engineonmute Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 So when the shisha cut doesn't look so great, i will use my hands when packing it into a bowl to separate all the big juicy clumps and such. When i go out with my friends they all just use the tongs to pick it outta the bag and put it in the bowl so that they do not have to touch it and criticize me for wanting to get my hands dirty... I dunno, i feel like those big clumps of shisha won't burn properly so i always use my hands to separate them and maybe take out a few stems too. It seems like it would burn better if the cut of some shisha was a little more ground up and separated so thats what i do. I'm just wondering, am I wierd or do other people do this too?thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I've seen people use their tongs, although I do not. On some shishas I use a fork so I don't see the being much different than using the tongs. It's really just what works best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 using tongs takes to long, and less control.Get your hands in there and get the job done right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElijahSing Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Well said stuie, i agree with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clumsygrace Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Nothing wrong with getting your hands a little dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trivial Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 It all depends ... If i am outside and dont want my hands sticky i use tongs but when I am inside by a sink and especially if it is tangiers.. I use my hands and give it a little extra love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 smell my fingers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inino Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 when your fingers are permanently red every day you are finally packing your bowls right!on a side note i leave the stems in there, never noticed anything bad about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 stems help air flow and increase buzz factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Maybe it's a girl thing.... I use tongs, but first I hold the tongs closed and stir and fluff all through the jar to mix it up and only then grab some to load into the bowl. I also use the tongs almost like chop sticks, meaning I don't grab a bunch of tobacco. Small pieces, sometimes in a real leafy tobacco even picking up one leaf at a time and layering it exactly into place. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier92 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I don't use my tongs because when you pick up hot coals afterwards the coal burns the tobacco that got stuck to them which makes them really hard to clean, and then if you try to touch the shisha with them again you get coal ash in the shisha. Just seems more sensible to use hands to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaronvb24 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Yeah hands is def. the way to go on that. Its just easier to break apart if you are using low grade and done have that nice fine shisha. Also i find it easier to pack the bowl that way. Have more control over it all. What about the foil. I usually do a layer underneath the shisha for easy clean. Anyone have any opinions on that. Not to steal the thunder from the original poster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeHT Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Sometimes you can't really pack properly if you don't get down and dirty. Fingers FTW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echotc Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 get your hands dirty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbs Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I stir the shisha up with a fork or the poker thing.. but I actually pick the shisha up and place it in the bowl with my hands.Then.. if any of my friends wants to say anything, I smear my hands in their face and laugh about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arhutch Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ya, you gotta use your fingers! git er done!!!QUOTE (Aaronvb24 @ Feb 21 2009, 12:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I usually do a layer underneath the shisha for easy clean.I have done this before, but dont anymore. It is an easier clean up, but i ended up rinsing the bowl afterward anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 i plan on using chopsticks....maybe a fork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
engineonmute Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 haha ok thanx guys. ill keep all that in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K1024 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 i use tongs mostly, only ever packed with my hands once...but then again i learned hookah from a guy who cant walk real well so he always uses tongs so he doesnt have to move around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srawas89 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) I use my hands when I pack my bowl no questions asked. When I was taking in part of setting up a hookah event at my school I used a fork because I didnt have water next to me or readily accessible. Honestly I see no point in using a fork unless you fluff up the tobacco first and than lightly sprinkle it but even then I use my finger to make sure that the tobacco is sprinkled and not clumped in there.Edit: Oh and if they give u shit about it again tell them who makes a better hookah! If its you than obviously you are doing something better Edited February 24, 2009 by srawas89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Always my hands! I used to use my tongs then one day I didnt and havent ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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