mitchell8621 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Ok, so I have been watching the topics over the past few months with how everyone handles the phunnel bowl and the tangiers tobacco, and I finally decided to invest in some, which should arrive friday. I was wondering if some people could describe the whole process in one post to help me and the others who are thinking about doing the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 If you are actually FILLING the bowl with Tangiers, you don't need the mod.Pack the Tangiers into the bowl, Don't sprinkle it in like you do with other shisha, pack it. Once you have the bowl to the top, place the foil over it and poke 2 rings of holes along the outer rim where the tobacco is. Use 4 small coals along the edges to start. Enjoy.I do this quite a few times a day and it works every time. With the phunnel you shuld be able to go 2-3 HOURS on your smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allia22 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Everything in the above post is true. If you're using 40mm QLs, I've gotten good results with 2 halves and a quarter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlmasonaea Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 with the 33mm QLs, I usually just use three halves and wait a little less than a minute before pulling. I find that with my small phunnel, more than three coals makes the shisha burn and quickly get harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK_05 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I don't have a funnel bowl nor have I ever seen Tangier shisha. Can someone explain exactly how it works and why you don't need the mod for the Tangier shisha? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furio Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I think the reason you do not need a mod is due to the fact that you "pack" the shisha as mush said. However I am probably talking out of complete ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allia22 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Nah, for some reason it does work better without the mod, we just aren't sure about the technicals of it.I pack it in a gigantic mound, with difficulty because I'm so fond of my funnel and it likes going down the center hole, put on my double layers of foil, poke my holes, and light 'er up. BTW, I've gotten DAYS on a bowl of Tangiers, it was INSANE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamscott06 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hmm.. Well i have a phunnel bowl and some tangiers but i guess im just confused on the mod part.. I dont have a mod but was thinking of getting one, when would it be the best to use the mod, with or without tangiers? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlmasonaea Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 it depends. sometimes I use my mod (the copper scalli mod) when I'm smoking alone and want to be lazy with coals. I've found that it allows me to not have to replace my coals as much -- probably has something to do with the way it heats up, holds heat, continues the baking. But again, it's for when I'm being lazy, and, depending on how wet the tangiers is, it sometimes will pull the molasses into the vase making the flavor not last as long. It also works well with non-tangiers shisha, keeping the shisha where it's supposed to be.Again, I'm not sure about why these things happen, I just know that that's how it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamscott06 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 Hmm, sounds interesting. Hows the smoke look while using the mod? I love getting thick smoke and im not sure i can go without it lol. Out of the 4 times i'v smoked my tangiers i'v had probably half the sessions work out great with awesome flavor and nice thick smoke, the other two times ... well it only lasted 15 minutes lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlmasonaea Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 QUOTE (iamscott06 @ Aug 29 2007, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hmm, sounds interesting. Hows the smoke look while using the mod? I love getting thick smoke and im not sure i can go without it lol. Out of the 4 times i'v smoked my tangiers i'v had probably half the sessions work out great with awesome flavor and nice thick smoke, the other two times ... well it only lasted 15 minutes lol.Sounds like there are other issues you need to hammer out if the smoke is only lasting for 15 min or so. The smoke clouds are just as amazing with the mod as without, the main difference I've noticed is the richness of flavor. I've never had a problem with Eric's shisha, I pack the phunnel full, use a single piece of foil, poke rather large holes around the edges of the phunnel and puff away. Granted, this is all after I spent adequate time acclimating my shisha to the humidity outside and, if I smoke inside, reacclimating it back to being inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaara Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Just curious...what's the point of the phunnel if you have to use more coal in order to get the heat going? Sure you supposedly get more flavor that lasts longer but you also have to add in more. It might last long but isn't it depleting your coals and Shisha faster than regular bowl over a course of time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racemyghost Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 QUOTE (Gaara @ Aug 29 2007, 11:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just curious...what's the point of the phunnel if you have to use more coal in order to get the heat going? Sure you supposedly get more flavor that lasts longer but you also have to add in more. It might last long but isn't it depleting your coals and Shisha faster than regular bowl over a course of time?you may be using "more" but the quality of smoke is much better.i rather have a better smoke then to worry about my supplies running low... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nestormakhno Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I think there was a post on here about this earlier. But the consesus is: overpack! It seems counterintuitive, but, hey, whatever works, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nestormakhno Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 QUOTE (racemyghost @ Aug 30 2007, 12:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Gaara @ Aug 29 2007, 11:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just curious...what's the point of the phunnel if you have to use more coal in order to get the heat going? Sure you supposedly get more flavor that lasts longer but you also have to add in more. It might last long but isn't it depleting your coals and Shisha faster than regular bowl over a course of time?you may be using "more" but the quality of smoke is much better.i rather have a better smoke then to worry about my supplies running low...Oh, and the point of a funnel is that the molasses doesn't drip down into your hookah, like with the "holey" bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I've never actually used a phunnel, just a SC, and i'm really thinking about purchasing a phunnel. But since the hole is lower than the brim of the bowl wouldnt that cause the foil to bend towards the center of the bowl? In like a reverse circular pyramid formation, kinda like the Louvre. And if i'm not going to be smoking that much, maybe about 3 times a week tops, would it be better to get a small or medium size? (mostly i will smoke with another person) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahwahoo2006 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Yes, you are right Zen. In my experience, I have found that when using a phunnel without a mod, it is best to poke a single hole over the middle to ensure it doesn't "seal" around the hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamscott06 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Okay so you overpack the bowl.. Then when poking holes in the foil you make a circle along the outside.. And then a single hole in the middle? How big are your holes? Like toothpick size? Does any of that sound right? lol I just want my tangiers to smoke good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahwahoo2006 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I use the poker thing on my tongs, but some people like smaller holes (like pin-sized). Honestly, its all about trial and error and finding out what works on your hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Hmmm, so when you have a Scallis Mod, then would you even need a hole in the middle? It would defeat the purpose I would think. Maybe without a hole the Mod would work even better.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahwahoo2006 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Correct, if you use the mod, only put holes around the rim of the bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Aha! Wow, i think you just made my life. I heard HS is getting some phunnels in tommorow, so i'm gonna hop on that. Well, depending on how much it is for one, and shipping,cause they most likely wont sell the Mod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlmasonaea Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I've been smoking without the mod and I haven't been putting a hole over the center. If you just pull the foil tight over the top (but not so tight to rip it) you don't need the hole.Maybe it's just my phunnel, but the hole's post (I guess) doesn't sit up as high as the edge of the bowl making a mod or a hole in the foil unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 Well I'll definitely try it both ways. I'm sure both would work out nicely. I just don't wanna waste my Tangiers, so i wanna know as much as possible before actually going in and starting up a bowl. But i would think that without a hole the smoke would mix less with air from a middle hole and theerfore be more flavorful and thick. Trial and Error is always fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlmasonaea Posted August 31, 2007 Share Posted August 31, 2007 yea man, try both ways. I have replaced foil mid-session because I wasn't satisfied with what I put on the first time. Tangiers just takes a bit of practice before you finally get it right, but once you do, you're in for an amazing session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now