Rotating vs Fixed Hookahs @ Hookah Bars

[IzA-Hookah]

Hi guys, I am trying to get a feel of what is out there in terms of normal things to find at a good hookah bar.  I have never been to one in the states so for those of you who have, give me your opinions please.

[SanguineSolitude]

fixed is more traditional and generally they are also more durable since the rotating segment of the hookahs acts as a weak link. In addition, the tradition of hookah smoking is a long one and only recently included rotators and multihosed hookahs. Since its such a social even, the passing of the hookah around and the rotation of the base for each person carries a sense of ceremony and (i feel) makes for a more meaningful smoking experience. I myself would never buy either a multihosed or a rotating hookah and would much rather use a fixed hookah at any hookah bar i went to.

[smokinshisha4life]

I've never used a multi hosed hookah, or a rotator at a hookah bar although I've only been to a few hookah bars. My brother bought a multi hosed rotator off ebay and the hit was very restrictive even if u plug the holes except one, the only multi hosed hookah id get would be a double hosed egyptian or mya but single hosed hookahs hit so much better. Every hookah bar I've been to uses tradtional egyptians or syrians.

[zombiedepot]

Fixed for sure. I don't care how sturdy it is, the idea of a rotating hookah is kind of scary.

[surfpico]

[quote name='zombiedepot']Fixed for sure. I don't care how sturdy it is, the idea of a rotating hookah is kind of scary.[/quote]Rotating hookahs are not scary!

I mean, it's not like they haunt your dreams and all. Those big scary rotators...


OH MY GOD IT'S AFTER ME!!!

[nuschultz]

LOL  I was considering getting a rotator, but instead i just built some longer hoses.
 
THANK YOU HOME DEPOT!  YOU HAVE SAVED ME FROM THE NIGHTMARES!

[ataneja]

yeah, i've definintely seen more fixed than rotating

[steve07]

fixed stick with tradition.

[IzA-Hookah]

Thanks you guys.  I just want to say that I am so happy to find this forum and that it has functions like the polls.  My friend called me and we were talking about buying new hookahs and he was saying "If I can make a suggestion, get rotating hookahs, that seems to be the way everyone is going now".  I told him I would look into it and this is exactly what I need. I can show him the numbers and say "look, 9 to 1 against you".  Myself, I would never use a rotating hookah, just been to too many real hookah places in the midde east to make an abomination of it.  You guys rock.

[Lukasa]

rotators are a bit tacky in my opinion.  big hoses achieve the
same thing.  My next hookah might be a multi-hoser though.

[SanguineSolitude]

surfpico speak for yourself. I often wake up covered with sweat after having been chased for miles by a giant 12 foot tall 13 hosed rotating hookah with an ice bucket.just thought you should know.

[Sonthert]

Rotators seal poorly and leak water frequently. In terms of hookah lounges, a lounge out here tried using rotators...since they can be picked up without worrying about the glass jars falling off...didn;t work. Biggest problem is stupid people spinning them too fast and the centripetal force throwing charcoal all over the place. I, personally, in my lounge have many fixed hookahs, I make sure the jar seals are tight enough that you could pick it up by the stem if you wanted too. The trick alot of hookah places haven;t figured out is keep stem and jar married...always.