mamajosie Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 The small tangiers wont be available for 4-6 weeks, so I wondered if anyone had tried the knockoff phunnel at HC -see here:http://www.hookahcompany.com/small_chinese...l_3392_prd1.htmIf this has already been discussed, I couldn't find the thread. Thanks - Josie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I won't even bother with them. Stick with the original and the best. Support the original maker and not these shitty imitations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNH Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 QUOTE (MechAnt @ Aug 29 2008, 06:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I won't even bother with them. Stick with the original and the best. Support the original maker and not these shitty imitations.+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 I went to HC and they showed me them. They look almost identical it was weird, exact same size and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 screw the imitations buy the real thing and support a member of the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 I would consider one if they were 5 dollars. Other than that, I will stick to my Tangiers Phunnel bowl...soon to be the JET bowl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 i might order one just to see how it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 It could serve as a good back-up bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djfermion Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 40-50 grams is a lot!!! and thats only the small! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shisha fan Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 they look just like the german imitation phunnels and they suck (very thin and uneven hole in the middle). besides they`re only a few dollars cheaper.i dropped both the original and imitation phunnel (i`m a clumsy fuck) and the original didn`t even chip, where the imitation smashed into a thousand pieces.conclusion: the original is worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdl Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Wow, 4 dollars cheaper. That's insane savings, INSANE! That's like a California Burrito at a local Mexican food restaurant. A WHOLE BURRITO!!! China wreaks of knockoffs, and not just in the hookah community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 If you will note it says made of white cermaic clay. That means its made from the same stuff a standard Mya bowl is. So it will break easier, won't conduct the heat as well as a real Tangiers Phunnel, and will generally not be as nice.If you need a phunnel and have to save the 4 bucks, go for it, but as you read above, some things are worth getting the original. Even if you have to wait a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickReppinThe909 Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 im still gonna order one to see how it works and if it is shit i will use it for target practice with the PS90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamajosie Posted August 30, 2008 Author Share Posted August 30, 2008 (edited) I found a small tangiers at texashookah (hope that is a good vendor) and since my hookah has a pale green vase and they had only the green and white phunnel, I thought it would go perfectly and decided to get the real thing instead of the knockoff. But I am curious if the original is going to even be made anymore. I think I was reading at another site that the tangiers company is actually having the knockoffs made in China, so I am wondering if the original made in CA ones will no longer be made or what? Anyway, I look forward to trying it out. Edited August 30, 2008 by mamajosie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdl Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 QUOTE (mamajosie @ Aug 30 2008, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I found a small tangiers at texashookah (hope that is a good vendor) and since my hookah has a pale green vase and they had only the green and white phunnel, I thought it would go perfectly and decided to get the real thing instead of the knockoff. But I am curious if the original is going to even be made anymore. I think I was reading at another site that the tangiers company is actually having the knockoffs made in China, so I am wondering if the original made in CA ones will no longer be made or what? Anyway, I look forward to trying it out.The originals are still being made and shipments are constantly being sent out. I'm not sure who has been spewing such misinformation butTangiers is not having lower grade knockoff bowls made in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 Tangiers Funnel bowl is the only type of funnel to EVER use. Support the great man Eric Hoffman who brought us Tangiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dereksd Posted August 30, 2008 Share Posted August 30, 2008 QUOTE (mdl @ Aug 30 2008, 03:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Wow, 4 dollars cheaper. That's insane savings, INSANE! That's like a California Burrito at a local Mexican food restaurant. A WHOLE BURRITO!!! China wreaks of knockoffs, and not just in the hookah community.mat you cant say cali burrito no one is gonna know what your talking about.speaking of one day next week wanna do calis beers and hookah? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pullingteeth Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 i just recently ordered my small phunnel bowl from MNH. i'd say just order one from there... i also dropped both mine AND the scalli mod and neither of them were even scathed. that's craftsmanship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Well if i didn't have one and low on cash i might give it a shot...but i love the original and the Jet...aww the jet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mushrat Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (mamajosie @ Aug 30 2008, 04:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I found a small tangiers at texashookah (hope that is a good vendor) and since my hookah has a pale green vase and they had only the green and white phunnel, I thought it would go perfectly and decided to get the real thing instead of the knockoff. But I am curious if the original is going to even be made anymore. I think I was reading at another site that the tangiers company is actually having the knockoffs made in China, so I am wondering if the original made in CA ones will no longer be made or what? Anyway, I look forward to trying it out.I'll bet I know wo told you....The originals are still being made through tangiers, but they are so popular they are backlogged at the place that makes them. Eric told me about this the other day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rock Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 (edited) Just ordered a Chinese funnel bowl Should be as good as the real thing, (i'm guessing).Ordered it since the originals were unavailable everywhere else (out of stock). Edited August 31, 2008 by D-Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom1 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (D-Rock @ Aug 30 2008, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just ordered this: Should be as good i'm guessing.That site is much less that what could be considered reputable. How is it that Neal(maybe?) has fantasia for 8.50? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rock Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (Tom16689 @ Aug 30 2008, 11:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (D-Rock @ Aug 30 2008, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just ordered this: Should be as good i'm guessing.That site is much less that what could be considered reputable. How is it that Neal(maybe?) has fantasia for 8.50?They were here locally before they moved, seemed like a decent shop, the pic in my avatar was taken there, the gas mask is available on their site for $50, it was a great experience.Great prices and the guy that turned me on to them has been smoking hookahs for a long time, Neal and Holly were always straight up every time i saw them at the old shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toxik916 Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (D-Rock @ Aug 30 2008, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just ordered this: Should be as good i'm guessing.Ordered it since the originals were unavailable everywhere else (out of stock).you might wanna edit the link out of that post, I believe neal is a banned vendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Rock Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 QUOTE (Toxik916 @ Aug 30 2008, 11:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (D-Rock @ Aug 30 2008, 11:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Just ordered this: Should be as good i'm guessing.Ordered it since the originals were unavailable everywhere else (out of stock).you might wanna edit the link out of that post, I believe neal is a banned vendor.Ok, i can do that.I don't know the history about that, just posting info about what i'm up to in the hookah world.(Very new to it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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