Gleemen Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Smoked my hookah tonight and after about a hour and a half of maintaining a good buzz I finished and cleaned up. Soon after I felt sick and threw up. This is a new hookah and I've only smoked it twice but not sure what I did wrong. I felt like I did a good job of heat management and packing the bowl (followed directions from many of the "How To" posts). If you can help a noob out I would be extremely grateful! Setup: Coco Nara natural coals Al Tawareg- Juicy peach Vortex bowl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Did you take frequent pulls? That can lead to sickness (carbon monoxide poisoning). Make sure you keep it slow and stay hydrated. Also not good to smoke on an empty stomach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleemen Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Wow. I basically ignored all that. -Had a empty stomach. -Took frequent pulls. -Felt dehydrated after. Thanks for the help! I feel foolish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Frequent pulls is something that I do all the time, you get used to it and food or no food hasnt made a difference so far for me. The most important thin is to make sure you ALWAYS have a drink at your side (water is a must for me, even if I have some other drink with me I keep some water close whenever im smoking). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntur Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 that happens, had some friends who had that happen to them when they first started smoking. just eat and have something to sip on and eventualy youll build up a tolerance to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Just as everyone has said, it's not something that comes with this hobby. Just stay hyderated and don't smoke on an empty stomach. The only time I ever threw up after a session was when I hadn't eaten anything for almost 8 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I feel more lightheaded when I smoke after eating a big meal.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Happened to me when I started too. Just gotta take it a bit slower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleemen Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Thanks for the help everyone! I can't wait to try again just to get this negative experience behind me. Also, kind of a post script but would the frequent pulls be a reason why I couldn't get thick smoke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Gleemen' timestamp='1314124077' post='521027'] Thanks for the help everyone! I can't wait to try again just to get this negative experience behind me. Also, kind of a post script but would the frequent pulls be a reason why I couldn't get thick smoke? [/quote] What hookah do you have? Other than the hookah, it depends on the shisha and the bowl, and I don't have any experience with the brand you mentioned, do you have any other brand on hand? and I hear only mixed reviews about the vortex bowl. [Edit] Unless it was a pumpkin hookah, I don't see how frequent pulls would lead to wispy smoke. [/Edit] Edited August 23, 2011 by vendetta_revived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntur Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 yea i dont see how frequent pulls will make your smoke thinner, unless you cached the bowl or your coals are dying. when i take frequent pulls the smoke gets thicker because you keep the coals and the shisha hotter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleemen Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 [quote name='vendetta_revived' timestamp='1314125568' post='521034'] [quote name='Gleemen' timestamp='1314124077' post='521027'] Thanks for the help everyone! I can't wait to try again just to get this negative experience behind me. Also, kind of a post script but would the frequent pulls be a reason why I couldn't get thick smoke? [/quote] What hookah do you have? Other than the hookah, it depends on the shisha and the bowl, and I don't have any experience with the brand you mentioned, do you have any other brand on hand? and I hear only mixed reviews about the vortex bowl. [Edit] Unless it was a pumpkin hookah, I don't see how frequent pulls would lead to wispy smoke. [/Edit] [/quote] I think the vortex bowl burns faster but I've only used it twice and I'm using a Nammor Ramses III (linked in my signature). It has a single wide-bore hose connector (no autoseal BBs to restrict air passage) if that helps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleemen Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 Oh forgot to mention the shisha. Im new to Al Tawareg but I have Starbuzz Mango, Orange and Blueberry right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 [quote name='Gleemen' timestamp='1314131806' post='521049'] Oh forgot to mention the shisha. Im new to Al Tawareg but I have Starbuzz Mango, Orange and Blueberry right now. [/quote] Have you tried smoking Starbuzz through it? Idk, I have not used either starbuzz, or Al tawareg or a vortex bowl. I do hear some not so good things about the vortex though, and may be it's your tobacco? Try smoking starbuzz and see how it goes. A windcover will help you thicken the smoke btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleemen Posted August 23, 2011 Author Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) Haha I bought the Vortex out of ignorance but I plan to buy a Phunnel next month. I'll pick up a windcover soon too. Thanks! Edited August 23, 2011 by Gleemen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 [quote name='Gleemen' timestamp='1314137961' post='521063'] Haha I bought the Vortex out of ignorance but I plan to buy a Phunnel next month. I'll pick up a windcover soon too. Thanks! [/quote] Whenever you do pick the phunnel, get a tangiers one. Or a crown micro (My only and therefore favourite. ) for shorter sessions. After getting the hang of tangiers, I can smoke it for about 2.5 hours in my crown micro before it gives up, and Al fakher lasts me about 1.5 hours in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 [quote name='vendetta_revived' timestamp='1314139126' post='521069'] [quote name='Gleemen' timestamp='1314137961' post='521063'] Haha I bought the Vortex out of ignorance but I plan to buy a Phunnel next month. I'll pick up a windcover soon too. Thanks! [/quote] Whenever you do pick the phunnel, get a tangiers one. Or a crown micro (My only and therefore favourite. ) for shorter sessions. After getting the hang of tangiers, I can smoke it for about 2.5 hours in my crown micro before it gives up, and Al fakher lasts me about 1.5 hours in it. [/quote] I am Chreees, and I agree with this statement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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