danetello2 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Well, I smoked hookah for the first time today . But the smoke seemed kind of light, without much flavour and I'm not sure why.I filled the hookah with cold water, and added a few ice cubesThen filled the bowl with strawberry tobacco, placed foil over and poked a few holes with a toothpickI lit the charcoal and placed it in the centre of the foil Then smoked for about 30 minutesIs it meant to be like that or am I doing something wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momatik Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Make sure you don't have any leaks. To do this, setup your hookah with everything except placing the bowl on top.Cover the top hole where the bowl would go and pull air through the hose. If you are not getting any air, and the water is not moving, you are good to go.If that is fine, it could be a number of things, depending on the tobacco and the coals you are using.-Your coals may not be fully done-Your shisha may not be getting hot enough, and you may require more than 1 coal-You may not be packing enough shisha in the bowl-etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalsmoker Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 QUOTE (momatik @ Jun 17 2009, 06:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Make sure you don't have any leaks. To do this, setup your hookah with everything except placing the bowl on top.Cover the top hole where the bowl would go and pull air through the hose. If you are not getting any air, and the water is not moving, you are good to go.If that is fine, it could be a number of things, depending on the tobacco and the coals you are using.-Your coals may not be fully done-Your shisha may not be getting hot enough, and you may require more than 1 coal-You may not be packing enough shisha in the bowl-etc.+1Listen to Momatik, He knows his shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungiman Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 QUOTE (momatik @ Jun 17 2009, 09:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Make sure you don't have any leaks. To do this, setup your hookah with everything except placing the bowl on top.Cover the top hole where the bowl would go and pull air through the hose. If you are not getting any air, and the water is not moving, you are good to go.If that is fine, it could be a number of things, depending on the tobacco and the coals you are using.-Your coals may not be fully done-Your shisha may not be getting hot enough, and you may require more than 1 coal-You may not be packing enough shisha in the bowl-etc.+1He took my answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilded777 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 For the flavor issues, ditch the ice cubes and use warm or room temperature water.Do NOT place the coal in the center of the bowl. In fact, break the coal into halves or quarters and distribute evenly around the edges of the bowl. You can move towards the center as the coals begin to die out.What kind of coals are you using?What brand of shisha?There are a number of variables. Just remember this advice, found elsewhere on these forums: hookah smoking is an art. All art takes time to perfect, but you'll get it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danetello2 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 Ok, thanks for the tips everyone!I've been using Red Kastle coals and SOEX shisha. I read a few bad reviews on SOEX, so I will try out some premium stuff . Do you think these will be any better?http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/cocobrico-pure...1kg-p-1548.htmlhttp://www.hookahshop.co.uk/grape-premium-...80g-p-1445.htmlhttp://www.hookahshop.co.uk/sweet-melon-pr...80g-p-1457.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalsmoker Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 QUOTE (danetello2 @ Jun 17 2009, 09:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ok, thanks for the tips everyone!I've been using Red Kastle coals and SOEX shisha. I read a few bad reviews on SOEX, so I will try out some premium stuff . Do you think these will be any better?http://www.hookahshop.co.uk/cocobrico-pure...1kg-p-1548.htmlhttp://www.hookahshop.co.uk/grape-premium-...80g-p-1445.htmlhttp://www.hookahshop.co.uk/sweet-melon-pr...80g-p-1457.htmlSOEX!THATS THE PROBLEM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danetello2 Posted June 17, 2009 Author Share Posted June 17, 2009 QUOTE (norcalsmoker @ Jun 17 2009, 07:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>SOEX!THATS THE PROBLEM!Oh.. I see What should I do with the rest, I've still got alot left.Should I smoke it or just throw it out? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 not yet, might as well smoke it. ditch it when you get good shisha.for a beginner there are 2 companies that i know of that make fool proof shisha that is pretty damn good.Nakhla, the original, the cheapest, the best.AL Fakher, coming in at #2\, a little more expensive, some flavors blow goats but they have the best peach i've ever had, plum rocks my socks pipe is damn nice.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 QUOTE (ilikemyusername @ Jun 17 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>not yet, might as well smoke it. ditch it when you get good shisha.for a beginner there are 2 companies that i know of that make fool proof shisha that is pretty damn good.Nakhla, the original, the cheapest, the best.AL Fakher, coming in at #2\, a little more expensive, some flavors blow goats but they have the best peach i've ever had, plum rocks my socks pipe is damn nice....You forgot Layalina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 QUOTE (delSol_si @ Jun 17 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (ilikemyusername @ Jun 17 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>not yet, might as well smoke it. ditch it when you get good shisha.for a beginner there are 2 companies that i know of that make fool proof shisha that is pretty damn good.Nakhla, the original, the cheapest, the best.AL Fakher, coming in at #2\, a little more expensive, some flavors blow goats but they have the best peach i've ever had, plum rocks my socks pipe is damn nice....You forgot Layalina +1, Layalina rocks hard balls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalsmoker Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 QUOTE (ilikemyusername @ Jun 17 2009, 12:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>not yet, might as well smoke it. ditch it when you get good shisha.for a beginner there are 2 companies that i know of that make fool proof shisha that is pretty damn good.Nakhla, the original, the cheapest, the best.AL Fakher, coming in at #2\, a little more expensive, some flavors blow goats but they have the best peach i've ever had, plum rocks my socks pipe is damn nice....Al Fakher plum is in my top 5! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalsmoker Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) Pick up Layalina watermelon and raspberry. You wont regret it! Edited June 17, 2009 by norcalsmoker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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