Why is the Provari so much better than a kGo? Better battery? Better vapor?
I just can't imagine having an e cig bigger than my current blunt-sized kGo.
Just wanted to make sure everyone understands that the ProVari (
Vari) is a variable voltage (3-6 volt) PV (APV technically), and *go's are constant-voltage, usually either 3.4 or 3.7 volts. Variable voltage lets you put just about whatever wattage you want to a coil or coils, and I like to use the analogy of having a lighting fixture controlled by a dimmer switch to change brightness, instead of having to put in a different wattage bulb. (Insert "how many vapers does it take to change a light bulb?" joke here).
So - mirror, mirror, on the wall, which is the "best" (production) APV of them all? I think the top 3 contenders are the ProVari V2, the Darwin, and the Smoktech VMax (in no particular order lol). I say that those are the top 3 for me because I don't care so much about size most of the time. If your top criterion is compactness or even ciggie-look-alikeness, then these 3 devices would be terrible for you.
My other favorite devices are the Joyetech eGo battery for its performance that seems to defy its lower voltage, its quality, its availability in a pass-through version, and its availability in large mah sizes like 1000 (1100?). I really like the eGo tanks, especially the B-size, and so do some very high-end atomizer makers like Bulli, Biansi, and (I think) GG, that make some amazing rebuildable atomizers for the eGo tanks. On a slim, nice-looking, and capable battery like the Joyetech eGo or the kGo, they make a hell of a nice setup for out on the town, or hanging out at home. I think the Joyetech -C style atomizers are just fine too, and seem to work great once you learn how to maintain them.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/ego-type-models/232530-new-ovale-ego-c-changeble-system.html
(Ovale = Joyetech, it's a US Customs thing, as I understand it).
Honorable mention goes to any of the re-branded Lavatube clones, any of which make for a great intro IMO into variable voltage, which can be had for 60-70 bucks:
For example -
http://www.vaporalley.com/VA-Variable-Volt-Mod-Version-15_p_244.html
For the truly curious and adventurous, I offer these threads:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/new-members-forum/291542-way-too-much-info.html
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...ng-started-your-advice-would-appreciated.html
As always, YMMV, and please don't shoot me, I'm just the piano player.