I love the look and quality that comes with Provari but its hard to spend twice the cost of Zmax .
This subject always comes up when comparing a Provari with any other VV PV.
Consider for a moment how long you plan on vaping. Are you planning on quitting in the next year or two? If so, the Provari likely isn't the mod for you. It's designed for the long term vapor. It will likely last as long as you are living, and they'll likely find you with it in your hand when you finally pass on. Because of it's uncommon build durability and the fact that Provape will repair a Provari for as long as you own it, it can be considered to be a worthwhile long term investment. When paying for that initial Provari purchase, part of that is going towards Provape's excellent long term customer service, even after the warranty is expired. Name me ONE Chinese-made PV that offers that long of a service? The Z-max might last as long as a Provari, but if it doesn't you won't be able to get it repaired; you'll always have that option with a Provari.
You'll counter that the Provari will eventually become out-dated (some say that it already is) and will eventually be replaced by another mod. People have been saying that for three years or so, and the Provari is still a hot seller. It retains its resale value as well as any other PV. I believe the Provari will always be a player in the mix, even when something else finally surpasses its well-deserved reputation. I liken it to one of the original mechanical mods: the Altsmoke Silver Bullet. It hasn't changed much in the few years that it has been in production, and is just as popular today as it ever was. There will always be a demand for a well built, durable PV that has good customer support by it's manufacturer for as long as you own it. I don't see a Provari ever becoming obsolete, at the very worst it would become a great dependable backup for years.
The Provari will always be your most consistant and dependable mod in your collection. The thing just works as expected every time. The same vaping experience from the beginning to the end of each battery. I have the full size Provari with ext. cap. It's admittingly quite hefty to carry around everywhere despite its relatively average size for a PV. I bought two gripper-style VV box mods to take its place when out-and-about. I still grab for the Provari 90% of the time, it just gives me a better vape.
You might not be one to care much for the Provari's looks. But more third party manufacturers design special hardware for the Provari than any other PV. The Zap rba, the Kir Fanis cartotanks, the Vaporfexion Pro-V cartotanks, the Provari Pro Rings, The Kir Fanis battery extension cap for the Mini, the Twins battery extension cap for the Mini, etc. PV designers love the look of the Provari.
Do these factors make the Provari worth twice the cost of a Z-max? Only you can answer that.
