AmunRa Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I've been reading all these posts about KM pipes, but I can't find a website that comes right out and says that the pipes they sell are KM pipes. I am convinced that these must be top notch pipes, but where does one find them in the US??? I don't want to buy a knock off.What makes these such good pipes? Just the construction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxjenkins Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I ordered my KM tri-metal from www.hookahcompany.com A wonderful hookah - fast shipping - good price.Tri-Metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) There have been several complaints about KMs from HC... particularly in regard to poor welding.Personally I'm waiting until H-S gets them in stock. Edited January 22, 2008 by gaia.plateau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmunRa Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Interesting. Is H&S going to carry these? They run a great site, but always seem a little slow to get new stuff out on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Yeah, almost certainly before this summer. Probably much sooner.They're definitely a bit slow in jumping on the bandwagons... but they're also the most trustworthy vendor out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sss8789 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I love HS they are amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmunRa Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 I agree. I have been ordering from them exclusively for 3 years. I have been looking other places for pipes in recent months though. The same ole stuff gets old after awhile. Other than that, they are top notch in every respect.I think with this new info I'll be waiting until they carry the KM pipes to order a new one. I just ordered a Mya QT yesterday from them, so its a little soon yet. : ) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Well, I wouldn't say top notch in every respect...But definitely the most trustworthy and responsible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 gaia, i just shot H-S an email, but since your in the know i thought id ask you as well.Brass Cored?? (the KM's) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I didn't ask ~ next time I chat with them I can though.It isn't 100% that they're getting them, but my understand was that if they can, they will. So like... 95%? They tend to be cautious in getting new products, but the KM is pretty bloody popular so yeah. Let 'em know what you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmunRa Posted January 22, 2008 Author Share Posted January 22, 2008 Interesting that you had a bad experience with that pipe! I ordered two of the three hose versions of that same pipe, and the autoseal bearings kept getting stuck in the holes in the stem. one of them got lodged in there so badly that I had to return it. But, to H&S credit, they took it back no questions asked and exchanged it for a king tut. I ordered two of the glyph pipes too, and both of them were great. So great, in fact, that I have sold them both at parties. People came up, smoked it, were amazed, and offered me cash on the spot. I think I'll call tomorrow and ask about this KM business myself. Maybe all they need is a little customer push to get the product line going. : )Thanks everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 QUOTE (gaia.plateau @ Jan 21 2008, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>There have been several complaints about KMs from HC... particularly in regard to poor welding.Personally I'm waiting until H-S gets them in stock.I hate to point out the obvious, but KM's are made by KM, not by Hookah Company. If there are welding issues from the manufacturer, there are going to be welding issues from which retailer you buy the pipe from. That having been said, I love my tri-metal. It's flawslessly constructed and smokes like a dream, so if there are issues, you certainly can't prove it by my experience.'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (BohoWildChild @ Jan 21 2008, 08:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I hate to point out the obvious, but KM's are made by KM, not by Hookah Company. If there are welding issues from the manufacturer, there are going to be welding issues from which retailer you buy the pipe from. That having been said, I love my tri-metal. It's flawslessly constructed and smokes like a dream, so if there are issues, you certainly can't prove it by my experience.'RaniI'm only going off what people have said... that specifically HC-sold KMs have frequently been the source of complaints, usually regarding poor welds. Search "KM + weld" and you'll probably get some info on it.Maybe HC has some sort of discount-programme with KM wherein they order the slightly-to-moderately flawed ones at a cheaper rate? Who knows. Edited January 22, 2008 by gaia.plateau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaia.plateau Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 QUOTE (AmunRa @ Jan 21 2008, 08:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Interesting that you had a bad experience with that pipe! I ordered two of the three hose versions of that same pipe, and the autoseal bearings kept getting stuck in the holes in the stem. one of them got lodged in there so badly that I had to return it. But, to H&S credit, they took it back no questions asked and exchanged it for a king tut.That's precisely why I'm loyal to them. They may screw up every now and then (I actually -just- received a package from them containing a new bowl, some grommets and ball bearings, which were missing from my last order... but this package was lacking the golden Syrian valve adapter that was also missing >.>)... but they always take responsibility and do what is necessary to make it right. With many other companies you run the risk of getting screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krautle87 Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I, for one, am very happy with my KM from Hookah Company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryantos Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 QUOTE (BohoWildChild @ Jan 21 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (gaia.plateau @ Jan 21 2008, 05:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>There have been several complaints about KMs from HC... particularly in regard to poor welding.Personally I'm waiting until H-S gets them in stock.I hate to point out the obvious, but KM's are made by KM, not by Hookah Company. If there are welding issues from the manufacturer, there are going to be welding issues from which retailer you buy the pipe from. Not always true. Some manufactueres may have purchased porrly contructed pipes as they may have been made a certain way at a certain time. If, however, they change the way the pipe is contructed and send out a different set of pipes that are better, then didn't manufactuers have pipes that were contructed in a different fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 lol memon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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