Why so many mechanical mods?

[kikimeow]

I was looking at pictures of e-cigarette collections, and I noticed that a lot of the time people had 5+ mechanical mods that all looked *very* similar to each other. What's the reasoning behind that? Why not just one or two, and call it good?

Also... since I'm on the subject. What would be a good noob mech mod I could look into? Pay day is this Friday, and I'm looking to buy one of the big ones!

BONUS QUESTION:
Why are Provari so much more expensive than others? I noticed a lot were in the 50-80 price range, whereas the Provari is 160+?

 

[ConradM]

The smok Magneto seems to be a good starter mech.

 

[ConradM]

That being said, mechs are generally for built setups... You probably wouldn't see a benefit using one with a clearo or carto tank.

 

[kikimeow]

Gotcha. So not the kind you should just throw a pro tank 2 on? I was also looking the Innokin MVP... would you say that would be a good one to try out? My current is a Itaste vv 3.0...

 

[tj99959]

I really don't know. Why does my wife need so many Toby mugs? I could have several Otto Carter master pieces for what my wife has sitting on shelves doing nothing.


If you think a Provari is expensive!!

 

[wonner]

...BONUS QUESTION:
Why are Provari so much more expensive than others? I noticed a lot were in the 50-80 price range, whereas the Provari is 160+?

You aren't looking in the right places. You will find many mechs that far exceed the price of a ProVari.

Why do ProVari cost $160+? Because they are American made, they work exceptionally well, and they have a warranty that is backed by a company that will respond to your request.

Just to be clear; ProVari are not mechs.

 

[ConradM]

Gotcha. So not the kind you should just throw a pro tank 2 on? I was also looking the Innokin MVP... would you say that would be a good one to try out? My current is a Itaste vv 3.0...

Yeah, not unless you're rebuilding the PT2 coil. A lot of people like the MVP2. But since you already have the Itaste you could get something like a Vamo which allows you to change out batteries.

 

[doots]

Id suggest unless you are using RBA attys, get a VW mod instead. The Mech at 3.7 IMO isnt going to benefit you much if at all.
These are used mainly for low ohm vaping using rebulidables. If that is what you plan on doing then by all means go for it. I use different rbas but my favoite and best vape is the Reo Grand and the RM2 rebuildable atty that is bottom fed. Cant beat the vape.. I could never go back to cartos or reg 510 attys after the experience I have with RBAS. Good luck in your search..

 

[edyle]

I was looking at pictures of e-cigarette collections, and I noticed that a lot of the time people had 5+ mechanical mods that all looked *very* similar to each other. What's the reasoning behind that? Why not just one or two, and call it good?

Also... since I'm on the subject. What would be a good noob mech mod I could look into? Pay day is this Friday, and I'm looking to buy one of the big ones!

BONUS QUESTION:
Why are Provari so much more expensive than others? I noticed a lot were in the 50-80 price range, whereas the Provari is 160+?

I think you are just using the term "mechanical mod" without knowing that there are "mods", then there are "mechanical mods".
Some people have a few big fat battery tubes because they bought a couple mods, then they got mechanical mods also.

 

[ConradM]

This is a great video explaining the differences between mechs and vv/vw and what you should use -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t364k2vQFHg

 

[Acidspring13]

I was thinking if you like the innoken then get the SVD much better than that vamo as you can use any battery not just a 18350 or a 18650

 

[kikimeow]

I've been watching videos on rebuildables, and I'm going to ask my local B&M employees if maybe they can help me with my first time. I really do wanna get into it, but I want to be 100% safe, and knowledgeable on it.

And yeah, I've mainly just been looking at the mech mods on sites like myfreedomsmokes.com and discountvapers... probably why most of the ones I've been looking at are so cheap. Heh.

I can definitely tell the Provari's are well made, and I'm probably going to end up getting one myself when I have a bit more expendable cash on hand. I blew through 300$ on juices, and tanks since I started a week and a half ago... so I'm putting myself on a vaping budget so to speak. I just know this Friday, I want to get another battery, preferably with a little more oomph than my itaste.

 

[doots]

I've been watching videos on rebuildables, and I'm going to ask my local B&M employees if maybe they can help me with my first time. I really do wanna get into it, but I want to be 100% safe, and knowledgeable on it.

And yeah, I've mainly just been looking at the mech mods on sites like myfreedomsmokes.com and discountvapers... probably why most of the ones I've been looking at are so cheap. Heh.

I can definitely tell the Provari's are well made, and I'm probably going to end up getting one myself when I have a bit more expendable cash on hand. I blew through 300$ on juices, and tanks since I started a week and a half ago... so I'm putting myself on a vaping budget so to speak. I just know this Friday, I want to get another battery, preferably with a little more oomph than my itaste.

The biggest benefit of rbas are the cost of using and rebuilding them and how much better vape they are. Just pennies vs. dollars on new clearos and atty..
The SVD would be a good choice and even for rebuildables when you get to that point. Discountvapers are out of stock on it but im sure someone else will know where you could get one. Same with juices: when you find the couple or few you like the experimenting and having to waste money on things you dont like will cease to be a factor. You will just have the cost of juices you prefer. or DIY your own for much much less cost. wire and wick are cheap. Nic is cheap too.. Flavorings are cheap also.. It takes some time but you are on the right track. Watch as many utube vids as you can on rebuilding and it will become more clear to you over time and practice..

 

[tj99959]

I've been watching videos on rebuildables, and I'm going to ask my local B&M employees if maybe they can help me with my first time. I really do wanna get into it, but I want to be 100% safe, and knowledgeable on it.

And yeah, I've mainly just been looking at the mech mods on sites like myfreedomsmokes.com and discountvapers... probably why most of the ones I've been looking at are so cheap. Heh.

I can definitely tell the Provari's are well made, and I'm probably going to end up getting one myself when I have a bit more expendable cash on hand. I blew through 300$ on juices, and tanks since I started a week and a half ago... so I'm putting myself on a vaping budget so to speak. I just know this Friday, I want to get another battery, preferably with a little more oomph than my itaste.

It's best to look at it as 'short trem needs', and 'long term goals'. Where I see expensive mistakes being made is trying to fulfill those long term goals without first discovering what they are. For example, I was looking at the nicest Gennie style RBA I have ever seen yesterday (over $200). However I already know that Gennies are not my cup of tea, I prefer RDA's. So I just told the guys at the vape shop that it sure was nice, but it would be foolish for me to buy it.

So what I'm saying is that you will save yourself a lot of money by knowing what you want from your PV, and then looking for the PV that does that best.

 

[Thrasher]

as for provari head over to the subforums and you will see the biggest issue of the day is which tank to buy or what color did you get.
then check out the other subforums and the ever growing list of problems.

with that said, when you step over the line and cross over from mass produced cheaper mods to well built higher end models the provari is actually near the lower end for the price. there are a few higher end VV/VW that make the provari look like a bargain lol.

as for more then one mod? same as all things - aesthetics, i have a nice one but i like that one as well so now I have 3. although some people do get excessive.

same can be said for anything with a potential for being collected, why does the guitarist need 5 or more guitars. or someone needs 10 pairs of shoes? or my neighbor - why in the ell does she need 500 ceramic elephants? lol after the first 20 or so didnt you have enough elephant nicknacks? there all the same thing, its an elephant.

 

[Ahoy]

Mech mods offer their own pool of goodness seperated from VV mods.

The biggest plus about a mech mod, for me anyways, is the simple design and function of mechanical mods. They don't need a book to learn how to use them and they are usually very well made. Helpful advice; never go cheap on ecigs. You get what you pay for no matter what.

 

[The Ministry]

same can be said for anything with a potential for being collected, why does the guitarist need 5 or more guitars

Two Gibson SG's - Two Gibson Les Pauls, and a Ibanez RG550. Awesome, overkill, but guitars are cool, I guess. So are MODS. Just trying to source a Steampunk MOD in the UK and failing miserably!!

 

[samcm010]

Mech mods offer their own pool of goodness seperated from VV mods.

The biggest plus about a mech mod, for me anyways, is the simple design and function of mechanical mods. They don't need a book to learn how to use them and they are usually very well made. Helpful advice; never go cheap on ecigs. You get what you pay for no matter what.

Totally agree I wasted a lot of money on cheap mods learning you get what you pay for.

 

[donnah]

The influx of mech mods came from the intro of the genesis atty last year or so. Genesis attys with mesh don't really shine unless they are built low resistance and used with a mech. (for most of us) At first there were only highend, expensive mechs, then China started cloning them.. and cloning them...and cloning them. That's why there are so many mechs around right now. I'm seeing gensis attys with mesh moving out and kayfun styles moving in. The kayfun styles can be built with higher resistance and don't need mechs to run them.

They've always been around.. but took a back seat when variable voltage came about. Then they came back to the forefront because of genesis attys. I'm seeing more and more highend mechs sit in the classys now. There's so many cheap ones now that do the same thing that the expensive ones do, people don't want to pay $100+ for them anymore. With that being said, I have two Atmizoo Rollers that I enjoy and plan to keep. I'm not interested in buying any more though.

 

[InTheShade]

tj makes a great point. Half of the battle is knowing what you want, then purchasing the APV, mech or mod that will meet those needs. Of course for some, vaping becomes a hobby / collectors thing.

I know for me I had to knock it off as I was heading toward a $1000 spend within a month or two of starting vaping. Now, I too use a REO with an RM2 RDA on top. It's simply the best device for my needs.

Now I just have to stop myself buying another because I wants it...