Isocleas2 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Hey guys. This is my first post on this forum, although I've been browsing for a couple weeks now. Excellent source of knowledge, wish I would have discovered this site a long time ago. I'm looking to buy my first hookah. I've checked out a majority of the sites that have been recommended in other threads, but I keep coming back to the Ebay auctions. I'm in college, thus the funds are low; and I can't seem to find a better deal than "Caravan Imports". I live with 4 other guys, so I was thinking a 3 hose hookah would be ideal. This hookah is particular is the one I had my eye on. [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/3-COBRA-Hose-SMOKE-ON-THE-WATER-Green-"]http://cgi.ebay.com/3-COBRA-Hose-SMOKE-ON-...HE-WATER-Green-[/url] Egyptian-Hookah_W0QQitemZ7734458296QQcategoryZ10911QQtcZphot oQQcmdZViewItem It comes with the "cobra hoses" which apparently are the cat's meow. Anyways, has anyone had any experience with Caravan Imports they'd like to share. I did a in-forum search and none of the threads that came up really helped. How have the hookahs smoked, did they get the order right etc.? Also, if anyone wants to shed some light on the hookah I posted it would be great. It's no Mya, but I'm hoping it'll do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Start with a regular hose, I think. Smoking from a poorly made cobra head is like sucking chocolate milkshake through a swizzle stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubblyBubbly613 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 What's the problem with the Cobra hose?Hubly Bubbly 613 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahDuck Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 They arent washable, and they have a VERY tight draw. You will give yourself a headache trying to inhale through themI personally think they are terrible...(as are Tunsi, Sheiyk, and just about every other common hose)Buy mya hoses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmexx Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 MYAs all the way... Like HookahDuck said, they're a very tight smoke. The majority of us will use washable hoses just because we smoke very often and we would hate to have to buy a new hose every couple weeks. Cobras do look nice, in a way, I guess?Good luck on your first purchase, try to go with something simple. Since you're a few people, I'd suggest a spinner. Plus you have to keep everything gansta in college.Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isocleas2 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I think I'll pick up some Mya hoses then, infact I might just order a Mya hookah. The only problem is I havn't been able to find any multiple hose Myas; do they even make such a thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myasaray.com Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 [quote name='Isocleas2']Thanks for the replies. I think I'll pick up some Mya hoses then, infact I might just order a Mya hookah. The only problem is I havn't been able to find any multiple hose Myas; do they even make such a thing?[/quote] Dear Isocleas2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isocleas2 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Actually, I think I might just get a 1-hose Mya hookah. I've fallen in love with these two, so I'm set on it being either one of these. [url="http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=860&DEP"]http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=860&DEP[/url] ARTMENT_ID=46 [url="http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=894&DEP"]http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=894&DEP[/url] ARTMENT_ID=62 27' is pretty good, it might get a better smoke. I don't have much experience with hookahs of different sizes (i've only smoked out of 28'+ ones), but I think I read a thread saying that after 14' or so the difference in the quality of smoke isn't very high. So I might just save the 20 bucks and go for the smaller "QT" model (anyone know what that stands for?). It comes with a wire case apparently. Any opinions on either of these? I heard the acrylic is durable, but I don't think it's something I have to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 [quote name='Isocleas2'] "QT" model (anyone know what that stands for?). Any opinions on either of these? I heard the acrylic is durable, but I don't think it's something I have to worry about.[/quote] I'm guessing cutey, as in a cute hookah. As for acrylic, it doesn't get much stronger than that in the world of hookahs. A lot of people like to keep it traditional and stick with glass bases, but acrylics come in hand. For one, being in college, it would be nice to have a durable base that is drunk-proof... I've broken two different glass bases, each time by not being careful enough when cleaning them in the sink. One I dropped, the other I knocked it on the edge of the sink.. Shouldn't have that problem with an acrylic base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 [quote name='HubblyBubbly613']What's the problem with the Cobra hose? Hubly Bubbly 613[/quote]When the tube is "bent" to make the cobra head, before the acrylic is added, if the tube is bent poorly or in a crooked matter, or just bent too far, the tube colapses into a oblong thing. The hydraulic characteristics of an irregular shape or even an oval create a much larger pressure draw. i.e. it hits like $hit, dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartvarg1 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 i've ordered three from them and they have all been top-notch with great packaging and shipping! this si no genuinehookahs situation here. caravan is a great place to roder from. also, they dont list it, but they come with 50g of layalina ma'assel, brushes, etc... i am smoking my 40" i ordered from them now and its GREAT. just a tip, avoid the ones with the plastic in the stem. just doesnt look as good in person as it does in the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isocleas2 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Thanks for the reply iheartvarg. I decided to go with the qt Mya that I posted up top. But I think in the future when I have some more cash I'll definitely pick up a party hookah from caravan. Can't hardly top that price if the hookahs are legit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlakos_politakos Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 about the cobra heads:I LOVE EM!!!! ive had great smokes withh cobra heads and one of my best hoses is a cobra head.i dont know where your getting your info dude but theyre my personal favorite and ive had no poblems with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iheartvarg1 Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 [quote name='Isocleas2']Thanks for the reply iheartvarg. I decided to go with the qt Mya that I posted up top. But I think in the future when I have some more cash I'll definitely pick up a party hookah from caravan. Can't hardly top that price if the hookahs are legit. [/quote]good choice on the mya. myas are by far still the best on the market(in my opinion at least) i believe caravan's argilehs are the same as a lot that are sold on hookahcompany.com. the 40" i got from them is great and smokes like a beast and all the welds are top-notch. the etching on the vase looks great too. i wouldnt hesitate to recommend them. they are also great people to communicate with.enjoy the mya you will not be disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest www.genuinehookahs.com Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 we sell brand new authentic cobra head hoses for 13 dollars...you wont find it cheaper then that anywhere on the net [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5461720687"] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...Item&item=54617[/url] 20687 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 [quote name='pavlakos_politakos']about the cobra heads:I LOVE EM!!!! ive had great smokes withh cobra heads and one of my best hoses is a cobra head.i dont know where your getting your info dude but theyre my personal favorite and ive had no poblems with them.[/quote] Hey man, if they work well for you, then by all means keep rocking them. Part of the fun of hookah as a hobby is finding your own nitch, so more power to you. As for where we are getting our info from, here are just a few threads about the Cobra Hose: [url="http://hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2000&KW=Cobra+Hoses"] http://hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.a...asp?TID=2000&KW[/url] =Cobra+Hoses [url="http://hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1808&KW"]http://hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.a...asp?TID=1808&KW[/url] =Cobra+Hoses [url="http://hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1434&KW"]http://hookahforum.com/forum/forum_posts.a...asp?TID=1434&KW[/url] =Cobra+Hoses://http://hookahforum.com/forum/forum_...a> =Cobra+Hoses Now in most of these threads, someone is saying that they heard cobra hoses are good but would like more advice before buying one, followed by many peoples own personal experience with them, and in most cases, people have droped the Cobra and picked up a Mya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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