xpimpitox Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 agreed. you cant go wrong with a socialsmoke hookah! i was about to get one of those nice lookin mod hookahs but the functionality swayed me away from getting the gold stem with red vase dragon hookah. maybe one day just for looks. ohh hell you all know ill smoke outta it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraDunn Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 Wow...thanks for the information guys! Extremely helpful! I guess I'll poke around and get a more functional one--last thing I want is a mess on my hands in the dorm room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DyinTuLive Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Buy him a Mya.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahETC Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hey Sara, Welcome!Yashman is right, Egyptians are the best hookahs...hand down. The one you were looking at is Chinese made. You do not want a chinese hookah, they don't smoke to well compared to Egyptians. As Yashman said, the egyptians will hit the best. Period.I have always stayed away from Mya Hookahs because they are in fact made in China...machine made hookahs. They just don't even begin to compare to Egyptians. In quality, in smoking, in aesthetic, everything.The difference between Glass and acrylic is slim to none. Acrylic hookahs are just cheap comparisons to glass egyptians, thats all. Alot of people say that acrylic is your best bet, especially in a situation like yours where you are in a dorm, because its just easy to clean, wont break, etc. Egyptian glass doesn't break unless you're VERY clumsy. The Egyptian Hookahs I sell have like 3-4 mm thick glass. Thats thick, I've droped just a few in my day from about 2-3 feet, they didnt break, although one of them did crack. The bigger egyptians I sell have like 6mm glass, they simply just dont break. If you get glass, just be careful with it. When you fill it with water, carry it by the vase, not by the stem. Actually, ALWAYS carry it by the vase....never carry it by the stem/shaft.I hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Perrrrsonally... I love Mya hookahs. I prefer them to Egyptians by a long shot. I love the way they look, the way they smoke. They are durable, and if for some reason something does happen to them, basically every part is replaceable. Egyptians don’t usually have the luxury.. and they are made in all different sizes from different manufactures. It really is personal preference, I own many many Mya pipes and love every one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlakos Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 i think hookahetc is just trying to sell his products, personally ive never used a mya but alot of people seem to love em, and that cant be because they suck. now if you want something more simple and classic id say an egyptian is your best bet, check out social smoke like yash said, and maybe hookah-hookah.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victim026 Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 I know I may not be that well known on this forum yet, but I'd say go for a MYA Acrylic of some sort. Yes it's true that Egyptians probably will achieve the largest amount of smoke, with the Bohemians right behind them, but next in line would definetly be the MYA Acrylics... The Acrylic's are tough and will stand up to abuse, they still hit amazing, and unless your a perfectionist then the Acrylic will suit anyone and fulfill there needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahETC Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 If I was trying to sell my product, why the hell would I recommend to her to go ahead and get the acrylic? She is in a dorm, shit happens. When shit happens, glass vases can go bye bye ya know. Whether I sell anything on this forum, i don't know. But I won't cry over it, I've been selling for 3 years now without this forum, it's not gonna make me or break me ya know?Stick to the acrylic. Since you said you were looking for a black...here are some suggestions. I carry these, as well as most other sites. If you're interested, let me know...[attachment=90:Star2.JPG] [attachment=91:spyder.jpg] Oh and by the way pavlak, I sell MYAs too...I just simply don't favor them over Egyptians...I suggest you don't assume anything.Keep Smokin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavlakos Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) hey man, i said what i said because u kinda shot down mya there for minute, i just threw in a comment, chill the fuck out. and u didnt recomend the acrylic, you mentioned it, and then started to praise your 3-4 mm thick glass vases, and then the 6mm, infact most of your post is about your thick glass egyptians. and please dont talk to me like im a child, whats up with the' i suggest u dont assume anything'? Edited January 16, 2007 by pavlakos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 ALright... enough...back to the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraDunn Posted January 16, 2007 Author Share Posted January 16, 2007 (edited) Whoa guys slow down. *laughs* Alright, so Egyptian. I really liked that hookah-hookah site you gave me, pavlakos (might actually order from there--they seem to match my style). HookahETC, thanks for the references and the information. I really appreciate it. While I appreciate your offer, I think I want a more traditional look for our first hookah--but those are beautiful and I might hit you up in the future for one!Ohh are there only problems with multiple arm hookahs? Edited January 16, 2007 by SaraDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyGuy Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 You should search for "discounts" because some online stores like the forums and give us discounts And to add to that list three very trusted sites....www.socialsmoke.comwww.mnhookahs.comwww.hookah-shisha.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerodynamic Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 QUOTE (DizzyGuy @ Jan 17 2007, 05:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>You should search for "discounts" because some online stores like the forums and give us discounts And to add to that list three very trusted sites....www.socialsmoke.comwww.mnhookahs.comwww.hookah-shisha.com+1 I like all 3 of those sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonthert Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I much prefer Syrian pipes. Egyptian pipes tend to be poorer quality and fall apart/rust where as good Syrian pipes will survive a thermonuclear blast (Not really). If you were to look at the hose ports of the two, the good Syrian pipe would look like the port was cast/machined into the hookah, very smooth, very clean, makes a very good seal. If you were to look at the average Egyptian (although there are some nice Egyptian pipes), the hose port would seem like an after thought. Rarely round, made from rolled sheet metal, often burrs will remain, shreadding hose stems or having a gap where the solder should connect it inside, making a leak all the way up the pipe. That being said, all I can get my hands on is those Egyptian pipes right now.The pipe you were looking at looks like a Chinese Nour, an excellent Syrian company, who has some of their stuff made in China. The metal on those pipes is excellent. The glass and the threadings are awful. If you do indeed do think about buying it, make sure it is a Nour pipe, if it isn't don't buy it, these statements are based on it being a Nour. I will not vouch for a knock-off. Yash is right cleaning them is a bitch. Their draw would look suspiciously hard (although two of my friends own the deer and the dolphin and neither one of them have problems). The dolphin also lost its threading, like Yash's friend's dragon (and Mr. Moodz friend's dragon, too!). We just took a standard gasket, a standard jar and attached them. No problems. Works fine like a normal shank and normal jar. I never recommend people buying them, but as I'm thinking about it, just attach a standard jar with a standard jar gasket and they would be excellent. Hmm. Too expensive, though. Egyptian would be the way to go. Get a 27-29". You kinda look like Kirsten Dunst. (Thats a good thing...even her crooked teeth are cute)Welcome to the Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattler Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I have no personal experience with that hookah, but man that thing is tiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelflage Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 for what its worth i still say get a standard egyptian. may not be the best looking chick on the block, but it's low maintenance and wont punish you while you are learning the tricks of the trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLipinski Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 QUOTE (HookahETC @ Jan 16 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>If I was trying to sell my product, why the hell would I recommend to her to go ahead and get the acrylic? She is in a dorm, shit happens. When shit happens, glass vases can go bye bye ya know. Whether I sell anything on this forum, i don't know. But I won't cry over it, I've been selling for 3 years now without this forum, it's not gonna make me or break me ya know?Stick to the acrylic. Since you said you were looking for a black...here are some suggestions. I carry these, as well as most other sites. If you're interested, let me know...[attachment=90:Star2.JPG] [attachment=91:spyder.jpg] Oh and by the way pavlak, I sell MYAs too...I just simply don't favor them over Egyptians...I suggest you don't assume anything.Keep Smokin!With that kind of attitude around her, you are not going to go far. Just because someone makes a comment about you putting mya down doesn't mean you have to jump on them. I do agree with you though, a MYA acrylic would be a great idea for a dorm room, though I have had my SS Egyptian at quite a few parties, even have dropped it about a foot and no cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahETC Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 QUOTE (JoeLipinski @ Jan 17 2007, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (HookahETC @ Jan 16 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>If I was trying to sell my product, why the hell would I recommend to her to go ahead and get the acrylic? She is in a dorm, shit happens. When shit happens, glass vases can go bye bye ya know. Whether I sell anything on this forum, i don't know. But I won't cry over it, I've been selling for 3 years now without this forum, it's not gonna make me or break me ya know?Stick to the acrylic. Since you said you were looking for a black...here are some suggestions. I carry these, as well as most other sites. If you're interested, let me know...[attachment=90:Star2.JPG] [attachment=91:spyder.jpg] Oh and by the way pavlak, I sell MYAs too...I just simply don't favor them over Egyptians...I suggest you don't assume anything.Keep Smokin!With that kind of attitude around her, you are not going to go far. Just because someone makes a comment about you putting mya down doesn't mean you have to jump on them. I do agree with you though, a MYA acrylic would be a great idea for a dorm room, though I have had my SS Egyptian at quite a few parties, even have dropped it about a foot and no cracks.Yea I reccommend anyone in a dorm to atleast START with an acrylic...just to get a handle on things. I mean it don't hurt. And yea...some egyptians are made really well, with high quality stuff...makes it a little harder to break I guess.Didn't mean to "jump" on the guy...but its like everyone is picking on "the newguy" ya know. I appologize...it wont happen again Thanks! Keep Posting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeLipinski Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 QUOTE (HookahETC @ Jan 17 2007, 10:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (JoeLipinski @ Jan 17 2007, 09:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (HookahETC @ Jan 16 2007, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>If I was trying to sell my product, why the hell would I recommend to her to go ahead and get the acrylic? She is in a dorm, shit happens. When shit happens, glass vases can go bye bye ya know. Whether I sell anything on this forum, i don't know. But I won't cry over it, I've been selling for 3 years now without this forum, it's not gonna make me or break me ya know?Stick to the acrylic. Since you said you were looking for a black...here are some suggestions. I carry these, as well as most other sites. If you're interested, let me know...[attachment=90:Star2.JPG] [attachment=91:spyder.jpg] Oh and by the way pavlak, I sell MYAs too...I just simply don't favor them over Egyptians...I suggest you don't assume anything.Keep Smokin!With that kind of attitude around her, you are not going to go far. Just because someone makes a comment about you putting mya down doesn't mean you have to jump on them. I do agree with you though, a MYA acrylic would be a great idea for a dorm room, though I have had my SS Egyptian at quite a few parties, even have dropped it about a foot and no cracks.Yea I reccommend anyone in a dorm to atleast START with an acrylic...just to get a handle on things. I mean it don't hurt. And yea...some egyptians are made really well, with high quality stuff...makes it a little harder to break I guess.Didn't mean to "jump" on the guy...but its like everyone is picking on "the newguy" ya know. I appologize...it wont happen again Thanks! Keep Posting!I know what you mean and I agree with you that an acrylic is a very good starter (and cheap), I am glad that you are not really mad, If I sounded mean, I was was being kinda mean at the time, but thanks for your understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahETC Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 No problem Joe...I dont take shit personal..I always take to consideration the advice I get from people...just as long as its constructive ya know.Sara Dunn hasn't posted in a while...haha I wonder what the hell she got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraDunn Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 QUOTE (HookahETC @ Jan 17 2007, 11:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>No problem Joe...I dont take shit personal..I always take to consideration the advice I get from people...just as long as its constructive ya know.Sara Dunn hasn't posted in a while...haha I wonder what the hell she got? Hah! *grins*I'm watching you guys and laughing.I'm debating...I keep changing my mind. Libras... All of you guys have so much information I'm just going to have to wait another day or so before I pick.Oh, ETC, do you really need like a fancy lighter to light the coal? I don't mind dropping the money, but if I don't HAVE to buy it I'd rather not have me around such a powerful thing.(My Mom got me a Tool kit as a present and I sliced my thumb open trying to mod my nerf gun for "Zombies V. Humans" at college--so I'm kinda clumbsy)I'll be on all night prob...I just had tea and it still smells too good to clean up and go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahETC Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 What type of coals honey? If they are Quicklites...than your everyday gas station lighter will work.If its the natural wood coals...you need a hot plate or a stove. I use a stove....the ones with the coils. Just turn it to high...use some tongs and put 2 pieces of 1-inch coal on there...1 minute on each side, or until red....then lay them on the foil and blazee!!Any more questions, dont hesitate to ask! I was kinda worried about you there! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahETC Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 That one is good...but what the hell $70.00 bucks?Do me a favor...go to this site...and tell me when you're there:http://hookahwholesale.com/homepage.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaraDunn Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Yeahhh...do they have something similar?I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookahETC Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Click on "single Hose"Scroll a little, and click the Orange lookin Hookah, its the 3rd one on the left hand side.This hookah is awesome, and it'll save you $20.00! Plus..I think they are almost identical! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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