Provari, I just got mine a few days ago, and although i also have a Vamo and and Evic i tend to use the Provari much more.

It is build like a tank and it works flawlessly, if the price is what you are worried about this mod is indeed not cheap but you get what you pay for.

Also i heard people say that you can get a V2 Provari on their site at a discount since the 2.5 is just a facelift and all the electronics are exactly the same

 

[voiceoverip]

I'll try the Provari once the 3 Chinese mods in the mail arrive and fail (CVI, Vamo and Lavatube). The Provari is tempting but expensive ... and I don't know yet whether I will vape long term or try to cut down and eventually stop.

 

[userml1653]

I'll try the Provari once the 3 Chinese mods in the mail arrive and fail (CVI, Vamo and Lavatube). The Provari is tempting but expensive ... and I don't know yet whether I will vape long term or try to cut down and eventually stop.

I am on the same boat. Vaping has helped me quit smoking. But i am not sure if i will continue vaping or eventually quit.

As far as money, it is not an issue. But whenever i make a purchase i look at value for the money and everyone has a different sense of value. My Vamo is fine but will i gain anything from a provari is what i am asking myself. I need to buy another mod since my brother wants my vamo.

 

[Pentarth]

I started with 2 different cigalikes... pieces of JUNK! both died quickly. Bought a Lavatube and while it worked well it started showing wear around 3 months and then the trigger button died. After reading the forums for months I took the plunge and invested in a Provari V2. I love it, it's everything everyone says it is. Loads of vapor.
As for the investment how many other mods out there have the resale value of a Provari? (that alone speaks for the quality of the item) If you decide to quit put your Provari on the market.
You ask yourself what you will gain from buying a Provari? Peace of mind. Excellent vapor production. Excellent customer support and 1 - 2 years full warrenty. It'll probably be the last mod you ever need to buy if you do quit.
You could buy any mod and it would work... but for how long? That is the problem with 98% of the mods out there. They are built like crap and don't last.
Reading all the prior posts you've been given excellent advice already from a lot of experienced users. The decision is yours now.

 

[derkafer]

I think the main issue with the provari is that after that, youre in the deep end. You cant go back from something that high performance.

 

[cactus71]

... whenever i make a purchase i look at value for the money and everyone has a different sense of value. My Vamo is fine but will i gain anything from a provari is what i am asking myself. I need to buy another mod since my brother wants my vamo.

You should then take into consideration the resale ability of a ProV... they do seem to fetch a good ROI on the classifieds.

 

[Baditude]

As far as money, it is not an issue. But whenever i make a purchase i look at value for the money and everyone has a different sense of value. My Vamo is fine but will i gain anything from a provari is what i am asking myself.

98% of Provari owners will confidently say that with the Provari you will only need to buy once. Chances are extremely high that it will last 3-5 times longer than the cheaper mods that do the same and maybe have a couple more bells and whistles. If they only last a few months, were those bells and whistles worth it? Only you can answer that.

So which is better for you? Buy another mod every few months to a year? Or buy once and have confidence it will last you as long as you are likely going to vape? If you do quit vaping altogether, used Provari's are being snatched up as fast as they are put in the classifieds.

I like to compare the Provari to another old soldier that has spent some time on the block: The Silver Bullet. It's been around since it seems the first mods went into widespread production. It's probably as popular today as it ever was. Chad, the guy that makes the Silver Bullet and the other mods at Altsmoke, has trouble keeping up with the demand. Most vapors that have been around awhile have owned one. They are built like an axe.

Like the Silver Bullet, the Provari will continue to be highly sought out even after it's been surpassed by some equal-quality, variable wattage mod (which will probably still be some time in coming). And the likely manufacturer of that mod is probably going to be Provape itself.

 

[voiceoverip]

You should then take into consideration the resale ability of a ProV... they do seem to fetch a good ROI on the classifieds.

Until some Chinese/Taiwanese/Korean/Philipino factory makes the perfect clone or an even better product, some of them are quite capable ... there are things that hold their value better, gold for instance

 

[MaxUT]

I think it boils down to two words: Owner Satisfaction.

 

[userml1653]

I think you guys have convinced me. I think I will will be gettin a Provari mini in satin silver. Do I need anything else? I have 2 efest and 2 Eh batteries. Will they work?

 

[DaveP]

Since I bought my Provari I haven't spent a dime on anything but cartos, juice, and tanks. I still have 3 eGo batteries and a box mod that work and will probably buy something variable for further backup.

My projection is that the Provari will last. SS threads don't wear out like aluminum threads on my flashlights and the pot metal threads on my Chinese PV's. Mine has been dropped on concrete enough without visible damage to convince me that it's a tough product. The higher end aluminum VV mods these days cost 2/3 of the price of a satin SS Provari. I see much higher quality in paying a little more.

My comments aren't intended to be Provari fanboy statements. They are statements of what I consider to be facts backed by experience with the product.

One day, I will probably buy an expensive LED flashlight. I held back on the $60 tactical flashlight I bought from Sears because I didn't want to spend twice as much. It's a good flashlight, but it's also a tap and glow model that uses 6 AAA cells. You have to twist the battery cap and the head to restore constant light when you turn it on or it will blink and vary from electrical resistance. I want one that turns on and works without fiddling with it all the time. My Sears Craftsman model is bright and does the job at 170 lumens, but it's aggravating to use. I kind of wish now that I had bought one of the Surefire models for $110 that uses 18650 IMR cells.

 

[userml1653]

Now I am not sure which Provari to get. I can't make up my mind. I guess it will depend on the batteries.

 

[Salt&PePPer]

It's funny how we think in terms of dollars when we shop for mods. Most of us bought a Provari every month when we bought cigarettes. I smoked a carton a week and spent about $150 a month. My Provari has worked flawlessly since last April and I don't plan on having to buy another one for a long time. It's under warranty for two years. Yes, I spent the extra $24.95 and thought that it was money well spent.

In retrospect I would have spent $50 for the extra bit of warranty for some of my valued assets.

$2 a month is little, LITTLE, to spend for piece of mind.

 

[jwhorner6]

Now I am not sure which Provari to get. I can't make up my mind. I guess it will depend on the batteries.

I can only say what made up my mind. The mini with the 18350 wasn't going to give me the battery life I wanted. If I added the extension cap to use an 18490 then I really didn't have a mini any more, so I just went with the std provari with an 18490. That gives me all day on a battery so I personally don't have a need for the 18650 extension cap.

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[userml1653]

I can only say what made up my mind. The mini with the 18350 wasn't going to give me the battery life I wanted. If I added the extension cap to use an 18490 then I really didn't have a mini any more, so I just went with the std provari with an 18490. That gives me all day on a battery so I personally don't have a need for the 18650 extension cap.

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I currently use my Vamo in 18350 mode unless I know I am going to be out all day, then I stack 2 18350s. But I guess I dont mind carrying 2 batteries.

 

[jwhorner6]

I currently use my Vamo in 18350 mode unless I know I am going to be out all day, then I stack 2 18350s. But I guess I dont mind carrying 2 batteries.

I use my vamo, with an 18650. Like I said, that is what made up my mind, but sounds like you would be fine with a mini, and if the smaller size appeals to you then go for it. I can say that you won't be dissaponted with either, imo

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