fcbayern Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 SO I was noticing yesterday that there is a distinct taste when I use the windcover as opposed to not using it. It does make sense since I'm drawing in the air from the coal as opposed to clean air. Even if I take a pull with the WC on then take it off I can taste the Difference.Does anyone else notice this?Heres my setup: KM SSR, phunnel, Cocos or 3k's (both noticable taste), SB shisha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfarmerjon Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 QUOTE (fcbayern @ Mar 21 2009, 10:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>SO I was noticing yesterday that there is a distinct taste when I use the windcover as opposed to not using it. It does make sense since I'm drawing in the air from the coal as opposed to clean air. Even if I take a pull with the WC on then take it off I can taste the Difference.Does anyone else notice this?Heres my setup: KM SSR, phunnel, Cocos or 3k's (both noticable taste), SB shishaI've been noticing this as well, even with the coco naras it gets a little bit of a smokey taste. Somethings i do the double foil method with a ring between the layers, and i don't really notice it then. But those use two different metods for burning shisha, so it may have something to do with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I had this happen to me last night and I think (grain of salt) it has more to do with the temperature rising than the theory you have. I know a windcover cuts down exposure to the air but I can't see that having an affect on how much oxygen is sucked down into the pipe since there are holes all over and a large hole in the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuburbanSmoker Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 You get more of a coal taste because you are raising the temperature of the air around the bowl. makes it alot easier to burn the tobacco. I only use my windcover when starting a bowl, trying to salvage some extra time out of a set of coals, and when its really windy on nice days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 happens to me too, but not for long.if it only last a few hits or so then it's because the tobacco is getting adjusted.if it keeps doing it, you probably should have waited on the WC.if it happens all the time every time for a long time. clean windcover out really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inino Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 what kind of wind cover, it could be putting your coals out which is leading to bad flavor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 yeah i think there was one that people were having problems with. some kind of cleaner or some chemical on the inside of some the the covers. i think they said it will wash off though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 This could happen because the windcover will make your bowl hotter causing it to almost be burning try less heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschoenith Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 i guess that makes sense, i have one of those combo bowls and i don't notice any difference in flavor but i can see how that the chemicals burn off and then affect the taste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjako Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 QUOTE (fcbayern @ Mar 21 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>SO I was noticing yesterday that there is a distinct taste when I use the windcover as opposed to not using it. It does make sense since I'm drawing in the air from the coal as opposed to clean air. Even if I take a pull with the WC on then take it off I can taste the Difference.Does anyone else notice this?Heres my setup: KM SSR, phunnel, Cocos or 3k's (both noticable taste), SB shishaI think windcovers just accentuate the heat by about 25% or so, which is going to effect the flavor.Unless your windcover is like a decade old and giving off fumes or something silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 QUOTE (redjako @ Mar 22 2009, 12:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (fcbayern @ Mar 21 2009, 08:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>SO I was noticing yesterday that there is a distinct taste when I use the windcover as opposed to not using it. It does make sense since I'm drawing in the air from the coal as opposed to clean air. Even if I take a pull with the WC on then take it off I can taste the Difference.Does anyone else notice this?Heres my setup: KM SSR, phunnel, Cocos or 3k's (both noticable taste), SB shishaI think windcovers just accentuate the heat by about 25% or so, which is going to effect the flavor.Unless your windcover is like a decade old and giving off fumes or something silly.I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcbayern Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Ok I'm gonna try and aswer everyone questions.. I usually use 2 coco's or 3k's on my bowl (small chinese phunnel) IDK if heat could be the culprite.My windcover is brand new, about a month old. It is very simple, the one with the little stars on it (picture in my gallery).Now on another note, I usually start my bowl and slap the WC on it right away ( I smoke outside) I do notice that once I get that funny taste it never really goes away> Is it possible I'm burning the shisha? Shouldnt this go away if I remove 1 of the coals? Cuz it doesnt.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 you may be burning the bowl to the point where it can't recover. What kind of shisha are you using? when using cocos and 3k, crack the cocos in half or crack the 3k in half or 1/4th'sAdd 1 or 2 pieces of either coal (whatever you are using) and puff for a little bit, slowly add more and more until you reach the flavor and clouds you enjoy. Only use the windcover to start the bowl (once you know how many pieces of coal you need) and also when the coals start to die, again once you know your setup.Once your session is going well wait till the coals shrink, then throw the cover on, if you still get the taste, you know it isn't you burning the shisha, and it is def the wind cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bye bye now have fun Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 my brother swears it changes the flavor, i just think that tangiers has more tickle when hotter and he isnt use to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcbayern Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 QUOTE (mattarios2 @ Mar 23 2009, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>you may be burning the bowl to the point where it can't recover. What kind of shisha are you using? when using cocos and 3k, crack the cocos in half or crack the 3k in half or 1/4th'sAdd 1 or 2 pieces of either coal (whatever you are using) and puff for a little bit, slowly add more and more until you reach the flavor and clouds you enjoy. Only use the windcover to start the bowl (once you know how many pieces of coal you need) and also when the coals start to die, again once you know your setup.Once your session is going well wait till the coals shrink, then throw the cover on, if you still get the taste, you know it isn't you burning the shisha, and it is def the wind cover.I usually smoke SB, but I notice the same with Af and Nak too..thats about all I smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 never use the windcover. always makes it taste gross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 i disagree, i do think it depends on the baccy, i use it for my shisha and flavor never changes, if it does it is b/c i am overheating the shisha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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