So, what do you think is the best tank for the ProVari? - factoring in flavor, durability, and how it looks on your ProVari - what do you think the best tank is?
"Best" is a very subjective description. Starting with
flavor, unless you are one of the few individuals who can "taste" the plastic from plastic tubed tanks, this is a non-factor. (If you can, then pyrex or stainless steel is your answer.) A tank is merely a reservoir for containing the juice that feeds the cartomizer, and has little else to do with flavor. The real workhorse in this area is the cartomizer itself. A quality cartomizer that meets your expectations will have much more to do with flavor production than the tank it is in.
Many people prefer cartotanks over clearomizer tanks for flavor, however the exact opposite can be true, too. The only way to see which category you fit in is to try both. You will get a slightly different vape from the clearotank category depending upon if you are using a top or bottom feeding/coil tank. Top feeding/coil clearos like the Vivi Nova typically give a warmer vape. A bottom feeding/coil clearo like a ProTank or Evod may give a cooler vape.
I have found all types of tanks to have reasonable
durability with reasonable handling, even the pyrex variety. The all steel or aluminum tanks are nearly indestructable. The tanks that use the clear polycarbonate tubes are susceptible to the tank cracking juices.
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3733-6-something-safe-cinnamon-citrus-flavors.html Tubes made of pyrex, polypropylene plastic, or metal are safe for all flavors.
Looks are extremely subjective and based completely on the "eye of the beholder". There are a few specialty tanks that were designed to "look" good on a Provari. The ProV tanks from Vaperfexion and the Kir Fanis Prive tanks are examples; the ZAP is a high end RBA tank designed especially for a Provari. Be aware that many of these expensive high end tanks still use plastic tubes that are susceptible to the tank cracking flavors.
My personal preference is the pyrex IBTanked with Ikenvape cartomizers.
IBTanked - Get Tanked With Us! For under $28 you can get a tank kit with caps, glass tube, carto, and a specialized drip tip that can double as a tank accessory tool.
19mm IBTanked on Provari's, XL and standard length
22mm XL IBTanked with Pro Ring beauty ring on Provari for the flush look
I have seven 19mm and five 22mm IBTanks. They easily are my favorite tanks out of several tanks from different manufacturers that I own. The quality that you get at such a reasonable cost can not be beat. I did a comprehensive review of these tanks and include a guide to help choose which tank to purchase:
http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/blogs/baditude/3318-3-ibtanked-pyrex-glass-tanks-review.html
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Ikenvape cartomizers:
Punch! Cartos & Tanks I recommend the standard resistance punched Platinum or 510 Fusions for the Provari. The longer 45mm carts are called "mega".
I use the Smoktek 3.0 ohm single coils from
Tank Replacements when I can't get the Ikenvape carts. These can only be used on the XL tanks; you will be limited to using Boge or Ikenvape carts with a standard length tank.
I also recommend purchasing an indespensible tank tool called the Slap Yo Moma. This will protect your o-rings from unnecessay wear from cartos during assembly and juice refills, and greatly aids in the ease of these tasks, too.
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