Rani Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 250 grams of Mizo Raspberry, and something entirely new for anyone didn't get the emails from John...... AF Arena "Sweet Drops". I have no idea what "sweet drops" tastes like, but I'm looking forward to trying the newest line from AF now that they've gotten my beloved Vanilla back where it used to be. Probably going to try it out tonight and see what's up and just how "new" this Arena version of AF really is. There are only 5 flavors in the new line, but hey..... And if I hate it I'm sticking it in a bag and sending it to Stuie, lol...... (Inside joke there......) 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Outta Curiosity where did u pick up the new line of AF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='headhunter' timestamp='1332277567' post='542957'] Outta Curiosity where did u pick up the new line of AF? [/quote] Hookahjohn.com I'm on his mailing list and although I don't buy much these days, I had to give this stuff a try. We'll see tonight if it lives up to the hype. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I saw it, but am reluctant to bother with it, as it seems just like another line marketed to bros. Let us know what you think, though, Rani. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332278208' post='542959'] I saw it, but am reluctant to bother with it, as it seems just like another line marketed to bros. Let us know what you think, though, Rani. [/quote] He also has this new brand "Haze" but doesn't seem to be available..... I'm curious about it since they claim to be the best ever..... Wonder if Eric would have something to say about that, huh? But I'd still like to try it. And income tax refund drops into my bank account in the morning and I'm trying soooooo hard to quit looking at the Farida's on Mahir website..... 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Rani' timestamp='1332278658' post='542960'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332278208' post='542959'] I saw it, but am reluctant to bother with it, as it seems just like another line marketed to bros. Let us know what you think, though, Rani. [/quote] He also has this new brand "Haze" but doesn't seem to be available..... I'm curious about it since they claim to be the best ever..... Wonder if Eric would have something to say about they, but I'd still like to try it. 'Rani [/quote] Lol, that brand I am totally against, not simply for the fact that it is a "bro" tobacco as well, but also because of the name, which is what a kind of marijuana is called I am to understand, and also for the fact Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, while although cool and funny guys in their own right, endorse it and have their own flavors. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I don't want that stuff to be associated with my hookah products I use and love. Add on top of that their claim that it is the best? Just seems like a huge joke to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332279028' post='542962'] [quote name='Rani' timestamp='1332278658' post='542960'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332278208' post='542959'] I saw it, but am reluctant to bother with it, as it seems just like another line marketed to bros. Let us know what you think, though, Rani. [/quote] He also has this new brand "Haze" but doesn't seem to be available..... I'm curious about it since they claim to be the best ever..... Wonder if Eric would have something to say about they, but I'd still like to try it. 'Rani [/quote] Lol, that brand I am totally against, not simply for the fact that it is a "bro" tobacco as well, but also because of the name, which is what a kind of marijuana is called I am to understand, and also for the fact Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, while although cool and funny guys in their own right, endorse it and have their own flavors. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I don't want that stuff to be associated with my hookah products I use and love. Add on top of that their claim that it is the best? Just seems like a huge joke to me... [/quote] Eewwww..... I didn't realize.... Well, won't be trying that then.... There's plenty of other stuff out there. Perhaps AF is trying to modernize with this new line. Starbuzz bit into their market more than with any other brand. Until Starbuzz, AF was THE brand of choice. But we'll see..... Now if Fed-Ex would just get here..... 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavsfan31 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Rani' timestamp='1332278658' post='542960'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332278208' post='542959'] I saw it, but am reluctant to bother with it, as it seems just like another line marketed to bros. Let us know what you think, though, Rani. [/quote] He also has this new brand "Haze" but doesn't seem to be available..... I'm curious about it since they claim to be the best ever..... Wonder if Eric would have something to say about that, huh? But I'd still like to try it. And income tax refund drops into my bank account in the morning and I'm trying soooooo hard to quit looking at the Farida's on Mahir website..... 'Rani [/quote] HJ won't be carrying Haze. I know you aren't really interested in trying it, but if anyone else is reading this and is holding out for John to get it....I would search elsewhere. Edited March 20, 2012 by mavsfan31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I checked out the youtube video with AF Arena. It looks interesting. I'm a bit reluctant to try it out as well since Mizo Raspberry was a bit of a letdown. And yes....I still realize I've not sent out any of the stuff I said I would. Definitely going to try and give it an honest effort next weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332279028' post='542962'] [quote name='Rani' timestamp='1332278658' post='542960'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332278208' post='542959'] I saw it, but am reluctant to bother with it, as it seems just like another line marketed to bros. Let us know what you think, though, Rani. [/quote] He also has this new brand "Haze" but doesn't seem to be available..... I'm curious about it since they claim to be the best ever..... Wonder if Eric would have something to say about they, but I'd still like to try it. 'Rani [/quote] Lol, that brand I am totally against, not simply for the fact that it is a "bro" tobacco as well, but also because of the name, which is what a kind of marijuana is called I am to understand, and also for the fact Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, while although cool and funny guys in their own right, endorse it and have their own flavors. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I don't want that stuff to be associated with my hookah products I use and love. Add on top of that their claim that it is the best? Just seems like a huge joke to me... [/quote] I gotta know.. what is "bro" tobacco? Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Mason Taylor Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='TheScotsman' timestamp='1332310501' post='542997'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332279028' post='542962'] [quote name='Rani' timestamp='1332278658' post='542960'] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332278208' post='542959'] I saw it, but am reluctant to bother with it, as it seems just like another line marketed to bros. Let us know what you think, though, Rani. [/quote] He also has this new brand "Haze" but doesn't seem to be available..... I'm curious about it since they claim to be the best ever..... Wonder if Eric would have something to say about they, but I'd still like to try it. 'Rani [/quote] Lol, that brand I am totally against, not simply for the fact that it is a "bro" tobacco as well, but also because of the name, which is what a kind of marijuana is called I am to understand, and also for the fact Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, while although cool and funny guys in their own right, endorse it and have their own flavors. I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I don't want that stuff to be associated with my hookah products I use and love. Add on top of that their claim that it is the best? Just seems like a huge joke to me... [/quote] I gotta know.. what is "bro" tobacco? Am I missing something? [/quote] I got the impression he was talking about the market segment they're targeting. "Bros" as in the plaid pants wearing, Anchorman worshipping frat boy types, who like aggressive, "masculine" marketing, who, if they smoke hookah, smoke Starbuzz and Starbuzz Acid exclusively. But I could be wrong. Edited March 21, 2012 by Christopher Mason Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 ^Yeah, what I meant, more or less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoRSX Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I smoke SB have never ever worn plaid pants and have yet to watch anchorman. I am no bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1332312368' post='542999'] ^Yeah, what I meant, more or less. [/quote] I was thinking more along the lines of Jersy Shores guys, but any douche bag will do. [quote name='ChicagoRSX' timestamp='1332339632' post='543012'] I smoke SB have never ever worn plaid pants and have yet to watch anchorman. I am no bro! [/quote] Have you ever smoked antyhing other than SB? Edited March 21, 2012 by Skoozle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted March 21, 2012 Author Share Posted March 21, 2012 Okay, so Fed-Ex missed us here at the office yesterday, but my package arrived just a few moments ago. I couldn't resist opening the Arena. Comes in a really solid "pressurized" type triangle shaped tin and oh, my God, it smells like heaven when you pull back the foil inside pack. From the smell and look, I'm guessing this is meant to compete with Fantasia maybe. Won't know until I get it home, but it smells very close to old Fantasia Blueberry which wasn't what I thought of as "blueberry" really, but was so good to smoke. Still AF though - red dye everywhere. More news tomorrow when I actually smoke a bowl. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judy Oma Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1332288651' post='542980'] I checked out the youtube video with AF Arena. It looks interesting. I'm a bit reluctant to try it out as well since [b]Mizo Raspberry was a bit of a letdown[/b]. And yes....I still realize I've not sent out any of the stuff I said I would. Definitely going to try and give it an honest effort next weekend. [/quote] OH DON'T TELL ME THAT - getting ready to order some, thought I'd get brave and order a "berry" (blech) flavor for once and try that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 [quote name='Judy Oma' timestamp='1332379557' post='543047'] [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1332288651' post='542980'] I checked out the youtube video with AF Arena. It looks interesting. I'm a bit reluctant to try it out as well since [b]Mizo Raspberry was a bit of a letdown[/b]. And yes....I still realize I've not sent out any of the stuff I said I would. Definitely going to try and give it an honest effort next weekend. [/quote] OH DON'T TELL ME THAT - getting ready to order some, thought I'd get brave and order a "berry" (blech) flavor for once and try that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 [/quote] I'm going to be trying it Friday morning Judy and will let you know what I think, so you have more than one opinion. Also, I've heard a lot of good things, so it might just be best to just go ahead and get it and decide for yourself. Check the reviews on here, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 So of course I will need to do a full review but I will say it's pretty dammed good. Think berry with some fruit punch with some bubble gum and although I can't actually taste any mint there's a definitely a cooling sensation. A full review after I've smoked more than one bowl. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 [quote name='Judy Oma' timestamp='1332379557' post='543047'] [quote name='Arcane' timestamp='1332288651' post='542980'] I checked out the youtube video with AF Arena. It looks interesting. I'm a bit reluctant to try it out as well since [b]Mizo Raspberry was a bit of a letdown[/b]. And yes....I still realize I've not sent out any of the stuff I said I would. Definitely going to try and give it an honest effort next weekend. [/quote] OH DON'T TELL ME THAT - getting ready to order some, thought I'd get brave and order a "berry" (blech) flavor for once and try that one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 [/quote] Yeah, don't go off my opinion alone. My tastes are pretty particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I just finished smoking Mizo Raspberry and freakin' loved it... Instantly one of my favorites and it will always be in my stash. Going to write up a review soon. EDIT: I wrote this post at 6:25PM, it is now 5:40AM next day and my apartment still smells like sweet raspberry... I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhineholt Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I'm glad im not the only one that that mizo raspberry was a bit of a letdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavsfan31 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 This is the first I've ever heard of anyone disliking Mizo Raspberry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScotsman Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I thought it was a bit of a let down too. Why is it that every berry flavour has to be like sweet generic cough syrup? Geeeaaaaakcccckkkk! raspberries are not sweet. unless you got some really screwed up raspberry bushes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 [quote name='mavsfan31' timestamp='1332697965' post='543272'] This is the first I've ever heard of anyone disliking Mizo Raspberry. [/quote]We exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 The Mizo Raspberry was okay, not something I'd have a "can't wait to get home and some it" feeling about. In my opinion, it was better than the other Mizo flavors which I've never had an affinity for. But.... I "accidentally" acclimated it before smoking it, so maybe I just should have been acclimating Mizo all along. When there are plenty of great reviews about a flavor, and it doesn't work for me, I'm more inclined to look at what I'm doing first before deciding it's not for me at all. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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