thomasdotcomas Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I have used Japanese coals in the past, and right now I am using Natural fingers. However I always seem to see that people are using 3 kings coals. I am about to order some stuff which ones are better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 depends what you like.3kings are quick-lights, which mean you just need a match or a ciggarette lighter for em.I prefer japanese stye, but i also have a box of quicklights for when im going to be out and wont be near a stove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomasdotcomas Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 Do the 3 kings give off any bad taste because they are quick light. I do like being able to light coals quicker then the fingers I am using now. In terms of value is one better, they are both about $15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solo23 Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Quicklights can have some aftertaste, and effect the taste of the hookah. But if you're in a hurry, its the way to go, and once it gets started, you really can't taste the coals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasa Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Once the quicklight stops "sparkling" it doesnt give a flavor. 3 Kings are the choice for most hookah-bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anpu Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 [quote name='Lukasa']Once the quicklight stops "sparkling" it doesnt give a flavor. 3 Kings are the choice for most hookah-bars. [/quote] Really? I use em at home because they're easy but out of all 6 lounges I've been to in my general area, if I ever saw them once use anything other than naturals, I'd leave. I've come to expect a good clean smoke when I go to a lounge and dish out $10 for a smoke session and for them, it's not a big hastle to tend to the coals for you at least once or twice every 45min. Oh, and from what I've read, Japanese Golden Coals by Canary (somethin like that) are the best all around but they don't last more than like 1.25 hours and are pricey. I'll be picking up a couple packs next time I order some shisha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 My coals never seem to last very long, certainly not 1.25 hours! Well, i mean technically they might still be warm by that point, but really for me i get maybe half an hour of decent smoking out of one coal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuschultz Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I smoke either japanese coals or 3 kings. I just ordered a box of 3 kings because I dont have access to a stove top in my dorm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Japanese Coals. There are some inferior brands, like Eazy Lights, but some excellent brands as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicafe Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Yes the 3 Kings are the choice for most hookah bars. If you light the coal and let it sit in the tray part of the hookah while lighting it won't ruin the taste of your shisha. Nor does it ruin it if you light it on top. Just don't smoke it while the coal is lighting and you should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggie505 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I love useing 3Kings and do not get any taste from them, I have also tried numerous natural coals, thanx to mush, aslong as you let the 3kings burn off a bit before you put it on the massal, then you should get no taste from it. Just make sure it is true 3kings and not the knock offs you can find that look almost the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinamon Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 i havent purchased a hookah yet but am looking around to buy one at the moment.the site that has the hookah that caught my eye sells starlight coals. are they good? how are they compared to the 3kings brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteshadow Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 my friends dont understand the concept of quick light. they'll light them, and then start blowing on them till they turn white, I guess they can't wait the whole 20 seconds it takes for it to happen by itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Lukasa Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 [quote name='Whiteshadow']my friends dont understand the concept of quick light. they'll light them, and then start blowing on them till they turn white, I guess they can't wait the whole 20 seconds it takes for it to happen by itself[/quote] I've always done this I feel that blowing on it gets the grey-covering you want faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anpu Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 [quote name='Lukasa'] [quote name='Whiteshadow'] my friends dont understand the concept of quick light. they'll light them, and then start blowing on them till they turn white, I guess they can't wait the whole 20 seconds it takes for it to happen by itself[/quote] I've always done this I feel that blowing on it gets the grey-covering you want faster.[/quote] I do it as well but it's to make sure it's completely red and no black spots are left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Once, while blowing on a charcoal, it sparked and the spark flew right around my glasses and into my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasa Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 [quote name='Tangiers']Once, while blowing on a charcoal, it sparked and the spark flew right around my glasses and into my eye. [/quote] Oh shit that must have hurt. Those fucking sparklies that light the 3 kings coals are always flying off of the coal violently (no thanks to my super high power butane lighter ) and burning me on my legs/arms/hands. they even burn through my jeans. One instance left my crank very badly stinging Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 tangiers can i give you a small hint, if your face is gonna be close, CLOSE YOUR EYES!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macho555 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 3 Kings has always been my favorite. I once bought some cheaper knockoffs, and the taste was SO overbearing, I wanted to throw up after a good puff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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