Smashraj84 Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Hey all,I just got back from Spain where I tried my first hookah and really enjoyed it. I just purchased a hookah and all the accessories (cleaning brush, charcoal, foil, etc). I also got an assortment of Nakhla massell. Each comes in a 50g box. I was wondering how much I should use if I was just smoking by myself, with 1 other, 2 others, 3 others, etc. Also what are you suggestions with the liquid I use. I'm pretty sure in Spain they just used lukewarm water. Should I try ice water first? What is everyone's experience with using milk, liquor, juice, etc. Thanks for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 Howdy and welcome to the foum! [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif[/img] How much you use depends on how big your head (bowl) is i'd say. I use particularly deep bowls so I actually have room to vary how much ma'asell I use. Others seem to have pretty small or shallow bowls to start with so there isn't as much room for playing around. If you need help on general set up there's a great video Cypress put together, you can find it by typing "how cypress" in the search engine and following the link. To answer most of your questions I'd advise just scrolling a few pages back in the forum or using the search engine. We've actually covered those very topics in the last week or so...[img]http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif[/img] Feel free to post pictures of your Hookah and your overall set up...there's a picture thread or two floating around. What Flavours of Nakhla did you get? Anyway, good to have you aboard! (oh yes, don't forget to read the "read this" post tacked at the top of the forum.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashraj84 Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 [quote name='mushrat']Howdy and welcome to the foum! [img]http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif[/img] How much you use depends on how big your head (bowl) is i'd say. I use particularly deep bowls so I actually have room to vary how much ma'asell I use. Others seem to have pretty small or shallow bowls to start with so there isn't as much room for playing around. If you need help on general set up there's a great video Cypress put together, you can find it by typing "how cypress" in the search engine and following the link. To answer most of your questions I'd advise just scrolling a few pages back in the forum or using the search engine. We've actually covered those very topics in the last week or so...[img]http://www.hookahforum.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif[/img] Feel free to post pictures of your Hookah and your overall set up...there's a picture thread or two floating around. What Flavours of Nakhla did you get? Anyway, good to have you aboard! (oh yes, don't forget to read the "read this" post tacked at the top of the forum.)[/quote]Thanks for the warm welcome and the advice. I'll be doing some reading tonight! :)I got mango, lemon, , vanilla, banana, apple, and apricot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 cool... Do try the Melon and new Chocomint if you get a chance. The 2 apple is also the best if you like anise (black licorice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashraj84 Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 [quote name='mushrat']cool... Do try the Melon and new Chocomint if you get a chance. The 2 apple is also the best if you like anise (black licorice).[/quote]I got the melon as well. Not a fan of mint or anise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 [quote name='Smashraj84']Hey all,I was wondering how much I should use if I was just smoking by myself, with 1 other, 2 others, 3 others, etc. [/quote]Pack bowls the same each time, for best results.[quote]Also what are you suggestions with the liquid I use. I'm pretty sure in Spain they just used lukewarm water.[/quote]I like plain water myself.Welcome to the Hookah Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashraj84 Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 [quote name='Tangiers'][quote name='Smashraj84']Hey all,I was wondering how much I should use if I was just smoking by myself, with 1 other, 2 others, 3 others, etc. [/quote]Pack bowls the same each time, for best results.[quote]Also what are you suggestions with the liquid I use. I'm pretty sure in Spain they just used lukewarm water.[/quote]I like plain water myself.Welcome to the Hookah Forum.[/quote]So is a 50 g box too much/too little for a two person, hour sitting? I'm just not sure on the quantity to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 How big is your bowl? I can get 3-4 good sessions out of a 50g box myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imonlyapuppet Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I just got some Al-Amir double apple, and i wish i would have heard about this "anise" thing earlier. I HATE black licorice and mint is okay in small amounts, but the dapple just gets overpowered by the anise. Do they sell shisha that is anise-free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 [quote name='imonlyapuppet']I just got some Al-Amir double apple, and i wish i would have heard about this "anise" thing earlier. I HATE black licorice and mint is okay in small amounts, but the dapple just gets overpowered by the anise. Do they sell shisha that is anise-free?[/quote] Al Amir also makes a Sour Apple flavor, which isn't really sour, but lacks the anise which I too am not a fan of. Also, Al Fahker makes a green apple flavor wtih no anise called Eskenderani (sp?) Apple in their Golden Seal version of tobacco. Golden Seal is a couple bucks more expensive and is just a sort of luxury version of their already great tobacco. Their might be more apple flavors out there without anise, but I can't think of any right now. Anise is typically only added to apple flavors, so don't worry about smoking other flavors such as grape, orange or anything like that and getting that anise taste. That is, unless you buy licorice flavor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashraj84 Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I wonder why anise is added only to apple flavors. I hate anise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlakos_politakos Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 i dont mind it too much but im getting sick of it.ive been smoking apple alot lately.im gunna have to get soome of tat golden esk. AF apple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Starbuzz apple is anise free. It's pretty much a given that if it DOUBLE apple, its going to have the Anise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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