Ogrt48 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hi everyone, sorry I'm a noob but I know nothing about this at all but I'm very interested in learning.Anyways, I have friends who are into this and decided that I want to buy one, my problem is I dont know a good place to order from and a good value hookah that'll come with everything I need to get started. I think I need one that comes with two hoses since I'll always be using it with a friend and not by myself. Any help would be great. My big problem is my limit is $100 =( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Pass the hose. Also gives you a chance to interact with your friends and practice courtesy. Unplug the TV, too. One hose hookahs are cheaper and less trouble."Would you pass the hose, Clarence?""Not at all, Wilfred.""Indulge me, then Walter.""Please pass a scone and some tea.""Civilization is wonderful."Is there anything that speaks to benefits of society to the common man more than the hookah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 well...since we get this question a lot, I'd say read through the forum a few pages back..or try the search engine. Try key words like "new" or "new" and "hookah" looking for both words. You'll find many posts from folks asking the exact same question... If you end up with questions about a particular type feel free to ask... Welcome to the forum BTW. And I agree with Tangiers..go with a 1 hose and share the love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 [quote name='Tangiers']Pass the hose. Also gives you a chance to interact with your friends and practice courtesy. Unplug the TV, too. One hose hookahs are cheaper and less trouble."Would you pass the hose, Clarence?""Not at all, Wilfred.""Indulge me, then Walter.""Please pass a scone and some tea.""Civilization is wonderful."Is there anything that speaks to benefits of society to the common man more than the hookah?[/quote] hey now! thats my name!' and yes- please buy a one hose hookah you will not be dissappointed.If you are then you can just get an adapter that turns it into a two hose!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 check out the syrian hookahs at hookah-shisha they are my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 23, 2005 Author Share Posted December 23, 2005 Ok thanks everyone, I'll look into one with only one hose. =) I'm starting to think I wanna buy this locally to save on shipping costs and I won't have to wait for it to come. I'm in Queens NY =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I've ordered tobacco from thehookah.com with great results. You can see a shipping map which predicts how long it will take for your order to arrive with standard ground shipping, and it was dead on. Even though I've never ordered a hookah from them, my friend has. He ordered the black dragon hookah. Order arrived well packaged, and on time as well. If you do order from thehookah.com, you should feel safe, there not a shady company. As for that hookah, I would suggest getting something a little larger. There have been a couple threads debating whether or not a small hookah performs better than a larger hookah, and even though there isn't really a major concesus either way, I would suggest getting something larger than 24". With a hookah larger than 24", the glass chamber is larger most of the time, meaning it can hold more smoke and water, smoke travels a further distance as apposed to a small 17", so the smoke has a bit more time to cool off before it enters your body. Also, larger hookahs tend to be more sturdy. I have a little baby 18" egyptian that I don't really use anymore, and I've pulled it over a couple of times on accident....Haven't done that yet with my 36" egyptian That hookah does look pretty solid, but like I said, I think you would enjoy hookah more with something above 24". But you are on the right track. You will want a solid, SIMPLE, single hose egyptian style hookah. For a first hookah, you can't go wrong with that. And you will find that large, simple single hose egyptian style hookahs are very reasonably priced on many sites, lower than 100 bucks for sure. I'll look around and see what sort of hookahs are out there that you should think about, and post some links below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzzT Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 I agree go with a single hose. I got a syrian glyph and ordered it with one hose. To my surprize when I got it there where three screwable hose connectors and two screwon purge valves with autoseal. I would avoid autoseal unless you want to modify your hookah by drilling out some of the holes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Trywww.hookahcompany.comfor a hookah....I am biased, the guy sells my tobacco.Disclaimer:Any reference to Walter, Clarence & Wilfred are unintentional, living or dead. Any resemblence between the living and the dead is accidental and unintentional. This post contains opinions that do not represent the views of the management or the government. Any use orally is not recommended. Any use of the real name of Lebanese Blonde is coincedental. Women should avoid this post due to the possibility of a specific type of emotional outburst associated with posts of this sort. Do not read this post and attempt to drive an automobile or operate heavy machinery (including your spouse). This post may be linked to uncontrollable hookah smoking, but consult with a physician before smoking this post. This post may have unpredictable side effects such as: spontaneous laughter and constipation. These symptoms are extremely uncommon...if they occur, stop reading this post immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 Is that one I linked to a good one for a beginer though. I'm very tight on money now.. The only other cheap ones at that www.hookahcompany.com site doesn't include the tabaco and stuff like that pack from the link above does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 [quote name='Ogrt48']So I guess will this package start me off alright? [/quote] It will start you off alright, but don't buy it thinking you are getting a great deal on a package. Sure it comes with tobacco and coals, but how much? 3 x 50g packs of nahkla? Depending on how much you smoke, that will last you roughly around 7-10 sessions. Same with the coals, maybe even less. That hookah will smoke, so that shouldn't worry you, but what I'm concerned about for you is will it smoke well? Look through a few pages of the forum and see if you can find a thread debating on whether a small hookah smokes fine. Like I said, some people complain that a smaller hookah will not give you the same smoke as a larger one. But then there are those who claim small hookahs smoke the same as larger ones. Me personally, I'm telling you to go with something a bit larger, but thats just me. I would hate for you, being on a tight budge, to get a small hookah and not be fully satisfied with your smoke, then have to spend more money later to buy something bigger. What I would do is find a different single hose hookah that is a bit larger that doesn't come in a package, and buy tobacco and coals seperately. Most package deals give you a bare minimum amount of tobacco and coals, and they are typically cheapy brands. You might spend a few bucks more than you would have wanted to on a hookah, but will probably be happier you did later. Now remember, this is just me. People have different views of hookah, so don't take this in stone. The Junior hookah is infact a hookah and will smoke, but I don't know how well as I have no experience with it. I was just a bit suprised to hear that you are on a tight budget, after saying your limit is 100 bucks or less. With a hundred bucks, you have a number of options to go with, so just keep shopping around. Look at everything you can before jumping on the first low priced hookah you see. Good luck, and happy hunting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 oh..and don't forget the hookahforum discount.... 15% i think it is with the discount code "hookahforum"...that still right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 ohh, I'll look into that mushrat.. thats for the help everyone. Discount code is hookahforum ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 what kinda hose is the best? That one gives so many different choices.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 nerh.. whats the best bowl from those choices too = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Ya, the code is still "hookahforum" As for the bowls, I'd go with a large ceramic (any color). For the hose, go with the washable (any color). If you don't get a washable hose and get water in it, it will almost certainly ruin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 Oh ok, I'll probably order tonight.. I don't know what flavors to try, they all sound good so thats not a problem. I just wanna get 2 of those choices that work well for noobs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 im working on placing the order now. i'm gonna go for the orange and grape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakemonster Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I 'll chime inm and give a vote for Social Smoke as a vendor. You'll find better quality there as a rule of thumb. BTW...... when I was up there. they told me that they do sell Mya hoses..... wonder why they dont list em? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 Thank you, I doubt it's going to come until next week due to x-mas and new years here. Is there a way to check the status of my order on their site? I can't find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 That's why us, the retailers offer package deals...we salt in crap we can't sell on top of stuff that moves good and charge full price for the crap...or more! They're also set-up in a gift structure...what to buy for people that don't know any better AND you have to come back real soon.150g wouldn't last me a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 25, 2005 Author Share Posted December 25, 2005 Sorry some of us can't afford to waste money like its grown on trees.. We have to make do with what we can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 I think the practices of most retailers is appalling, if that was the direction that barb was heading. 50g packets are more expensive and you'll find a larger cost savings if you buy more. Also, 50g packs are only $1.99 on www.hookahcompany.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogrt48 Posted December 25, 2005 Author Share Posted December 25, 2005 I'll buy 250g boxes once I get some more money and find out a brand and flavor I like. I'm gonna stick to socialsmoke probably due to the 15% discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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