Things Hookahforum Has Taught Me

[Canon]

I just realized that ive learned alot of stuff from this forum, i figure i would share what i have learned and read some of the stuff you guys have learned aswell.

1. I can now tell the quality of most hookahs just by looking at pictures.
2. Hookah hookah is not the best tobacco in the world
3. Ice in your hookah is not the only way to smoke hookah
4. phunnels rock

more to come soon

[gunsboy]

I just realized that ive learned alot of stuff from this forum, i figure i would share what i have learned and read some of the stuff you guys have learned aswell.

1. I can now tell the quality of most hookahs just by looking at pictures.
2. Hookah hookah is not the best tobacco in the world
3. Ice in your hookah is not the only way to smoke hookah
4. phunnels rock

more to come soon

Two foils instead of one is not a bad idea.

[lowspeedchase]

1. Letting Tangiers sit in the phunnel on my porch for an hour before I smoke it makes it 10x better.
2. Natural coals destroy QLs
3. People are afraid to put milk in the base
4. Heat management is important
5. Any quality shisha will give up her clouds with the right heat
6. Phunnels rock

[Stuie]

1) There is a lot of good tobacco out there
2) Quicklights should only be used when traveling
3) Phunnels have changed my hookah smoking forever
4) Mya Saray Hookahs are always worth the money
5) Canon can pack a bowl that will make me puke
6) String Cheese and Walmart 7 Layer Dip are perfect compliments to Smoking
7) What Online Vendors are Great and which ones suck

[momatik]

1) Your choice of shisha, coals, and hose are way more important than your hookah.
2) Naturals > QL
3) Walgreens sells a 10$ electric burner

[newjacksm]

everyone said everything.

mini "the dude" funnels. Edited June 24, 2009 by newjacksm

[FamiliarJoe]

1. If you get the chance to smoke with Mushrat, Sonthert, or Hookah John in person your a very privileged individual.
2. If you get OG Tangiers smoking right it is a good sign you are on your way to being a hookah guru.
3. Coco's rock, not so much for Tangiers.
4. QL's should only be used if it's a last resort.
5. There are a lot of good Tobacco's, even if the majority only favors one. You personally need to try them all to make your own opinion.

[NarghileNights]

1. If you get the chance to smoke with Mushrat, Sonthert, or Hookah John in person your a very privileged individual.
2. If you get OG Tangiers smoking right it is a good sign you are on your way to being a hookah guru.
3. Coco's rock, not so much for Tangiers.
4. QL's should only be used if it's a last resort.
5. There are a lot of good Tobacco's, even if the majority only favors one. You personally need to try them all to make your own opinion.

hey, i've done that :-P

this is really cool.. though I couldn't think of anything that hasn't already been said.

[Philmatic]

This is my first post on HF, I've been a long time lurker but decided on finally joining the forum!

The most uprising thing I learned on this forum is how many people use QuickLites. Now, I fancy myself somewhat of a hookah guru, but even when I first started smoking 8 years ago, I would have never thought to place anything but a natural coal near my tobacco. It just doesn't sit right with me. I originally started out with the Nour round "finger coals" and then moved to various natural bulk coals, then Romman Lemon Wood coals, then I've finally settled on Excotica's.

I also learned how much people hate on Romman Tobacco and Exotica's:
Romman changed their Peach formula a year ago hasn't been the same since, but at the time they were the best tasting, thickest smoke, and most reliable buzz inducing brand of tobacco. Not to mention they weren't overly wet and I didn't have to process them in any way before smoking.

Exotica's are excellent, which the recent introductions of Coconora's I'd say we have a good choice of coals, but I still smoke Exotica's because I can get them extremely cheap by the box. I know there have been some issues with the guy who runs the US distribution of Exotica's but still, they are good quality coal.

Finally, what's up with people preferring Mya's? Aren't they those cheaply made chinese hookahs? I had one and it broke about 2 weeks after purchasing it when I tried to clean it. The stem snapped right off. Ever since then I haven't smoked a single non Egyptian hookah.

[Matt-641]

1. There is actually quite a bit that goes into a good session. (If you figure out a method that works for you and master it, it's pretty easy though)
2. Only use QL if you're out of naturals or your camping and don't have an electric stove.
3. Smaller holes in the foil are better than larger holes.
4. DO NOT run water through a regular hose.
5. If you want a quality hookah, buy a Mya, KM or MZ.
6. Size doesn't really matter (i.e. QT and Bambino).
7. Everything has to be air tight for the best smoke.
8. Even some of the cheaper brands of shisha can smoke really well, although others are pretty much crap.
9. Phunnel bowls rock!

I've learned a little bit while being on here Edited June 24, 2009 by Matt-641

[FamiliarJoe]

This is my first post on HF, I've been a long time lurker but decided on finally joining the forum!

The most uprising thing I learned on this forum is how many people use QuickLites. Now, I fancy myself somewhat of a hookah guru, but even when I first started smoking 8 years ago, I would have never thought to place anything but a natural coal near my tobacco. It just doesn't sit right with me. I originally started out with the Nour round "finger coals" and then moved to various natural bulk coals, then Romman Lemon Wood coals, then I've finally settled on Excotica's.

I also learned how much people hate on Romman Tobacco and Exotica's:
Romman changed their Peach formula a year ago hasn't been the same since, but at the time they were the best tasting, thickest smoke, and most reliable buzz inducing brand of tobacco. Not to mention they weren't overly wet and I didn't have to process them in any way before smoking.

Exotica's are excellent, which the recent introductions of Coconora's I'd say we have a good choice of coals, but I still smoke Exotica's because I can get them extremely cheap by the box. I know there have been some issues with the guy who runs the US distribution of Exotica's but still, they are good quality coal.

Finally, what's up with people preferring Mya's? [b]Aren't they those cheaply made chinese hookahs? [/b]I had one and it broke about 2 weeks after purchasing it when I tried to clean it. The stem snapped right off. Ever since then I haven't smoked a single non Egyptian hookah.

No sir, MYA's are imo the highest quality chinese made hookahs. They are mass produced but all the MYA's I/friends have owned have all been air tight and smoke GREAT!

They just aren't as elegant or authentic as a KM or MZ. They will give you a good smoke though.

My

[Stuie]

This is my first post on HF, I've been a long time lurker but decided on finally joining the forum!

The most uprising thing I learned on this forum is how many people use QuickLites. Now, I fancy myself somewhat of a hookah guru, but even when I first started smoking 8 years ago, I would have never thought to place anything but a natural coal near my tobacco. It just doesn't sit right with me. I originally started out with the Nour round "finger coals" and then moved to various natural bulk coals, then Romman Lemon Wood coals, then I've finally settled on Excotica's.

I also learned how much people hate on Romman Tobacco and Exotica's:
Romman changed their Peach formula a year ago hasn't been the same since, but at the time they were the best tasting, thickest smoke, and most reliable buzz inducing brand of tobacco. Not to mention they weren't overly wet and I didn't have to process them in any way before smoking.

Exotica's are excellent, which the recent introductions of Coconora's I'd say we have a good choice of coals, but I still smoke Exotica's because I can get them extremely cheap by the box. I know there have been some issues with the guy who runs the US distribution of Exotica's but still, they are good quality coal.

Finally, what's up with people preferring Mya's? Aren't they those cheaply made chinese hookahs? I had one and it broke about 2 weeks after purchasing it when I tried to clean it. The stem snapped right off. Ever since then I haven't smoked a single non Egyptian hookah.

1) I love Romman, every else is just hating.
2) Exoticas were good but their quality is completely inconsistent and declining on a regular basis, but any coconut charcoal is better in my opinion.
3) Mya Saray Hookahs are freaking awesome. They are no longer Chinese made. They parts made in various Countries such as Romania, Turkey, Czech Republic, but no longer China been that way for a few years. Once again People just hating a good thing!

[gunsboy]

This is my first post on HF, I've been a long time lurker but decided on finally joining the forum!

The most uprising thing I learned on this forum is how many people use QuickLites. Now, I fancy myself somewhat of a hookah guru, but even when I first started smoking 8 years ago, I would have never thought to place anything but a natural coal near my tobacco. It just doesn't sit right with me. I originally started out with the Nour round "finger coals" and then moved to various natural bulk coals, then Romman Lemon Wood coals, then I've finally settled on Excotica's.

I also learned how much people hate on Romman Tobacco and Exotica's:
Romman changed their Peach formula a year ago hasn't been the same since, but at the time they were the best tasting, thickest smoke, and most reliable buzz inducing brand of tobacco. Not to mention they weren't overly wet and I didn't have to process them in any way before smoking.

Exotica's are excellent, which the recent introductions of Coconora's I'd say we have a good choice of coals, but I still smoke Exotica's because I can get them extremely cheap by the box. I know there have been some issues with the guy who runs the US distribution of Exotica's but still, they are good quality coal.

Finally, what's up with people preferring Mya's? Aren't they those cheaply made chinese hookahs? I had one and it broke about 2 weeks after purchasing it when I tried to clean it. The stem snapped right off. Ever since then I haven't smoked a single non Egyptian hookah.

I agree. I have a MYA that was over $300 and I hated it. Taste disappears in it. I actually tested the bowl and hose on the MYA then took it and moved it to the KM. Guess what, HUUUUUUGE taste difference, and airflow too. KM rocks earth. Screw you all MYA lovers . My next video of that MYA will be me smashing it on the wall. But to be fair, it looks really well made and solid. People love the way it looks but I hate the way it smokes.

[Stuie]

I agree. I have a MYA that was over $300 and I hated it. Taste disappears in it. I actually tested the bowl and hose on the MYA then took it and moved it to the KM. Guess what, HUUUUUUGE taste difference, and airflow too. KM rocks earth. Screw you all MYA lovers . My next video of that MYA will be me smashing it on the wall. But to be fair, it looks really well made and solid. People love the way it looks but I hate the way it smokes.

....must hold back.... Canadian Jokes.... and urge to yell... be nice to people with differing opinions...aye.

[delSol_si]

I agree. I have a MYA that was over $300 and I hated it. Taste disappears in it. I actually tested the bowl and hose on the MYA then took it and moved it to the KM. Guess what, HUUUUUUGE taste difference, and airflow too. KM rocks earth. Screw you all MYA lovers . My next video of that MYA will be me smashing it on the wall. But to be fair, it looks really well made and solid. People love the way it looks but I hate the way it smokes.

....must hold back.... Canadian Jokes.... and urge to yell... be nice to people with differing opinions...aye.

Let it out Stuie, I know you want to!

[lowspeedchase]

This is my first post on HF, I've been a long time lurker but decided on finally joining the forum!

The most uprising thing I learned on this forum is how many people use QuickLites. Now, I fancy myself somewhat of a hookah guru, but even when I first started smoking 8 years ago, I would have never thought to place anything but a natural coal near my tobacco. It just doesn't sit right with me. I originally started out with the Nour round "finger coals" and then moved to various natural bulk coals, then Romman Lemon Wood coals, then I've finally settled on Excotica's.

I also learned how much people hate on Romman Tobacco and Exotica's:
Romman changed their Peach formula a year ago hasn't been the same since, but at the time they were the best tasting, thickest smoke, and most reliable buzz inducing brand of tobacco. Not to mention they weren't overly wet and I didn't have to process them in any way before smoking.

Exotica's are excellent, which the recent introductions of Coconora's I'd say we have a good choice of coals, but I still smoke Exotica's because I can get them extremely cheap by the box. I know there have been some issues with the guy who runs the US distribution of Exotica's but still, they are good quality coal.

Finally, what's up with people preferring Mya's? Aren't they those cheaply made chinese hookahs? I had one and it broke about 2 weeks after purchasing it when I tried to clean it. The stem snapped right off. Ever since then I haven't smoked a single non Egyptian hookah.

1) I love Romman, every else is just hating.
2) Exoticas were good but their quality is completely inconsistent and declining on a regular basis, but any coconut charcoal is better in my opinion.
3) Mya Saray Hookahs are freaking awesome. They are no longer Chinese made. They parts made in various Countries such as Romania, Turkey, Czech Republic, but no longer China been that way for a few years. Once again People just hating a good thing!

I'm with the Stu-Meister on 1. and 3.

[Stuie]

This is my first post on HF, I've been a long time lurker but decided on finally joining the forum!

The most uprising thing I learned on this forum is how many people use QuickLites. Now, I fancy myself somewhat of a hookah guru, but even when I first started smoking 8 years ago, I would have never thought to place anything but a natural coal near my tobacco. It just doesn't sit right with me. I originally started out with the Nour round "finger coals" and then moved to various natural bulk coals, then Romman Lemon Wood coals, then I've finally settled on Excotica's.

I also learned how much people hate on Romman Tobacco and Exotica's:
Romman changed their Peach formula a year ago hasn't been the same since, but at the time they were the best tasting, thickest smoke, and most reliable buzz inducing brand of tobacco. Not to mention they weren't overly wet and I didn't have to process them in any way before smoking.

Exotica's are excellent, which the recent introductions of Coconora's I'd say we have a good choice of coals, but I still smoke Exotica's because I can get them extremely cheap by the box. I know there have been some issues with the guy who runs the US distribution of Exotica's but still, they are good quality coal.

Finally, what's up with people preferring Mya's? Aren't they those cheaply made chinese hookahs? I had one and it broke about 2 weeks after purchasing it when I tried to clean it. The stem snapped right off. Ever since then I haven't smoked a single non Egyptian hookah.

1) I love Romman, every else is just hating.
2) Exoticas were good but their quality is completely inconsistent and declining on a regular basis, but any coconut charcoal is better in my opinion.
3) Mya Saray Hookahs are freaking awesome. They are no longer Chinese made. They parts made in various Countries such as Romania, Turkey, Czech Republic, but no longer China been that way for a few years. Once again People just hating a good thing!

I'm with the Stu-Meister on 1. and 3.

That's cool but I mean between Mushrat's and Canon's Post about Exoticas... I am hoping the Exotica Japs I order don't ash like pure filler or pop like theirs did. It makes you wonder right?

[newjacksm]

i have exotica japs, they are pretty bad. they go out and they last about 20-30min. they dont ash to terrible.

They are fragile, they do crack. I picked one up and it exploaded because i was holding it to hard. Edited June 24, 2009 by newjacksm

[AmunRa]

1. You can buy replacement bases for Mya pipes at Hobby Lobby.
2. Some hookah enthusiasts have way too much time on their hands.
3. Pipes can be taken as carry-on luggage on flights.
4. KM pipes are my true favorites.

[Majid]

I have learned there is limitless food for inuendo in hookah smoking.

[EvansLight]

1.) Common Hookah Knowledge Changes Month By Month as new and old members come and go
2.) Hookah, Coal, and Tobacco don't make the smoke, your skill is what makes a good session.
3.) Ice Makes More Smoke, Warm Makes More Flavor, But slightly cool makes awesomeness
4.) Everyone is wrong if everyone is right, so no one is right but not wrong either.

(yes im drunk...ish)

[ilikemyusername]

That newbies say the damndest things...

[Stuie]

That newbies say the damndest things...

QFT!

[Arcane]

i'm kinda going in a different direction...

1) People overthink packing/heat management too much (exlcuding Tangiers)
2) I don't have to meet/speak to you in person, to consider you a friend
3) Generousity is still abundant in mankind
4) There's always someone willing to help a stranger.

[ilikemyusername]

That newbies say the damndest things...

QFT!

you know, there for a while I thought qft meant quit effing talking, so a few months ago I might hae been like "wtf"