Smoke

[amor_fati]

Can anybody tell me whether it's normal to exhale smoke while smoking with "The Machine?"

I use a preburned copper scrubber, but I still exhale smoke no matter how long I seem to hold it in; I was originally think it was just spice vapor, but somehow I suspect it's smoke. Is this normal or do I need to try a different sort of mesh? It's still pretty smooth--at least to me--but I worry about it. Also is it possible that some of the spice is just burning and creating smoke?

 

[rellik]

most of the time i exhale smoke/vapor, but you are still right that it is less when you hold it longer

 

[acolon_5]

I never knew this - I'm always like wtf when I exhale and hardly anything comes out..so it evaporates into your lungs?

Yes, the smoke is vaporized DMT. Any smoke you exhale has not been absorbed by your lungs and is wasted. When little to no smoke is exhaled you know you have gotten almost all of the spice.

 

[Big Inhale]

when hitting the machine is it normal to hear popping or does that mean the lighter is to close

 

[amor_fati]

I get the popping on occasion, and think it is when the flames too close; however I suppose it could have something to do with the mesh expanding in the glass.

I think I need to work on my smoking method a little, though my experiences have been nearly satisfactory. I usually try to take three deep tokes, the last one being the deepest and longest held. I suppose there could be too much in the pipe if the older precipitate is considered.

One question though: About how long does it take to inhale a good, hefty dose.