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Before rebuildable atomizers were what they are today the Provari WAS the top of the food chain. Now though with all the RBAs and mech mods on the market the Provari is definitely not even close to being the best or most powerful PV out there anymore. BUT, that being said, it is still a really darn good vape. NOT everybody out there wants to vape at 15-20 watts, some people would much rath er vape at 9-10, heck even 6-7 watts and that is OK! The Provari used to be the Ferrari of the vaping world but now a days it's more like a middle end Lexus or Mercedes. It's not quite full of the raw power as a mech mod but very luxurious in itself.
Provari is the Apple product of the vaping world IMO. So you are either a PC or an Apple. Keep in mind that there are PC's that cost more than an Apple. The biggest reason I haven't forked over the dough for a Provari is, because it isn't mechanical and utilizes electronics. After so many drops it will break. And even with proper care over time the electronics will eventually fail. With a good mech mod so long as it is cared for and maintenance I don't see why it wouldn't last 100+ years. A machinist in the future could always re-thread and make components to rebuild a mech. Not to say someone who is fluent in electronics can't do the same to a Provari. I'm just saying I would be less likely to do this for a Provari than one of my mechs.
As someone who owns a Provari and has read the Provari forums for some 10 months now, I believe I can attest to the durability of the Provari as being equal to any mechanical mod. Call me a fanboy if you must, it won't hurt my feelings. I'm just reporting factual stories that I have read here on ECF.
The above posts state that they wouldn't fork over the dough for a Provari because it isn't mechanical and utilizes electronics; after so many drops it will break and even with proper care over time the electronics will eventually fail. RUBISH.
Over the last few months owners have reported dropping their Provari in a swimming pool, forgetting it was in a pants pocket while the pants were in the wash, dropping it off a 1 story ledge onto concrete, forgetting they laid it on a dump truck tire and it subsequently got run over by the dump truck, and falling from a pocket on a racing motorcycle and bouncing down the highway. After each incident, the Provari continued to work without incident.
(This is of course allowing the Provari to dry once it was soaked, or after the juice delivery device which was totally destroyed was replaced.) The Provari is built like a tank, and is immune to immersion in water.
Even if a Provari needs repair after the warranty is expired, you can have the comfort of knowing that Provape will repair it for as long as you own it. No Chinese mod can offer that service, as the Chinese manufacturers don't do repairs.
I bought two AGA T2 RBA's with the intent to use them on my mechanical Silver Bullet. Well, after trying sub 1 ohm coils on the Silver Bullet, I found that I didn't care for the extreme heat of the low resistance coils and the resulting harsh vape. Vaping at 15-20 watts is crazy to me.
I much prefer the more standard 2.0 ohm coil on the Provari; I can then adjust the voltage to my particular flavor of juice. This is what works for me.
As I stated before in this thread, if you are interested in a Provari but are waiting for Provape to offer variable wattage...don't. It isn't likely to happen any time soon. If Provape was going to offer variable wattage they would have by now.
The above posts state that they wouldn't fork over the dough for a Provari because it isn't mechanical and utilizes electronics; after so many drops it will break and even with proper care over time the electronics will eventually fail. RUBISH.
Over the last few months owners have reported dropping their Provari in a swimming pool, forgetting it was in a pants pocket while the pants were in the wash, dropping it off a 1 story ledge onto concrete, forgetting they laid it on a dump truck tire and it subsequently got run over by the dump truck, and falling from a pocket on a racing motorcycle and bouncing down the highway. After each incident, the Provari continued to work without incident.
(This is of course allowing the Provari to dry once it was soaked, or after the juice delivery device which was totally destroyed was replaced.) The Provari is built like a tank, and is immune to immersion in water.
Even if a Provari needs repair after the warranty is expired, you can have the comfort of knowing that Provape will repair it for as long as you own it. No Chinese mod can offer that service, as the Chinese manufacturers don't do repairs.
I bought two AGA T2 RBA's with the intent to use them on my mechanical Silver Bullet. Well, after trying sub 1 ohm coils on the Silver Bullet, I found that I didn't care for the extreme heat of the low resistance coils and the resulting harsh vape. Vaping at 15-20 watts is crazy to me.
I much prefer the more standard 2.0 ohm coil on the Provari; I can then adjust the voltage to my particular flavor of juice. This is what works for me.
As I stated before in this thread, if you are interested in a Provari but are waiting for Provape to offer variable wattage...don't. It isn't likely to happen any time soon. If Provape was going to offer variable wattage they would have by now.
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@Baditude, yes you are a fan boy. 
Naw just messing with you. I won't fork over the cash, because of personal preference. If I preferred a Provari I would own one, its that simple. And as to its overall durability I have no doubt it is a stand up device. Many of my buddies own Provaris. In all honesty if you take my group of palls and compare our mech and electronic devices; the end result (vapor) is equal. Different roads leading to the same destination.
Naw just messing with you. I won't fork over the cash, because of personal preference. If I preferred a Provari I would own one, its that simple. And as to its overall durability I have no doubt it is a stand up device. Many of my buddies own Provaris. In all honesty if you take my group of palls and compare our mech and electronic devices; the end result (vapor) is equal. Different roads leading to the same destination.
In my opinion, whatever you are comfortable with will work fine. I have heard nothing but positive comments from friends of mine that own Provari's, but I am comfortable with my vendor and the supplies they offer. That's just me. It's all personal preference. If what you use works for you, then stick with it.
RBA = rebuildable atomizer. Generally refers to Genesis-style atomizers where you wrap your own stainless steel mesh and wrap your own steel wire into a coil around that.
AGA T2 rebuildable tank
They can be, especially at first. They have a high learning curve and are generally recommended for more advanced vapors.But once they are working on all cylinders, there is not a better vape.
You original question seems to be that the ONLY reason anyone should buy a Provari is "enhanced" performance, dismissing the biggest reason a lot of us own one. Not having a B&M store nearby, and having one of my ego twists fall apart in my hands made me realize I needed a quality built, dependable device. I had the funds available, so I bought the most well-reviewed & respected DEPENDABLE mod I could afford. I got a pretty purple one, and it does really feel great in my hand. I'm a cartotank girl who prefers fruit flavors, so I rarely go above 3.8 volts. I honestly really don't notice a "performance" difference between it & my twists, which still also get daily use, other than consistant power - my Provari warns me before it stops working, while my twists just fade....away..... I've examined some of the lower priced mods, and I'm planning on getting one as a backup to my Provari, but I don't like the way they look, and I'll never trust it like I do "Violet". And if, god forbid, she has to go for service, I'll be nervous until I get her back.
In any case, if you're looking only for enhanced vaping performance, I think you're right to concentrate on delivery systems (and juice) and mods that allow you to adjust both voltage & wattage.
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