MechAnt Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) So if you've been keeping up with my posts as of late, I've been in search of a brass pipe. There are just so many choices. Some Magdy Zidanes, KM Amer, Syrians from SS and JandR. I just don't know what to pick!Here are some links to pipes that have been catching my eye:28" Green Scarab. Looks great, I love the color green. Looks reminicent of a KM and has a KM hose.http://www.hookahcompany.com/green_scarab_...h_1938_prd1.htm30" Heavy Duty. Has a more modern Egyptian look. Very unique! Has a great hose (I've had experience with those hoses).http://www.hookahcompany.com/badr_heavy_du...h_2246_prd1.htm30" Al Kareem. Nour pipe! Looks great. A memeber here has one too.http://www.hookahcompany.com/al_kareem_syr...h_2239_prd1.htm32" Dahab. Very unique color scheme with the natural brass look and deep red. Has the same great hose as the previous.http://www.hookahcompany.com/dahab_egyptia...h_2501_prd1.htm35" Horas C. Made by Magdy Zidane. More traditional look.http://www.hookahcompany.com/horas_c_stain...h_2502_prd1.htmSS's Syrians. Unfortuantely a stainless steel downstem.KM Amer. Not listed at HC anymore. Very traditional Egyptian look. Many people own and swear on them.J & R's Syrians. Look fantastic, have that traditional Syrian look.All of these pipes have a stainless steel downstem.So many to choose from, I don't know! Its awesome that I have this many choices for brass pipes. I thought they were a little more rare. Help me critique these and any other suggestions would definitely be welcome Edited October 15, 2007 by MechAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopooshaboo Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) We're in similar situations...My favorite of yours (of the ones linked) is the Dahab. The others seem sort of plain. What is most important to you? (looks, how it smokes, etc) Edited October 15, 2007 by poopooshaboo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Quite. Except you are looking for traditional Egyptian pipe. I'm specifically looking for a Brass one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopooshaboo Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 True that, and it looks like you've narrowed your search down a bit more than I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
confessor85 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 The Dahab looks amazing. Does the brass do anything for the smoke though? It seems like it would give it more of a metallic taste than the stainless steel...though I've never smoked out of a brass before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayVer Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Dehab would be my first choice out of those...looks nice. 2nd would be the Al Kareem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 when the f*** did HC get so many brass pipes?i'm ordering a J and R this week. i'll tell you how it is when i get it thursday or friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulletmike87 Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 32" Dahab Egyptian FTW!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 not a fan of the teardrop bases. I'm a genie guy, or traditional. I'm ordering the gold Syrian from jandr tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Well, speaking as the forum member who has the Al Kareem Syrian..... Surely I'm not the only one though?Honestly, I can't say that a brass pipe smokes better than stainless steel. Both are inert metals. Both will etch from acidic resins. Neither will rust. I have the KM Tri-Metal and the 28" Red Sangria both from HC as well as the AK. And of all three of the full size pipes I use the cheapest - the pure stainless steel Sangria - daily. They all smoke exceptionally well in my humble opinion. I don't particularily go after brass pipes and here's the reasoning: I'm a construction project manager for a huge plumbing company. We use various materials for piping including brass fittings and stainless steel pipe. Also PEX and cast iron, etc., but that's a whole other story. If you've watched the news lately, there are plumbling failures ongoing due to corrosives in tap water. What's failing? The brass fittings. Not the stainless steel, not the other metals, not the plastics. So to automatically assume a brass pipe is a better pipe is probably not necessarily true. Brass is still a relatively soft metal compared to say bronze or titanium. Choose a pipe you love for looks and smokability. So long as it's well made I don't know that brass versus stainless should be part of the criteria.'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Thanks Boho, that was very helpful. I've been looking for brass pipes because I want to add to my collection by having a more traditional pipe that is brass. I have a smaller egyptian that is stainless (smokes great) and a MYA acrylic.Sidenote, pretty much all of the said pipes have stainless steel down pipes with brass stems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Atkins Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I'd be wary of the gold coloring on the Dahab... it looks like it could come out incredibly tacky looking, but that might just be the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 From the looks of it, doesnt look like a painted or plated gold color. Looks like the natural brass look possibly with some lacquer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 on also mech don't forget about the AF hookahs. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobocans Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Id also make sure the SS pipes are truly SS. I know that Sonthert has brought up that most SS hookahs aren't truly stainless steel, they are plated steel, which is almost as good as long is the plating is on there properly. Especially making sure that the interior pipe is true Stainless Steel. Some MYAs have some plating issues on the lower end, so I'd be suspect of less expensive hookahs that say they are SS.Also, you live in Santa Barbara, if you can get down to Hookah Company or Pimp Your Hookah and check out the pipes yourself, thats the real guarantee you'll get exactly what you want. Might be worth the drive down the coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 I say a JandR, the Al Kareem, or the Horas that is last on your list. I like the look of that one. And the AF pipe has that built in diffuser.. God there are alot of choices. And i didn't know Madgy Zidan had a brass pipe. I looked on their site and there wasn't one listed. I think with any pipe you get... They will all smoke amazing. They all look pretty amazing, some more than others... Good searching too, i wouldn't even have noticed HC new stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2Hookah Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 ...Im not sure if it\'s new, Iv never noticed it, but JandR has a \"Green and Gold\" syrian. Jesus, its gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Nah it's old. he ahd ot one sale for 99 bucks about a month ago but someone bought one. Now he got new ones in. But yeah it's my favorite (shared with the gold genie base). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 Mech, you gotta decide! I bet i'm more anxious than you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 (edited) Haha, you are. I'm just doing my research now. I'm probably not gonna get it for quite some time!Hobo: I'm in SB for school and actually live in LA. Perhaps one day I'll drive down and check it out. Edited October 15, 2007 by MechAnt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenSilk Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 haha, that's awesome. Good to do your research so you get what you really really want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted October 15, 2007 Share Posted October 15, 2007 mech, if i can find my damn camera battery, i'll try and take some hi-res pics of my AF hookah and, when i get it, my JandR syrian. if i cant find the charger youll have to wait a few days till i can order 1 off amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted October 15, 2007 Author Share Posted October 15, 2007 Thanks safesearch, that would contribute greatly to my research Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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