Myas And Kms And Mzs Oh My!

[Giant Ninja Robot]

I've noticed that there's alot of KM and Mya lovin' on the pages (rightly so) and little is actually discussed about Magdy Zidans. It seems like I've seen a few posts stating that they smoke pretty darn well but not much else below the surface of that. They do average about 35-60% cheaper than the average KM and like 40-70% less than Myas (estimation) right so what's the dif? Are MZs a nice smoke or are they just a nice smoke for the monay (thats for you QM)? Maybe give a 1-10 in comparison to KMs and Myas with reasons why MZs are superior or inferior?

Do tell, do tell...Thanks in advance for the enlightenment.

- << you gotta admit it does look like a ninja in killing frenzy mode Edited July 20, 2008 by giant ninja robot

[SimplexCoda]

well i cant say as i have never used an MZ, but i do think so of them looks pretty fancy. but I do love my KM, i think my next hookah (if i ever can get another) will be an MZ

[MechAnt]

The forum is a little bandwagon-y (not ragging on anyone by any means).

KM is the rage now. It was once MYA but people still recognize them as good pipes. MZ's are still relatively recent in the hookah market in terms of its brand name being recognized as a good brand.

I'm one of the few people here that will outright say that MZ is my hookah brand of choice. They smoke just as well as a KM or MYA, its pretty well agreed on that it is the skill of packing of a bowl that determines how good a smoke is. I love MZ's because of the great smoke they give all while being offered at a great price.

Bring on the "ZOMFGWTFBBQ!!!11! THAT'S BLASPHEMY!!11!! OMFG HOW DARE YOU!"

[SmokinMoose]

The only difference I have heard of between the MZ and the KM is that the KM has a better purge.

Other than that they smoke the same.

[Giant Ninja Robot]

i dont think ive ever even purged my hookah before. Why does one purge? So thanks for that opinion, Moose, I guess it wont affect me much

[peterjmag]

I have an MZ Pharaoh with a Jezebel base. It's truly an awesome hookah. While I can't make a comparison to a KM (still haven't spent any decent amount of time with one), I can say that I prefer MZs to Myas. Myas smoke fine, I just don't really like the materials that Mya uses to build most of their hookahs. Somehow, Egyptian hookahs just feel more genuine.

[Speak_In_Vowels]

i dont think ive ever even purged my hookah before. Why does one purge? So thanks for that opinion, Moose, I guess it wont affect me much

purging is to get rid of stale smoke in the chamber i.e. when/if you burn your tobacco this gets rid of all that nasty smoke so you can get back to your delish. smokey treat XD...wow i need to go to bed.

[Stuie]

The forum is a little bandwagon-y (not ragging on anyone by any means).

KM is the rage now. It was once MYA but people still recognize them as good pipes. MZ's are still relatively recent in the hookah market in terms of its brand name being recognized as a good brand.

I'm one of the few people here that will outright say that MZ is my hookah brand of choice. They smoke just as well as a KM or MYA, its pretty well agreed on that it is the skill of packing of a bowl that determines how good a smoke is. I love MZ's because of the great smoke they give all while being offered at a great price.

Bring on the "ZOMFGWTFBBQ!!!11! THAT'S BLASPHEMY!!11!! OMFG HOW DARE YOU!"

I am with Mech on this one, but Mya's are my go to hookah. Mostly because I am compulsive about cleaning them, and I don't need a tub for Mya's, plus the are sturdy and smoke absolutely smooth. Rarely do I have to purge. I love MZ's and KM's. MZ's smoke great, never had an issue with purge. KM's smoke just like my Hookah-Shisha Pharaoh. Good Smoke.

[jakescakes]

ima tell you a secret, you may not like it, you may not believe it, you may not understand it, and I may not even be sober at the moment either!!

but, I personally place the "bowl" higher up on the pedestal rather than the hookah in terms of importance during a session.

when you talk about these name brand hookah's, for the most part, they are all sufficient enough, well crafted enough, to give you a "perfect smoke" unless this hookah is obviously a piece of shit, and I trust you all have the ability to distinguish between that, the only differences I can tell are mostly gonna be cosmetic, so pick whichever one you like. sure there are subtle variations here and there

I believe the secret lies within the bowl, as in the dimensions and shape of it, then the quality of tobacco, and finally the quality of the coals/hole pattern.

ninja edit: actually the hose is really important as well, its must be a washable, and must be clean for maximum enjoyment.

I think that the actualy hookah represents the "condom" of a good sexing session. as long as it doesn't leak, its good to go. When you go to pick a condom from the store, when comparing brand names you know about (trojan, durex, lifestyle) they all pretty much go through the same tests, so either pick would work. but whats gonna make that girl feel good is your is the shape and size of your. . "bowl" Edited July 20, 2008 by jakescakes

[Snoopy1966]

i dont think ive ever even purged my hookah before. Why does one purge? So thanks for that opinion, Moose, I guess it wont affect me much

I smoke alone and for long sessions, so it is very important for me to have a good purge. MZ's are great Hookahs, and I want to buy a couple of them. I personally like the looks of KM's much better.

Canon and I used his MZ when he came to FL when I was visiting there. I liked it very much except for the purge.

[Giant Ninja Robot]

So MechAnt I checked out your review of the MZ perpetual River

http://www.hookahforum.com/?showtopic=20696

and I gotta say I like it better than most KMs I've seen. It's like a modern twist on a traditional egyptian. That is one of the coolest stems I've ever seen and the way they frost the vase is really nice. I'm thinkin after I get my QT I may pick this sucker up, then go for the KM eventually. Great review by the way.

[hookah hippie]

I own a KM 2 MZs a MYA and A brandless hookah

MZs smoke incredibly well but my KM is my favorite hookah do not get me wrong though all of my hookahs smoke incredibly well its all about setting it up well and then having an excellent hookah.

Give an amatuer an expensive camera and he will take a picture.

Give a professional a disposable camera and he will take a masterpiece

[Thorshookah]

MZ are a little more refine than the KM. although they are both made in Egypt and handmade its like the same thing. the KM was the first one and has that rep. al myas are way over priced and made in china by a machine. the KM and MZ are all hand made giving each hookah a custom feel to it. the MZ may be a little cleaner than the KM but i own a KM and kills any other brand that i have hit.

[MechAnt]

So MechAnt I checked out your review of the MZ perpetual River

http://www.hookahforum.com/?showtopic=20696

and I gotta say I like it better than most KMs I've seen. It's like a modern twist on a traditional egyptian. That is one of the coolest stems I've ever seen and the way they frost the vase is really nice. I'm thinkin after I get my QT I may pick this sucker up, then go for the KM eventually. Great review by the way.

Its definitely a beautiful pipe, best value on the market too. As you could tell, the pictures say it all. Well made, beautiful and smokes like a monster. Regardless, its meaningless to write about how it smokes so well its like h4x. No matter what pipe it is, if the bowl is subpar, the smoke will be as well.

[Codename067]

What a dilemma

One will tell you got with MYA QT cause its portable, one will tell you go with MZ because its less expensive and smokes well, and I will tell you to go with KM for consistency, GREAT smoke, best purgers, and smoothest draws.

Choose wisely.

[Canon]

i bought an MZ and regret it. its a cheaply build hookah, the metal is thin and the vase is wobbly. it smokes fine because the inner stem is wide and it purges fine. but as far as how well its build you can see why its cheaper then KM's or MYA's.

[ilikemyusername]

i love my MZ, clean welds, shiny chrome finish, attention to detail.
my only complaint about it is the fact that the hose it came with was hard to draw, but i was planning on getting a razan anyway, so i did.
as far as it being thin metal or anything like that, so is any other egyptian, except for a km.
its not so thin that its going to get dented easily, i don't see it being a problem.
my hafa purges a bit better than my nefertiti, but i like my nefertiti, she's my baby, all sexy and shiny...down right alluring.
when you see the two next to each other with my old ass 2hose rotator (piece of shit) and my QT, the nefertiti commands attention to herself. Edited July 21, 2008 by ilikemyusername

[myasaray.com]

MZ are a little more refine than the KM. although they are both made in Egypt and handmade its like the same thing. the KM was the first one and has that rep. al myas are way over priced and made in china by a machine. the KM and MZ are all hand made giving each hookah a custom feel to it. the MZ may be a little cleaner than the KM but i own a KM and kills any other brand that i have hit.

Dear Thorshookah

I just want to correct your information MYA HOOKAHS are all hand made product from top to bottom. All MYA hookahs are designed by Lebanese and Syrian Designers. All MYA hookahs are manufactured by Czech, Romanian, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern highly trained Employees.

If you want to know anything about MYA please do not hesitate to contact us at 866 277-9MYA.

Thank you

Mahmoud Badawi
CEO Edited July 21, 2008 by myasaray.com

[Giant Ninja Robot]

Straight from the man himself! Does the girl holding the QT come with when I place my order? Cuz in that case I'll buy three.

[mattarios2]

MZ are a little more refine than the KM. although they are both made in Egypt and handmade its like the same thing. the KM was the first one and has that rep. al myas are way over priced and made in china by a machine. the KM and MZ are all hand made giving each hookah a custom feel to it. the MZ may be a little cleaner than the KM but i own a KM and kills any other brand that i have hit.

Dear Thorshookah

I just want to correct your information MYA HOOKAHS are all hand made product from top to bottom. All MYA hookahs are designed by Lebanese and Syrian Designers. All MYA hookahs are manufactured by Czech, Romanian, Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern highly trained Employees.

If you want to know anything about MYA please do not hesitate to contact us at 866 277-9MYA.

Thank you

Mahmoud Badawi
CEO

wow, big news, I sure never knew they were hand made.

Thanks for the info.

[wpw36]

i bought an MZ and regret it. its a cheaply build hookah, the metal is thin and the vase is wobbly. it smokes fine because the inner stem is wide and it purges fine. but as far as how well its build you can see why its cheaper then KM's or MYA's.

yeah but if you watch snoops vid for his exotica the Km bases he got were wobbly, i dont think the hole wobbly thing can be totally manufacturer fault, sometimes from shipping, but say they get a bad mold or a bad pour a base can be somewhat wobbly(example of bad QC) it is a minor thing as long as it isn't tip your shit over wobbly. but along with it km has had longer to perferct their design magdy has been around since 1982 and i would place money km has been around longer.

but like snoop said they are good hookahs and mech will vouch for that too, In my opinion i think MZ is cheaper cuz everyone is on the km bandwagon and haven't even heard of or realize MZ's are good too, you gotta remember supply and demand if they have alot in stock then it is gonna be cheap if everyone hops on the MZ wagon expect to see their prices go up Edited July 21, 2008 by wpw36

[Giant Ninja Robot]

I'm gonna get me an MZ while their still cheap. wpw36 I had the exact same thoughts. I remember reading an older post about someone who bought a KM at MZ type prices and is laughing now at the higher price for KMs everyone pays. I wont laugh but i will buy an MZ Perpetual River before the year is up. Count on that.