dune024 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Ok so I have a bambino and a standard egyptian, a mini mya acrylic, and a hookah made out of a tini stem my x gf got me in tunisia and an 1800 bottle as a base (it actually smokes pretty well hah), but I think its about time to get a KM. My friend has one that I smoke all the time, and I usually get same quality bowls out of my bambino, but I think thats cuz he doesn't know how to pack perfectly all the time. But anyway...I want a pipe no bigger than 30"-32", but would prefer one between 28"-30". PERFORMANCE is my main concern - I want cool, thick, consistent, giant clouds every time I smoke. Easy pull, etc. Will be using phunnel, natural coals and KM/Nammor hoses. But I'd also obvioiusly like my pipe to look nice. I'd don't mind paying between $100-$160 for the hookah. This could include the pipe as it comes, or, as I've been thinking, maybe a stem and a Jumbo KM base from hookahjohn. Or even, the "KM Blue with Gold Trimetal" plus a Jumbo Base, so I could switch between bases. Which leads me to another question - does the jumbo base make a difference in performance or smoke quality as compared to the regular sized ones? Or is it just for looks. Cuz they're pretty sweet I kinda want one. These are the pipes I"m looking at: [url="%20http://www.hookahjohn.com/product.sc?productId=323&categoryId=8"]KM Chromed Trimetal - $134.99[/url] -Awesome [url="http://www.hookahjohn.com/product.sc?productId=339&categoryId=8"]KM 'OG' Trimetal Black and Gold - $139.99[/url] -Also awesome [url="http://www.hookahjohn.com/product.sc?productId=321&categoryId=29"]KM Blue with Chromed Trimetal - $104.99[/url] -Seems to be the same stem as the 'KM Chromed Trimetal' but with a different base, and so its $30 less. [url="http://www.hookahjohn.com/product.sc?productId=31&categoryId=8"]KM Black Pearl - $100.00[/url] -Short, looks cool, but have heard may not smoke as well as trimetals. [url="http://www.hookahjohn.com/product.sc?productId=371&categoryId=29"]KM Amer - $72.00[/url] -Cheap...don't know anything about it. And the Jumbo Base from Hookahjohn: [url="http://www.hookahjohn.com/product.sc?productId=377&categoryId=19"]KM 2010 Jumbo Base Chrome[/url] -Don't know if this will fit only on 2010 Series KMs or all KMs. -Also, don't know if there is any other place to buy a jumbo base, or if one is better than the other. What you guys think? Any and all advice is much appreciated. One KM, KM plus the base...lemme know Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune024 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 first link didnt work should be :[url="http://www.hookahjohn.com/product.sc?productId=323&categoryId=8"]KM Chromed Trimetal - $134.99[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 All KMs will smoke pretty much the same. I suggest picking up the OG Trimetal and a Jumbo vase from John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I 2nd that suggestion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune024 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 Yea thats exactly what I was thinking, but I don't fully understand. Is the jumbo base just for looks? Or will it make the pipe smoke better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='dune024' date='09 December 2009 - 04:23 PM' timestamp='1260393825' post='437349'] Yea thats exactly what I was thinking, but I don't fully understand. Is the jumbo base just for looks? Or will it make the pipe smoke better? [/quote] vases are just for looks..but you cant deny the looks of that jumbo..just look at it on my tri metal in my sig, if i where you with that budget..id buy the jumbo vase and buy a stem..the vase is worth it trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune024 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 I'll prob get the OG with the base it comes with plus the jumbo base...I like to have backups for everything hookah-related that I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='dune024' date='09 December 2009 - 04:39 PM' timestamp='1260394760' post='437359'] I'll prob get the OG with the base it comes with plus the jumbo base...I like to have backups for everything hookah-related that I own. [/quote] thats gona look sick man..make sure you take pictures, and im telling you cant get a feel for its size of that jumbo vase until its actually you in your hands..your just gona wana sit it down and stare at it..btw, john has a coupon code you can use if your order is over $45 which it will be coupon code is HF13 you get 10% off your total order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 I say OG Tri with jumbo vase. Sexiest hookah on God's green earth... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 [quote name='dune024' date='09 December 2009 - 10:41 AM' timestamp='1260391266' post='437326'] PERFORMANCE is my main concern - I want cool, thick, consistent, giant clouds every time I smoke. Easy pull, etc. Will be using phunnel, natural coals and KM/Nammor hoses.[/quote] sorry, but your hookah isn't going to help you there. fine tune your packing and heat mgmt...then you'll consistently pull diesel clouds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune024 Posted December 9, 2009 Author Share Posted December 9, 2009 haha I know I already do believe me. I'm talking about pull...thickness of downstem and size of the hose port really. Thats the main diff between my boys km and my mya..not to mention height. thats all I meant by performance. The phunnel the pack the coals and the hose are already in good condition. I want a change of hardware ya know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 You have to get the trimetal you will be in so thankful you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 [quote name='Arcane' date='09 December 2009 - 06:37 PM' timestamp='1260401820' post='437406'] [quote name='dune024' date='09 December 2009 - 10:41 AM' timestamp='1260391266' post='437326'] PERFORMANCE is my main concern - I want cool, thick, consistent, giant clouds every time I smoke. Easy pull, etc. Will be using phunnel, natural coals and KM/Nammor hoses.[/quote] sorry, but your hookah isn't going to help you there. fine tune your packing and heat mgmt...then you'll consistently pull diesel clouds... [/quote] What this guy said... And I have to agree with the TriMetal. I know it seems like we recommend those pipes to everyone, but they are rock solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 there's a reason we recommend the tri-metals...they're all pretty solid. if you want a solid pipe, i actually think the pull of my temsah wheat hookah is looser than any of my KMs...so, maybe those pipes may be up your alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 personally i love the signature KM's they are the most beautiful to me, i have a sig ice and i love every second of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted December 10, 2009 Share Posted December 10, 2009 Tri-metals are super sick stems. A work of art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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