I've been told the Mya qt is the best for anyone. Its small its portable and it creates very stable smoke. I think there about 12" in height. I have a 18" modern hookah now and I use to have a 26" egyption and to be honest i believ the 18" makes more smoke. I've been told the anything 12" and up is gonna get the job done about the same the larger you get the bigger pain the ass it is and its just more money wasted just for a cool aMFearance. anyway a mya qt is around $40 or $50 i saw some on worldhookah.com there onsale comes with charcoal and tobacco for free. go check it out also be sure to check mnhookah.com they may have a good deal as well.