Mobuchu Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 So I just ordered my first Hookah! It's a KM from Hookahjohn, the green Americana "34 tri-metal. [url="http://www.hookahjohn.com/Khalil-Mamoon-GREEN-CAMEL-Americana-Trimetal-34-Inch-15015.htm"]http://www.hookahjohn.com/Khalil-Mamoon-GREEN-CAMEL-Americana-Trimetal-34-Inch-15015.htm[/url] I've been doing a lot of research on here the past 2 weeks, and found some great info, so thanks to all who contribute. There have been a few posts suggesting against buying a KM as your 1st, and getting a smaller, cheaper hookah to learn on. But my other hobby is photography and if I've learned anything from that, it's buy the top of the line the FIRST time if your going to stick with it, otherwise you will end up spending more $$ in the long run. (and I certainly learned my lesson on that one...) I was dead set on getting a KM trimetal, that was the easy part. I loved the look of the trimetals and they got a lot of good reviews. The other feature I was looking for was more red in the base and hose. It wasn't really a big deal, but I think the red goes better with the gold on the stem. Unfortunely there just wasn't much selection on the online hookah sites for red bases. I was originally looking at this one at hookahcompany: [url="http://www.hookahcompany.com/lotus_khalil_mamoon_hookah_4336_prd1.htm"]http://www.hookahcompany.com/lotus_khalil_mamoon_hookah_4336_prd1.htm[/url] Verrrrrrry tough decision between those 2, but I ended up liking the "etched" stem on the Americana more. John only had the Americana with the Green base, and a gorgeous blue one but that was sold out. So my 1st question now is, where can you find a large assortment of bases? All I see online are bland/generic bases and not much selection. There seams to be plenty of hoses, but the bases seem to be lacking. I'm in no rush to change this, but this will be my only hookah for a while, so at some point I may change it. To go with the Hookah, I also ordered 3 250g packs of AF: Mint, Golden Eskandarani Apple, and Caffe Latte. Anyone know how long it usually takes to ship from hookahjohn? As soon as it gets here I'll post some pics. I haven't seen many posts or pics on here for the Americana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Seems like bases have been the hard thing to find right now besides some of the plain ones.... I feel your pain on that. HookahJohn usually ships out same day if not the next day so you should be seeing your order soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 John has a lot of interesting bases http://hookahjohn.com/Hookah-Bases_c19.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZ22 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 When I ordered from John, I received my shipment within a week. Pretty quick shipment. Also, good job on not listening to the advice to buy something small to learn on. I personally believe that advice is total BS. Make the investment into something good. The size of the hookah has nothing to do with how to pack a bowl and manage heat, and these two factors will determine the quality of your session...not the hookah size. Baptism by fire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobuchu Posted February 9, 2010 Author Share Posted February 9, 2010 [quote name='Stuie' date='08 February 2010 - 04:52 PM' timestamp='1265665920' post='450449'] John has a lot of interesting bases [url="http://hookahjohn.com/Hookah-Bases_c19.htm"]http://hookahjohn.co...h-Bases_c19.htm[/url] [/quote] Yeah, I saw his, but John also seems to love the color green And 4 of the non green ones are "out of stock". Definitely nicer bases though, just wish there were more options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 i agree; bases are in short supply. i wonder why as well, the margins on them should be pretty good - i can get a decent selection of egyptian bases locally for $5.99 a pop! still though, the overwhelming majority of them are clear, blue, or green. and the 'decoration' on most of them seems to have been done by a half-blind, handless two-year old who apparently decorated the bases while holding the paint pen with his mouth. i mean, they aren't that bad, but i'm seriously considering stenciling them or doing something with them...possibly some gold or silver leafing from a craft store + a coat of clear paint to seal them? sounds like a nice weekend project to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 if you're dead set on the bell vases...there's not much selection for KMs.... however, if you like different style bases, check out sahara smoke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' date='11 February 2010 - 04:30 AM' timestamp='1265884238' post='450909'] if you're dead set on the bell vases...there's not much selection for KMs.... however, if you like different style bases, check out sahara smoke... [/quote] I thought i was the only one that liked these on kms. Ive got [url="http://saharasmoke.com/store/catalog/Large-Andalucia-Vase-p-16325.html"]This[/url] base on my Km amer And a blue sub zero base on my trimetal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobuchu Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 I'm a little late with these after a busy weekend, but my km came on Friday so here are some pics. [img]http://www.pbase.com/mobuchu/image/121999652.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.pbase.com/mobuchu/image/121999653.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.pbase.com/mobuchu/image/121999656.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.pbase.com/mobuchu/image/121999657.jpg[/img] [img]http://www.pbase.com/mobuchu/image/121999660.jpg[/img] The smoke is just beautiful. Easy draws, good buzz, absolutely no regrets with this purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobuchu Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 [quote name='Arcane' date='11 February 2010 - 05:30 AM' timestamp='1265884238' post='450909'] if you're dead set on the bell vases...there's not much selection for KMs.... however, if you like different style bases, check out sahara smoke... [/quote] Now thats what I'm talking about. Some great looking bases on that site, thanks for the heads up! The red ones tpatt linked to are just what I was looking for. Now just need the $, lol. Might have to wait a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Damn those Americanas are so sexy... they are tempting me... no no can't buy another hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvtaco17 Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 [quote name='Stuie' date='15 February 2010 - 11:16 PM' timestamp='1266297380' post='451694'] Damn those Americanas are so sexy... they are tempting me... no no can't buy another hookah. [/quote] I know how you feel stuie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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