cab395 Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Hey everyone. I'm brand spankin' new to owning a hookah. I smoked one at school a few months ago and loved it, and was recently away and saw one in a head shop and decided I wanted to try it out. Since then (about 2 weeks ago) I've only used it a handful of times, probably about five. I feel like I'm smoking it right I just have a few questions about the process. My main question is how I should pack the bowl. I know to take out the stems, pack it lightly and such, but my issue is [i]how high should I pack it[/i]? I've read sites say pack it below the top of the bowl, and others that say to pack it a little above the bowl. Which is best? Each time I've smoked I have had tobacco stuck to the bottom of the foil, presumably burnt. Also, everything I've read on heat management is kind of vague. Is "heat management" just making sure the hookah smoke doesn't get too harsh and you get a nice, constant thick smoke, burning the tobacco as evenly as possible? Thanks for clearing that up. I'm just not entirely sure what it means exactly Finally (thanks for sticking with me this long) , can anyone give me a few pointers on how to get the thickest smoke possible? I know some of it has to do with the tobacco brand and such, but sometimes I can get it pretty thick, and other times it's not as thick until I play around with it. Any tips are greatly appreciated. I'm so glad I got into hookah, I've really been enjoying it. Thanks, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab395 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Oh, and one more question! Probably a dumb one... When you see certain companies like Al Fakher selling "molasses," is that the same as the shisha tobacco you buy or is that just the molasses. Told you it was dumb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 First off, welcome to HF!!! As for how to pack your bowl, this should help you greatly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4t-yDnDwjw&feature=channel_video_title Now for heat management info, look at these two threads: http://www.hookahforum.com/topic/40373-beginners-guide-to-hookah/ http://www.hookahforum.com/topic/40339-how-to-for-coconara-heat-management/ But yes, it's essentially finding the perfect balance of nice full smoke without it getting harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 [quote name='cab395' timestamp='1313634000' post='520290'] Oh, and one more question! Probably a dumb one... When you see certain companies like Al Fakher selling "molasses," is that the same as the shisha tobacco you buy or is that just the molasses. Told you it was dumb! [/quote] The term molasses is often interchangeable with shisha or tobacco. All the same, just different names for it. And rememeber, no dumb questions on here. We're here to help you. So ask any questions that come to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 (edited) Packages marked "molasses" are tobacco. Don't worry about tobacco sticking to your foil screen, it's business as usual. The way to get great, thick smoke is to pack a full bowl, and find the perfect amount of charcoal through trial and error. Edited August 18, 2011 by Epoch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab395 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Awesome!! Thanks so much for all the great help, guys! Looks like I'll be sticking around here for awhile, haha! I never thought about splitting coals in two, it seems perfect. Thanks again, everyone, I'm gonna go try it out right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab395 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Also, so the tobacco sticking to the foil doesn't matter? I guess poking holes all the way down thru the tobacco to the bottom of the bowl makes that not matter? Ugh I'm so relieved to get this info, I can't even tell you. Thanks so much!! PS- Sorry for the double posting. I know that's usually frowned upon. It keeps telling me I don't have permission to edit my posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 [quote name='cab395' timestamp='1313636297' post='520299'] Also, so the tobacco sticking to the foil doesn't matter? I guess[b] poking holes all the way down thru the tobacco to the bottom of the bowl[/b] makes that not matter? Ugh I'm so relieved to get this info, I can't even tell you. Thanks so much!! PS- Sorry for the double posting. I know that's usually frowned upon. It keeps telling me I don't have permission to edit my posts. [/quote] Deep holes work great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Yes, the tobacco touching the foil doesn't matter. Just pack it like I show in the video, poke holes all the way down, and practice your heat management. You'll be a pro in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab395 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 Sounds great. You've bettered my experience tenfold in the past hour. Can't thank you both enough!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Happy smoking, Cab! Before too long you'll be the one dealing out tips to new members. Welcome to Hookah Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cab395 Posted August 18, 2011 Author Share Posted August 18, 2011 [quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1313638670' post='520303'] Happy smoking, Cab! Before too long you'll be the one dealing out tips to new members. Welcome to Hookah Forum! [/quote] Thanks, you too! And I hope so. It seems like there are so many little things to know about hookah, such as brands and stuff. I just need more experience under my belt. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 [quote name='cab395' timestamp='1313637834' post='520302'] Sounds great. You've bettered my experience tenfold in the past hour. Can't thank you both enough!! [/quote] No problem! Anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask. I wish you the best in your future hookah sessions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Welcome to HF man! Glad you got it smoking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Welcome to HF! to get thicker clouds try adding ice to the base. Cools the smoke quicker creating thicker clouds. Also the better the tobacco the thicker the smoke. Starbuzz is my favorite both flavor and smoke thickness wise. (I have tried hookah hookah starbuzz al tawreg and romman and starbuzz is the best outta those) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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