Glottis2 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Hey guys. I was about to buy this hookah but I have since read reviews indicating that I shouldn't. I do really like the look of that hookah, however. Anyway, here's what I'm looking for:Requirements:-Known brand (Mya, Khalil, Magdy, etc)-Less than 25" tall (ideally around 20-22")-Black or white or both, or maybe a dark color (metal accents OK)Bonuses:-Two hose would be neat (w/ autosealing)-Carrying case would be coolOther hookahs I was looking at:mya with carrying case, ability to use 4 hosesmagdy zidan with 2 hoses, probably not autoseal, but also not that visually interesting to meI already have:-The original KM Tri-Metal-Mya QT-A ~26" Nour that I got 5 years ago and still smokes like a champ-Some huge ~36" thing I got from el duderino years agoThanks for the help. I've gotten a little out of the loop and plan on trying coco naras for the first time along with this order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdx88 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glottis2 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 QUOTE (mjdx88 @ Jun 25 2009, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Budget?Ah, I knew I forgot something. No defined budget but I'd like to keep it under $100, well under if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjdx88 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Its no black or white, I think it can be clear.....but order like $95 in shisha..a mya hose adapter from Hookah shisha, and get a free mya?this one is a little more than $100 but it is quite nicehttp://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...p;idproduct=210This one is very nice as wellhttp://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...;idproduct=2770I think your gonna have a hard time finding a small KM or MZ so I looked at some myas, although the nicer myas start at $100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 (edited) Right when I saw the thread title I was going to recommend a QT, but you already have one. Just curious, but why do you need/want a 20-22". I'd suggest one like mjdx88 posted, but the qt is cheaper and smokes just as well, i think, as something in your size range...Also remembered the KM heart of the lion, its 22". I think someone got one a while back and said the draw wasn't as good as a taller KM, but it was still pretty good. Theres another option and its only $69. Edited June 26, 2009 by Jeff_T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Yeah I would say the Vortex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glottis2 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 QUOTE (mjdx88 @ Jun 25 2009, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Its no black or white, I think it can be clear.....but order like $95 in shisha..a mya hose adapter from Hookah shisha, and get a free mya? this one is a little more than $100 but it is quite nice http://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...p;idproduct=210 This one is very nice as well http://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...;idproduct=2770 I think your gonna have a hard time finding a small KM or MZ so I looked at some myas, although the nicer myas start at $100 Alright, I'll consider those. I know it's hard to find a small KM or MZ but I know they are always adding new models that I might not be aware of. QUOTE (Jeff_T @ Jun 26 2009, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Right when I saw the thread title I was going to recommend a QT, but you already have one. Just curious, but why do you need/want a 20-22". I'd suggest one like mjdx88 posted, but the qt is cheaper and smokes just as well, i think, as something in your size range...Also remembered the KM heart of the lion, its 22". I think someone got one a while back and said the draw wasn't as good as a taller KM, but it was still pretty good. Theres another option and its only $69.I really only want one because I'd like something that is small enough that it doesn't make me nervous about falling over while dominating the room, yet is tall enough to have style beyond that of a "mini" hookah. Not that I don't like my QT, it just looks more like a toy. I'm superficial. Also, the heart of the lion was the first one in my original post, but I had dismissed it for people saying that it was too hard to draw through. However if it's not that bad I'll consider it again, I don't need the draw to be super amazing smooth, I'm more concerned about longevity and whatnot. QUOTE (Stuie @ Jun 26 2009, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah I would say the VortexWhat makes the vortex better than, say, the mya I posted a link to in my initial post? It seems like they are pretty much the same mechanism.Thanks for the input, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 QUOTE (Glottis2 @ Jun 26 2009, 11:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (mjdx88 @ Jun 25 2009, 10:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Its no black or white, I think it can be clear.....but order like $95 in shisha..a mya hose adapter from Hookah shisha, and get a free mya? this one is a little more than $100 but it is quite nice http://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...p;idproduct=210 This one is very nice as well http://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...;idproduct=2770 I think your gonna have a hard time finding a small KM or MZ so I looked at some myas, although the nicer myas start at $100 Alright, I'll consider those. I know it's hard to find a small KM or MZ but I know they are always adding new models that I might not be aware of. QUOTE (Jeff_T @ Jun 26 2009, 12:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Right when I saw the thread title I was going to recommend a QT, but you already have one. Just curious, but why do you need/want a 20-22". I'd suggest one like mjdx88 posted, but the qt is cheaper and smokes just as well, i think, as something in your size range...Also remembered the KM heart of the lion, its 22". I think someone got one a while back and said the draw wasn't as good as a taller KM, but it was still pretty good. Theres another option and its only $69.I really only want one because I'd like something that is small enough that it doesn't make me nervous about falling over while dominating the room, yet is tall enough to have style beyond that of a "mini" hookah. Not that I don't like my QT, it just looks more like a toy. I'm superficial. Also, the heart of the lion was the first one in my original post, but I had dismissed it for people saying that it was too hard to draw through. However if it's not that bad I'll consider it again, I don't need the draw to be super amazing smooth, I'm more concerned about longevity and whatnot. QUOTE (Stuie @ Jun 26 2009, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yeah I would say the VortexWhat makes the vortex better than, say, the mya I posted a link to in my initial post? It seems like they are pretty much the same mechanism.Thanks for the input, guys.Purge is better and the seal is better because it's screw in. but the screw in can also be a con if you thread it wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glottis2 Posted June 26, 2009 Author Share Posted June 26, 2009 QUOTE (Stuie @ Jun 26 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Purge is better and the seal is better because it's screw in. but the screw in can also be a con if you thread it wrong.I can't tell for sure from that picture, but does it have the option to use up to 4 hoses? I think I see the little screw-out plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 both do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 gotHookahs has the MZ Safari which should be within your height range (the site says 24" but they include the head in their measurements - BS). I think it's only $40 so that's a really decent price. but because it's from gotHookahs, prepare to pay like 15 bucks for shipping...http://shop.gothookahs.com/product.sc?cate...p;productId=268also, if you bought that you'd probably have to get a new hose that isn't a complete piece like the one pictured. and probably a phunnel if you use them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glottis2 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Share Posted June 27, 2009 The Vortex looks really good to me. I've been jealous of my brother's Paragon and I think maybe a non-QT Mya is the right way to go for me. More expensive than I wanted to pay, but I think it will be worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glottis2 Posted July 1, 2009 Author Share Posted July 1, 2009 QUOTE (Glottis2 @ Jun 26 2009, 08:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The Vortex looks really good to me. I've been jealous of my brother's Paragon and I think maybe a non-QT Mya is the right way to go for me. More expensive than I wanted to pay, but I think it will be worth it.Just ordered the Vortex and a replacement base for the Tri-Metal since I just decided to break mine into a zillion pieces. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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