Vinson Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Due to everyone carrying on in-depth conversations about suggesting / recommending / staying away from certain brands / flavours, I figured I'd make a post saying: Smoke whatever the hell you like! It's great hearing reviews on certain brands and flavours, but I think it greatly influences the paths we as hookah smokers take. I know it certainly has persuaded me to feel as though every time I'm not lighting up a $20 bowl of Starbuzz then I don't really deserve to be smoking at all! That's not how its supposed to be... So my advice to those who are just starting to smoke shisha and ask frequently "Which brand should I try?" -- I'd suggest trying the brands that have been around for years, al waha / al amir / etc. -- No need to smoke $10 worth of packaging and $10 worth of product like some of those premium brands. But maybe Starbuzz really is that good... hmmmm. *Orders a can* Hopefully this makes a little spark in the forums and clears up some of the questions people have been asking, but probably not! Cheers all. -Vinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiracerj1 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I completely agree, and while I love tangiers, its not for everyone, just as many other brands are. Just try lots of different brands, but stick with the more traditional mass produced brands, like nahkla, al waha, al amir, et all at first. I smoked nothin but nahkla and al amir for a long time and I still do on occasion. There is no diffinitive "best brand" and really, except for a few exceptions, there is no universally "bad brand" to stay away from, different people will tell you nahkla sucks, or I'll never ever smoke hookahhookah again, but then theres people who swear by those brands. That all said I havent heard anyone say the like sultan or hookah splash in a long time, but those are exceptions to the rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 I agree. Opinions are like cowboy hats in Texas, everyone's got one. (No pun intended) I am on a personal quest to try brand out there. Im just afraid Tangiers will kick my butt. I need to work up my nicotine endurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 QUOTE (Rich)I agree. Opinions are like cowboy hats in Texas, everyone's got one. (No pun intended) I am on a personal quest to try brand out there. Im just afraid Tangiers will kick my butt. I need to work up my nicotine endurance.hey not every texan has a damn cowboy hat XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macho555 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Yup, you're right. A lot of people get rather judgemental upon other peoples choices with tobaccos. I don't think its any secret that I prefer layalina and tangiers beyond anything, but I could really care less what other people smoke, lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksblazer Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 QUOTE (Macho555)Yup, you're right. A lot of people get rather judgemental upon other peoples choices with tobaccos. I don't think its any secret that I prefer layalina and tangiers beyond anything, but I could really care less what other people smoke, lol. I agree. That happens alot on forums. I remember reading one time a guy posted kind of what Vinny said. "smoke what you like and like what you smoke" I've also heard another classic one. On "which is the best". One guys response was: "The best is the cheapest one that you enjoy the most". As mentioned there is not one brand of shisha that is superior in every flavor. So I'm just trying to find out what flavors of what brands I enjoy and which I don't. That said we all have different tastes, so we are never going to agree on what's the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 QUOTE (EvansLight)QUOTE (Rich)I agree. Opinions are like cowboy hats in Texas, everyone's got one. (No pun intended) I am on a personal quest to try brand out there. Im just afraid Tangiers will kick my butt. I need to work up my nicotine endurance.hey not every texan has a damn cowboy hat XD Your right EL, I should have stuck with the other line.... Don't mess with Texas 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakemonster Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I think that theres a terrible misconception out there that there is a perfect way to smoke hookah. Sort of like theres a formula for perfect smoking out there that should fit everyone.... some Universal blueprint for better smoking Guess what.. theres not. Its just like smoking a regular pipe..or choosing cigarettes and whether you should "pack" them or not. one way wont work for the next guy. how you enjoy the hookah best is a personal preference. Dont let people sway you away from aspects you have found that work well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 There is no brand that is all thing to all people. Smoke what you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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