jyoukhanna017 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I just ordered a new hookah from Hookah Shisha Central. I got the Pharaoh 1 hosed with the Green Painted Glass and Green Cobra Hose. I also ordered a 50g. pack of Romman Double and Sweet Melon. I also purchased (2) 250g. jars of double apple from al fakher. I paid $100 for it w/out shipping. Did I get a good deal and will I be getting good smoke from this setup with a screen/windcover and three kings charcol with ice water? Thanks for the comments and any suggestions to get better smoke or better purchases of flavors from H-S-C will be greatly appreciated. I will post pictures once I get it in a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txbrit31 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I must say that H-S Central has been very good to me.. I ordered one of the redwood hoses- the thing is freaking huge- the pictures don't do it justice either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpico Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I really like Hookah-Shisha Central. They also have a great EBay store too. Keep that in mind for future ordering.I have yet to order from Social Smoke, but the discount really helps and I'm sure I will be soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 welcome to the forum, i think you should of come here before purchasing the hookah. but its to late now.nice hookah though - it should be great as h-s is a respectable company!smoke should be good aslong as your set up is correct.have fun smoking! fahim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitefanatic Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 I have the one hose Sphinx from Hookah-Shisha and I am completely satisfied with it. Their shipping was fast as well. However, my next one will more than likely be a MYA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoukhanna017 Posted March 22, 2006 Author Share Posted March 22, 2006 Thanks, for all the replies guys, just one more qeustion. Will I get better flavor/smoke from Japanese Silver Coals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpico Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 That's the word on the street, but I have yet to try the Japanese silvers...Search it - I'm sure you'll come up with some informative posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ataneja Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 From what I've read, I heard it's a toss up. Some people swear by it, others won't touch the stuff. I use three kings quick-lites and am very happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahEnthusiast Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Well...first off welcome to the forum! from what you've described above you should be getting a good smoke as long as you manage your heat and dont burn the ma'ssell....from what i understand (but cant attest to based on personal experience because ive only used golden quicklites) people say that you get a better flavor from naturals...but this argument is up for debate....its all in what YOU like. ive used the silver japanese and found them to provide for a good smoke once i got them going but you need a stove or butane lighter to do so...but if thats convenient then give them a shot..well happy smoking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoukhanna017 Posted March 24, 2006 Author Share Posted March 24, 2006 One last question, I promise this time . What gets better smoke/flavor: the screen or foil? Thanks for all the help everybody, I really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitefanatic Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 That's a personal preference that has seen much debate. Try them both and see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donkeema Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 FOIL FOIL FOIL FOIL FOIL!!FORGET WHAT OTHER PEOPLE TELL YOU TRUST YOUR LEADER, THE DON! - FOIL ALL THE WAY! ...or you would always fall for there trap to lure you into using a a screen. try both. see what you like best! - and then keep at it!and japanese coals are the best! - the ones i have a just 1 'Brick' instead of 3 stuck together. and they are by FAR the best coals ever. they dont take ASLONG as natural coals, and arent as quick as quick lights.but there powerful and very long lasting!fahim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahEnthusiast Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 haha i sense a lil bias with the don above....but yea try both and see what you like..to start off though id go with foil..IMO its a lil bit easier to manage and is a lil less forgiving...but if you asked 50 people what they prefer out of a screen or foil...id bet itd probably be a 30/20 ratio in favor of the foil....i have no basis for that claim just an opinioi again..but there both widely used and liked so just try them both and see what works for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggie505 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I have tried both. A screen came with my hookah when i bought it. The problem I had with it was cleaning it was a pain in the a$$. Then I started to use foil. I got a better smoke from it and I do not have to worry about cleaning it, I just throw it away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jyoukhanna017 Posted March 25, 2006 Author Share Posted March 25, 2006 WOW! This is one beatiful hookah. I will post pics later today. Tried it out last night. Romman Sweet Melon is to die for. Had the taste of melon for about an hour and a half. So smooth, I didn't even move the coals, just added new ones to the same spots. As for Romman Double Apple, it is horrible. I got no flavor out of it, with very poor smoke, and I had it set up just like I hade the melon set up............. So whatever anyone says DO NOT GET ROMMAN DOUBLE APPLE IT IS A WASTE OF MONEY!!! I look forward to trying out AL Fakher Double today. Again thanks for all the help everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted March 27, 2006 Share Posted March 27, 2006 Foil.Japanese coals. If you get Chinese ones, don;t say I didn't say they wouldn't be awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oryon1033 Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCShisha Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I started off using a screen (because it came with the hookah); after I started cruising this forum though, I started experimenting with foil. I quickly decided that foil worked better for me. The "it takes too much time to prepare foil" line is utter bullshit; I wrap the bowl and punch the holes (at least 25 in most cases) in < 2 minutes. I have had fewer issues with harsh smoke now and like someone else said, much easier to clean up. My original screen got pretty grungy after a couple of months and was nearly impossible to clean properly.I ended up breaking my original Egyptian bowl and replaced with one of the original large Tangiers heads; the screen didn't fit so I was forced to go 100% foil. I certainly don't regeret it.As far as coals go, the 3 Kings (I've used both 33mm and 40mm) are extremely to use and don't impart a flavor to the tobacco as long as you let the coating burn off before placing on top of the bowl. They burn pretty hot though so don't always work that well with sensitive tobacco like Tangiers. I tried using Japanese Goldens and found that they worked better with Tangiers. I wasn't really super happy with the Goldens though--they seem to add an odd flavor I don't like so when I placed an order with Hookah Company today, I picked up a bag of Nour natural coals. These should definitely be interesting to experiment with. I really like the lack of any added coating or accelerant.Anyway, enough ramblings and good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Screen FTW Dont listen to them they just dont know how to work a screen. U give me 2 three kings and 1 screen, and i can get a bowl going that needs no management, and will smoke as good as foil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Hear hear..screens all the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimo Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 ok so somebody teach me how to use the screen and i shall try it out haha, last time i tried it smoked horriable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 problem most have is unlike foil, you dont let the tobacco touch the screen. Just fill up the bowl just below the top of the bowl, then pack it down nice and tight. Then just just a toohpick or the poker on some tongs to poke through the holes in the bowl to allow for good airflow. Pop on the screen, then i usually use 2 three kings coals, and boom amazing smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 Evans; I have no problem letting the shisha touch the screen!Screen all the way; its so much easier, and i get great smoke. For my small MYA bowl (came with QT) I have to use foil, and i can do it just as well, no better, no worse, but its still takes more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldavis Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 there is a discount on h-s as well...the second post seemed to imply that there wasn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark-Mark Posted September 26, 2006 Share Posted September 26, 2006 I prefer foil. The screen i got when i ordered my bory, burned the tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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