ljlynn Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 The Mya QT is awesome!As far as coals go, it depends on where you will be smoking majority of the time. I typically use the silver japs, but when i'm out and about i use the quick starts (i personally can't stand the smell though, so i try not to use them, I'm even considering getting a hot plate for my bag). Definitely get a nammour hose too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zymerholic Posted August 28, 2008 Share Posted August 28, 2008 Get the Magdy, I just picked one up from gothookahs.com as well. Smokes pretty close to as good as my brother in law's KM, especially for the money. We smoked em side by side the other night, couldn't really tell which was which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightmead Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 My personal expirence, I went cheap ebay pumpkin hookah. No thrills, no bells and whistles, cheap and easy. I smoked it for a few weeks and decided that it was for me and went for the upgrades. I figure if I am going to learn and run the risk of screwing up a hookah I wanted it be something that I would not cry over. I have now moved up to a mya wanna be that I found at a dollar store that works for now. I have a Mya on my Christmas list for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 Smoke Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for all the quick responses everyone!ljlynn: I've heard nothing but positive reviews of the QT, which is why I'm drawn to it. I'll probably be smoking at my apartment most of the time, and I have a gas stove (don't know if that makes a difference for lighting the coals, I've only seen people use electrics for lighting non-quickstart coals). It would be nice to bring the show on the road, so to speak, when someone has a party and we want to smoke, so I guess quickstart is the choice for me. Would the nammor really be needed with these smaller hookahs? Or is it overkill?zymerholic: How sturdy is the Magdy? Can you expand it to multiple hoses? I like it because its bigger than the other ones I'm looking at, and its nice to know you've had a positive experience.midnightmead: My only reservation about the pumpkin is that people have said it can be a pain in the ass to get set up properly and get a good smoke out of it. I think I'd rather spend a little extra and have a good experience off the start, than to have a bad experience and give up on the whole thing. If that makes any sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midnightmead Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (I <3 Smoke @ Aug 28 2008, 08:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>midnightmead: My only reservation about the pumpkin is that people have said it can be a pain in the ass to get set up properly and get a good smoke out of it. I think I'd rather spend a little extra and have a good experience off the start, than to have a bad experience and give up on the whole thing. If that makes any sense. I did not have any issues having never had any experience with a hookah. The only problem I had was the seal around the vase was very tight and it took learning how to press in the stem. Hookah King makes a cheap knock off of the QT that I got. It might as well be a mya from what I have seen. Sets up easy and smokes nice. It is no Mya for sure but for half as much I would say good to learn on. All stainless with a nice thick base, and I LOVE the screw on base feature so you are not pressing in the stem (as in having the issues I had with the pumpkin). My only complaint was that the bowl they sold with it was very shallow and small. I use the bowl I got with my pumpkin on it. To be honest I paid about the same in person for the knock off that I did on ebay for the pumpkin. Good luck with what ever you choose, I am sure you will enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljlynn Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (I <3 Smoke @ Aug 28 2008, 07:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Thanks for all the quick responses everyone!ljlynn: I've heard nothing but positive reviews of the QT, which is why I'm drawn to it. I'll probably be smoking at my apartment most of the time, and I have a gas stove (don't know if that makes a difference for lighting the coals, I've only seen people use electrics for lighting non-quickstart coals). It would be nice to bring the show on the road, so to speak, when someone has a party and we want to smoke, so I guess quickstart is the choice for me. Would the nammor really be needed with these smaller hookahs? Or is it overkill?If you are on a budget get the cheapest hookah you can stand and spend the rest on a namour. I have noticed on mine that because of how short it is i sometimes can taste water. Granted that means I filled it up too full, but better safe than sorry. You don't want to get stuck with a rusted hose when you are craving some hookah. I love the length of the handle, it makes it easy to pass around and the thickness of the hose almost seems to make it balance better if that makes any sense. I also have a generic 32" egyptian from HS which I primarily use so I like the confidence I get knowing that it's a little more sturdy. I'm sure I'll take some grief for it, but to me coals are coals, they are just a means to an end, especially if you are just starting out. When you get a little more cash, pick up a phunnel and scali mod from mnhookah, you will thank yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpw36 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 i have a mz and you cannot change ports you get what you buy that is it but they are sturdy as all hell and smoke like your woman in a gstring go for the mz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rock Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Go with the MYA QT!!!Great budget/beginner hookah, the Japanese silver coals are good too, haven't tried the Nammour hose yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigarron Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QT all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kapten Kanel Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Go QT and if you enjoy it then go KM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Mya is the most ideal for Bars and Lounges, but many others go with no-name egyptians that preform just as well.Middle Eastern restaurants tend to carry Egyptian hookahs mostly for the tradition part..the more modern lounges will mostly use Myas [especially Acrylics] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 Smoke Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (Codename067 @ Aug 28 2008, 08:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Mya is the most ideal for Bars and Lounges, but many others go with no-name egyptians that preform just as well.Middle Eastern restaurants tend to carry Egyptian hookahs mostly for the tradition part..the more modern lounges will mostly use Myas [especially Acrylics]So for a personal setup, what would you recommend (since you seem to be a legend in these parts)? I'm leaning towards a two-hose QT setup, since most of the time when I smoke there are others who want to partake.Thanks for all the responses everyone. This place seems awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 go with the MZ package for a bunch of reasons1.awesome bang for your buck2.its traditional3.they hit and purge almost as good as a KM4.its traditional5.the hose even though its not the best is far better than a mya hose6.its not a mya7.its traditional gothookahs is a great vendor and so are MNH and NazarHookah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rock Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (NickReppinThe909 @ Aug 28 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>6.its not a myaWhat's wrong with Mya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shisha fan Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (D-Rock @ Aug 29 2008, 08:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (NickReppinThe909 @ Aug 28 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>6.its not a myaWhat's wrong with Mya?nothing at all. i can tell you from experience that mya makes some mighty fine hookahs. the only thing you should look out for is that the newer bases are made of thinner glass (the ones made in romania).but the paragon, collossus and several other models still have a base made of thick glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperjason Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (Kapten Kanel @ Aug 28 2008, 09:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Go QT and if you enjoy it then go KM.What he said.I have a Mya QT and I just got a KM. I haven't smoked the KM yet, but the only reason I got a bigger hookah is because I wanted a bigger hookah . The flip side is if I want to take a hookah anywhere, you bet the QT is whats coming. I can't see stuffing at 3 foot peice of metal in a bag someplace with a 5 pound hunk of glass.Honestly I don't have any complaints about my QT. Perhaps it is because I haven't smoked the KM yet so I don't know what I'm missing. I did do the cheap $15 pumpkin hookah and yes, that one sucks.The ONLY complaint I have about the QT (ok so I thought of one) is that the ash tray is kind of lame and if you put a coal on it you melt the edges of the bowl grommet some, which isn't a huge issue.As for the coals, I tried to like coconaras (naturals) on my gas stove and it works but is a pain. I bought a $10 coil burner from Walgreens but again I haven't tried it yet.After smoking a natural coal I will say that they are better than quicklites, but QLs are convienent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 Smoke Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Thanks for all the info everyone. Looks like I'm gonna go with the QT. Now to just find the best deal on one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agentscot Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 never get a pumpkin hookah. They suck more than you should ever know.The QT is about the smallest you should get. Its a great hookah that smokes really well and is bottom heavy so it won't tip.You can get a QT and a nammor hose from hookah-shisha for just over $60 and it comes with 2 packs of romman (very good shisha). Plus, if you put the discount code "Hookah Forum" in, you get 15% off, so you're well within your price range. Definitely go for that deal. You won't regret it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 The one thing i dont like about Mya is that they hold flavors after a bit. I have a Chic, which is basically the same thing as a QT and i do like it, but it really messes up flavors, even after a soak, wash, scrub, whatever. If you do decide on the QT you will be thrilled, then you can upgrade to something else in the future.Also, you say initial investment. I assume you are talking about just buying the hookah, and coals and tobacco will be separate right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 Smoke Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (EternalSoil @ Aug 29 2008, 12:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Also, you say initial investment. I assume you are talking about just buying the hookah, and coals and tobacco will be separate right?That was my plan, though any package that includes some (to get started) is always an added bonus. There are a few local shops that stock shisha so I can always get it there.Hookah-Shisha seems to have the best deal, so I'll probably put my order in this weekend. Any flavors to completely avoid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalSoil Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I forgot about that...Well, you order from H-S you are going to get romman, so you might hit up the review section to get a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piperjason Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 for romman tobacco I like the cherry. I don't like the chocolate. Pineapple isn't that great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 QUOTE (D-Rock @ Aug 29 2008, 12:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (NickReppinThe909 @ Aug 28 2008, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>6.its not a myaWhat's wrong with Mya?the only decent mya i have ever smoked is a QT but mine has sprung a leak so i had to order a new one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I <3 Smoke Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Well just to update everyone:I bought the QT. Single hose, Blue glass base, 50g of Romman Raspberry and 50g of Romman Cocktail (fruit punch). All shipped for about $48.It should be here Monday or Tuesday (maybe sooner if I get really lucky)! I've already cleared a spot for it next to my humidor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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