scratchy Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) So I figured it's time for me to get a new hookah, but I don't want to order a KM, MYA or MZ just yet. I just want to get something semi decent for now. I headed of to the local head shop and spotted a beauty of a pipe for about U$50. Asked the shop assistant about it and he said he owns one and that it's a pretty good pipe. Smokes well and his has served him well for a while. He also claims that it's middle Eastern. I'm not sure if he's just blowing it out his ass though. I'm thinking it's of Fong Kong variety, but it is dead sexy. Just wish I knew how it smoked before I buy it. It Also looks like it could be a little unstable Any idea what it is? I'll try grab a better pic at the store when I pop in there today Edited August 3, 2009 by scratchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyrax Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Looks like a chinese to me.I'd say spend that $50 on a QT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 On their website the hookah is under "Eastern shisha pipes". I assume they mean from Asia/China as their other category is Egyptian. Looks like a machine made Chinese hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
combs08 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 It might be decent but I would get one that you know will last. Mya QT or Bambino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Can't say it enough: pick up a QT or Bambino. I have 4 "name brand" expensive Egyptian hookahs, but I still opt to smoke out of my QT most of the time just because it's fucking awesome.http://www.hookahjohn.com/category.sc?categoryId=10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil's butt boy. Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 get a QT I have 2 and love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srawas89 Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I would not buy that for $50. Maybe if it comes with a case some coals and shisha I might but thats a stretch. For the hookah itself I wouldnt pay more than $25 -$30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd4snd Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 My friend just picked up a Econo Mya Gelato http://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...;idproduct=3515 and loves it. For a cheaper pipe, get that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjacksm Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Yeah that's not an egyptian or middle eastern pipe. Looks like a Chinese made hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodsytheowl Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 QUOTE (nd4snd @ Aug 3 2009, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>My friend just picked up a Econo Mya Gelato http://www.hookah-shisha.com/store/pc/conf...;idproduct=3515 and loves it. For a cheaper pipe, get that.since you're importing, you mine as well not buy something made of aluminum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Just curious as to the logic behind spending 50 bucks on a no name chinese pipe as opposed to a Mya, which come in the same styles for about the same if not a bit more money (save if you have to). They're "name brand" because generally they smoke better or at least more consistently from unit to unit and are typically made of better materials with better care. Go for a Mya if you lioke that style bro, you'll be much better served short and long term. I love my QT.just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchy Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 The logic of buying a no name brand hookah over a Mya is that factoring in shipping a Mya QT would be more than double that price.I went to the shop today and it's not the one I pictured, although it looks similar. It has a KMish vase with a rubber base, but it's a 3 hoser, so I'm over the urge to buy it.We'll see what happens when my credit card is paid off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 I'd call on that hookah.Here is a mya QT shipped for less than 50 bucks, as long as you live in the states... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elsemyano Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) another option herefree shipping on orders >$25...although, it doesn't seem to come with a hose? Edited August 3, 2009 by elsemyano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 As all the people here have said. That is a piece of junk Chinese hookah. I have smoked out of plenty of then and they all are like hitting out of a coffee stirrer. Drop the cash on a MYA qt and do the purge mod that I wrote up in the How To section and you will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Ninja Robot Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 Are you out of the US? That would explain the shipping cost, just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmunRa Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 I agree with most of the above replies. Sometimes, you'll find a deal on a great pipe. But, if you're unsure, stick to what everyone else is recommending. If you like that style, shop from a Mya pipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchy Posted August 4, 2009 Author Share Posted August 4, 2009 I'm in Africa. Shipping on a QT is close to U$60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 QUOTE (scratchy @ Aug 4 2009, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I'm in Africa. Shipping on a QT is close to U$60......Ouch. Where in Africa are you? Can you make a trip to egypt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 he's in Namibia...can't believe shipping costs so much for you scratchy...booooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indian_villager Posted August 4, 2009 Share Posted August 4, 2009 Ouch you are even on the opposite side of the continent from the motherland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Well, the word on the street is that a good number (33%-50%?) of Egyptian manufacturers are taking Chinese components and assembling them in Egypt. So, in fact it could be made in Egypt/Syria of Chinese components. Chinese hookah is the work of the devil. Repent! The end is near! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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