TheyCallMeDave Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Mostof the time, when it comes to mixing noir and lucid in a bowl, we've dismissed the concept seeing as noir and lucid have different smoking styles. I'm borrowing Claytronmeans's crown micro phunnel and thought I would try something new. I've packed half of the phunnel with strawberry-kiwi noir, packed as noir should be. The other half of the phunnel has been packed with lucid new-lime/tropical punch mix, packed a little lighter, as lucid is normally packed. This is the layout for coals and holes: [IMG]http://i54.tinypic.com/6oq0rt.jpg[/IMG] [b]The hole pattern is for the different needs of heat management for each style of tobacco, and even more importantly, to remember where I packed each style of tangiers. [/b][IMG]http://i56.tinypic.com/29njar5.jpg[/IMG][b] The coals are placed according to heat needs, noir side with a stone-henge style placement, and the lucid side with regular coal placement. [/b]----- I've been smoking this bowl for about 15 minutes, and it's smoking just fine. I get strong notes of kiwi and tropical punch, with small bursts of strawberry and lime from pull to pull. The buzz is clearly evident while smoking and not a single trace of harshness has been detected. Has anyone ever tried this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelLCP Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 That is genius. Never thought of that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 [IMG]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/INCUBUSRATM/Funny%20pics%20and%20gifs/tumblr_lfar88vLju1qzh5j8o1_500.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claytronmeans Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1310002441' post='514950'] [img]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/INCUBUSRATM/Funny%20pics%20and%20gifs/tumblr_lfar88vLju1qzh5j8o1_500.jpg[/img] [/quote] I lol'd. Dave, I don't see the problem here. I pack lucid the same way that I pack Noir in the bowl and you've seen me smoke both perfectly fine out of that bowl with the same number of coals. As long as the Noir smokes fine, I don't see why you would need to go to the trouble of packing it any differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Truly innovative, but that's too much work for me, I am lazy smoker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeDave Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 [quote name='claytronmeans' timestamp='1310003675' post='514953'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1310002441' post='514950'] [img]http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p40/INCUBUSRATM/Funny%20pics%20and%20gifs/tumblr_lfar88vLju1qzh5j8o1_500.jpg[/img] [/quote] I lol'd. Dave, I don't see the problem here. I pack lucid the same way that I pack Noir in the bowl and you've seen me smoke both perfectly fine out of that bowl with the same number of coals. As long as the Noir smokes fine, I don't see why you would need to go to the trouble of packing it any differently. [/quote] I see your point, valid. It's not about the actual packing, more along the lines that the two shisha has differences in their chemistry and how they are made that makes it better to smoke alone than together. Again, I agree packing style and heat management for some is about the same, but it's more about the fact that they both smoke better alone than mixed, so this way you get both. EDIT: Also Clayton, I used this method because I finally got that S-K to smoke somewhat well, and didn't want to tarnish my chances by mixing noir and lucid. However, I didn't have enough of it left to smoke on it's own, so that's the mind baby that I created. LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeDave Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 I suppose this could not only work for just tangiers noir/lucid for people who are nit picky about mixing the lines, but every brand out there. This gives you the opportunity to mix tobaccos that normally could never mix together. Tangiers noir/lucid mixed with every other brand pretty much Nakhla with every other brand pretty much Just a thought, I don't expec this to grow, but for people who find mixes in shisha varying from brand or noir/.lucid line, this could help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 [quote name='TheyCallMeDave' timestamp='1309995683' post='514941']Has anyone ever tried this? [/quote] Yep. But, I don't really treat Noir and Lucid differently. So, it's just "standard" mixing to me. Also, there is more to consider regarding heat management when you have fairly vastly different hole patterns. Like Stuie said, it's a bit too much work to get right when you start dealing with brands with different heat tolerances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claytronmeans Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Noir and lucid mixed (stirred together) 50/50 in the Micro phunnel, and it's smoking just fine. :shrug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Yeah, it's been my experience that Noir and Lucid mix just fine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyCallMeDave Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Guys. If you don't think about it, it seems a lot cooler, can we give that a shot? Hahaha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I haven't given it much thought so sure, good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 good stuff nice way to get nest of both worlds,slight buzz and tingle with the stronger flavor(well with most lucid but not all) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1310096362' post='515073'] Yeah, it's been my experience that Noir and Lucid mix just fine... [/quote] If you just smoke Noir you don't have this problem. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1310146106' post='515139'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1310096362' post='515073'] Yeah, it's been my experience that Noir and Lucid mix just fine... [/quote] If you just smoke Noir you don't have this problem. [/quote] Ha! Touche, good sir, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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