gr!m Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 OK, as most of you know I am relatively new to smoking Hookah. I was just introduced to it back in December and now I'm a once-twice a day on weekdays, chill and smoke all day on weekends kind of guy. Which is good, I find it soo relaxing. That is coming from someone who hates most other forms of smoke.Anyways, I know it's not my water, hookah, ect, because once in a while I get the perfect smoke. I think it's my bowl packing technique. The current way I pack my bowl is to fluff the ma'assal with my tongs and to place it lightly into the bowl. With a good amount in the bowl I lightly pat it down so the tobacco does not hit the foil. I use anywhere from 2 to 3 QLs depending on the foil used. I'll post pics/video when I can, I would just like some ideas on how I could pack my bowl better. Even better if someone could make a nice vid. I've seen a few on the tube but nothig that looked different from wht I was doing. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyIsJustKidding Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I think the prob is your packing your baccy with your tongs. Haha never do that! Its not "fuffed up and then you block out airflowWatch my vid if you want so it'll help ya with your bowl packing technique:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XrOTJq1SR0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyIsJustKidding Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Oh yeah, it also helps by blowing gently through the bottom hole of your bowl. Haha if you don't get what I'm saying, its in the vid too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr!m Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Feb 3 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Oh yeah, it also helps by blowing gently through the bottom hole of your bowl. Haha if you don't get what I'm saying, its in the vid too I don't pack with tongs, I use my fingers. I just mix it up in the package with my tongs. I'm about to watch your vid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishPhood Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 When I pack a bowl I usually put my foil down on my desk. pull out a bunch of tobacco and mix it around on the foil with my fingers. It pulls it apart and fluffs it up. I then pack to the top of my phunnel, pack it down a slight bit, then foil and poke holes. I get a good smoke every time (now i wont since I said it ) I'll try to get some pics up soon.You using a phunnel or regular bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyIsJustKidding Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (gr!m @ Feb 3 2008, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Feb 3 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Oh yeah, it also helps by blowing gently through the bottom hole of your bowl. Haha if you don't get what I'm saying, its in the vid too I don't pack with tongs, I use my fingers. I just mix it up in the package with my tongs. I'm about to watch your vid Hahah oh! Just kidding! Which hookah are you using? A small one or a big one? If its small, that explainss a lot. Small one don't carry as much smoke as big ones. Edited February 4, 2008 by JillyIsJustKidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoresidejake Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 off topic, but i'm about to add you on live gr!m -- my tag is shoresidejake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoresidejake Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Feb 3 2008, 10:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I think the prob is your packing your baccy with your tongs. Haha never do that! Its not "fuffed up and then you block out airflowWatch my vid if you want so it'll help ya with your bowl packing technique:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XrOTJq1SR0great video! added to my faves! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I put mine in the bowl to where it is RIGHT under the foil, like right flush. Keep it fluffy. When I hear the sizzle, I know I packed it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr!m Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Feb 3 2008, 10:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (gr!m @ Feb 3 2008, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Feb 3 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Oh yeah, it also helps by blowing gently through the bottom hole of your bowl. Haha if you don't get what I'm saying, its in the vid too I don't pack with tongs, I use my fingers. I just mix it up in the package with my tongs. I'm about to watch your vid Hahah oh! Just kidding! Which hookah are you using? A small one or a big one? If its small, that explainss a lot. Small one don't carry as much smoke as big ones.29" Egyptian >:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinkyfisherman Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Yea try and keep it fluffy and off the foil. It could also depend upon how much heat your using moving the coal and keeping it evenly heated will produce good smoke just remember to keep the ash off the foil. Everone has there own style try out different ones and see witch one fits you the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppyrkr Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Feb 3 2008, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (gr!m @ Feb 3 2008, 07:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Feb 3 2008, 10:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Oh yeah, it also helps by blowing gently through the bottom hole of your bowl. Haha if you don't get what I'm saying, its in the vid too I don't pack with tongs, I use my fingers. I just mix it up in the package with my tongs. I'm about to watch your vid Hahah oh! Just kidding! Which hookah are you using? A small one or a big one? If its small, that explainss a lot. Small one don't carry as much smoke as big ones.i beg to differ, i think there is little difference in a tall or small hookah ...i think i need to show you a video of my bambino sometime btw, i own 1 26" egyptian , 1 30" egyptian , 15" modern, QT and bambino ... i usually use my bambino Edited February 4, 2008 by zeppyrkr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staygone Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 I can get a witch on a crush bottle to smoke the same as an SS oracle. I tend to smoke out of larger hookahs cause they tend to enhance masculinaty. Like every endevour, practice, practice, practice. Keep packing bowls, keep getting better. Read/search up here for lots of juicy info.-QM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeppyrkr Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 also from what i have seen and experienced extreamly thick smoke usually has tons of coals burning the hell out of the shisha? i have sometimes felt as if i wanted thicker smoke but there is a limit and to have a good tasting long bowl your not going to be making clouds the size of the room, but keep practicing ... and coals and tobacco are HUGE factors, some tobaccos just don't like to billow as much as others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoalition Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 grim once i get over being sick (bronchitis i think im going to vcu health on fri) we should get together and smoke some. ill show you how i pack and you can show me how you do. either way itd be cool to smoke with someone from the forum for once since im too lazy to drive to nova/dc for their meetups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillyIsJustKidding Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Oh yeah if coals just make it taste burned, a windcover is the best when it comes to this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp640man Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Sup gr!m, you might want to check your seal.Add water to the base, attach your shaft, attach the hose... then do not place the bowl on top, instead cover the grommet hole with your finger and inhale lightly through the hose. (dont inhale to much orelse you'll get water in the hose) But you should be able to tell if there is a leak at the hose/grommet @ the shaft or base/grommet.If all your seals are in perfect working order there is no reason that your not blowing thick smoke.If that doesnt work, make sure you are fluffing your tobbacco and sprinkling it on. Then try poking holes only in area where the coals will lay. Poke small holes slighty bigger then your QL's , id say only place 2 QL. After this is done, blow through the bottom of the bowl to get proper airflow. Then attach the bowl, place your QL's and that for sure will get you hitting thick smoke. Also you should try the coconaras, to me they burn a lot hotter then the QL's and produce bigger clouds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erufiku Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 QUOTE (QuiltedMaple @ Feb 4 2008, 12:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I tend to smoke out of larger hookahs cause they tend to enhance masculinaty. -QMAwesome, I'll jump on the sig bandwagon now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Zep is right, hookah size doesn't matter at all when it comes to smoke volume. 12" Bambinos and QTs hit better than most pipes, whether they're 26" or 46". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackiain Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Overall, you can take peoples tips and try and create your own style, what works for one person might not neccessarily work for everybody. It always depends on your preferences. I still haven't perfected my technique after three years of smoking my hookah's it is not something that comes easy in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathuv Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 QUOTE (mackiain @ Feb 7 2008, 11:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Overall, you can take peoples tips and try and create your own style, what works for one person might not neccessarily work for everybody. It always depends on your preferences. I still haven't perfected my technique after three years of smoking my hookah's it is not something that comes easy in my opinion.noone can perfect their technique imo, theres always something new to learn. thats why we have forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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