Hookah Question-Please Help!

[levier88]

I am looking to purchase a hookah pipe for my boyfriend as a birthday gift. I have found a Grande Chicha Narguile 71 cm professional Noir, with paravent, and 4 tubes. It is from Israel, for 63.11 US. I think the price is a little low, but I know nothing about pipes. Thoughts?

[Chreees]

Don't get that.

Get him a Khalil Mamoon from one of the following sites:

http://ultimatehookah.com/Khalil-Mamoon-Hookahs_c23.htm
http://5starhookah.com/Khalil-Mamoon_c12.htm
http://www.hookah-shisha.com/c-522-khalil-mamoon-hookahs.html

I recommend this brand because it's one of the best brands, probably the best brand, that is made in Egypt. Good time to buy now, as there's Black Friday specials going on. You'll want to stick to one-hose, as multi-hose Egyptian pipes aren't the best. You can just pass the hose. If you have to get him a multi-hoser, look at Mya Saray: http://www.hookah-shisha.com/c-16-small-mya-hookahs-mini-hookahs.html

[a cliche affair]

Sorry I had to leave chat, got busy with some work.

KM's are going to be the way to go if you're looking for a top quality middle eastern pipe. And like Chris said, stay away from the milti hose pipes and just pass the hose.

[Chreees]

Farida is also a good Egyptian hookah option: http://5starhookah.com/Farida_c135.htm

If price is of concern, here's a good KM on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/28-Khalil-Mamoon-Hookah-Cafe-Style-Full-Set-RED-/110969519047?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19d64c7bc7

[skeetsak]

El Nefes is making some nice pipes

Farida is a reputable brand

KMs like everyone has said are pretty fail proof

All brass pipes are generally nicer than stainless steel pipes

neckel plated and brass syrian pipes are nice but some people dont prefer them

[ezxen]

ive had my km ice for about 4 years even after sitting with bowl dripping in it for a week (accidently left a half smoked bowl and left on vacation) came back cleaned out never ghosted on a stem. My first hookah a Mya artoo became pretty unsmokable after a year and a half .

Kms last

[joytron]

Faridas are really solid pipes and built better than just about anything out there. I would take a Farida over just about any KM

[levier88]

Price is not an issue, I want his jaw to drop when he sees it. Thanks guys!

[Chreees]

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Price is not an issue, I want his jaw to drop when he sees it. Thanks guys!
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If price is not an issue and you want him to really be surprised, then go all out by getting him a Turkish-made Elmas (if he's fairly experienced and knows proper heat management, as these hookahs lack a purge valve to be able to blow out stale or harsh smoke): [url="http://5starhookah.com/Elmas-Hookahs_c185.htm"]http://5starhookah.c...ookahs_c185.htm[/url]

Or, my favorite hookah of all time, I currently own this one, a Syrian-made Al Nawras (these are very limited): [url="http://5starhookah.com/Nawras-Syrian-SYNAW.htm"]http://5starhookah.c...yrian-SYNAW.htm[/url]

Or go for one of the high-end Khalil Mamoons or Faridas from the sites listed previously. Can't go wrong with any of these options, really.

[king_lunchb0x]

somethings you should know about elmas is:
-no purge
-male bowl (which is the opposite of egyptian hookahs) not sure if he would like that

Farida and Khalilmamoon are good hookahs easy to maintain and most bowls will fit without needing an adapter

let us know what you choose.