mustang67n Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Go for the SSPL i have an old school 1st Gen SSPL its over 2 years old. On the original model tips were glued in so the only way to take em out was to run lots of hot water. Then break the glue by just yanking out the old tip after running hot water. Then you have to put in a nice thick rubber bowl grommet into the hose then any tip shit fit i upgraded my old social smoke pro lounge recently after 2+ years of using the generic tip here she is in her new found glory! WTF is a SSPL, jason? lol i have no idea what you're talking about oh.. social smoke pro lounge? is that what it is? i've never even heard of this haha. How are they in comparison to nammors, build, weight, wrap, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sharrp SYBIAN Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Go for the SSPL i have an old school 1st Gen SSPL its over 2 years old. On the original model tips were glued in so the only way to take em out was to run lots of hot water. Then break the glue by just yanking out the old tip after running hot water. Then you have to put in a nice thick rubber bowl grommet into the hose then any tip shit fit i upgraded my old social smoke pro lounge recently after 2+ years of using the generic tip here she is in her new found glory! WTF is a SSPL, jason? lol i have no idea what you're talking about oh.. social smoke pro lounge? is that what it is? i've never even heard of this haha. How are they in comparison to nammors, build, weight, wrap, etc. Yeah you just got it right Trey! Well this is my opinion, but build wise i think they are a little better than the nammors but they do have 1 drawback. The SSPL is heavier and sturdier. However it's stiffer and not as flexible. It takes a very long time to break in. But imo they hold up better then the new nammors and you can get them for like 14$ from a certain site idk if its a banned vendor or not becuase they aren't on the list but im not sure. at 14$ Its too good of a price not to buy. The SSPL became my Fav hose i hold it above my Nammor at the moment. im thinking of getting another 1 in green to match my hose tip and base :-) My SSPL more than withstood the test of time and smokes as good as ever i have the SSPL V1 which had the tips glued in so i had to do work to run lots of hot water melt / remove teh glue then put in rubber grommets so i can use my glass tip. All in All Get 1 you will be very happy with it. I recommend the White or black schemes as they have this thin gold threading around the synthetic leather. (very nice) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 My names Nate :P lol nice! i might look into getting one next.. i have a ton of hose now though lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Since this thread is all about hoses does anyone notice once the break in period is done w the Elmas hoses the taste is really umm more defined if you will but the smoke output is less? Do they absorb a lot of the vapor or something? Anyone know? Do they absorb less over time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sharrp SYBIAN Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 My names Nate :P lol nice! i might look into getting one next.. i have a ton of hose now though lol Oh yea i actually new your name is Nate for some reason i typed Trey lol idk wtf is wrong w me add moment. lol that is the TC PW lol i sorry long day bro! btw what happened to that chatroom we all used ot go to it no longer exists! PM me is there is a new 1 or w/e! Also Yea if you ever want to check out another washable this hose will deff treat you right however the tip it came with is pretty shitty imo so i only use it w my new glass tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoz187 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 hmm they're pretty expensive on crownhookah with that shipping :p ill just wait till someone puts one up for sale to get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaoz187 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 or go shopping in san diego for tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Since this thread is all about hoses does anyone notice once the break in period is done w the Elmas hoses the taste is really umm more defined if you will but the smoke output is less? Do they absorb a lot of the vapor or something? Anyone know? Do they absorb less over time? Well, It's tough to actually confirm this one, but like any material that is absorbent, over time it will get saturated and when that happens it will not be as absorbent. I would assume this would cause the smoke to be thicker, and depending on what you smoke out of it, yes, the taste will be more defined. That is why they recommend you use the hose for one flavor (if saturated with just one flavor, it makes that flavor more...robust?). I have smoked with mine enough to get rid of the weird taste in them, but not enough for any of them to be saturated that much. I imagine that would take like 5-6 months of using the hose as a daily smoker. I smoke far too many different and strange flavors for that to happen in 6 months. I imagine in a few years my Kashmir Peach hose will be unbelievable haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Well I was under the impression the elmas hoses don't ghost at all. The few flavors I have smoked out of them, when I smell the hose, it smells like basically nothing. So I just thought they needed moisture over a long period of time to get the full smoke like other hoses. I have smoked, orange peach, ice apple, k peach, mizo blueberry, og peach, og mango, ice lemon mint, and maybe a couple other flavors out of my elmas hose, and it literally smells like nothing. Also, I personally wouldn't make an elmas hose a set hose for one flavor, because as you know they are not washable, so once that coil is done, the hose is done and you have to start all over again. Yes it may be a while for those hoses to rust, but it will happen, only a matter of time. Or wait, now that I am re-reading your post maybe the k peach hose isn't with an elmas hose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
â€On Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I have 3 different elmas hoses, one for k-peach, one for fruity stuff, and one that started as an apple hose but I haven't smoked apple in a long time so it's basically just been sitting there. I only use the other ones occasionally. I don't notice any remnants of k-peach in that hose, but eventually i'm sure I will. If it rusts, so be it, but I don't think that has much to do with what flavor I smoke from it hah. If it DOES pick up the flavor of what's smoked in it (eventually), then great. If not, then it's just a good hose that doesn't ghost! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yeah, I hear ya. Assuming after a few months of smoking out of them the clouds pick up, I will prob snag a few more of these hoses. They don't ghost at all, the flavor is definitely better than out of a washable hose (or maybe my washable hoses are just ghosted to shit), they look fantastic, and the pull on them is amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CO_hookah Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I thought Elmas hoses didn't have a metal coil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitchy Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I like my nogooms , recently got a newer narb might be my favourite hose now did not like the older ones with huge handles on hoseport side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I thought Elmas hoses didn't have a metal coil? I have taken one apart before, there are coils in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Allegedly they are copper coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I didn't remove the coil, just reached in and felt it so I wouldn't know what metal, if they are copper that is pretty frickin sweet. How sure are you on that Hass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightHawk63 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I didn't remove the coil, just reached in and felt it so I wouldn't know what metal, if they are copper that is pretty frickin sweet. How sure are you on that Hass? I have heard the same thing, from HookahAbroad. I haven't seen anything to back this up but I wouldn't doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 If they are copper coils that definitely solidifies the number 1 spot in my book for hoses, as long as the saturation thing kicks in and the cloud production is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdy Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 If they are copper coils that definitely solidifies the number 1 spot in my book for hoses, as long as the saturation thing kicks in and the cloud production is better. Why's that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Because copper doesn't rust, and as stated in the thread earlier, metal coiled hoses supposedly decrease the amount of carbon monoxide intake. To be honest, I find washable hoses to be a complete scam. I may have given good reviews to washable hoses in the past but after going around the block with various hoses, washable hoses are lame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sharrp SYBIAN Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Not all are bad some washable hoses have water resistant stainless steal coils. Also non washable cant be cleaned and can get dust and soot... Overall both have advantages and disadvantages but either way you smoke wouldn't really make a difference lol. Smoking itself isn't healthy so if your a hookah smoker honestly would you care about the health risks of hoses? My point is you would want a hose that lasts longer in the end. Dont get me wrong nonwashables are awesome i love the beater hoses and the camel skin syrian hoses (the old school ones) but at the end of teh day washable hoses are my go to hose because they are always on hand and easy to clean. Im sure you have both as well. It's better to have both options on hand imo. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 Yes of course it is nice to have both, but in my opinion after x amount of uses the washable material in the hoses get ghosted, and no matter how much you wash them they smell like shit. This has happened with my narbish hoses, my km washable hoses, a nammor hose, every washable hose I have tried, after x amount of time, washing them does nothing. And just because smoking isn't healthy doesn't mean you can't do things to reduce your risk. If there were quick lights that imparted no taste would everyone on the forums use them? No, because they are worse for you than natural coals. So why wouldn't using a hose that has a copper coil in it be considered over a washable hose based on it's health factors? There is nothing like a true quality leather hose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sharrp SYBIAN Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 Yes of course it is nice to have both, but in my opinion after x amount of uses the washable material in the hoses get ghosted, and no matter how much you wash them they smell like shit. This has happened with my narbish hoses, my km washable hoses, a nammor hose, every washable hose I have tried, after x amount of time, washing them does nothing. And just because smoking isn't healthy doesn't mean you can't do things to reduce your risk. If there were quick lights that imparted no taste would everyone on the forums use them? No, because they are worse for you than natural coals. So why wouldn't using a hose that has a copper coil in it be considered over a washable hose based on it's health factors? There is nothing like a true quality leather hose. Well a lot of leather hose are made fro ma cheap synthetic leather. When i want to go tribal / old school i always break this out. http://www.hookahcompany.com/syrian_camel_hose_4387_prd1.htm shame i can't find more of these they are very good hoses! for the price they used to cost. but they feel very light and flimsy perhaps camel skin is thinner and lighter than leather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted July 20, 2013 Share Posted July 20, 2013 No idea, but I am talking about elmas hoses, far from cheap synthetic material. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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