nuschultz Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Looks like a nice pipe. As far as the rotator goes, I believe the base sits atop the rotator, which makes for a tipping hazard, so be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azcoyote Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I bought a used six hoser from craigslist for $80. Not exactly a steal, but I've seen the new ones listing online for $199. It wobbled a bit, so I thighted up the rotator by winding a strip of cloth into the pedestal. No more wobble. The jar/stem is sealed with a large gasket which nobody keeps in stock. Mine is usable, but I wouln't buy another rotator without getting a spare gasket for the jar. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 If its your first im gonna say the same thing i always say, get a standard egyptian. Just one from H-S, or maybe SS, but just a regular egyptian. Its most peoples first and for a reason. There good ones to learn on, most common, and are just plain good hookahs. With rotators, or other specialty type hookahs, you can have more problems, that are harder for a beginer than a seasoned veteran. Still get what you want, its just my 2cents that for a first, egyptians are best. Then worry about getting a rotator or qt or what not. Oh and unless your going to have a party each time you smoke XD i suggest having a normal hookah for your personal use first, then gettin the party one. I know the one you want is only a 1 hose, but whats the point XD As i said, it still your choice, just this lurkers opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 The only problem i have is that i dont really like the bases on the egyptian style hookahs on HS. If i were to go that route i'd like a base kinda like this: [url="http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=915&DEPARTMENT_ID="]http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITE...&DEPARTMENT_ID=[/url] Unfortunately that particular one is out of my price range...but i really like the black base...i also like smoked ones. Can you get these style bases for an egyptian? (forgive my noobie ignorance on this if its a painfully obvious answer) Thanks guys for all the input!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skimo Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 Im not trying to sound like a sales person but talk to Mnhookah, he can cut you some great deals and maybe be able to get you a similar hookah thats affordable to you, just a suggestion, you couldn't lose anything by just asking right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 [quote name='skimo']Im not trying to sound like a sales person but talk to Mnhookah, he can cut you some great deals and maybe be able to get you a similar hookah thats affordable to you, just a suggestion, you couldn't lose anything by just asking right?[/quote] True, true...i'l ask em, thanks man! This is the style base i really like, but not comes the problem of either finding a complete hookah with this style base, or finding a stem that actually fits well... [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/Hookah-Hooka-Shisha-Large-Glass-Swirl-Dish-Vase_W0QQitemZ200030916210QQihZ010QQcategoryZ596QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.com/Hookah-Hooka-Shisha-La...oQQcmdZViewItem[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 found one... [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/30-1-Hose-Collectable-HookaH-Hooka-Shisha-Pipe-Frenzy_W0QQitemZ200028813578QQihZ010QQcategoryZ596QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.com/30-1-Hose-Collectable-...oQQcmdZViewItem[/url] now my only concern is the quality of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I think sahara smoke or south smoke carries that genie candy-stripe style hookah you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubby Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 also, the hookah you listed off of ebay doesn't come with the free shisha most online retailers offer with a hookah purchase. just sayin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted October 4, 2006 Author Share Posted October 4, 2006 [quote name='chubby']I think sahara smoke or south smoke carries that genie candy-stripe style hookah you are looking for.[/quote] found em! awesome thanks!! Does anyone have any clue as to the quality of these hookahs?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhatBeezie Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 My rotator fell apart it was a piecer , but it was from smoking-hookah.com so mabey HS's are different but they look the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 tehy dont last from what i here, thatsd why i dont own one. But take the advice from the owners or former owners. Apparently water gets in the joints and they rust, and are no longer capable of rotating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[LB] Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 i thought it was a typo at first but ADVICE is spelled advice. if your looking for the best quality look no further than MYAsaray, as for the others your on your own, but saharasmoke hookahs are fine as are social smokes, hookah shisha and the other regulars. If you want a really cool looking hookah check out hookahook.com I actually dont know the quality of those hookahs, but im definently gonna by xmas next year cause they look so cool. EDIT: BTW the hookah you picked out looks fine, except i dont dig the vase but whatever floats your boat. going with a standard egyptian hookah is usually the best way to start out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 yea i replied in your other thread about that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Forget the free stuff, the free stuff that comes with hookahs wholesales for a dollar or two. Just buy the best hookah, forget about that last buck or two of stuff you didn't even choose...they told you what you were going to pay for. Egyptian, standard. Best. Many problems with rotating hookahs. When wobbly, the only problem is that there is a slight bend in the shaft the descends into the bearings . Find out where the "bottom" of the wobble is, grab the hookah and bend very gently and very slightly. I can level alomost all rotators using this technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 Thanks again for the ADVICE guys...sorry for the typos...i generally am in a near comatose state here at work...i have a 7 month old daughter that keeps me up through the night alot of the time...lol do ya'll think its worth it to put up the extra cash for this one? [url="http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=915&DEPARTMENT_ID="]http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITE...&DEPARTMENT_ID=[/url] I really like the look of it as well, but the price is killin me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldavis Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 i have heard some bad things about the bases like the one on that sahara smoke site...just a friendly warning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvansLight Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 hmm i dont remeber hearing anything bad about the bases on that myasaray, its one i wanted. Well no show, there is still the option of regular egyptians. Or maybe a bohemian? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanguineSolitude Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 thats an amazingly nice hookah. ive smoked out of one of those as well as examined them at the mya store in sterling va and can tell you its a very high quality solidly made hookah and base. price upfront is alot, but you wont regret spending 60 on a worse quality one 3 months later and then spend the 140. plus theres a 15% discount. woot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 [quote name='No Show']Thanks again for the ADVICE guys...sorry for the typos...i generally am in a near comatose state here at work...i have a 7 month old daughter that keeps me up through the night alot of the time...lol do ya'll think its worth it to put up the extra cash for this one? [url="http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITEM_ID=915&DEPARTMENT_ID="]http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITE...&DEPARTMENT_ID=[/url] I really like the look of it as well, but the price is killin me...[/quote] I'd say go for it... This is one of the hookahs that you KNOW is gonna be made very well. The 15% discount is nice... and MYA has excellant customer service, so it's kinda like you're getting a warrenty of sorts built in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 [quote name='SanguineSolitude']thats an amazingly nice hookah. ive smoked out of one of those as well as examined them at the mya store in sterling va and can tell you its a very high quality solidly made hookah and base. price upfront is alot, but you wont regret spending 60 on a worse quality one 3 months later and then spend the 140. plus theres a 15% discount. woot.[/quote] Oh really? *in devious tone* Woot indeed...i might just have to go that route..or well have my fiance go that route for christmas :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 how would one go about getting said discount? :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 I believe all you have to do is call them up to order and tell them that you are a member of the hookah forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Show Posted October 5, 2006 Author Share Posted October 5, 2006 sweeeeeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Lantern Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 [quote name='[LB']]tehy dont last from what i here, thatsd why i dont own one. But take the advice from the owners or former owners. Apparently water gets in the joints and they rust, and are no longer capable of rotating.[/quote] I've heard the same thing... the ball bearings that make the rotator rotate eventually rust causing the stem area to lock up making it unable to rotate. Unless you baby the sucker... i dont think it's worth the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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