spoolinspoon Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 mold, mildew, its all bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinspoon Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I just knew it when people reported problems. First thing to come to mind was that they were bad to begin with. Maybe they should do some more R&D before releasing these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KvSChad Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Crap guys, I just ordered some exoticas from hookah-shisha...everyone keep your fingers crossed for me. I'll also post on if they are moldy or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel510 Posted February 25, 2008 Author Share Posted February 25, 2008 So in terms of my health is there any risk in using these coals even if they have only a little bit of mildew on them? When I heat them up doesn't the heat kill off the mold anyways or is there still a risk in smoking these? I understand that they may not heat up and smoke as well as they should but is there any actual risk to my health? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel510 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 anybody? I dont mind smoking them if they're less than perfect but I don't wanna put my health in danger......well at least more than it already is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromecarz00 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 QUOTE (Raziel510 @ Feb 25 2008, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>anybody? I dont mind smoking them if they're less than perfect but I don't wanna put my health in danger......well at least more than it already is.lets put it this way...theres a reason why houses with mold/mildew are evacd and masked off.its for the airborne particles. I would say jsut dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel510 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 argh...okay. I guess its back to the shitty silver flint coals I was using earlier. is there another company that makes square finger coals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) IV Coal from IV Deli Mart is triangle shaped. They are quite excellent. The only bad thing about them is that they ash a lot. Buy local! Edited February 26, 2008 by MechAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel510 Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 Hmm IV Deli Mart...haven't been there. I might have to give it a shot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I think I am gonna just dump the exoticas I have now. I can really tell a huge difference when using the exoitcas now compared to coconaras. I like the coconaras much better. You get a great taste from the tobacco with them. I ordered two more boxes and some Japanese coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 i use Coco Nara, no consistency issues AND heat management is a cake even with shitty bowls and bad tobacco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromecarz00 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I almost feel sorry for exotica, yet I feel angered by them as well. having never even tried them, the problems arising from their constant bad batches has left a rather...moldy taste on my tounge...pun intended but seriously Im not buying them now because of these issues. So not only are they losing me as a revenue (and half the members of the board) but also as a customer...coco nara is what its about right now to me. Well...I guess it was good while it lasted...As long as I get me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Just ordered 9 kilos of Coconaras... Snoopy I hope you're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishPhood Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 QUOTE (chromecarz00 @ Feb 26 2008, 01:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I almost feel sorry for exoticaFuck that... Feel bad for all the people here every day who get to read a new "shitty exoticas" thread every two day. I for one am tired of hearing about it. I've said it before and I will once more here.. At this point its your fault. DONT BUY EXOTICAS UNLESS ITS AT A SHOP WHERE YOU CAN OPEN THE BOX AND INSPECT THEM.I propose a 2 day ban for the next thread about how much their box of exoticas sucks. Or lets just start a big bash thread everyone can post in that way I wont be compelled to read new posts./Rant off.. My appologies but I needed to vent that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 QUOTE (gaia.plateau @ Feb 26 2008, 12:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just ordered 9 kilos of Coconaras... Snoopy I hope you're right Oh boy, I am in the spot light now....You will like them a lot. I have got the best flavor from the tobacco by far with these coals.Even if you can inspect the exoticas only buy what you are going to use. I bought a bunch to stock up and they are turning bad, that is no doubt. They are still usable, but I do not like the taste from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinspoon Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 possible that the wood/"stuff" in them absorb a lot of moisture causing them to SUCK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazar Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) HC sent me a package which included the Exoticas last week. They aren't even here yet, and already I regret the buy Oh well, just ordered 5 kilos of Cocobrico Coconut Charcoal from shisha-world.Edit: kinda also want to order these, just because of the fantastic product name and item information. Edited February 26, 2008 by Cinemarxism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 is the product name fdsfsddsfdfsd??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I like this one, what would that be U.S. dollars? also, think they would ship to U.S.?http://www.shisha-world.com/lshop,showdeta...47,,3101,,,.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balthazar Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Nope, they don't ship to the US. As a matter of fact, before check out one has to check a box saying that you do not live in the US.About the coal with the funky product name: dunno what the deal is. I doubt that the translation of the arabic writing says "fdsfsddsfdfsd". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1v3th3ad Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 wow that sucks, I really really like some of these, but then again, I'm sure I could find them somewhere else... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 its not mold.. mold doesnt grow that way, its amazing how one person states its mold instead of the stuff that makes it harder and everyone jumps on the bandwagon and agrees.. can you all say BAHH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 QUOTE (Canon @ Feb 26 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>its not mold.. mold doesnt grow that way, its amazing how one person states its mold instead of the stuff that makes it harder and everyone jumps on the bandwagon and agrees.. can you all say BAHH?It's mildew? And maybe rather you could add something to show mildew and/or mold does not grow on coal. Oggie looked at it under a microscope and said it was mildew/mold.Mushrat has suggested mold will grow on the 'binder'.Just think it might be usefull if you have something that shows it's impossible for mold to grow on coal.JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Charcoal is in fact used to ABSORB Moisture in Humid environments. SO of course it has moisture, and Mold and mildew both like Moisture...DOes it honestly matter what it is? I have a "good" batch of Exoticas, they burn fine (still have a terrible CO smell though) and ash just fine. I was using Jap pieces on one bowl with this Kid who has never hookah'd for real before (by "for Real" i mean with me, i'm the best on the wasatch front). I changed it to Exoticas cause i ran out of Japs Mid-Bowl. He goes "WOW, i can really taste the coal."He's never smoked with Naturals before, so he thought this was normal becasaue he's a smart kid and he reasoned it out and assumed they were suppose to have an "earthy, Natural taste". Right there, that said something to me. I will be willing to try one of the new Batches, but i hope to get a sample to prove them to me. But for now My Exptica days are done. Golden QL are for me as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canon Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Johnny_D @ Feb 26 2008, 11:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Canon @ Feb 26 2008, 03:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>its not mold.. mold doesnt grow that way, its amazing how one person states its mold instead of the stuff that makes it harder and everyone jumps on the bandwagon and agrees.. can you all say BAHH?It's mildew? And maybe rather you could add something to show mildew and/or mold does not grow on coal. Oggie looked at it under a microscope and said it was mildew/mold.Mushrat has suggested mold will grow on the 'binder'.Just think it might be usefull if you have something that shows it's impossible for mold to grow on coal.JDdont worry im testing it, i live in georgia and my room temperature is perfect for mold growth, i took a few peices of exoticas and put it into glass tupperware with a little bit of water. if there is mold spores on the exotica (which for mold growth to occur on exoticas there have to be spores) then in at least a day i should be seeing white stuff on these coals.as for the quality of exoticas compared to other coals, im not testing that.. im just saying that its not mold. Edited February 26, 2008 by Canon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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