onionz Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Befor this turns into a "buy a phunnel" post I already bought a vortex and want to use it. The problem I'm having is the bowl is very deep and I don't get by with 1 coal on a lightly packed bowl. Needs two coals for sure. Not much smoke or flavor. Is it my packing technique. Keep in mind it's usually just me and if I pack a full bowl it will last like 4-5 hours probably. Could I get some bowl packing tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 What sort of coals are you using? With Cocos, I usually use three coals on the edge of the bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Sorry if it's not what you're looking for since you already mentioned that you intend to use the vortex you've bought. I for one never really like the idea of underpacking a bowl for a quick session, something just didn't feel right the one/two times I tried it with the infamous Mya stock bowl...did that only because it's too deep and shit. Don't know if anyone has done it successfully, I am sure they will chime in if they have. But if I were you, I'd go for one of the crown micro bowls for quick sessions (1-1.5 hours). You can pack them full, and they don't take much shisha. But I don't speak this from personal experience because I too wanted a bowl for short quick sessions and bought a micro phunnel last week...should get it soon and then I can speak with much more confidence about how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 You could try packing more along the sides of the bowl, essentially packing it into the walls of the bowl instead of the bottom of the bowl. That will allow you to get more shisha up closer to the top, but depending on what you are smoking, it may not work very well. With Tangiers you shouldn't have any problems packing it like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onionz Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 I actually posted back to this thread a few daays ago but forgot to hit "Post", lol. I packed a full bowl and used 2 QLs and was in heaven! Full flavor, massive smoke, and nice head buzz. Only broblem is it tasted burnt when I changed the coals. I emptied the bowl and it was pretty much used up not only burned on the top half. This was with Romman tobbac. The next bowl was Tang M Cherry with one coal. No burning, and after the second round of coals I had to go to sleep cause it was so late. Most of the bowl was still juicy! Smoked great and maybe 1 stem in the whole bag. Really impressive stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwind Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I usually have to use 3 AF quick lights to get my vortex going good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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