fuckthatvincekid Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) I picked up this topic from a friend on reddit, but thought it was worth discussing here as well since there may be some more knowledgable people. First off, there's a new product hitting the market (soonish?) called Hookah Gel. It's another tobacco free and nicotine free shisha alternative. (For an example, click here.) Basically, it's a big goop/gel like product that you can load into your bowl. Upon further examination, the product is made with a hydroponic gel, which while listed as non-toxic, was NEVER intended for use at high heat. They also contain acrylamide, which is a known carcinogen. I was just curious for others input on the subject. While I know smoking isn't safe, smoking something with a known carcinogen is a bit scarier to me. Also brings up an important note that, while products are listed as a tobacco alternative, that does NOT always make them safer. Edited April 18, 2013 by Chreees Removed video link- Promoting other forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Removed the link to the vid. Mentioned another forum. I don't trust this stuff, and doubt it will last very long. Seems quite silly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckthatvincekid Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Removed the link to the vid. Mentioned another forum. I don't trust this stuff, and doubt it will last very long. Seems quite silly to me. Can you add this link then? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyt7cjhXgVE Edited April 18, 2013 by fuckthatvincekid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 If people want a "safe" alternative to smoke shisha then they can just gtfo and quit smoking. Seems safer than smoking a known carcinogen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoozle Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 JELLO for the hookah? ZIPPITY ZOPPITY ZOO! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 JELLO for the hookah? ZIPPITY ZOPPITY ZOO! My exact thoughts too!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih303 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I'll wait for further reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 no thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezxen Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 pass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 If I am not mistaken...what little info I have found. It's made by the same people that produce Beamer Herbal Shisha, which is a huge dissapointment in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih303 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Has anyone found a legitimate place to buy this? I googled it and really didn't find any place I'd care to send money to. Personally, I'm down to try these things just to see how well they smoke. The video wasn't that impressive but there are a lot of new variables that could be tweaked with this kind of product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Rastian Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I received a sample from them and even though the clouds were huge and taste was strong.. I really didn't enjoy it. I dont even touch it anymore.. Just dont see a point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckthatvincekid Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 If I am not mistaken...what little info I have found. It's made by the same people that produce Beamer Herbal Shisha, which is a huge dissapointment in itself. Eww, did not know that haha. As others have mentioned, I might TRY it, but with potential health concerns and the lack of nicotine, I don't really have much interest. Has anyone found a legitimate place to buy this? I googled it and really didn't find any place I'd care to send money to. Personally, I'm down to try these things just to see how well they smoke. The video wasn't that impressive but there are a lot of new variables that could be tweaked with this kind of product. AFAIK only samples are being sent out right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih303 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 How do I get a sample? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorlyfish Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 For all you folks talking about the "known carcinogens"... are we forgetting that tobacco smoke is one also? I know the whole "baking/cooking vs. smoking" for hookah thing, but you have to admit that inhaling tobacco-related stuff (or any plant material - I don't think teasha is probably that much of an improvement) is, y'know, not great either. That said, I'd rather smoke tobacco than whatever crazy shit is in this. They should absolutely not market this as a "healthy" option, just perhaps as a nicotine-free choice or just something new and potentially interesting. Also the idea of putting goo in my bowl just seems really unappealing on so many levels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I doubt I would ever try, I've had several herbal brands some were ok but overall cant beat the real stuff. Stones were better than herbal IMO. Some flavors are really weak though. I guess we will see how well it does.Also smoking is smoking... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 Carcinogens are in everything aren't they? They natural occur in food. That articles says "Later studies have found acrylamide in black olives,[15] prunes,[16] dried pears[16] and coffee.[17]" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckthatvincekid Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Carcinogens are in everything aren't they? They natural occur in food. That articles says "Later studies have found acrylamide in black olives,[15] prunes,[16] dried pears[16] and coffee.[17]" Right, which is why I was wondering if anyone had any further thoughts or knowledge on any health related issues. I'm not sure if inhaling the chemical would vary greatly from ingesting it, definitely not my area of expertise haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Yeah I don't know... I've been reading all these scientific articles recently its all so complex. I don't know how scientists have the patience to sort through it all. I mean I guess they are getting paid so that helps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 ok this is off topic but, am I the only one who has this thread, and ONLY this thread, all comments in bold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 ok this is off topic but, am I the only one who has this thread, and ONLY this thread, all comments in bold nope, most threads are in bold for me, including this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 None are in bold for me. That's really weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawhee Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 Its just the first page of this thread :D just checked :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 It varies for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 plop plop plop, bowls packed guys, lets smoke! NOOOOPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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