Starwind Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1313633094' post='520285'] [quote name='Starwind' timestamp='1313447054' post='519951'] Just ordered some blueberry. Can't wait to test them out! [/quote] Let me know how that blueberry flavor is. I may just have to get it myself. [/quote] I'll be sure to do a review here in a few days once it comes in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris K Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 did you ever get yours from 5star? i've never ordered from them before and wanted to make sure they were the same stones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blakefox Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thats where I got them. Blueberry was amazing! a bit grape-y, but sooo goood. Made the room smell so nice, even just opening them. Love 5star too, great service and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Just got a can of eBay. Smells good.... Honey Melon Dew...can't wait to load this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Tip: Put your foil on and poke the holes BEFORE you load in the stones. Remove the poked foil, put the stones in to the brim, replace the foil. You'll find it hard to poke holes into the stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angekfire Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 I was going to place an order with 5star, but they say Canadian shipping is different. For 3 packs of the stones, a phunnel, and a pack of coals it was going to be $44, which isn't bad, but the like, $28 shipping estimate killed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 [quote name='angekfire' timestamp='1316524007' post='524494'] I was going to place an order with 5star, but they say Canadian shipping is different. For 3 packs of the stones, a phunnel, and a pack of coals it was going to be $44, which isn't bad, but the like, $28 shipping estimate killed it. [/quote] $28? I'd say that's not too bad, actually... You're going to have a hard time finding vendors that are willing to even ship to Canada in the first place, let alone charge you a decent price on shipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angekfire Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 If I were ordering tobacco across the border, I would easily understand high shipping rates. That is totally understandable. But I have a hard time justifying spending over 50% the cost of my order on shipping alone. I'll check to see if I can pick some up on eBay or something. Or maybe I can order it to a UPS store or something close to the border and just pick it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 IF they do ban or extreme tax tobacco, these things will start selling like hot cakes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 [quote name='king_lunchb0x' timestamp='1316723622' post='524837'] IF they do ban or extreme tax tobacco, these things will start selling like hot cakes [/quote] One can hope they would, but the hookah business could just be wrecked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atalanta Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 So, I'm placing an order with 5Star (and they're selling them on eBay too), what flavor should I get? These would be cool, then I could "actually" get away with smoking inside. I'm thinking the Caribean Dream (mainly because the name seems cool). If they had the Christmas mix, I'd get that because I like spice (I throw in a scoop of mulling spices when I grind coffee sometimes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 [quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1316732814' post='524851'] [quote name='king_lunchb0x' timestamp='1316723622' post='524837'] IF they do ban or extreme tax tobacco, these things will start selling like hot cakes [/quote] One can hope they would, but the hookah business could just be wrecked. [/quote] I hope nothing will happen at least for a long long time..maybe 2 or 3 hundred years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king_lunchb0x Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 [quote name='atalanta' timestamp='1316752116' post='524880'] So, I'm placing an order with 5Star (and they're selling them on eBay too), what flavor should I get? These would be cool, then I could "actually" get away with smoking inside. I'm thinking the Caribean Dream (mainly because the name seems cool). If they had the Christmas mix, I'd get that because I like spice (I throw in a scoop of mulling spices when I grind coffee sometimes). [/quote] Never had them, but I would say just order with flavors you usually like to smoke. Trial and error is a great way to learn. Still I'm sure some people might be able to guide you in the right direction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) [quote name='atalanta' timestamp='1316752116' post='524880'] So, I'm placing an order with 5Star (and they're selling them on eBay too), what flavor should I get? These would be cool, then I could "actually" get away with smoking inside. I'm thinking the Caribean Dream (mainly because the name seems cool). If they had the Christmas mix, I'd get that because I like spice (I throw in a scoop of mulling spices when I grind coffee sometimes). [/quote] [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1312860182' post='519302'] [quote name='Chris K' timestamp='1312855565' post='519298'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1312832068' post='519256'] Well that's great to hear that 5Star is carrying them now. Order up, people! Try them out, see what you think. [/quote] about to order...are there any flavors we have to try? [/quote] [b][u]I only tried Raspberry and Caribbean Dream. I really liked Caribbean Dream.[/u][/b] [/quote] [quote name='squidget' timestamp='1312865787' post='519316'] [quote name='Chris K' timestamp='1312855565' post='519298'] [quote name='INCUBUSRATM' timestamp='1312832068' post='519256'] Well that's great to hear that 5Star is carrying them now. Order up, people! Try them out, see what you think. [/quote] about to order...are there any flavors we have to try? [/quote] [u][b]green apple was really good. Tangerine...not so much[/b][/u] [/quote] [quote name='Blakefox' timestamp='1316490096' post='524458'] [u][b]Thats where I got them. Blueberry was amazing! a bit grape-y, but sooo goood. Made the room smell so nice, even just opening them. Love 5star too, great service and cheap.[/b][/u] [/quote] Also, check out the reviews before making the call. Edited September 23, 2011 by vendetta_revived Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atalanta Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Ok, I blame too many ice teas and not enough sleep for making such a noob post. LOL Really, I know better than to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vendetta_revived Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 [quote name='atalanta' timestamp='1316784321' post='524894'] Ok, I blame too many ice teas and not enough sleep for making such a noob post. LOL Really, I know better than to do that. [/quote] Wasn't implying that you made a noob post. just helping out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atalanta Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I appreciated your post. No, I was actually implying I made a noob post. Read it again with the clarity of sleep and coffee. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Someone send me the blueberry flavor... I want to try it so bad. EDIT: [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/blubbery-Shiazo-Steam-Stones-Shisha-Flavor-100g-/330617214872?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4cfa525798"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item4cfa525798[/url] I want to go for it, but that price... I guess it does include shipping, so... We'll see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 [quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1316796715' post='524917'] Someone send me the blueberry flavor... I want to try it so bad. EDIT: [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/blubbery-Shiazo-Steam-Stones-Shisha-Flavor-100g-/330617214872?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&NHT (Non-Hookah Tobacco)=item4cfa525798"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item4cfa525798[/url] I want to go for it, but that price... I guess it does include shipping, so... We'll see... [/quote] Finally 5star put some up. Bought mine from another dealer for a touch more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atalanta Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 The 5 star price on eBay includes shipping, which isn't too bad. It's about $4 less on the website, but that doesn't include shipping. It might behoove you to find out what shipping of several on the website would be versus if there's a multiple purchase discount on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakie Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Alright to clear things up - Shiazo steam stones are in fact - Travertine rocks - Simple eh? (Hard to buy on your own, not worth it) You can get the Shiazo stones at a couple local US stores for around 9 bucks a tin (MUCHHHH Cheaper then shipping from the EU) They are re-usable!!!! - if the stones get smoked up and you have flavored glycerin, you can resoak them! - Check out these guys for flavored mollases, you can use on the stones or to just make your own tobacco -[url="http://www.jeffs-tobacco.com/en/products"]http://www.jeffs-tob...com/en/products[/url] - they sell 20G bricks of tobacco (makes like 500G of shisha!) - and they have like 30 flavores of mollases you can buy to make shisha or refil your stones! Shiazo sells a "Dry" mix which is specifically used if you want to make your own flavors without any "Ghosting" of whatever is absorbed before - (I have not seen this in the US) [url="http://www.shishashop.co.uk/shiazo_1"]http://www.shishashop.co.uk/shiazo_1[/url] - its about $20 bucks for the dry stones but you divide it into about 6-7 different bowls and just re-fill them with the flavors you like. Hope this helps Edited September 25, 2011 by Morakie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted September 25, 2011 Author Share Posted September 25, 2011 [quote name='Morakie' timestamp='1316971517' post='525094'] Alright to clear things up - Shiazo steam stones are in fact - Travertine rocks - Simple eh? (Hard to buy on your own, not worth it) You can get the Shiazo stones at a couple local US stores for around 9 bucks a tin (MUCHHHH Cheaper then shipping from the EU) They are re-usable!!!! - if the stones get smoked up and you have flavored glycerin, you can resoak them! - Check out these guys for flavored mollases, you can use on the stones or to just make your own tobacco -[url="http://www.jeffs-tobacco.com/en/products"]http://www.jeffs-tob...com/en/products[/url] - they sell 20G bricks of tobacco (makes like 500G of shisha!) - and they have like 30 flavores of mollases you can buy to make shisha or refil your stones! Shiazo sells a "Dry" mix which is specifically used if you want to make your own flavors without any "Ghosting" of whatever is absorbed before - (I have not seen this in the US) [url="http://www.shishashop.co.uk/shiazo_1"]http://www.shishashop.co.uk/shiazo_1[/url] - its about $20 bucks for the dry stones but you divide it into about 6-7 different bowls and just re-fill them with the flavors you like. Hope this helps [/quote] Interesting stuff! I really see these becoming popular here and elsewhere in the future as the bans and high taxes continue... Gotta admit, pretty darn innovative, even though it isn't as satisfying as tobacco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satou Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Just got my Shiazo Steam stones from Germany after seeing the reviews and hearing that you can get a sample rather than purchasing. After asking for a sample - got three different tins after two to three weeks from Germany; double apple (most basic hookah flavor out there lol), banana and mad dog (raspberry/chile mix). I haven't gotten to try them out yet however they do smell like what their flavors are. (Mad Dog is a weird scent to me, but my bf loves it). But the one down side is looking at them, they look like scummy rocks you get out of your fish bowl. . I can't wait until I can try them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleemen Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 HS had them for 10 bucks so I picked up the Lemon flavor with my order. Excited to try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I have also seen 2 more pop up Pure Steam Stones http://5starhookah.com/Pure-Shisha-Steam-Stomes_c143.htm Bigg Steam Stones http://www.bigg-steam.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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