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I just got done smoking Tangiers Lucid Blue Gumball. This new iteration of Tangiers is fantastic. The blue gumball was tangy, had subtle hints of blue raspberry and blueberry, I'd like to see more of those flavorings come out in the tobacco, I could taste it well but I think there could be more melt-in-your-mouth factors with this flavor. The cut was nearly identical to the regular Tangiers, I put them side by side in 4 inch lines to do an eyeball comparison, and the Lucid has more smaller pieces, but it isnt an appreciable difference. It is also more heat resistant than regular Tangiers by far. The juices ran down my stem quite a bit, puddling on the coal tray. A phunnel is a must with this new version. Next smoke of the Lucid will be in my phunnel. I would also smoke this brand in a SuperCheif or regular Tangiers head. Probably wont get the juice run problems.

On to the coals. These are the natural coconut hookah coals from Hookah Company. They are made by Abu Haitham Trading company. These are absolutely far and away the best coals I've used thus far in my hookah smoking life. They ash to barely anything, last in excess of 1 hour and 15 mins, dont impart any taste on the tobacco and light up in less than 5 minutes. They come in sticks of 4 pieces and a box contains 160 pieces. I paid just under 20 bucks for 2 boxes. When I brought out a stick I noticed they arent as dense as exoticas or easy lights, making them very easy to break along the score with your hands. But dont let that fool you. Once these babies light up they last and last. If I had a wind cover I think 1.5 hours is an acheivable standard with these coals. On comparison price-wise and quality-wise with Coconaras, I think these coals would beat them in price, and MAY or MAY NOT come in a hair under Cocos in quality. I havent used Coconaras yet, but I would be willing to bet that these coals are almost exactly the same quality-wise. Go ahead and flame me as a hater or whatever, but I think Cocos are far overpriced for what you are getting. The coals I got are $9.95 for a 160 piece box compared to Coconaras at $14.95 for a box of 84. That means you are getting 48% more for 43% less money. I did the math. If you dont believe me, pick up a box and do your own comparison. That's the challenge I'm putting out there.

Go ahead and flame away, but I put on Crisco, so I'll only sizzle. wink.gif
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Got the pictures:



Unlit unbroken coals. 1 Stick.



Different perspective, same stick.



Broken coal, 2 pieces.



Ash from 1 stick I used earlier. It's way less than it looks like.



The coals on the stove. Ready to go after roughly 7 minutes.



Coals on the bowl, Tangiers Lucid....mmm delicious.



Same coals on the bowl, different perspective.
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Awesome! I've been curious about these coals, but I have been resilient on ordering them because no one really tried them until now. Looks like I'll have to get my hands on these sometime soon biggrin.gif

BTW I have a question...

When you pack the Lucid line and when you make the holes...Do you have to poke ALL the way down through the tobacco like the reg line? Or do you just poke the holes like any other brand ? Edited by JillyIsJustKidding
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QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Jun 24 2008, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BTW I have a question...

When you pack the Lucid line and when you make the holes...Do you have to poke ALL the way down through the tobacco like the reg line? Or do you just poke the holes like any other brand ?


it's good to poke all the way down to get better aeration in the tobacco when you smoke any kind of shisha. if you don't like doing that, though, then i'm sure it won't matter much. just your preference. experiment with that and post back here with your findings. wink.gif Edited by Dom
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QUOTE (Dom @ Jun 24 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Jun 24 2008, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BTW I have a question...

When you pack the Lucid line and when you make the holes...Do you have to poke ALL the way down through the tobacco like the reg line? Or do you just poke the holes like any other brand ?


it's good to poke all the way down to get better aeration in the tobacco when you smoke any kind of shisha. it doesn't really matter, though. if you don't like doing that, then i'm sure it won't matter much. just your preference. experiment with that and post back here with your findings. wink.gif


Heh its cuz Idk why...But the lucid line doesn't smoke for me >:| Like it smokes...But there is not flavor. Maybe too much heat perhaps?
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QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Jun 24 2008, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Heh its cuz Idk why...But the lucid line doesn't smoke for me >:| Like it smokes...But there is not flavor. Maybe too much heat perhaps?


probably not enough heat, actually. (i may be wrong. if so, someone please correct me.)
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QUOTE (Dom @ Jun 24 2008, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Jun 24 2008, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Heh its cuz Idk why...But the lucid line doesn't smoke for me >:| Like it smokes...But there is not flavor. Maybe too much heat perhaps?


probably not enough heat, actually. (i may be wrong. if so, someone please correct me.)


Idk its a bit tricky for me. If I put on heat or a windcover, that "rubbery, burnt" taste comes up, which I know means too much heat.
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I would say go lower on the heat. For me, it could have been that the juices were running out of the tobacco which caused the loss of flavoring. I guess its best smoked out of a phunnel to keep the juices in the bowl.
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QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Jun 25 2008, 12:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Dom @ Jun 24 2008, 07:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillyIsJustKidding @ Jun 24 2008, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Heh its cuz Idk why...But the lucid line doesn't smoke for me >:| Like it smokes...But there is not flavor. Maybe too much heat perhaps?


probably not enough heat, actually. (i may be wrong. if so, someone please correct me.)


Idk its a bit tricky for me. If I put on heat or a windcover, that "rubbery, burnt" taste comes up, which I know means too much heat.


oh yeah, if you taste that "burnout" taste, then yeah, too much heat. i had that problem when i used too much coal and i'd have to edge the coals. eric showed me that if i use fewer coals and just move them more towards the center, then helps.
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QUOTE (Bulldog_916 @ Jun 24 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The coals I got are $9.95 for a 160 piece box compared to Coconaras at $14.95 for a box of 84. That means you are getting 48% more for 43% less money. I did the math. If you dont believe me, pick up a box and do your own comparison. That's the challenge I'm putting out there.
Go ahead and flame away, but I put on Crisco, so I'll only sizzle. wink.gif


If by getting more you mean 160 instead of 84, then the you're getting about 90% more. 84 + 84( .9 or 90%)=159.6 ...
Anywho, I used these a while ago and really liked them. Not sure why I stopped, but I'm going to def. get some more.
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QUOTE (Jeff_T @ Jun 24 2008, 10:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Bulldog_916 @ Jun 24 2008, 05:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The coals I got are $9.95 for a 160 piece box compared to Coconaras at $14.95 for a box of 84. That means you are getting 48% more for 43% less money. I did the math. If you dont believe me, pick up a box and do your own comparison. That's the challenge I'm putting out there.
Go ahead and flame away, but I put on Crisco, so I'll only sizzle. wink.gif


If by getting more you mean 160 instead of 84, then the you're getting about 90% more. 84 + 84( .9 or 90%)=159.6 ...
Anywho, I used these a while ago and really liked them. Not sure why I stopped, but I'm going to def. get some more.



Shit, I forgot about the percentage system. 84/160 is .52 or 52%. So yea you do almost get double the amount. Thanks.

Bulldog_916- Going back to math class....haha
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To bad I just bought a box of coconaros and exotica.. I'll pick some up next time for sure. Thanks for the pics and info bulldog!
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Yea, I have the box. HAHA. 160 pieces.

I would lay down some dough for a sample pack of coconaras for a comparison but the shipping would be quite prohibitive. Grrr. Edited by Bulldog_916
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QUOTE (iamscott06 @ Jun 25 2008, 06:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
To bad I just bought a box of coconaros and exotica.. I'll pick some up next time for sure. Thanks for the pics and info bulldog!


You are quite welcome bud. I'm hoping that if the manufacturer of Coconaras sees competition they'll drop the prices to a more competitive level. Just trying to look out for everyone here a little bit as well.
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