Anybody Using A Kabuki?
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Hi I am fairly new to ecf and this is my first post. What a great community. I have a question, but first about me and what I vape:
Quit ciggs over a year ago (smoked since I was 16 and am 68 now) using the cheap disposables and have spent way to much moving up the ladder of quality. I had early stage 1 COPD, and now that I have been off the ciggs for a year, my latest full pulmonary function test had me much improved to very low early stage...not even stage 1! So I can tell everyone that my pulmonary doc (one of the best where I live) told me to keep on vaping because my lungs sound better, and everything else had improved. He has had six patients in the last 8 months quit by vaping when nothing else would work.
Currently using a ProVari P3 and will probably get the new Radius next month. I really enjoy the quality of ProVape equipment. I have been using only aspire nautilus with 1.8 BVC coils and they have worked well. I have been running into a few leaking problems along with junk in the atty that is difficult to clean, so I just purchased a new Kabuki 510 and it is much better so far than the nautilus, both for flavor and draw. Time will tell, but with the true SS I believe it will last a very long time, and clean up better.
Why did I decide to buy the Kubuki - Because of this site and the long video on Youtube describing SS versus chrome plated brass for the aspire. I just felt I wanted the best quality metal and build for my atty. I am not a cloud chaser, but rather go for the flavor and nicotine hit. I use .6 to .9 now.
The question for anyone using a similar setup is what settings are you finding work best as a general guide?
On the ProVari P3 when using the Nautilus and 1.8 BVC coils I ran it about 11.6W to get to 4.7V with 1-Boost and that was ok. With the new Kabuki I am finding a better flavor and draw at 11.4W to get to 4.7 volts, but stepped up the boost to 2. Airflow is set pretty wide open.
Thank you for a great site and I look forward to contributing more over time!
Hi Batbird, welcome to the forum, and congrats for going with reliable gear to help you stay off the smokes and help improve your health.
It's nice to hear about a Doc. who actually gets it regarding vaping. My physician, not so much...I run my Nautilus and Kabuki with the 1.8 Ω coils and drive them with 8-10 watts. Always start low and work up. New coils I'll run for quite a while at 8 watts usually till the performance starts creeping down, then I'll slowly raise the power till I am happy again. This is what works for me.
As for refilling goes? Here is what I do (P3 version); I use the allen wrench to tighten the base very snug on purpose. This way when I grab the top and start unscrewing (pv is upside down) the top simply unscrews from the base without issue, I then lay my PV on it's side on a kleenex, fill my tank, pick up the PV (still upside down) and screw the top back on.
With my bad hands, I find working with bigger stuff easier, so I don't want the base coming off my PV at all, unless it is time for cleaning, or time for a new coil. In my case it was my P3, now my Radius, and this works well for me.
With my bad hands, I find working with bigger stuff easier, so I don't want the base coming off my PV at all, unless it is time for cleaning, or time for a new coil. In my case it was my P3, now my Radius, and this works well for me.
Sounds like a good idea Peter!
I often wonder about people with lesser motor skills or mechanical ability, and how they would handle different aspects of vaping.
You have done well, and also done better, to share your method.
Thanks, Jim
I do likewise, I find it very easy to hold the base of my ProVari and just line up the coil with the chimney, I hardly ever re-fill without the base attached to the mod!
I understand the airflow differences with this tank but using the bvc coils does it fundamentally have similar flavor to a nautilus tank build quality aside? Can it keep up with thick liquids and produce decent vapor? Nautilus and mini were some of my first Gear. I moved in on and frankly before this was recommended I never looked back due to light vapor production and Muted flavor. Have they somehow gotten more out of he could than aspire did ? Does it vape thick liquids, how does it stack up flavor and vapor wise to the aqua fx?
I need a tanks system I don't have to rebuild for post op surgery. This was recommended by a few redditors and I have to say I'm a bit intrigued. But also skeptical it can compare to tanks like the mark bugs gem. Aqua v2. Etc.
I'll admit to having to go back and read large portions of this very long thread. But if someone could possibly address the thick liquids question and if its fundamentally Vaping like a nautilus I'd appreciate it. I can't read large quantities of text st kesejtb(but every post seeks to turn into s book I can't proofread. Sorry )
I need a tanks system I don't have to rebuild for post op surgery. This was recommended by a few redditors and I have to say I'm a bit intrigued. But also skeptical it can compare to tanks like the mark bugs gem. Aqua v2. Etc.
I'll admit to having to go back and read large portions of this very long thread. But if someone could possibly address the thick liquids question and if its fundamentally Vaping like a nautilus I'd appreciate it. I can't read large quantities of text st kesejtb(but every post seeks to turn into s book I can't proofread. Sorry )
I mix my own at 92-95% VG and the balance de-ionized water - unflavored. So far, I have no wicking problems; as it gets colder, the water may increase. From some posts in the DIY forum this mixture is somewhat equivalent to 70 VG/30PG in viscosity. (I don't know that for myself, I simply trusted the posts.)
I would not say that it is fundamentally like a Nautilus in use. The flavor, vapor and air draw are markedly better. "Markedly" meaning that I have not regretted buying this atomizer, not once.
I can't compare Kabuki to any of the other tanks you mention, I have never used them.
I would not say that it is fundamentally like a Nautilus in use. The flavor, vapor and air draw are markedly better. "Markedly" meaning that I have not regretted buying this atomizer, not once.
I can't compare Kabuki to any of the other tanks you mention, I have never used them.
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While it would be literally impossible to say how you would feel, it's highly probably that you will notice a fair-to-significant difference between the two.
I often vape 100% VG juice (which is probably 97% VG, after house-made flavor extracts are added). In a Crown, that juice required 30-35 watts to shine; in the Kabuki, 14 watts is more than enough, for me. The flavor in the Kabuki is leaps and bounds better. I haven't used the Aqua or Gem, but have the MB Chalice II, Manta V2, Marquis ... Manta and Marquis provide more cloud cover, but not more flavor. The Chalice is a tighter draw, and again, not more flavorful, IMO. HTH!
I've run several tanks of Cyclops Colossus (35/65 PG/VG) and Just V.A.P.E Divinus Custard (30/70 PG/VG) at nine watts with the 1.8ohm coil. Flavor was incredible. Vapor production was good. Is the cloud as big as what I would get with one of my sub-ohm setups? No. But then I'm not after huge clouds. In fact all I want is a enough vapor production that I can something is going on. The Kabuki wins on all areas.
h00ligan, I haven't had my Kabuki for very long, I never had a nautilus so I can't compare it to that, but I love my gem. My DV of Irish Cream Milkshake isn't the same in the Kabuki, it's missing flavor notes so that is a no go. Next I tried a vanilla based juice and it was somewhat the same experience, but good. I have a berry cobbler in it now and it's very good. I've been playing with watts (WAE II vs ProVari) and tend to up the watts a little on the ProVari with the Kabuki. I haven't figured that one out yet. YMMV.
I don't know if it's all the playing and comparing different set ups, but the Kabuki seems to pack quite a nic hit. I'm going to drop my nic the next time I diy.
I wouldn't put the Kabuki in quite in the same class as a nicely set up RBA, I'm finding it has it's place with the right juice. The hardest adjustment for me - bottom fill, but I'm getting better at it.
Hope all goes well with your surgery.
I diy with Flavour Art. I started with TFA and CAP and have switched completely, except for a few that FA doesn't have.
Hi Batbird, welcome to the forum, and congrats for going with reliable gear to help you stay off the smokes and help improve your health.
I run my Nautilus and Kabuki with the 1.8 Ω coils and drive them with 8-10 watts. Always start low and work up. New coils I'll run for quite a while at 8 watts usually till the performance starts creeping down, then I'll slowly raise the power till I am happy again. This is what works for me.
I had never thought about upping the watts after the coils begin to degrade. I have been just changing them. Great idea, and I will start upping the watts as the age...Should save some $ on BVC coils! Thank you for the response.
I'm using one with a 40/60 (pg/vg) juice that I mixed up last week and it's working perfectly on an unregulated 18350 mechanical. Lots of flavor and plenty of vapor and keeping up nicely...
Well, I had my first Buki-Tastrophy last night. Was gonna switch flavors up in one with a new recipe I was gonna try. Tore it down and gave it a thorough cleaning, dried and filled with my latest concoction and that's when the cat decided to hop up on to my desk to "help". She turned around twice and knocked my mod over and the tank cracked.
Luckily, my favorite B&M stocks Kabuki's and spare parts so I just got back from picking up 2 replacement glass tanks. Not bad though, 5 months without breaking one. Actually, if you multiply that times 3 Kabuki's that's 15 months total breakage free right?
Luckily, my favorite B&M stocks Kabuki's and spare parts so I just got back from picking up 2 replacement glass tanks. Not bad though, 5 months without breaking one. Actually, if you multiply that times 3 Kabuki's that's 15 months total breakage free right?
Vaporwerx coils came in yesterday. I'll be changing out my coil tonight. We'll see how it goes...
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lack of hand use and coordination a is part of what I'm dealing with right now. I have lost all strength in my hands along with a fair bit of coordination. I can't grasp objects right now. and my right triceps is paralyzed. Working with small items is extremely challenging. Even tearing open packaging requires tools right now. I find some tanks very hard to build and some easier.
For temp
Control coils I ise a coil master type tool and then I use small pliers to gently pull apart the coil once it's placed I leave the rod inside and I use a small
Flathead screwdriver to space evenly for a final pass. It works really well. I also leave the leads longer for wrapping around posts to get more leverage and stick to 28 gauge wire which is much easier to capture under any leads you need. For me the bigger issue now withers is a lack of ability to sit in positions that allow me to
Work on coils for any extended period. That's why I have to change back to disposable
Coils for now. I don't find the action of making coils too hard usually even with semi non functioning hands. Just retain leverage and use tools for wrapping
The issues I have are what causes all my typos too. And my brain can't sort it out right now from
The other issue I'm Dealing With.
For what it's worth my prognosis is a compete return to normalcy after two more surgeries and a ton of Physical therapy. My problems
Certainly aren't as serious as many others I'm sure as I can still form my hands properly. but anyway that's how I deal
With my hands not working correctly right now. I definitely have a lot of respect for hose with one arm or similar working with Vaping stuff !
Over tightening tanks is the hardest thing to deal
With for me and also the tanks that st st he bottom
With hybrid adapters or small other pieces. Like the mark bugs gem beauty ring and 520 adapters.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOIR FEEDBACK ITS BeeN VERY HELPFUL.
Right now the ego one with clr heads rebuilt is the winner for cartridges I think. The ego tanks don't taste very good until you use clr coils. And then they are miles better. Then when you use temp control material in clr heads they're very close to the best tanks on the market so far
If you own and previously write off an ego
One / mega tank you got as a kit Buy a pack
Of $12 clr coils. You rebuild them. It takes me two minutes a coil literally to build. And you will be shocked. The stock ego coils just leave a lot to be desired by tank design seems pretty good for flavor based. It has a small
Collection chamber which is key and the chimney works relatively well with it. Side by side on two flavors it's very close to the flavor of a gem. He icy is imo the best flavor on the market but has some other issues.
For temp
Control coils I ise a coil master type tool and then I use small pliers to gently pull apart the coil once it's placed I leave the rod inside and I use a small
Flathead screwdriver to space evenly for a final pass. It works really well. I also leave the leads longer for wrapping around posts to get more leverage and stick to 28 gauge wire which is much easier to capture under any leads you need. For me the bigger issue now withers is a lack of ability to sit in positions that allow me to
Work on coils for any extended period. That's why I have to change back to disposable
Coils for now. I don't find the action of making coils too hard usually even with semi non functioning hands. Just retain leverage and use tools for wrapping
The issues I have are what causes all my typos too. And my brain can't sort it out right now from
The other issue I'm Dealing With.
For what it's worth my prognosis is a compete return to normalcy after two more surgeries and a ton of Physical therapy. My problems
Certainly aren't as serious as many others I'm sure as I can still form my hands properly. but anyway that's how I deal
With my hands not working correctly right now. I definitely have a lot of respect for hose with one arm or similar working with Vaping stuff !
Over tightening tanks is the hardest thing to deal
With for me and also the tanks that st st he bottom
With hybrid adapters or small other pieces. Like the mark bugs gem beauty ring and 520 adapters.
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOIR FEEDBACK ITS BeeN VERY HELPFUL.
Right now the ego one with clr heads rebuilt is the winner for cartridges I think. The ego tanks don't taste very good until you use clr coils. And then they are miles better. Then when you use temp control material in clr heads they're very close to the best tanks on the market so far
If you own and previously write off an ego
One / mega tank you got as a kit Buy a pack
Of $12 clr coils. You rebuild them. It takes me two minutes a coil literally to build. And you will be shocked. The stock ego coils just leave a lot to be desired by tank design seems pretty good for flavor based. It has a small
Collection chamber which is key and the chimney works relatively well with it. Side by side on two flavors it's very close to the flavor of a gem. He icy is imo the best flavor on the market but has some other issues.
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By the way my DV is marathon milkshake (snickers in America) now (the dripper version) the flavor changes so much between nicotine levels. They say it's normal but since they reengineer end their flavors recently I have a feeling some batches went out that weren't even
Do you get your milkshake at eco?
So a lot of comparisons to things like the nautilus. N how does he kabuki compare to other tanks.
I'm not worried about vapor volume but density is nice. N
How does it compare to any of the following
Kayfun lite authentic or ehpro
Kayfun v4
Subtank with rba or 1.2-5 ohm coils
GEM
taifun gt2
Atlantis
Goblin mini
Lemodrop
Kanger evod/emow (I'd hope it makes a lot more vapor than this and tastes a lot better) I actually preferred the emow to the original nautilus.
Thanks for any direct comparisons mom still searching through this thread and others trying to decide.
I'm not worried about vapor volume but density is nice. N
How does it compare to any of the following
Kayfun lite authentic or ehpro
Kayfun v4
Subtank with rba or 1.2-5 ohm coils
GEM
taifun gt2
Atlantis
Goblin mini
Lemodrop
Kanger evod/emow (I'd hope it makes a lot more vapor than this and tastes a lot better) I actually preferred the emow to the original nautilus.
Thanks for any direct comparisons mom still searching through this thread and others trying to decide.
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