Sheesha Sorrow

[taiwontonboy]

I first started smoking sheesha and i always got buzzed. then i hit hard times and start smoking cigarettes. i quit smoking cigarettes a few months ago, but i can't get my buzz back.
has this ever happened to anyone?
I want to get my buzz back, but i don't know how long i should let off the sheesha before i start smoking again. I can feel the buzz coming sometimes, but i never actually get it. anyone who this has happened to know how long it would take?

[ShishaFred]

Don't smoke for 2 weeks. All nicotine tolerance should be flushed enough for you to have your buzz.

[MrBubbler]

smoke tangiers -=) problem solved. and if that isnt enough then go with tangiers f-line. most sisha is washed so the buzz isnt really there. tangiers , layalina , pharaohs, nakhla and some others are unwashed if i remember correct , those would be the brands that would give you the buzz you want

[taiwontonboy]

i've been wanting to try tangier since i read about it in the forum. i think i'm going to buy some this week. any ideas on a good site with a wide variety of sheesha brands and coals?

[Twang]

Hookahcompany.com has the largest selection I believe.

[MrBubbler]

i tend to like to purchase tangiers from hookahcompany maybe the fact that its super close to where tangiers tobacco is made so for some reason i think its more fresh -= ?

[misterbeetz]

smoke tangiers -=) problem solved. and if that isnt enough then go with tangiers f-line. most sisha is washed so the buzz isnt really there. tangiers , layalina , pharaohs, nakhla and some others are unwashed if i remember correct , those would be the brands that would give you the buzz you want

Yeah funny thing. I thought pharoah's was a buzzer too but it turns out that its only got 0.5% nic in it. This is at least the case with the exotic peach I got today.

EDIT: I actually might be wrong on the percentages as i don't have the containers on hand. But I don't remember getting a buzz from it.

- misterbeetz Edited May 12, 2007 by misterbeetz

[ASUSEAN1]

sounds about right but then again layalina is also .5 and tangiers is .3 and tangiers and layalina are polar opposites IMO

[cemab4y]

Try some Egyptian "Zaghloul" tobacco. Unflavored, it gives a solid buzz.

[hookahlife]

I first started smoking sheesha and i always got buzzed. then i hit hard times and start smoking cigarettes. i quit smoking cigarettes a few months ago, but i can't get my buzz back.
has this ever happened to anyone?
I want to get my buzz back, but i don't know how long i should let off the sheesha before i start smoking again. I can feel the buzz coming sometimes, but i never actually get it. anyone who this has happened to know how long it would take?

Hey taiwontonboy,

I feel your pain. I have been smoking hookah for years now and have periodically gone on and off cigarettes. My buzz has disappeared too. There are a few things that can help get it back: 1. If you take a break from smoking it will definitely decrease your tolerance, but this is subjective so no one can tell you how long it will take. 2. There are a few brands of tobacco that are made specifically for professional smokers. Tangiers is on of them, for some reason it smokes harder, I believe its the long leaf tobacco. Also Smiley's has a line called Ass Kickers, which few retailers carry but these are made specifically for people who smoke or used to abuse certain substances. I’m not sure if anyone currently carries these, but we may start carrying the line pretty soon. 3. When one kick doesn’t work, try another. There are a few caffeinated tobaccos’ out there, the primary ones again being Tangiers and Smiley’s. This replacement may be able to bring your buzz back.

That’s what my experience has taught me so far.

Hope this helps.

[Gaara]

If you use to get a buzz, I think you just need to lay off from it for a while and come back.

Since the first day of smoking Hookah, I've never gotten a buzz. For one year or so, I only use to smoke in lounges and friend's house about 3 - 4 times a month. Then I went off to buying my own and over time, started smoking more often as I do now. It's weird how I never get a buzz because all my friend's who've smoked shisha way longer than me still get a buzz. I've never smoked anything besides Hookah in my life. Maybe I have a tolerance for nicotine just like my high tolerance for Alcohol? Wonder why.

[Sonthert]

I like that "Smoke Tangiers" Idea. Good piece of thinking, men!

Layalina is washed. Its packaging says that isn't, but from talking to people, it is.

Romman also has a nice punch and is unwashed. Al Waha is unwashed, but doesn't seem to have any yarbles in the ass beat down department.

Use Ice water in the jar (It may make some flavors weird and harsh, especially Tangiers, but give it a try).
Put more tobacco in the bowl, when you pack it.
Use more charcoal or splinter your hot charcoal up to create more heat (Thanks LebaneseBlonde, I've been playing with that lately!)
Use more airholes in the bowl for more airflow, to draw more vaporized nicotine in your lungs.
Put your unwashed tobaccos in the freezer (A frost free one, most are nowadays) for 24 hrs. and then remove them 30min. before smoking.
Switch to a larger hose, a leather or Mya wide. There are new Egyptian wides coming out now, they may not have made it all the way to you are.


Hookah Company's tobacco is no more or less fresh than any other companies, on average, I assure you, whether its Tangiers or any other brand.

[taiwontonboy]

I think i'll try a combination of both laying off the sheesha and trying the other brands, i especially want to try tangier and smiley's ass kicker line. I tried the pharaohs last night but it didn't do much, i got really excited but no buzz, but still an excellent flavor and great smoke. I probably shouldn't have thought about it so much. oh well, thanks for all your suggestions. i really appreciate it.