PuRecHi Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 'Sup guys? I'm new with the whole smoking hookah thing. I'm seriously contemplating buying a hookah later today. Right now I'm leaning towards the Mya QT with 2 hoses. I read the product reviews and overall it seemed like people were pleased with what they had purchased.Any suggestions would be appreciated as to whether this would be an appropriate choice for my first hookah..Also would be appreciated would be, what's considered to be the best shisha? I've heard quite a bit about Tangiers - so right now I'm leaning towards that. Thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel510 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 The Mya QT is an excellent first hookah. I have heard nothing but good things about it. As for the Tangiers tobacco thing, I would stay away from tangiers since it requires a fair amount of experience to get it to smoke right. Most people seem to enjoy Al Fakher tobacco and Starbuzz tobacco (though many feel starbuzz is way overpriced). In any case, I would go with one of those two first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman65 Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 (edited) Go for Al Fakher and Layalina. Most of their flavors get great reviews, and you can check the review section if you really want to find a highly rated one.They're also priced very fairly most of the time. Some sites overprice AF though... Edited March 13, 2008 by bassman65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Well as for the hookah, I would suggest that you get one that you think looks nice and has pretty decent reviews. But for the shisha I have never tried tangiers personally, but that is because i dont smoke for the buzz. From what I hear it is really strong and not the easiest to learn to pack in the bowl. I personally would say getting something else with a good flavor that is easier to pack. Like maybe Tonic or Al Fahkar. I personally like Starbuzz, Tonic, and Layalina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuRecHi Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (SimplexCoda @ Mar 12 2008, 10:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Well as for the hookah, I would suggest that you get one that you think looks nice and has pretty decent reviews. But for the shisha I have never tried tangiers personally, but that is because i dont smoke for the buzz. From what I hear it is really strong and not the easiest to learn to pack in the bowl. I personally would say getting something else with a good flavor that is easier to pack. Like maybe Tonic or Al Fahkar. I personally like Starbuzz, Tonic, and Layalina.Mmmhm.Think this site is reputable enough to purchase from?Worldhookah's SiteI just figure that would be helpful since I would be able to select some of the Al Fakhar shisha along with my purchase of the pipe. Edited April 3, 2008 by camelflage cleaning up the link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartercdad Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 super site to order from Neil is the man he will hook you up. give him a call and he will point you in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 basically the most reputable sites you will find are the one you found, Hookah-Shisha.com,Hookahcompany.com, and MNHookah.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuRecHi Posted March 13, 2008 Author Share Posted March 13, 2008 Cool, cool.But yeah, I have one more question - and it's about how someone referred to the Tangiers as being difficult to pack correctly.. Is there any specific way I should be packing the bowl on my hookah to make it more effective? :shrugs: Doesn't hurt to ask right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cartercdad Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 just pack it lightly about a 1/8 to 1/4 of an inch from the top so the foil does NOT touch the tobacco and move your coals alot it is all about the heat management and the packing. not too ight because no air flow means no smoke. i find after i pack, cover with foil and poke my holes i blow lighty from the bottome up alittle air frees it up nice and to see if you did it right always works for me no harsh smokes since i have been doing his. anyone else wanna chime in and give some hits to the new guy go ahead. i have gotten tons of info on this site just read alot and ask questions everyone on here is cool as hell and will help out as best they can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voski Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 Order from www.worldhookah.com Neal is the man you can call him up if you want too. You should grab a QT thats on sale and a phunnel bowl too. You will probably need to experiment with packing and poking holes until you get it just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimplexCoda Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 I find that with my bowl it's best to just leave my coal in one piece and not ever really move it, but that is because i have a bowl with terrible heat distribution. The only real way to learn is by doing it. None of us would have ever learned to ride a bike if we wouldnt have gotten on one. But I do agreee, if you want help this is the place to come. I ask questions here pratically every day. Insight will help no doubt, but the best way to figure out what works just right for you is to try different things. If you want some more smoke, try some more heat. If it gets harsh and losses flavor, you know you got too much heat. Just check it out ad let us know all about your first hookah when you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRainh2o Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 QTs are good and lots of people also like the Mya Bambino. As for shisha I agree that starting with something like AF is your best bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuRecHi Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Got my hookah in the other day.. Mya QT So far, so good.To start off I had the following 50g packs: AF Pineapple, AF Lemon, AF Mint, Fantasia Mango, AF Watermelon. Don't really know which one I found to be the best. I liked the Mint and the Watermelon though. After every smoke I'll clean the base, stem, and bowl all with lemon juice/water or vinegar/water mixture. Now I have the following on the way: Tangiers medium phunnel bowl, Scalli mod (Smiley's), 200g Fantasia Pink Lemonade, 250g AF Watermelon, 100 3 Kings Coals, 250g Tangiers Mixed Fruit, Base brush, Stem brush, and some Mya Tongs.Now I've gotta get readin' and figure out what to do with this Tangiers - I've heard it's difficult to pack and heat management can be crucial. ;; Right now I've just been taking finger amounts of shisha and dropping it into the bowl, and packing it down slightly around the edges so it's not touching the foil. Usually break one coal into two halves, keep them on the sides opposite each other and when smoke starts getting thin move each one about 90 degrees around the bowl. And when that stops working - getting another half coal and throw that in the mix.Just explaining my methods to be sure I'm doing every correctly. And already, thanks for all the help to everyone who's responded in both of my threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oolatec Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Hmmm... I don't see the ashtray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anxiety Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 50$ is a ripoff, go to a local middel eastern groccery store they sell them for about 30-35$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuRecHi Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 Haha, I have an ash tray. I just didn't put it up there 'cause I didn't feel like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oolatec Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 QUOTE (PuRecHi @ Apr 2 2008, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Haha, I have an ash tray. I just didn't put it up there 'cause I didn't feel like it. lol Ok, had to make sure! You did say you were a "Newb". And um... Anxiety, not everyone has local Arab markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuRecHi Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 QUOTE (oolatec @ Apr 2 2008, 06:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (PuRecHi @ Apr 2 2008, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Haha, I have an ash tray. I just didn't put it up there 'cause I didn't feel like it. lol Ok, had to make sure! You did say you were a "Newb". And um... Anxiety, not everyone has local Arab markets.Haha, actually I just forgot. :XNever again.-- and personally, I don't see myself saving any money going to local places. I mean, I could be incorrect but I doubt they'd carry the products I'm interested in anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nat3r Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 not the QT, i would go for a large mya, why not? if your going to to, GO BIG, trust me, this is one of those things where your money will always be well spent, get a larger mya, buy a nice nammor/razan and a phunnel bowl, and youll be set FOR LIFE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I started off with a Pharaoh from Hookah-Shisha.com 3 hose. It has lasted me 5 years and smokes like a champ, still does! As far as shisha... get a bunch of 50g boxes of different flavors and brands to see what best suits you. Helps refine your taste for shisha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidglass Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 That's my exact first hookah, exactly, base and everything. In my humble opinion the ashtray didn't allow the bowl to seal as well against the stem because the bowl stem was too long. So I kept the ashtray beside it usually. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 To answer your question, start with Al Fakher, or possibly Nahkla. Definitely smoke Nahkla for a while before moving to Tangiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
likespaceships Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 nice pipe. good luck with the tangiers.just make sure to acclimate it first and make sure it is ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuRecHi Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 QUOTE (gaia.plateau @ Apr 3 2008, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>To answer your question, start with Al Fakher, or possibly Nahkla. Definitely smoke Nahkla for a while before moving to Tangiers.Damn, haha. I already ordered 250g. But I'm pretty patient, so I'm going to take my time and learn how to pack the bowl and what-not. I've gotta acclimate it too, rad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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