First Post, After First Smoke

[Uni.]

hey well this is my first post and its about the first time I smoked, i found it quite enjoyable, but after
about 15 mins of some light headedness i felt like crap, to put it lightly, that and i think it was much shorter than
the 45 mins you guys can get out of a bowl, but i quite enjoyed the flavour of the nakhla that i tried, two apple or somthing like that
anyways, i was just wondering if this is the norm? the flavour and lightheadedness was enjoyable but i felt like shit afterwards

uni

[web250]

Nakhlah is known for giving light-headedness and nausea.

Try a low niccotine brand like Havana, Al Fakher, Starbuzz, or Al Amir.

[newsman]

Take it slowly at first. You'll build up to the longer sessions after a bit.

[SafeSearchOff]

yeah, nakhla used to send me for quite the doozie as well. one thing i found that helps with high nicotine shisha such as nakhla, is try to eat a nice full meal before you smoke, and keep drinking something while you smoke, and youll be able to last it longer.

happy hookahing!

[The King]

Just got to take it slow in the beginning, I felt real sick my fist time smoking after like a 4 month break. Just start building up a tolerance, smoke slowly and no more than your comfortable doing

[Sonthert]

Switch to Japanese coals or make sure that your coals (natural coals especially) are fully lit. Sounds like carbon monoxide.

[ThePaulson]

I had no idea Nahkla is higher in nicotine. Maybe that's why I like it so well.

Yea, take it easy and never smoke until you get uncomfortable. That's a good way to spoil your taste for the hookah for a while. My wife used to enjoy a hookah with me once in a while, but no longer can because she did just this...

-Paulson

[Uni.]

exellent, well i guess i'll just take it abit slower, the coals were glowing red so i think they were
properly lit. What would be your guys' recommendation for a low nicotine but still flavourful shisha brand?

uni

[SafeSearchOff]

I LOVE Al Waha... im not sure as to the nicotine content, but i know its less than nakhla. its one of my favorite brands, a fine mix of quality and price.
others will mention starbuzz (if it has a lower nic content, i really dont know about the nic contents except for Nakhla and Tangiers)

[sambookamax]

Layalina has some really great flavors, and low in nicotine...give that one a try!

[james]

Could be low blood sugar, too. I never smoke on an empty stomach or without something high in sugar before. If I don't have something sweet before I smoke, I get dealthy sick about ten minutes into a bowl. Make some tea next time, and dump a pound of sugar in it. That should take care of it.

[misterbeetz]

exellent, well i guess i'll just take it abit slower, the coals were glowing red so i think they were
properly lit. What would be your guys' recommendation for a low nicotine but still flavourful shisha brand?

uni

Go for layalina for low nic and flavor. I bought some phaoroh's and that seems to be low nic as well but amazing flavor. Starbuzz is considered to be the flavor king by many and its also low nic I believe but it costs a whopping 20 bucks a tin.

EDIT: Al-waha has lower nic than Nahkla but the difference isn't a big one in my experience.

- misterbeetz Edited May 14, 2007 by misterbeetz

[The King]

SB is the best flavor in my opinion.... it also has low nic level, problem is the price... but I buy it as a treat now and then... You can expect to drop 20 bucks for it online, 25 in store for me

But its some great stuff, i especially like wildberry mint

[cemab4y]

Take it easy at first! Small hits, draw plenty of fresh air in your lungs as well. You will develop a "tolerance" in a couple of days, just do not overdo it, until your body and your mind have a chance to adjust.