What's the most rugged set up I can get

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https://www.cigtechs.com/mobile/product.asp?itemid=402

I found this one. Same thing that was in the previous picture? What else do I have to buy? I'm gonna go with the provari mini with the tank previously mentioned. So now I have a battery thing and a tank. Can someone else list off everything else I need to vape?
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What is the overall length of that tank? The mini is 3.5 inches. How much more am I adding with the tank?
 
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I haven't seen Tatroe mods anywhere other than CigTechs. Pretty sure they are exclusively made for them.

Oh, you will also need these-

http://www.sun-vapers.com/buy/o-rings-for-rdas-and-protanks-5-pieces/

They don't come with an o-ring. You can also salvage one from a ProTank if you have one, or get one at a hardware store.

Oh, I have the smooth one and groove straight ones.
 
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I believe you'll need a drip tip if it's not included with the tank. There are people selling used ProVaris in the classifieds here. You'll need to get verified first. Not sure how many posts you need, I think it's 20. Most are in pretty good condition. Other that the classies, sometimes blemished ones come up at ProVape but I haven't seen one for a while.

So far I have this:

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https://www.cigtechs.com/mobile/product.asp?itemid=402

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ProVari Mini Satin Black Variable Voltage Electronic Cigarette
If anyone knows where I can get better prices help me out
 

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I also give a +1 to the Provari Mini

As an alternative to the Tatroe tank you might consider a Pyrex carto tank. They are also not very likely to break at the connection if you get one as wide as 19mm or wider. Although Pyrex is strong it is glass after all and is not indestructible.

You can get good Pyrex tanks at IBTanked.com. You even get a fully blacked out one for around 30 bucks.

All you need are replacement cartomizers, which last from a week to 3 or more weeks depending on your Ejuice and how much you Vape. Better flavor than the Protank coils in the Tatroe IMHO.

There is a bit of a learning curve in setting up (priming) a carto tank, but once you do, they are a better vape than the Protank type systems.


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All you need are replacement cartomizers, which last from a week to 3 or more weeks depending on your Ejuice and how much you Vape. Better flavor than the Protank coils in the Tatroe IMHO.


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So if I add the 510 cartomizers into the check out for the battery I'm good? I should be able to take my drip tip off my current tank right? Does this tank have a wick that I have to keep changing out? Cause that stuff looks like a pita.

Also with this setup will I be able to get into rebuildable tanks and such later?
 

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A bunch of little one-line answers:
There's no where else (except used) to buy the Vaporforce Provari
There's no where else (except used) to buy the Tatroe tank (though there was a guy here selling a red one - I'll look for it)
That Tatroe tank is like a solid stainless "ProTank" - which a LOT of people have. All you do is replace the "coil/head" when it goes bad. They cost like $1, and you can get them from a hundred websites, like this one. I'd start with the 2.2 Ohm. It'll last maybe a week? You can clean them, you can "rebuild" them - or just pop in a new one.
You could switch to a rebuildable on your Provari later.




So if I add the 510 cartomizers into the check out for the battery I'm good? I should be able to take my drip tip off my current tank right? Does this tank have a wick that I have to keep changing out? Cause that stuff looks like a pita.

Also with this setup will I be able to get into rebuildable tanks and such later?
 

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But those are cartomizers - you don't use those if you're getting a Tatroe Tank. It's not a "Carto-Tank" that you put a cartomizer in. It's more like a "steel clearomizer" that you just put a "coil head" in.
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So what determines the ohms? The tank or the mod?

The coil or cartomizer determines Ohms (resistance) - with a ProVari, YOU adjust the VOLTS, to control the vapor production.
Some juice vapes better at higher voltage, some people like it "hotter," some coils or cartos aren't exactly what they're supposed to be.
So you turn the voltage up or down a bit, til you're happy.
 

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I'm in the army so the thing is going to take some abuse.... I also like miniature sizes (cause it's going to be in my pocket all the time). Preferably streamlined in design.
I agree with everyone who's recommended the Provari mini. If you want VV, get that, because if it breaks, you can have it fixed.

If, however, you want a mech, it seems like a Silver Bullet would be a good option. It's smooth, so it won't catch on anything, and you could probably run a truck over it without denting it. I don't own one myself, but I have handled it, and it seems like it could take plenty of abuse. It doesn't have a button lock, but the button is recessed.
 

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The Provari is a great choice for a durable and tough mod. Tanks OTOH are going to be harder to get really durable. The 510 connection, the screw at the bottom of the tank, will bend and/or snap if pushed hard from the side. So, if you would for example lean on something and the e-cig is in between it's not going to go well. Is this going to be an issue?

Enter THE DRIPPER PRO Mine never leaves my Provari. Not only is it a great vape, but when it's screwed down it sits dead flush and it's solid as a rock. There's been a few times where I have it in my back pocket and I forget and sit on it. Instead of bending or breaking , it actually just pulls the Provari top cap out a bit and makes it crooked. I don't know if you've ever tried to take the top off of a Provari, but it's on there really good (the only real way to get it back on , even if it's out by a mm is to put a piece of wood on it and hit it with a hammer) . The point being, it might as well be one unit when it's screwed together. It really don't get much more durable.

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i have a sigelei 8w with an igo-l. it was my first mechanical and has gone through hell.

bought the 8w with an 18650 and 18350 tube for $40 bucks at a local vape shop and got my igo-l through fasttech.

for around $50 total you get a durable mech mod with a durable rebuildable. it hits hard as all get out too. i dont have it on me but can try to post a pic when i do. only thing is that the 8w doesnt have an adjustable top pin.

i love my k100 though. thats my "out and about" mod. hits pretty hard too.

im a mech mod kinda guy so i'll recommend the astro clone too. its small in 18350 but it telescopes to fit all 18000 series batts. vapescafe.com has it for around $40. $20 on fasttech but its a hella long wait for shipping. haha.

i never used a provari, dont really care for vv/vw so i cant put in my two cents on that. but looks like a rugged one as well.

if you do end up going with a mech in 18350, just make sure to carry some spare, charged batts in your pack. especially if you chain vape. haha.
 
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