Anybody Using A Kabuki?

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madangus

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Trying the triton mini clapton coil on the p3 at 14 watts with boost 2. Only the first few vapes, maybe a wee bit more vapor.. Flavor seems very similar. Was a little fussy getting it on the kabuki, stuck in the chimney first time but I didn't have to swap pins or anything.

Will report more later. So far my gut says wouldn't spend the extra few bucks, but i'm glad there are more options at leqst for the p3 kabuki.
 

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The finish on them is absolutely AWESOME. Buyers will have no remorse - and that's a promise.

I have one that I bought from HOH as the l'Elegance package. It looks great on my GMZ mini, would probably look OK on my hybrid red/back, but the rest of my mods are stainless/black/glow, so I don't think the color would work as well on those though. Definitely a must-have for a GMZ Provari, though.

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Also, I just did the Pepsi challenge between the Kabuki and the nautilus, and I found the flavor on the Kabuki to be much better. The taste with the nautilus wasn't bad, just...muted. I wish I knew how the flavor can change like that even though the same type of coil is being used.
 

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I have one that I bought from HOH as the l'Elegance package. It looks great on my GMZ mini, would probably look OK on my hybrid red/back, but the rest of my mods are stainless/black/glow, so I don't think the color would work as well on those though. Definitely a must-have for a GMZ Provari, though.

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I wouldn't worry too about matches. It's pretty difficult to make a GMZ look "not good".

The mod is stainless steel, the tank & tip are both GMZ. Idunno, but I think works kinda fine. No?


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Also, I just did the Pepsi challenge between the Kabuki and the Nautilus, and I found the flavor on the Kabuki to be much better. The taste with the Nautilus wasn't bad, just...muted. I wish I knew how the flavor can change like that even though the same type of coil is being used.

I agree completely. For ME, it's not enough to take my Nautis out of play (I like the size and convenience), but it feels like about a 20-30% improvement in flavor to me.

VERY good stuff, by any definition.
 

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Is that an actual picture on their site? It looks exactly the same as the Stealth to me :confused:

The picture on the Provape website isn't good, I wouldn't go by it. Have a look at mine or DPs pics in this thread to get an idea of what the GMZ tank looks like. Chances are they didn't have an open one to photograph, and were in a hurry to get them up on the site since people have been asking for them.
 

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Stealthy is very much correct. There's a significant difference between the two.

The Stealth is matte black while the GMZ is shiny, with a beautiful blue hue/tint (exactly as you'd expect from the name).

The ZenKote is also considerably more durable, as has been illustrated previously.

I've held both, and both are marvelous, but I'll take a GMZ every time (if given the opportunity).
 

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Stealthy is very much correct. There's a significant difference between the two.

The Stealth is matte black while the GMZ is shiny, with a beautiful blue hue/tint (exactly as you'd expect from the name).

The ZenKote is also considerably more durable, as has been illustrated previously.

I've held both, and both are marvelous, but I'll take a GMZ every time (if given the opportunity).

The site also states the Gunmetal is ceramic coated as well. Is that not true? I think I would actually prefer the stealth but not a fan of any tank that is ceramic coated especially when they coat the inside/chimney as well.
 
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(Sorry, I had to snip your post somewhere. :))

I have all the kabuki on P3's and set them in those cheap aluminum (quite heavy though...) chinese round stands on my coffee table which is very low but all wood (not IKEA composite either ;) !).That probably has a lot to do with it...

This might sound silly, ugly and might not work, but while you wait for tubes perhaps you could cut the ends off a juice bottle and slip it over the whole Kabuki? A 15ml bottle might be the right size to try.
 

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This might sound silly, ugly and might not work, but while you wait for tubes perhaps you could cut the ends off a juice bottle and slip it over the whole Kabuki? A 15ml bottle might be the right size to try.
I was kind of hoping you'd pop in. You're much more educated on the details related to the various finishes than I am.

Might you know enough to answer the question regarding Stealth vs GMZ?

While I sleep? [emoji6]
 

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This might sound silly, ugly and might not work, but while you wait for tubes perhaps you could cut the ends off a juice bottle and slip it over the whole Kabuki? A 15ml bottle might be the right size to try.

Thanks for the suggestion :) I might have to try something like that !

My last one broke last night with 3 vape bands on it on top,bottom and middle...it only left small gaps .I was kinda surprised at that ???

FOR Now Ive put on a fourth vape band (I have TONS of vape bands..CDV UK sends one each time I purchase a kabuki and i got a Provape one with each P3/Radius purchase :) ) and that means the entire glass tank is now covered (not the airflow holes obviously).
Maybe that will work ?

I just received this morning another order with 3 spare glass tanks from CDV UK so hopefully this will hold me thru the Xmas weekend ...?

I now also have two SS ones (and another on the way from that German shop you guys kindly pointed me to ) so, even though I dont much care for SS at least two of my setups are totally safe and i wont be left stranded unable to use my kabukis ...that's the most important ;) !!!
 
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I have one that I bought from HOH as the l'Elegance package. It looks great on my GMZ mini, would probably look OK on my hybrid red/back, but the rest of my mods are stainless/black/glow, so I don't think the color would work as well on those though. Definitely a must-have for a GMZ Provari, though.

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That is a sharp looking combo, dang!
 
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