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I found a hookah bar here in Az where I live that smoke Tangiers..... I have not had this brand, as I am only three weeks into smoking and have only had Fantasia... (which I like what I have smoked), but every one seems to rave about Tangiers I will be going tonight, any differences that I should be warned about between the two types?
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everyone will probably list a million things when they see this but basically
Tangiers is unwashed and has a much MUCH heavier buzz than fantasia because, well, fantasia doesn't have a buzz. It just might be harder for you to smoke depending on the amount of smoking you do
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I guess the buzz is the main thing, I've not gotten a buzz yet. But that's just me. Since it's at a lounge and not at home there isnt really anything you need to worry about otherwise. I suppose have something to drink handy. That's been heavily recommended.
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Hope that they know how to load a decent bowl...youd be surprised. If it smokes well you should ask them if the can teach you to lead a bowl that way when you made the switch (oh it will happen trust me) you have some first hand experience in it already. Other then that the buzz will destroy you! 1 30 min session a day will not make you not get a buzz lol tangiers will smoke for hours on end. I only smoked my small last night for like 6 hours and it was still ready to rock and roll for another 4+
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[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315191592' post='522581']
We got horchata, its an okay flavor. Definitely a much stronger buzz though.
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Horchata is a flavor where it's more finicky with the heat... Sometimes it's amazing for me, other times so-so. What kind of coals does this lounge use on their Tangiers?
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[quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1315194823' post='522587']
[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315191592' post='522581']
We got horchata, its an okay flavor. Definitely a much stronger buzz though.
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Horchata is a flavor where it's more finicky with the heat... Sometimes it's amazing for me, other times so-so. What kind of coals does this lounge use on their Tangiers?
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They used two Coco Nara squares. He gave us new ones twice. (so 6 all together the whole session we were there). The flavor was just not good to me, I didn't get much of a cinnamon or anything really. It was unenjoyable to me so we left the session early, after about two hours. :-/ I will keep researching and trying to find someone in Arizona that has a good lounge with Tangiers. So far I choose Fantasia brand over Tangiers, and according to a lot, that should be the opposite.
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Yeah, I agree with Mush. Instead of looking for a new lounge that has Tangiers (which chances are you won't), you'd be better off just buying Tangiers, learning how to pack it and such, and enjoy way better smokes in the comfort of your home. For less money than a lounge, too.
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Well I did end up buying 250g of cane mint a small funnel and my hubby got 50g of that one breakfast cereal. I asked him to show me how to pack it(as someone had suggested), However, his way is COMPLETELY different from any other video I have seen on youtube.
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Also though, I am scared too. There was another person ( a non Tangiers smoker, but has smoked it a lot previously), who told me that if it is underpacked, not hot enough heat, or too hot your first drag will literally make you throw up. ;/ that makes me nervous.
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[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315247389' post='522635']
Also though, I am scared too. There was another person ( a non Tangiers smoker, but has smoked it a lot previously), who told me that if it is underpacked, not hot enough heat, or too hot your first drag will literally make you throw up. ;/ that makes me nervous.
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That person is a liar and his accusations are treasonous in the court of tangiers!
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[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315246405' post='522632']
Well I did end up buying 250g of cane mint a small funnel and my hubby got 50g of that one breakfast cereal. I asked him to show me how to pack it(as someone had suggested), However, his way is COMPLETELY different from any other video I have seen on youtube.
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[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315247389' post='522635']
Also though, I am scared too. There was another person ( a non Tangiers smoker, but has smoked it a lot previously), who told me that if it is underpacked, not hot enough heat, or too hot your first drag will literally make you throw up. ;/ that makes me nervous.
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How did he pack it? And the phunnel you bought, is it a legit tangiers phunnel? Btw, just acclimate it well and you shouldn't face any probs....it can't make you throw up either way though.
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[quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1315251678' post='522642']
[quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1315250873' post='522641']
Tangiers doesn't come in 50g packs. :huh:
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Illegal repackaging ftw!
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[quote name='vendetta_revived' timestamp='1315248229' post='522638']
[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315246405' post='522632']
Well I did end up buying 250g of cane mint a small funnel and my hubby got 50g of that one breakfast cereal. I asked him to show me how to pack it(as someone had suggested), However, his way is COMPLETELY different from any other video I have seen on youtube.
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[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315247389' post='522635']
Also though, I am scared too. There was another person ( a non Tangiers smoker, but has smoked it a lot previously), who told me that if it is underpacked, not hot enough heat, or too hot your first drag will literally make you throw up. ;/ that makes me nervous.
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He took the tupperware type thing it was in and weighed it on a scale into a plastic bag...... both the 50 and the 250g

How did he pack it? And the phunnel you bought, is it a legit tangiers phunnel? Btw, just acclimate it well and you shouldn't face any probs....it can't make you throw up either way though.
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He packed it with a fork, but not tight at all. He said put the foil on and DO NOT push down, as that will get the tangiers to far down and stick to the foil and burn. Then he put one ring around the edge of the funnel.

The funnel I bought is not a tangiers, because I did not want that big of a bowl. I have an egyptian bowl that I smoke out of that only holds like 10-15g and that is enough for one session for me. So I bought one that looks like the [b]Alien[/b] Mini Funnel. I will post a picture of it tomorrow, as I do not know if it is or not. Edited by Chreees
Mentioned Banned Vendor, changed to bowl's name.
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[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315288421' post='522686']
[quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1315251678' post='522642']
[quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1315250873' post='522641']
Tangiers doesn't come in 50g packs. :huh:
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Illegal repackaging ftw!
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[quote name='vendetta_revived' timestamp='1315248229' post='522638']
[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315246405' post='522632']
Well I did end up buying 250g of cane mint a small funnel and my hubby got 50g of that one breakfast cereal. I asked him to show me how to pack it(as someone had suggested), However, his way is COMPLETELY different from any other video I have seen on youtube.
[/quote]

[quote name='ShellyBird87' timestamp='1315247389' post='522635']
Also though, I am scared too. There was another person ( a non Tangiers smoker, but has smoked it a lot previously), who told me that if it is underpacked, not hot enough heat, or too hot your first drag will literally make you throw up. ;/ that makes me nervous.
[/quote]
He took the tupperware type thing it was in and weighed it on a scale into a plastic bag...... both the 50 and the 250g

How did he pack it? And the phunnel you bought, is it a legit tangiers phunnel? Btw, just acclimate it well and you shouldn't face any probs....it can't make you throw up either way though.
[/quote]
He packed it with a fork, but not tight at all. He said put the foil on and DO NOT push down, as that will get the tangiers to far down and stick to the foil and burn. Then he put one ring around the edge of the funnel.

The funnel I bought is not a tangiers, because I did not want that big of a bowl. I have an egyptian bowl that I smoke out of that only holds like 10-15g and that is enough for one session for me. So I bought one that looks like the HJ Mini Funnel. I will post a picture of it tomorrow, as I do not know if it is or not.
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Ya that bowl was underpacked so that would cause a lack of flavor, light whispy clouds as well as a tickle in the back of your throat....needless to say COMPLETELY wrong.
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I edited your last post, Shelley. Mentioned a banned vendor. Please brush up on the Banned Vendors list. Thanks.

I agree with Wade. Bowl was completely underpacked. That guy has no idea what he's doing. Here's how you properly pack a bowl of Tangiers:

http://www.hookahforum.com/topic/40379-how-to-smoke-tangiers/

Focus mainly on the steps at the end of my first post. First thing is you're going to just have to open yourself to getting a Tangiers phunnel. Or a Crown Micro Phunnel at least.
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you can get pretty good smoke out of a alien phunnel. Best way i do it is little overpacking of the bowl. Maybe try some lucid? Easier to acclimate and most of the time handles little more heat well. Honestly if you like fantasia then have at it. Not everyone likes tangiers. Whenever i smoke at my friends house i have to bring my own rig(would do it anyways) because he doesn't like to smoke tangiers.
For packing a egyptian i believe you want to pack pretty tight around the edge then light and fluffy in the middle. Not sure about heat management tho
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