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I'm about 5 months into my new found hookah hobby. I plan on making an order online next week when I get paid, and I wanna know some things you guys think I need in order to get the most out of hookah.

I have 2 pipes. Ones a 'pumpkin' I believe. Ive seen people talking about it on here and it sounds like mine, except mine was a "Disco hookah" and it has these cheesy little led lights that flash colors.
The other is one I can't find anywheres online. I looked all over it and it doesnt have any names on it or anything.

My best hose would be the Tonic long handle. I use three king quicklights and
I have a 2 mod bowls that came with the hookahs. (at least I think there mods)

Shisha's I've tried:

Fantasia-
Margarita
Cherry Cola
Guava Breeze
Cactus Breeze
Speariment
Pink Lemonade
Millondollar

Starbuzz-
Blue Melon
Blue Mist
Sour Apple
Sex on the beach

Inhale:
Bump n Grind
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Maybe if you post pictures of your second pipe we can help identify it for you. Also look into getting a tangiers phunnel bowl and some tangiers to try. People around here seem to stick to Tangiers, Nakhla, Al Fakher... among others. Also look into getting some coconut coals like Razan Coals or perhaps Coconaras. They are way better than any QLs IMO, and most people will agree with me. Good luck! :)
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ok.. first upgrade I'd suggest is some form of phunnel bowl (preferably a tangiers because i love them)
also an egyptian clay bowl would be a great upgrade from the mod bowls

as far as tobacco, I'd suggest trying Al Fakher and Nakhla. and eventually try your hand at tangiers as it is pretty much epic
Al Fakher is great for mixing and making your own unique flavor blends.
Nakhla is a good unwashed more classic flavored tobacco IMO.

as for coals. I'd definitely suggest switching to naturals, they take longer to light, and you'll need an electric coil burner to light them
Razan, Coconara, and HJ's chronic hookah coals are some great nats.
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Could you light a natural with a torch lighter?

I'll post a picture of it when I get my camera back.

So a tangiers phunnel bowl.
Are there any certain flavors of the Tangiers, Nakhla, and AF that you guys would recomend?
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Fantasia-
Margarita Good
Cherry Cola Not Good
Guava Breeze A favorite
Cactus Breeze A favorite
Speariment Not good
Pink Lemonade Good
Millondollar Good

Starbuzz-
Melon Blue Best Ive smoked
Blue Mist A Favorite
Sour Apple Alright, although theres no sour apple taste, but its an alright flavor
Sex on the beach Alright

Inhale:
Bump n Grind Not so good
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Im guessing the breeze flavors have a little mint mixed in and you seem to like the sweeter flavors.

If you want to do the whole journey, start off with some AF in an egyptian bowl. Try lemon with mint, grape with mint and watermelon.

Then move up to Nak in the same egyptian bowl for a little more nicotine. At this point you will be able to reasonably pick flavors that you like with a little help from reading reviews.

You can skip those two if you want to jump straight into Tangiers. Either way, start off with lucid Tangiers in a small Phunnel. If you want to save tobacco, you can try an alien Phunnel, but it is harder to pack and manage heat and the flavor wont be quite as good. I have heard that the flying saucer bowl is idiot proof but I haven't tried it. I think you would like Mimon, Indian Summer, Cactus Fruit, Static Starlight.
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[quote name='weslypipes' timestamp='1326999388' post='536075']
[b]Could you light a natural with a torch lighter?[/b]

I'll post a picture of it when I get my camera back.

So a tangiers phunnel bowl.
Are there any certain flavors of the Tangiers, Nakhla, and AF that you guys would recomend?
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If you want to hold the coal for 20 min.
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ok here is what i suggest:

1 buy Natural coals
2 buy a coil burner from walgreens to light ur new coals on. I bought one For 15$. Just need an outlet to plug in.
3. If u plan to smoke inside your house and you rent, i would highly recommend covering most of where you plan to smoke with rugs.
4.Try a new bowl. Eeryone always throws out tangiers phunnel. But that can wait. But crown phunnels are nice too. If u plan to buy a tangiers phunnel be sure to post where u buy from because some sites are don't have real tang phunnels.
5. Check around ur town. Their has to be some place that sells mu'assal and coals.
6.enjoy ur new hobby!
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Alrightt. So I should go for a phunnel bowl, egyptian bowl, natural coals, tangiers/AF/Nak.

Anything else?
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I buy my stuff from hookah-shisha.com. The only phunnel bowl they have is just called the 'Phunnel Hookah Bowl'.
All the local shops just have quick-lights and fantasia tobacco. Hookah hasn't gotten to big in South Louisiana yet so the choices of things to buy are very limited.
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What do i search to find those codes?
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[quote name='king_lunchb0x' timestamp='1327001382' post='536082']
ok here is what i suggest:

1 buy Natural coals
2 buy a coil burner from walgreens to light ur new coals on. I bought one For 15$. Just need an outlet to plug in.
3. If u plan to smoke inside your house and you rent, i would highly recommend covering most of where you plan to smoke with rugs.
4.Try a new bowl. Eeryone always throws out tangiers phunnel. But that can wait. But crown phunnels are nice too. If u plan to buy a tangiers phunnel be sure to post where u buy from because some sites are don't have real tang phunnels.
5. Check around ur town. Their has to be some place that sells mu'assal and coals.
6.enjoy ur new hobby!
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Excellent advice.
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[quote name='littlec' timestamp='1327002208' post='536089']
Make sure your burner for the natural coals is at least 1000watts or it's going to take forever and idk if it's been said yet but Reynolds heavy duty foil is the best.
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That's what I use. And there's a walgreens down the road from my house so i'll go check for one now.
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Yea, I'd order from somewheres else If it means a better bowl for my buck.

Also, thanks a lot everyone for your advice and stuff. I can't wait to try everything that you guys recommended.
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just a heads up this hobby it gets expensive lol so yah tangiers For the win always good smoke starbuzz is good to im personally not a fan of fantasia but hey its ur smoke not mine, also yah natural coals are nice they last longer and they take for ever to light so good luck on ur future hookah needs
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Yea, Im not a huge fan of Fantasia either, it's just all I can get if I want something fast/local.
And thankss.
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[quote name='EternalSoil' timestamp='1327005185' post='536112']
Do we not recommend Nammor/Razan/other larger diameter washable hoses anymore?

It also depends on your budget and what you can get locally.
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I sure as hell do! I <3 my Razan hose

also though, that tonic washable should do you fine untill you're ready for a nice hose.
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How much do the razan hoses usually run for?
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[quote name='weslypipes' timestamp='1327005726' post='536115']
How much do the razan hoses usually run for?
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You're not limited to razan hoses. There are quite a few comparable hoses available. I have a few nammor hoses and have enjoyed them. I would suggest a washable or atleast rust proof hose.

The non-washable hoses have a metal coil inside that will rust over time whether you washed it or not.

The review section when will be your friend as you get started.
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