Cybersist Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Never had any troubles with Cocos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakingkevin23 Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 I've only tried a small box of them, and none of them were nasty tasting, at all. Every single coal performed up to my standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 By all means, the coals are good but its just that a small taste is imparted in the shisha. I also hate how they leave the little grainy black pieces when you move them and they get sucked in. It's just that there are better coals than coco's (Canarys). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Love Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 been using the coco's for a month now. damn good coals. just light them right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 gonna go try the ones i got in a trade right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymptom Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 They do impart a slight taste, though they're much better than other "natural" coals. Golden Canaries and Three Kings are better for me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anxiety Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 hmmm really? ive never had a bad experiance with cocos...i do agree they take a bit more time to lite up but they never give off a smell/taste for me...and they give of very little ash compared to quick lites/exoticas...idk i think you should give em another try there imo the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 so i tried mine.they last alot longer than canarys.they do give off a little taste but its not gross coal taste its kinda coconut-ish to me which isnt terrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I got some natural coconut coals from HC coming on Monday. If they are as good as the coconaras, that means you're paying for the brand. 5 dollars more. I figure it might be valuable information. Since I have not smoked with the cocos, I'll have to post up all the characteristics of smoking with the natural coconut charcoal, you guys can compare them to your experience with the coconaras. If they are the same, then its kind of like getting generic drugs that do the same thing as name brand drugs only they do it 30% cheaper. Should be interesting, I havent seen any reviews for the coconut coals from HC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 I've tried the ones from HC...they are teh suck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Care to elaborate please? I mean, people have said that about a lot of coals that were amazing. Some said exotica coals sucked and they were far and away the best coals I've used. Some said that easy lites from rolland sucked and they were great minus the huge heat factor. Had to cut the quarters in half to use them with tangiers, not a big deal, actually makes them more economical, if at 7 dollars that's possible. Some said Diamante Jap coals sucked but I had great experiences with those. Some said that Rolland Naturals sucked and they were pretty damn good as well. So when you say that the Coconut Coals suck, you gotta give me some details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNH Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 first time trying them was tonight...loved them burned nice no smell no nasty taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathan_Choi Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Haven't really had a bad experience with them the couple boxes Ive had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoodz Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I was thinking about trying out a box of Coco Naras today... But the shop was charging $4.50 per box of 16. Rip off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathrynx Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Coco's FTW.I even convinced Canon (almost) that they are superior to exoticas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsp2004 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (melanko @ Jun 19 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I love Coco nara's. I need to order more cause I used up my 84 count box like a week and a half ago. I'll have to go with everyone else and say that is was a bad batch because the CoCo Nara's I used are excellent. A++cocoa naras are the shizznit, maybe bad batch or what not, never get a taste from them, or really a smell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhhdam Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I have a box of 40 mm 3 kings coals and 4 boxes of exotica. I just recently finished a little sample box 16ct of some maras and now I'm sold on them. Anyone want to trade some naras for some exoticas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobosap Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 i find if you dont heat up coco naras all the way they will impart a taste, they need to be red hot all the way though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racemyghost Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (bobosap @ Jul 2 2008, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>i find if you dont heat up coco naras all the way they will impart a taste, they need to be red hot all the way thoughdid you even read my original post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny_D Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 The most troubling thing about this entire thread is how the fanboys gather to protect. It's like saying luke skywalker blows donkeys at a Star wars convention What ever happened to personal preference? Or how about personal tolerances?Maybe there is a smell & taste that ghost can detect due to his palate ? Or maybe there are quality issues?Also, Just how the hell do you make coal out of coconuts exactly?Anyways, It's nice to see a few alternative opinions on these 'super best coals since sliced bread'.Thanks Ghost JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racemyghost Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 QUOTE (Johnny_D @ Jul 2 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The most troubling thing about this entire thread is how the fanboys gather to protect. It's like saying luke skywalker blows donkeys at a Star wars convention What ever happened to personal preference? Or how about personal tolerances?Maybe there is a smell & taste that ghost can detect due to his palate ? Or maybe there are quality issues?Also, Just how the hell do you make coal out of coconuts exactly?Anyways, It's nice to see a few alternative opinions on these 'super best coals since sliced bread'.Thanks Ghost JDwell put Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esheg4ever23 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Exoticas ftw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMoodz Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I stand by Nour coals. I also use 3 Kings, Canary or Abu Haitham Japanese Coals, and Olive Wood coals. The Olive wood burns nice and hot and they last a long time. They look like tree stems/branches and after they are lit, I break them with a hammer and the smaller size is perfect for heat management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OC4111 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I'm a big coco nanara fan. I tried exoticas and I do like them, just having to break each stick can grow a bit annoying. coco's are the perfect shape. just light them up place on the bowl and you're good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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