ih303 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Someone needs to explain the hype behind these pieces to me. IMHO they don't seem like anything special. I do like the fact that they're solid brass. But I saw while watching one of John's videos the one he was smoking had a screw-on hose port. This makes me question it's authenticity. But hey, I'm no hookah pro. I just want an explanation as to why I should want one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='ih303' timestamp='1287412155' post='485424'] Someone needs to explain the hype behind these pieces to me. IMHO they don't seem like anything special. I do like the fact that they're solid brass. But I saw while watching one of John's videos the one he was smoking had a screw-on hose port. This makes me question it's authenticity. But hey, I'm no hookah pro. I just want an explanation as to why I should want one of these. [/quote] [img]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/mitchmauer/untitled.jpg[/img] Thats the only Nawras he kept for himself, and it looks pretty welded to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 I think he meant to say a screw on top. Like the Mya's that version he has, uses a screw on top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted October 18, 2010 Author Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='ih303' timestamp='1287412155' post='485424'] Someone needs to explain the hype behind these pieces to me. IMHO they don't seem like anything special. I do like the fact that they're solid brass. But I saw while watching one of John's videos the one he was smoking had a screw-on hose port. This makes me question it's authenticity. But hey, I'm no hookah pro. I just want an explanation as to why I should want one of these. [/quote] I'm with ya, buddy. I was wanting one, but now I think they aren't anything over a KM. I prefer the more open draw of a KM, so why would I want a restricted draw of one of these? Also, I've heard concerns of build quality concerning the new Nours and Nawras. I would, however, like to find an old Nour and set that sucker on a nice Mya crystal trumpet vase. [quote name='mattarios2' timestamp='1287416928' post='485437'] I think he meant to say a screw on top. Like the Mya's that version he has, uses a screw on top. [/quote] You mean you can't just plop the tray on? You have to unscrew the top of the stem, place the tray, then screw back on the top piece? If so, aren't most Syrians like that? I know my AF was, and in John's videos for these Syrians (Nour and Nawras) it looks like they are too. I do believe it is something extra that is prone to wearing out, but not a big deal really. I do prefer the traditional "plop on the tray" of a KM, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchard Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Yeah, most Syrians have the screw on tops. Both of my Nours and the random generic Syrian have the. My Nawras doesnt though. Its more of a lock-on tray, similar to MZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Hamilton Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Im not sure who prefer the restricted draw on these...but it will probably be the people who are used to it...if anything > the restricted draw helps concentrate the flavor > if your really not into KMs I have a restricted (non NOUR) syrian...I hardly smoke from it...its downstem size totally can fit into a KM stem...that narrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antouwan Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 if you have an AF solid you have a nawras. They're good pipes. I smoke it more than my kms. You put a good hose and a phunnel on it and you're going to get good clouds. maybe i'll post a picture up of the one i have/use. what i heard about john's pipes is that they're going to have the syrian/leb style aesthetics but egyptian style inner workings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='antouwan' timestamp='1287425975' post='485448'] if you have an AF solid you have a nawras. They're good pipes. I smoke it more than my kms. You put a good hose and a phunnel on it and you're going to get good clouds. maybe i'll post a picture up of the one i have/use. what i heard about john's pipes is that they're going to have the syrian/leb style aesthetics but egyptian style inner workings. [/quote] As I said elsewhere, if they look like the tall, slender things seen all over Beirut, sign me up!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='antouwan' timestamp='1287425975' post='485448'] if you have an AF solid you have a nawras. They're good pipes. I smoke it more than my kms. You put a good hose and a phunnel on it and you're going to get good clouds. maybe i'll post a picture up of the one i have/use. what i heard about john's pipes is that they're going to have the syrian/leb style aesthetics but egyptian style inner workings. [/quote] my AF solid is kinda junky too... minus the aesthetics, it seems decent quality egyptians (with one-piece inner tube and hose ports) would be a better purchase. they do look really nice though, probably one of the most attractive hookahs available, but i'd rather quality + aesthetics...than just aesthetics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ih303 Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 [quote name='antouwan' timestamp='1287425975' post='485448'] if you have an AF solid you have a nawras. [/quote] What do you mean about the AF pipes? Are they made by the same manufacturer? I've sold some of those AF hookahs in my lounge and really wasn't impressed by them at all. The bases seemed too small for how tall they were, they had that silly tray at the bottom that still makes no sense to me, and they were downright gaudy. Of course that's personal preference - I'm sure loads of people love them - but I just wasn't too impressed by them at all. The ID of the plumbing was smaller than a comparable KM, and even though they were solid brass they weren't as heavy and substantial as, say, a Temsaah. And like Incubusratm said, why would anyone want to buy a hookah with a restricted draw? I'm not trying to be a dick here, but when I see something that seems to have a lot of hype surrounding it I get curious. I mean if it's that great I'd like to get one too! BTW, I haven't been able to find much information on these brands on the web. Can someone fill me in? I know they're Syrian and that's about all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted October 18, 2010 Share Posted October 18, 2010 Yes, ih303...the AF Solids are made by Al Nawras. From what I remember, most of the solid "Nour" pipes were manufactured by Al Nawras...the older Nours were, in fact, extremely well built and would probably outlast a majority of the pipes being released today. As far as the hype is concerned, I have my own opinions...but, I'd rather not state them publicly. I'll PM you instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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