Fang Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 So I'm currently saving up to buy my first hookah and this is what is in my shopping cart right now for when I finally have the money. What are yalls thoughts on what I'm getting or should I add anything? I'm also ordering from 5starhookah.com, has anyone ordered when them? Are they reliable? Thanks! 1 - [url="http://5starhookah.com/Khalil-Mamoon-Cafe-NYKCAF.htm"]KM Cafe[/url] - Add on of 100 pc. Pre-cut Foil - Add on of Base Protector 1 - Small Cleaning Kit 1 - Coco Nara 108 pcs. 1 - Hookah Plastic Ball Bearings 2 - Washable Tonic Hoses 1 - Social Smoke Wild Berry 1 - Social Smoke Guava 1 - Social Smoke Raspberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I would scrap the precut foil. If you get it for free, use it if not a 50 yard roll of Reynolds HD is less than that. I wouldn't get the Plastic Ball Bearings. You get 2 for 50 cents. Box of the same Airsoft BBs are 250 for $3 at Walmart. One box will last you forever! Other than that. GOLDEN! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chreees Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 [quote name='Stuie' timestamp='1356732717' post='566608'] I would scrap the precut foil. If you get it for free, use it if not a 50 yard roll of Reynolds HD is less than that. I wouldn't get the Plastic Ball Bearings. You get 2 for 50 cents. Box of the same Airsoft BBs are 250 for $3 at Walmart. One box will last you forever! Other than that. GOLDEN! [/quote] Agreed with Stuie on all points. Also, consider trying Nakhla, Al Fakher, and Tangiers in the future. KMs are great hookahs, so good call on picking out this model, which will smoke just the same as all the higher-end models. Coconaras are among the best coals on the market. Overall, good order! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdy Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) 5star has been my go to place. Very quick on shipping. They also have flat rate shipping which is great. Selection of items is always good with them. The KMs on their site should come with a stem n base brush I though. Really shouldn't need the small cleaning kit. (I could be mistaken, but I'm too tired to actually look) Other than that, you will be well off with the pipe. AF and Nak are great ways to start with and are always kept in my stash for the days I don't want to mess with packing tang. Edited December 29, 2012 by Nerdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathrynx Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Agreed on the foil and the BB's I would get one more thing of coals, because you'd be surprised how fast those will run out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agunn1231 Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Agree on the points Stuie made, and on the coals. Looks like a great order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Springfield03 Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Good order! Although, on the note of Coconaras, the market and the quality of Coconaras has dropped down a bit, and for the price I'd rather go with something that has more bang for your buck. I'm on the 1,200 count leonaras because the price can't be beat. Funky start up smell and bad cuts, but aside from that I dig them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 great order! hope you get the cash soon so you can sstart smoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted December 31, 2012 Author Share Posted December 31, 2012 I actually ordered it Friday night and it shipped out Saturday, minus the foils and BBs, added the extra box of coals. I can't wait!! I'm hoping it will be here by the end of the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathrynx Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Most excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pavo21 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I really like those hookahs, they are the pipes we have our a lounge as our main customer pipe, they smoke well and haven't had any issues with it congratz on your order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_hookah Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Great order! You shouldn't be disappointed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskhosa Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Nice order, I have never heard much about social smoke, why did you buy that brand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 I saw a few vid reviews online for some of their flavors, so I figured I'd try it out. I'm new to all this, so I figured I'd try a few brands and see what I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuie Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Social Smoke is pretty good for the most part. I would smoke SS over SB any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted January 5, 2013 Author Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm so excited, my order should be here Tuesday! The days are going by so slowly though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epoch Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 It will have been worth the wait when it arrives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsDelgado Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Yay to the KM! Nay to pre-cut foil. Get aluminum foil or make your own forever lasting screen (Here's my DIY on it http://www.hookahforum.com/topic/49561-solution-forever-lasting-bowl-screen-dyi-3-simple-steps-less-than-3/) Nay to the balls, cheaper on eBay, or buy the airsofts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Nay on pre-cut foil and balls. Other than that, nice order, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted January 7, 2013 Author Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yea I dropped the pre-cuts and BBs. Bought a huge thing of airsoft BBs at Walmart and we have tons of foil in the house. I also picked up a single coil burner at Walgreens tonight as well since we live in an apartment and I don't want to risk ruining the stove, plus I can light the coals closer to the hookah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 Yeah a heating coil is a must especially if you bring your. Hookah to friends houses etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 UPS needs to hurry up and get here! According to the tracking it's out for delivery and I really hope it comes before 5 because I don't want to wait that long lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fang Posted January 9, 2013 Author Share Posted January 9, 2013 I received everything yesterday and had a few sessions. I'm trying to get the plastic taste out of the hose, so after smoking last night I cleaned the whole thing, hookah and hose (it's washable), really well with lemon juice and baking soda. I'm also trying to learn how to get the best session out of social smoke, because I used 3 cocos on an Egyptian and it was harsh straight off. So I took one off and it was a little better but not awesome, so I may try it out with a windcover tonight. I was so hard even to get through the sessions since the plastic taste was so awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted January 9, 2013 Share Posted January 9, 2013 Sounds like a rough first go but I'm sure it will get better! Keep the updates coming haha best of luck to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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