How to use the Kaloud Lotus + ARKA Tempest Reveal

[@davanarhines1666]

Nothing compared to the savant 😊

[@Alpha_Fox]

Which colour Lotus is this one?

[@pablorobayo9836]

How much time you let you bowl pre heat with heat device management? I have an alpaca bowl but dont know how much should I wait before the first draw

[@serhatinan3]

Around 4-5min usually for every hmd I use

[@steliospapadopoulos9934]

How do u clean the leftover ash from the shisha for the second round ? When i try to do it there might be burned flavor at the bottom making it harder to reposition

[@SarkisAlexander]

Are you referring to the crusted-on burnt tobacco at the bottom of the Lotus? If so, all it takes is a little bit of hot water, this brush amzn.to/3ayk6jn and some good old fashioned elbow grease

[@sinaasgari4516]

Why would closing the lid increase the heat? Wouldn’t it choke out the heat same with how a grill works? Correct me if I’m wrong!

[@SarkisAlexander]

Yes it will work exactly as a grill does, however coconut coals stay lit longer so equate it more to how it works with a propane grill or oven, where the heat is constant - open up the lid and heat escapes, close it and it stays locked in - however, too long and the coals will suffocate and die out prematurely so it’s crucial it’s used with some level of common sense and understanding of how the session will progress

[@sinaasgari4516]

@@SarkisAlexander got it! Thanks for the explanation

[@Spaceman2484]

When you say “second round”, are you rotating the first coals or starting with new ones?

[@SarkisAlexander]

Round of coals refers to fresh coals once the first round of coals have become small and unusable. I do not recommend moving the coals around to new positions until the next round of new coal. You can rotate the coals if you’re noticing them turning black on the bottom or sides (which shouldn’t happen so long as you’re providing the coals ample ventilation)

[@Spaceman2484]

@@SarkisAlexanderMany thanks

[@AliPAioubi]

No matter what i do it burns after 10 minute different bowl less packing overpacking i dont know what im doing wrong

[@shan9077]

I’m experiencing the same ! Hopefully you get a reply because o want to know too 😩

[@SarkisAlexander]

I would need to know what you’re putting in the bowl and how you’re packing it. And how many coals you’re using and what kind+what size. As well as which exact bowl you’re using. There are many variables in hookah that affect the outcome. Naturally the goal is always clean potent flavor, large smooth clouds and have it stay that way for at least 1.5-2hrs for blondes and 2-3hrs for darks. But not doing one or two things correctly will negatively impact the session. Therefore, there is not a simple easy answer to provide without providing viable information. One thing I can’t stress enough to beginners in hookahs is that no two shisha tobacco brands are the same, so each one requires a different approach to extract its full potential

[@shan9077]

@@SarkisAlexander oh wowwww! Thank you for this this def makes sense . I’m using shisha from a company named “Fumari “ I found them here on KZbin and watched their videos over and over . So I brought a hookah head from them which is a Funnel bowl ( which I hear is recommended ) it’s a nice size pretty big cause I fit the kaloud lotus on it perfectly . I use 3 coconut coals on it to start it up . What stands out to me about what uu said was I sometimes mix flavors from two different companies. Fumari ( blonde leaf ) Al Fakher ( red/ dark leaf ) and it never last a hour or anything it’s usually shorter then that and starts to taste burnt . Never knew how long hookah sessions should last before uu need to change the shisha . Fumari says to pack their bowl two inches below line in bowl . What company do you recommend to use ?? And based off what I listed can you please advise me on what to do better ?? I appreciate it 😊

[@SarkisAlexander]

@@shan9077 another point I’d like to stress is that just as no two brands are the same, there are brands that are just not very good. Imagine thinking every burger is the same quality, for example. Outcome is further impacted when you begin to explore mixing different brands as not all are compatible with one another since they all require a different approach. That said, fumari used to be considered a top tier blonde for beginners. But they haven’t been the same as their peak since 2018. You see, very easily it tastes a bit burnt and has a weird aftertaste now - which is probably what you’re experiencing now. Also, I wouldn’t pay much attention to their content as it’s all made as an attempt to market their product… and poorly so as far as the content they put out is in terms of actual expert level advice. That said, What flavors do you like from Fumari? Maybe I can recommend others that might assist you further

[@shan9077]

@@SarkisAlexander okay i completely understand ! I’ve definitely been trying to perfect my hookah experience so I’ve been experimenting and this was the first company since Al fakher for me . That’s why I’m glad I’m asking you because I’m sure uu can guide me to better . So far I actually like their lemon mint flavor and their pirkley pear . From Al fakher I like love 66 and a little vanilla mixed or skyfall and a little vanilla mixed . I usually like to mix a sweet flavor with like a mint flavor stuff like that . But I’m open to suggestions. What company should I go towards next ? Also I will look up this hookah bowl ur using in this video too . 😊

[@neutron6304]

What hookah is that

[@SarkisAlexander]

The hookah is the Vyro One hookahunltd.com/products/vyro-one?_pos=4&_sid=d24105ac5&_ss=r And the bowl is the ARKA Tempest LP1

[@mumtazkhan7258]

no foil needed with cloud ?

[@SarkisAlexander]

The Kaloud line of HMDs were literally created to replace foil. It was and has been their largest selling point. In fact, with foil, you reduce the heat exponentially and it will cause you to never experience the full potential of the session

[@quintonquge]

@@SarkisAlexanderfvck.. makes sense why my sessions lack clouds when I put hmd with foil, I don’t even enjoy the flavour as much