PurpleSmoke

[quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1330830163' post='541336'] I don't think anyone here would recommend them... General consensus is: They don't heat the way real coals do. The electric burner gives steady heat, and charcoal sits cooler while it idles and hotter when you puff. Also, it's very large, which would make heat management harder than having several small coals. [/quote][quote name='Epoch' timestamp='1330830163' post='541336'] I don't think anyone here would recommend them... General consensus is: They don't heat the way real coals do. The electric burner gives steady heat, and charcoal sits cooler while it idles and hotter when you puff. Also, it's very large, which would make heat management harder than having several small coals. [/quote] That's the main thing I was trying to find out. I figured it would be hard to create something that would sit idle but heat up quickly when you inhale, but I couldn't find any information anywhere that said whether it did or didn't. Thanks for confirming it.

Has anyone ever tried the electronic coals? I've seen these around every once in a while, but I can't seem to find any really good information on them... Apparently they run off a low amount of electricity and eliminate CO from the coals. I'm thinking between that and my lite shisha that it would be a bit healthier than coals are... but then again, I don't know much xD Heres a link to one on amazon, anyone think they are worth it? Any information on it would be appreciated [b]http://tinyurl.com/84gofgf[/b]

I might just end up doing that, shipping the hookah through the mail ahead of me a month or so earlier so I know it gets there. Coals and the shisha can be bought while there, I know a few shops.

Okay, thanks. I planned on standing my ground whatever I faced, but I was not sure exactly what I would have to face. Think it might not be safe for me to try and bring my homemade shisha with me xD

Alright, I'm planning to go from the US to Switzerland this summer and want to take my Mya QT with me, but I've never traveled with anything more than clothes and my laptop by plane before. What would I need to do to get it packed up and ready? Will customs have to check it in or something like that? I honestly haven't a clue.

I've been experimenting with making my own shisha lately (I'm new-ish to the hookah, been smoking for a few months, but I like to make my own things when I can). So far my recipe has been 3 tablespoons tobacco, 2 tablespoons of flavoring (I'm using extracts), 2 1/2 tablespoons glycerin, 2 1/2 tablespoons honey. I've gotten great results so far, I've found that letting it sit for at least an hour before smoking it helps, if not overnight to let it soak. I always use an organic tobacco with no additives and wash it to (boil in a pot of water for about 5 minutes, drain and rinse until the water coming through is pretty much clear). After its dry I'll add in the other ingredients. From this basic formula though I've always had to add more based off of the first smoke, sometimes its a bit rough and needs a bit more honey, sometimes the clouds aren't that thick, more glycerin, etc. Only two flavors I've done so far have been orange and lemon, and comparing them to fantasia's line of products (its the only thing readily available in stores here, plus I like it for a few of its bold flavors) it has been even better than them. smokes a lot smoother from the washed tobacco, and tastes a lot better.

Thanks guys ^.^ I had another friend of a friend suggest the Mya QT as well and so now its on the way. I also ordered a vortex bowl while I was at it. For now I planned on using the hose it came with until I scrounge up another 25 for a better, washable one

Hello, I'm just here for a bit of advice I'm new to the hookah, I've long wanted to try it and finally did, and I'm hooked. I have a cheap hookah I bought a few months back to use until I could afford a better one, and I'm looking into it now. My questions are what would be suggested that is good for solo use, but can also be used at parties as well. I've been told by a friend of mine from Switzerland that a hookah where the pipe screws into the base is best, but I wanted to know what you all would suggest. And if anyone also happens to have a link to a basic hookah care informational I'd be thankful I'm looking for one as soon as I'm finished posting this.