Help Me Pick My New PV Please?

[Jonner]

So I'm currently vaping an Altsmoke Alpha (14500) and and E-Power 14650, alternating using smoktek Dual Coil Clear Cartos and a Silver Torpedo mini-tank. But I'm looking for a little more OOMPH, so to speak, I wanna put some sizzle on my steak, put the pedal to the metal, I want more POWER. The two previous mods I had that supplied the power I liked were the little Chuck and the Silver Bullet (the best so far), but the size put me off. But I'm thinking of going back to an 18650 batt mod or a VV. So what I'm looking at so far are the Provari or a Precise Plus 18650 or 18500, but I'd like to keep it as small as possible (those dual coil clear cartos are long). Anyway, opinions would be appreciated, and feel free to mention other mods that I might not be thinking of. THanks all!
Oh, my budget is roughly $200 or so.

 

[Tersur]

My Provari Shipped with 3 batteries and Charger for 210$ The Tube itself sticks out about 3/4 an inch above my clenched fist. It is heavy but compact with the 18490 Batterys. Im very pleased with it thus far.

 

[cbehrendt]

I have a provari and I am loving it. The provari, with a DCT and DCC, has been the best vaping experience I have ever had, although I haven't tried near as many different kinds of PVs as other members here have. The provari isn't that big IMO, but it is a tad bit long(I am using the extended cap althought and a DCT).

 

[PsychOfMSE]

MEGALODON!!!

Size + Power = WIN!

Can be vaped at 3.7v with one 18350 (by taking the sleeve out, you can see how small it is!).

Also accepts 18650s, a custom 4.8v battery (the green one in the picture), you can stack CR123As for 6v vaping and you can even stack 2 16340s for 7.4v vaping!

I was in the same boat as you, wanted more oomph but needed it to be a decent size. I tried my friend's GGTS, Darwin, and Provari and loved them, but they were either too big or just plain ugly (darwin)!

After 2 weeks of hardcore searching and figuring out my priorities in a PV I decided on a megalodon. In mini-don mode it's the perfect stealth vape for me at work and with the 4.8v batt in it's definitely my sweet spot.

Good luck!

 

[nocturn4l3030]

love the provari, but it has a problem with dual coil cartomizers as it won't fire if you raise the voltage up too much.. it's a safety feature, but it's triggered a little too early because of the way dual coil cartomizers are built. i think i had 1.5 or 1.8ohm dual coils and they're about perfect at 5v.. but the provari wont let me fire it at that voltage

thankfully im not a carto user and the provari is what i use pretty much all day. i would suggest going the VV route, if what i mentioned bothers you, you can try the new Lava Tube VV Mod, or Buzz's Pro or Infinity

 

[Reveen]

If you buy a Provari now you can get in on the limited edition blue LCD and blue button. Just started offering them Sunday night. I ordered one(black chrome with extender cap) and it has already been shipped! That being said I've never even used one. But I know the Silver Bullet is awesome as its all I've been vaping for the past 3 weeks. It is hefty, but you get used to it very quickly.

 

[robcope]

I am buying the Lava Tube from volcano. It should be on the site to purchase on 5 December for those that didn't make the preorder. I was able to get into the preorder, so mine is on the way. The kit is 99.00

 

[Iffy]

Buzz Pro and Infinity Pro luv LR cartos!

 

[Jonner]

Love the suggestions so far, how about some suggestions for use with a torpedo tank, which uses a ce-2 cut carto?

 

[cbehrendt]

love the provari, but it has a problem with dual coil cartomizers as it won't fire if you raise the voltage up too much.. it's a safety feature, but it's triggered a little too early because of the way dual coil cartomizers are built. i think i had 1.5 or 1.8ohm dual coils and they're about perfect at 5v.. but the provari wont let me fire it at that voltage

thankfully im not a carto user and the provari is what i use pretty much all day. i would suggest going the VV route, if what i mentioned bothers you, you can try the new Lava Tube VV Mod, or Buzz's Pro or Infinity

This only applies if you use LR cartos. I can fire my provari at 6v with a 2.5 ohm carto no problem.

 

[The Yeti]

Love the suggestions so far, how about some suggestions for use with a torpedo tank, which uses a ce-2 cut carto?

How 'bout a GG Stealth?? ;-)

Seriously, I've got a Provari and love it for what it can do re: dialing in just the right voltage for that days atty/carto/juice combo - it really does work well. I use mine with a Liquinator tank and can go most of the day on one fill and one charge (18650). But, the Provari is definitely NOT stealthy by any stretch, esp with the tank on top - that Meglodon looks sweet though.

You might want to check into when they're gonna release the Reo VV - that might be a great set up.

And, don't forget about Evolv's upcoming 'Kick' module - will be able to turn any tube mod into a VV/VW device - not released yet.

The GG stuff has currently got me by the short hairs though - I just can't put it down, or stop trolling the classys for GG stuff, or stop polishing the damn thing....ohhhh, soooo shiny!!! I just think they're drop-dead-SEXY!

Good luck with your search!

 

[McGee]

the empire is pretty versatile. can use a bunch of different batteries due to its telescopic ability

 

[chopperguys]

PROVARI I'm new and just got one after reading and searching for hours for the price and reliability and warranty i went in for the kit got it before the sale also a smoktek tank and also all day no problem glad i didn't buy all the small ones then end up with a provari anyway btw just started on the 17th dropped the analogs that day and never looked back just spent a ton and hours of education right here thanks ecf

 

[tearose50]

No one has mentioned the GLV. You can now order a 3.7 that takes one 18650 battery -- and when it comes out get a Kick and use an 18500 (or 18490). Very sturdy, not nearly as robust as a silver bullet. You can also get great colors, if that's any interest.

 

[ThatJoeGuy]

the empire is pretty versatile. can use a bunch of different batteries due to its telescopic ability

This would be great - if you can ever catch them in stock!

There's also the Roughstack V2, or the Maxi Roughstack. They have a bit of girth, though, but not bad. I've never owned a SB (yet), so can't really compare the size, but the RS is very affordable.