lldtbll Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 are ordering natural wood coals online worth it when you could just go to your local smoke shop and get some exoticas or japanese coals? does it really make the smoke.. THAT much better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I don't have much experience with non-natural coals, but I can tell you that natural is 'healthier', no bad taste at all, and its just better knowing you are using something natural, and not chemically prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lldtbll Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 which natural coals do you prefer? they dont destruct the tast at all either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baller5555 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I like the exotica coals just because of how long they last and they have no chemicals added to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralleac Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (lldtbll @ May 15 2008, 02:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>are ordering natural wood coals online worth it when you could just go to your local smoke shop and get some exoticas or japanese coals? does it really make the smoke.. THAT much better?Hot Box and Tony's both carry natural wood coals. I prefer them over exoticas and japanese, but other people swear by the natural fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lldtbll Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (baller5555 @ May 15 2008, 02:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I like the exotica coals just because of how long they last and they have no chemicals added to them.those are not natural wood coals.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lldtbll Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (Ralleac @ May 15 2008, 02:33 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (lldtbll @ May 15 2008, 02:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>are ordering natural wood coals online worth it when you could just go to your local smoke shop and get some exoticas or japanese coals? does it really make the smoke.. THAT much better?Hot Box and Tony's both carry natural wood coals. I prefer them over exoticas and japanese, but other people swear by the natural fingers.which do you smoke and whats the brand name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (lldtbll @ May 15 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (baller5555 @ May 15 2008, 02:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I like the exotica coals just because of how long they last and they have no chemicals added to them.those are not natural wood coals....Define 'Natural wood'Exotica [any most other finger charcoal] are natural wood charcoal, just compressed and shaped I believe. They may, or may not, contain some kind of binding agent. So they are pritty much natural, just easier to use and without the royal pain in the ass that lump wood coal is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I like Coco Nara'sThey are compressed Coconut rinds and residue, unlike exotica that are compressed coal. Never tried Exotica's yet but I hear they are awesome too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racemyghost Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Ive tried them all except for coco naras and i have to say, exoticas take the win. Following exoticas would be Canary Jap. coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'm one of the few one here anymore that prefers Exoticas over Coconaras. I say buy the Exoticas and try them and see if you like them. If you dont, sell or trade them on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy1966 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Coconaras for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lldtbll Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (ryno @ May 15 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm one of the few one here anymore that prefers Exoticas over Coconaras. I say buy the Exoticas and try them and see if you like them. If you dont, sell or trade them on here.well ive tried exoticas and honestly i get bigger and better smoke, without it gettin harsh with the japanese coals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lldtbll Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 QUOTE (ryno @ May 15 2008, 10:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm one of the few one here anymore that prefers Exoticas over Coconaras. I say buy the Exoticas and try them and see if you like them. If you dont, sell or trade them on here.well ive tried exoticas and honestly i get bigger and better smoke, without it gettin harsh with the japanese coals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 coco naras/thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akira81386 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 QUOTE (Codename067 @ May 15 2008, 05:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I don't have much experience with non-natural coals, but I can tell you that natural is 'healthier', no bad taste at all, and its just better knowing you are using something natural, and not chemically prepared.Hey codename what coals do you use and how many do you usually use when you smoke? I saw your videos and man the smoke you get is amazing. I get good smoke out of my egyptian and small phunnel too but you just seem to get massive amounts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boulderkid303 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 coco me long time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Th12teen Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I haven't tried to many different coals, but I have to say that I am really loving the Roman lemonwood coals I've got right now. ready to smoke in 5 minutes.... no taste at all, ash is light and doesn't gunk up the holes. Yeah, it can be a pain to break up half a tree branch to smoke, and sometimes you get a lumpy coal that refuses to sit properly on the screen, but I would say that the even heat and taste is worth it. Plus, it looks pretty when it gets to glowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickimholte Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I am a big fan of exoticas, but havent tried cocos yet. However, a local market by me started carrying "Blow-n" japanese style coals. i must say, i was pleasantly surprised with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victim026 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Guys stop providing info to someone who's underage. In a previous thread the thread starter stated he was 16, and the legal age to purchase tobacco and tobacco products is 18 in that state, no reason to egg this kid on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakingkevin23 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Coconara's for the win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melanko Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 I agree with the general opinion so far, Coco Nara's are the best I've tried for natural.They take a little longer to start but last longer with good heat and little ash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 This guy has been banned since May 15th. Maybe we can stop dragging up old threads?LOCKED. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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