xian67 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hello guys. I had quick question. When I blow the smoke out it taste really smokey. I can taste the charcoal. I'm I packing the bowl wrong? I don't always double foil it but when I do I get the same result. I taste the charcoal. Why does this happen? Is it the brand of the charcoal? I couldn't stand the taste so I stopped and this is what the tobacco looked like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooka_bears Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (xian67 @ Aug 1 2009, 01:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hello guys. I had quick question. When I blow the smoke out it taste really smokey. I can taste the charcoal. I'm I packing the bowl wrong? I don't always double foil it but when I do I get the same result. I taste the charcoal. Why does this happen? Is it the brand of the charcoal? I couldn't stand the taste so I stopped and this is what the tobacco looked like.most likely your coals, what kind are you using? If you are using insta-lights (besides CH) than that is most likely your problem. Have you washed your hookah/hose? Looks like in the picture its a regular non-washable mya hose, but if its washable than try washing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Looks like you could use more shisha, or fluff it up more. Also, from the looks of it, you are putting the coal in the middle. Try splitting them up and putting them on the edges of the bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 You're placing the coal in the center of the bowl. If you aren't ready to spend money on better coals (coals that have no taste, instead of tasting like ass), cut the coal up with a knife and place the pieces on the edge of the bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xian67 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (Hooka_bears @ Jul 31 2009, 11:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (xian67 @ Aug 1 2009, 01:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Hello guys. I had quick question. When I blow the smoke out it taste really smokey. I can taste the charcoal. I'm I packing the bowl wrong? I don't always double foil it but when I do I get the same result. I taste the charcoal. Why does this happen? Is it the brand of the charcoal? I couldn't stand the taste so I stopped and this is what the tobacco looked like.most likely your coals, what kind are you using? If you are using insta-lights (besides CH) than that is most likely your problem. Have you washed your hookah/hose? Looks like in the picture its a regular non-washable mya hose, but if its washable than try washing it.Yeah I used some insta-lights that I've had for a few months. What brand coal would you recommend? QUOTE (Zinite @ Jul 31 2009, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You're placing the coal in the center of the bowl. If you aren't ready to spend money on better coals (coals that have no taste, instead of tasting like ass), cut the coal up with a knife and place the pieces on the edge of the bowl. Yeah I thought you were supposed to put them in the middle lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooka_bears Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Id go with either Johns CH Naturals or Quicklites, or Cocos. Haven't tried any other type of coal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NimbleCow Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 That bowl size you could probably use 2 cocos off the sides with a bit more tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srawas89 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 IF you have 3kings coals I would be somewhat surprised...In anycase when you light your coals do you wait until the bottom is all red hot? if you dont that may be where the issue lies. Thats my opinion since I have been using 3kings for years and I dont get any smoky flavor from the coals (Unless I cant taste anything). Good Luck with finding hte problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldog_916 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 None of the better quicklight coals should be giving you any taste issues. I've used both Goldens and Three Kings and neither have a distinctly bad taste to them. You really cant tell you're using quicklights if you're smoking a good flavor. As was said earlier, split the coals and put them on opposing sides of the bowl and see if that solves the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kajon Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Ya wait until the coal is all red before putting it on, and also from that view it looks a little underpacked. The charcoal taste is definitely from cheap QL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 1 2009, 02:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You're placing the coal in the center of the bowl. If you aren't ready to spend money on better coals (coals that have no taste, instead of tasting like ass), cut the coal up with a knife and place the pieces on the edge of the bowl.I concur from the looks of your shisha in that bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714xDGAFxKING Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 takes some time and really read on here for some good advice. just some quick suggestions, place 2-3 coal on the rim of the bowl. fluff up that shisha really nice. and wash the hookah out . i'm sure you should be better once you do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (714xDGAFxKING @ Aug 1 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>takes some time and really read on here for some good advice. just some quick suggestions, place 2-3 coal on the rim of the bowl. fluff up that shisha really nice. and wash the hookah out . i'm sure you should be better once you do that.2-3 quick lights on a bowl that small is way too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang_steve Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 You can get a decent smoke from near any coal....your problem is the shisha is geting too hot, thus burning.You either need to move the coal more towards the rim of the bowl, or to use less coals and a windcover (you can ghetto-rig one out of aluminum foil...use your foream and fist to shape it....wrap the foil around your forearm/fist, then make the seam.....slide it off the arm, then tear to appropriate height....put over bowl, and open/close the top to adjust heat level accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
714xDGAFxKING Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 1 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (714xDGAFxKING @ Aug 1 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>takes some time and really read on here for some good advice. just some quick suggestions, place 2-3 coal on the rim of the bowl. fluff up that shisha really nice. and wash the hookah out . i'm sure you should be better once you do that.2-3 quick lights on a bowl that small is way too much.so you think one QL will do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crys Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (714xDGAFxKING @ Aug 1 2009, 02:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 1 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (714xDGAFxKING @ Aug 1 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>takes some time and really read on here for some good advice. just some quick suggestions, place 2-3 coal on the rim of the bowl. fluff up that shisha really nice. and wash the hookah out . i'm sure you should be better once you do that.2-3 quick lights on a bowl that small is way too much.so you think one QL will do it?with just a regular mod/egyptian bowl I only use one QL with a windscreen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (714xDGAFxKING @ Aug 1 2009, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 1 2009, 11:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (714xDGAFxKING @ Aug 1 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>takes some time and really read on here for some good advice. just some quick suggestions, place 2-3 coal on the rim of the bowl. fluff up that shisha really nice. and wash the hookah out . i'm sure you should be better once you do that.2-3 quick lights on a bowl that small is way too much.so you think one QL will do it?With a bowl that size, one round quick light split into thirds will do it. If you're using John's quick lights, I'd use 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 from the looks of the bowl id say cut those quicklights into halves and put them on opposing sides but thats just me lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 What shisha are you using? Maybe your shisha tastes like ass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 QUOTE (delSol_si @ Aug 1 2009, 05:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>What shisha are you using? Maybe your shisha tastes like ass?good point could be really crappy shisha too, had some stuff myself once, got it a earthbound trading when i had to buy my GF a new bowl cause i broke it lol, it was supposed to taste like cherry but it ended up tasting like really rotten cough syrup. it was horrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 Am I the only one who saw the title and thought:"......smoke.....tastes like....smoke....hmmmmm....."? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellywerker Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 That's the magic of hookah, smoke that *doesn't* taste like smoke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 i like my smoke to taste like watermelon but hye everyones got there thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 just a thought but when i was new to smoking and ddnt clean my hookah that is exactly the taste i would get. So regardless of the issue a good cleaning can only do your hookah good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 QUOTE (joytron @ Aug 2 2009, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>just a thought but when i was new to smoking and ddnt clean my hookah that is exactly the taste i would get. So regardless of the issue a good cleaning can only do your hookah goodtrue that!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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