any advantage to a heavy stem

[joek]

of silver or brass compared to a thinner guage stainless? I would think a heavy stem would act as a heat sink?  Joe

[SanguineSolitude]

stem doesnt really get hot that ive ever noticed. but a thick stem is more durable and indicates a potentially better quality hookah. if they skimp on the material for the stem, probably they skimped on everything else. brass stems are traditional and work best i think.

[mushrat]

I have a heavy solid brass and a light stainless/aluminium and both seems to work about the same in terms of heat and smokability. In Cade of emergency, th smaller brass one definitly has more stopping power

[Cornellius]

Heavy stem is good if someone tries to take your nargile by force, just remove the stem and hit him on the head, real hard. =)

[zombiedepot]

[quote name='Cornellius']Heavy stem is good if someone tries to take your nargile by force, just remove the stem and hit him on the head, real hard. =)[/quote]lol

[Smashraj84]

Haha.  You could go to jail for assault with a deadly hookah.

[Sonthert]

I like solid stems rather than the hydroformed steel because it is more rust resistant and "won't" break. I think they are higher quality.