PROTANK 3 BY KANGER

Here we go, boys and girls.  After a short holiday delay, I am back to post about all the new cool vape stuff I got for Christmas.  I am going to be using some of this time off work to put out some info on new products that some of you may be looking at buying with that cash that Santa left in your stocking.  So today I am going to start with the Protank 3 by Kanger, which frankly has gotten everything from rave reviews to rotten tomatoes.

PROTANK 3 by KANGERTECH

This is Kanger's first AFAIK dual coil tank and I must say, I have to give it mixed reviews.  Firstly, lets talk about style.  If you have or have seen a Protank 2, then you have seen a Protank 3.  As far as I can see there is no real design difference in how it looks.  It comes in a chrome finish with a clear tank and the classic Kanger drip tip.  It has a 510 connection so it will fit MOST mods.  The difference lies within.  Instead of the usual style atomizer, the Protank 3 has a short nubby end with a gasket which pushes up against the inner stem that provides the vapor to the mouthpiece.  This is a dual coil atty, but since it is bottom fed, the wicks are short and barely visible like the typical Kanger coil.  Like other Protanks, it can be completely disassembled, and the replacement tubes for Protank 2 will fit the Protank 3, allowing you to replace broken tubes or swap the clear for another color.  It is a bottom fill unit, but the space is narrow, so using needle-type fillers is helpful in avoiding getting juice in the stem.

Now lets discuss how it works.  My girlfriend and I both got the Protank 3 for Christmas and we have had differing results.  I must add a caveat to this review in that we have both only been using them about 24 hours, so there still may need to be more adjustments made.  I am writing this vaping with the Protank 3 on my new Innokin iTaste 134 at 10 watts.  The flavor is pretty good, which is a step up for Protank in that the biggest complaints I have seen for these products is muted flavor.  It is not spectacular flavor, but better than my Protank 2 Mini, which I love.  The draw is very easy, and vapor production seems to improve as your juice sits in the tank, but I have cranked this thing up to 10 watts to get a noticeable increase.  It sits well on the 134, and there does not seem to be any threading issues.  However, my girlfriend is using hers on a VAMO V5, and if you have researched any of this stuff you know that Protanks and VAMO's do not play nice.  There is an obvious threading problem where the 510 connector just does not seem to thread smoothly, causing cross-threading and a loose wobbly feel.  If you can get it on straight, the adjustable beauty ring can be twisted up to meet flush with bottom of the tank and provide some stability.  Having used my Protank 2 Mini on my VAMO, I know tightening it down too far is BAD!!  This will destroy the threads on your VAMO, but I will post about my solution to that problem later.  The other issue she is having is flooding.  Now I know there are many reason a coil can flood, but this seems to be a unique Protank/VAMO thing.  Last night I put the Protank beauty ring/air flow adjuster on the VAMO after blowing out the coil.  This seemed to fix the problem for a while.  But I just got off the phone with her, and she says there is Noah-like flooding going on now, filling the battery connection to the point she was afraid it would get on her clothes.  I am still working on it, so if I find the right fix, I will post it here.

Ok, onto my impression.  Overall I like the Protank 3.  It looks nice on my mods and just has an overall comfortable feel.  The draw is easy, not too airy and not too tight, like other Kanger products. Flavor is much better than other Protank models, but no true comparison to any of the iClear tanks.  Vapor production is very good as usual for Kanger stuff, but you definitely need to allow some time to get a brand new coil heated up and wicking well before you will notice that.  This flooding issue my girlfriend is having bugs me, though.  A lot of people own VAMO's, as it one of the most affordable and easy-to-use APV's out there.  So I would recommend that if you do not have this, and the VAMO is your ADV device, consider getting something else.  But if you are a Protank purist, and I know you guys are out there, you will figure it out and love this tank.  The Protank 3 surpasses its brethren in all aspects.  I am going to give it 3 1/2 Vapes out of 5, simply due to the flooding.  I could possibly rate it higher if I can find a reasonable fix that is not difficult for the average vaper to do.

Hope this helps you spend that check you got in the mail from great aunt Sally.  Check back often this week for more reviews, and as always...KEEP VAPING.

FAVORITE VAPOR SHOPS

Alright. I was wondering where to begin with all this and I came to the conclusion that with all the new vapor stores popping up in my area, it would be only right to give props to the guys that have helped me get rolling.  If you don't live in the greater Nashville, TN area, this may not be as helpful unless you are planning a visit. But if you live around here, these are my favorite shops to buy my gear.

NASHVILLE VAPOR

This place is a vaper's wet dream when it comes to e-juice. It's not necessarily the selection, which is great, it's the quality you find there. Premium juices along with their own flavors, you absolutely will not be disappointed.  And this is the only place you will find Vigilante e-liquid, which is OUTSTANDING. Flavor blends unlike any other and fantastic vape. I will be posting more specifically about Vigilante, so watch for that.

VOLVAPOR

Down on 4th Ave in Nashville, you might not just wander into this place, but making a special trip is well worth your time. This has become my go to shop for gear. Tanks, batteries, mods, tips...you name it, they got it. I bought my Iclear 30s there before any store in town even had them.  The guys there are really knowledgeable about what they sell and take time to make sure you get the right products you need. They just opened a Mt. Juliet store as well, so check these guys out.

VAPOR KINGS OF HENDERSONVILLE

What can I say, this is where it all started for me. John sold me my first ego kit and within 24 hours I was hooked. This is a great little shop for grabbing coils, batteries, chargers, and the like. Their inventory is growing by the week, and the last time I was in, John showed me the new display of mods. I'm not a huge fan of Vapor Kings brand e-juice, but they have the highly sought Uncle Junk's Genius Juice. If you like tobacco flavors, you have got to try the Jon Wayne. I try to never run out of the stuff.

VULCAN VAPE

When it comes to unique e-liquid, this is the place.  Brands like Halo, Five Pawns, Vaporous, and Cyclops make this shop my pick for finding that new flavor that no one else has. If you have seen Halo products online, you have got to get here and try them.  Also, ask about Vaporous' flavor called Jabba's Hookah. This is the most unusual juice I have tried to date. The guys here are excellent at providing flavor recommendations based on what YOU like. Right downtown in Nashville by Vanderbilt.

SAFFIRE VAPOR

Saffire Vapor is my one-stop-shop for vaping.  These guys have the best variety of tanks, mods, accessories, and juice.  Major props to Eric and David at the Hendersonville store for the HUGE amount of help they have given my girlfriend on her coil-building technique.  I mean, when you are greeted with "welcome home" when you walk in, it may be time to slow down (NEVER!!).  The customer service is great and they stand behind what they sell.  Just got a Sentinel M-16 that had some issues, and they replaced it without hesitation.  Just to be fair, I must say all of these places would most likely do the exact same thing, I just haven't had the need to do so.  We totally fell in love with Saffire's Kaluha flavor, now on our 4th bottle, as well as the Espresso & Vanilla and Vanilla Heaven.  Great store!

Hope this helps.  Keep vaping.