Buying First Hookah In A Long While.

[Caterpillar]

Sorry if I'm out of line or posting in the wrong place--I want to buy one of these:

[url="http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-96-scarab-1-hose-hookah.html"]http://www.hookah-sh...ose-hookah.html[/url] (with 'Luxor' base and 'Sheik' hose)
[url="http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-5964-mya-saray-hookah-mozza.html"]http://www.hookah-sh...okah-mozza.html[/url]
[url="http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-7826-mya-saray-hookah-mozzaII.html"]http://www.hookah-sh...ah-mozzaII.html[/url]
[url="http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-5742-hookah-inhale-casanova.html"]http://www.hookah-sh...e-casanova.html[/url]

The only pipe I've ever had was a large Turkish style brass pipe that I bought at a physical store, so I don't know what I'm looking at, except that I like the Mya Mozza, aesthetically, because it's minimalist.

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.

[TheyCallMeDave]

All myas are pretty much going to smoke the same. They are machine built, but good quality. Pick any on eo fht emyas, choosing which you find best looking, and it;'ll smoke as well as the worst looking one.

The scarab is a standard Egyptian pipe, it'll smoke well, it just doesn't have a big name like Khalil Mamoon or Temsah backing it up. It's always good to post your thoughts here on a pipe before buying, and I hope you choose on you enjoy.

[Caterpillar]

[quote name='TheyCallMeDave' timestamp='1304749980' post='508623']
All myas are pretty much going to smoke the same. They are machine built, but good quality. Pick any on eo fht emyas, choosing which you find best looking, and it;'ll smoke as well as the worst looking one.

The scarab is a standard Egyptian pipe, it'll smoke well, it just doesn't have a big name like Khalil Mamoon or Temsah backing it up. It's always good to post your thoughts here on a pipe before buying, and I hope you choose on you enjoy.
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Thanks. Aesthetically, I don't like Egyptian pipes, but I'd get it anyway if it smokes better. The only traditional style I like is that Turkish brass which they don't sell, otherwise minimalist is nice.

I just want good quality for the price; if they're pretty much equal, I'll get one of the Mozzas.

[EvansLight]

I am a massive fan of Mya Hookahs, they are all I use these days and I love there design and function. Having said that, I just don't trust the look of the Mozza hookahs. But that is just me. The egyptians are standard no name hookahs; they are going to be decent pipes, but you might be able to get better for the same price.

If you are a little flexible, the small Mya hookahs are some of my favorites. The QT, Diva, etc. are great little hookahs, in the same price range. They are little, need to make sure you grasp that, but I have just gotten back into using my QT and it is such a great little smoker. So easy to use, and just a great little smoker.

But if your dead set on one of those, I would go with just the standard Egyptian.

[Caterpillar]

[quote name='EvansLight' timestamp='1304758624' post='508630']
I am a massive fan of Mya Hookahs, they are all I use these days and I love there design and function. Having said that, I just don't trust the look of the Mozza hookahs. But that is just me. The egyptians are standard no name hookahs; they are going to be decent pipes, but you might be able to get better for the same price.

If you are a little flexible, the small Mya hookahs are some of my favorites. The QT, Diva, etc. are great little hookahs, in the same price range. They are little, need to make sure you grasp that, but I have just gotten back into using my QT and it is such a great little smoker. So easy to use, and just a great little smoker.

But if your dead set on one of those, I would go with just the standard Egyptian.
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Thanks for the reply.

What don't you trust about the Mozzas exactly?

I'm not dead set on anything. These just happened to catch my eye, and I like larger pipes.

[method]

my first 1-2 hookahs were simple egyptian pipes , good to start with , but ever since i always had much more expensive/bigger/better pipes .

never smoked out of a Mya hookah , but when i first saw the Mozza design , finally i found something to my likings , i love clean and clear design .

im not a fan of small hookahs , and the Mozza in my opinion is the prettiest , and its not a small hookah .

i would buy the Mozza , judging by it looks and height .

[Caterpillar]

Plus it has a tacky denim cover!

[Beardius]

I've Smoked a Mozza.
They're pretty decent pipes, but i dont think they're on the same caliber as other myas.
When we smoked it, it always smoked WAY hotter than other pipes i've used that are myas.
Im not sure why, but it did.
its a cool design for sure though

[EvansLight]

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[quote name='EvansLight' timestamp='1304758624' post='508630']
I am a massive fan of Mya Hookahs, they are all I use these days and I love there design and function. Having said that, I just don't trust the look of the Mozza hookahs. But that is just me. The egyptians are standard no name hookahs; they are going to be decent pipes, but you might be able to get better for the same price.

If you are a little flexible, the small Mya hookahs are some of my favorites. The QT, Diva, etc. are great little hookahs, in the same price range. They are little, need to make sure you grasp that, but I have just gotten back into using my QT and it is such a great little smoker. So easy to use, and just a great little smoker.

But if your dead set on one of those, I would go with just the standard Egyptian.
[/quote]
Thanks for the reply.

What don't you trust about the Mozzas exactly?

I'm not dead set on anything. These just happened to catch my eye, and I like larger pipes.
[/quote]

Just the general design of it, made me think it wasn't going to smoke that well. Beardius pretty much said what I feared would be the problem, over heating.

A really good Mya isn't cheap. While they are not hand made like the big names around here, they are very well constructed, and usually can last you a very long time. If your price can go up, the bigger Myas are absolutely fantastic. And there are some that are very clean and simple designs.

Now a cheaper Mya, that I am a die hard fan of, are there Acrylic hookahs:
http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-2772-artoo-acrylic-mya-hookah-1-hose-hookah.html
They are very sturdy, and can take quite a beating. I have used one for 2 years, and it has been beaten, dropped, skid along the concrete, and just otherwise abused, and its still smoking like a champ. A glass base would have shattered long ago from the abuse this thing has had.

If you are not worried about a carrying case for the hookah, then the Econo Myas are pretty much standard model Myas, without the usual carrying bag or case.
http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-8398-mya-saray-hookah-econothunder-1hose-hookah.html
That one has a very simplistic stem, and clear glass base.

http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-6675-mya-saray-hookah-econo-gyro-1hose-hookah.html
This one is a bit more expensive with a more ornate base on it, but still very simple shaft.


Those are just some ideas for you to ponder over. Anytime I can convert someone to Myas, I will happily take the time to give them some options

[vendetta_revived]

As far as I know, the econo line is not made using quality components like their regular line is. A QT is not that expensive and will last you a long while + smokes fantastic!

[Caterpillar]

Thanks for the replies.

[quote name='EvansLight' timestamp='1304800214' post='508651']
Just the general design of it, made me think it wasn't going to smoke that well. Beardius pretty much said what I feared would be the problem, over heating.

A really good Mya isn't cheap. While they are not hand made like the big names around here, they are very well constructed, and usually can last you a very long time. If your price can go up, the bigger Myas are absolutely fantastic. And there are some that are very clean and simple designs.

Now a cheaper Mya, that I am a die hard fan of, are there Acrylic hookahs:
[url="http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-2772-artoo-acrylic-mya-hookah-1-hose-hookah.html"]http://www.hookah-sh...ose-hookah.html[/url]
They are very sturdy, and can take quite a beating. I have used one for 2 years, and it has been beaten, dropped, skid along the concrete, and just otherwise abused, and its still smoking like a champ. A glass base would have shattered long ago from the abuse this thing has had.

If you are not worried about a carrying case for the hookah, then the Econo Myas are pretty much standard model Myas, without the usual carrying bag or case.
[url="http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-8398-mya-saray-hookah-econothunder-1hose-hookah.html"]http://www.hookah-sh...ose-hookah.html[/url]
That one has a very simplistic stem, and clear glass base.

[url="http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-6675-mya-saray-hookah-econo-gyro-1hose-hookah.html"]http://www.hookah-sh...ose-hookah.html[/url]
This one is a bit more expensive with a more ornate base on it, but still very simple shaft.


Those are just some ideas for you to ponder over. Anytime I can convert someone to Myas, I will happily take the time to give them some options
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The Artoo and Threepio look nice, but a little expensive for the first one I buy. I will get another one if I like it, maybe the Obelisk.