At Pars Market we sell top quality hookah foil and heat mangment device. We often get ask which is best.Both, when used correctly, produce a great quality smoke, but each has its pros and cons.

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• Preparation : If you’re looking for simplicity, an HMD completely replaces foil and saves time. Just add the coals, set it and forget it!Foil requires more time and skill to wrap a bowl and meticulously punch holes. Yet, you can always spend a little more money on specialty hookah foil that is pre-poked for convenience.

• Coal Maintenance: This is where an HMD shines. Its purpose is not only to replace foil but also to minimize maintenance. You will only need to adjust your coals a few times throughout the session—mostly when they need to be ashed. Because charcoal creates hot spots on foil, you will have to adjust them periodically to keep your smoke cool. Another reason you’ll be moving around your coals on foil is that they “blackout” after some time and will need to be flipped to a hotter side.

• Coals used per session: HMDs do an excellent job of keeping your coals protected on all sides and ensuring a longer life span, meaning you will use fewer coals altogether. With foil, you are always at the mercy of your smoking environment. A strong fan indoors or a light breeze outdoors is all it can take to throw off your heat management, which will use your coals up much faster.

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So what’s the right type of heat management for you? Well, as we said, both forms have their pros and cons. HMDs will use less coal and save you on time, but you lose some of that pride that goes into traditional hookah preparation. With foil, you use more charcoal and there is more preparation, but the cleaning time can’t be beaten.

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