QUOTE (symptom CY @ Jul 17 2007, 10:14 PM) Hard pull can mean a lot of things: -too much water -too few holes in the foil -the holes in the foil are obstructed by the coals -the tobacco is obstructing the holes in the bowl (funnel bowls are good for eliminating this problem) -narrow stem -narrow hose port -narrow hose (endpiece, length, and/or mouthpiece) Look to improve all of these for an easier pull. In response to what SafeSearch said: an easier pull should never really mean that you get less smoke. I prefer a pretty easy pull just because I think it's much more comfortable. If your lungs really have to work to pull the smoke, it can lead to a sort of heavy feeling in the chest after a while. It just seems more luxurious when you don't have to suck so hard... Symptom CY is right on the money here and his reply should be referenced by anyone having pull issues. I might add that a bad pull can also be caused my a bad seal/air leak. Set your hookah up completely except leave the bowl empty. Firmly place the palm of your hand over the bowl and then take a draw from your hose. If it's sealed up air tight then you will barely be able to get any air at all. If you get air, find the leak and fix it. Plumbers tape can help. After all of these steps are done you'll be set. Head