mattarios2 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Here is the full shot of the hookah with my bohemian vase and the gold tangiers windcover.Has the same work on the ice bucket as the original mashal.As you can see the welds from the galvanized steel to the copper is very clean and same goes for the brass to galvanized steel.You can see in this pic the welds on the hose and purge valve are pretty much the same quality as the "normal" KM's.Purgre and Hose port holes ... a little bit cleaner than your average KM, but nothing to write home about.The heart, there are the typical scratches and marks on the heart, not quite as many as my OG tri-metal, but there are still marks on these "premium" km's. It is hard to see, but there is a chip towards the bottom as well.Keep in mind I only purchased a stem from HJ, I already had this bohemian vase and I already have a HJ Narbish Hose. I payed 110 For the Mashal Stem + the coal tray. The Tangiers sized gold windcover cost me 16 bucks.I haven't smoked out of it yet, but everything is pretty much the same as a normal KM, the only difference, at least with mine is that the welds are cleaner. Other than that the pipe and quality of metals seems to be the exact same as the normal KM's. (although John said in one of his youtube videos that the distributor said the down stems are brass coated in something to look like stainless steel .. ?) But, I do not know if that is true or not.I'm not going to say not to buy one of the premium ones, because it is nice to have clean welds, nicer designs (IMHO) and what not, but if you are strapped for cash, it is pretty much the same as your typical KM's. i would say get one if you have extra money and really like the look of one of the designs. When I saw the tri-metal mash'al I said I had to have it because I am a sucker for the mash'als, so that is why I bought it. I am not dissapointed at all.I will post some smoking pics after I smoke out of her tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 The blue and gold look stunning together, looking forward to smoke pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 easily one of the most beautiful pipes i have seen.but wait... wheres the smoking pics?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 simply amazing man..its so beautiful..it would be hard for me to smoke in this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjako Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Gorgeous pipe amigo..Does anyone else hate the ice try? I've never liked em on the KM's...anyone ever USE the suckers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakur001 Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (redjako @ Aug 26 2009, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Gorgeous pipe amigo..Does anyone else hate the ice try? I've never liked em on the KM's...anyone ever USE the suckers?I feel like the pipe above is an example of one that incorporates an ice tray a little more gracefully. I'm not a fan of them myself usually, but it sure looks a lot better than this...[attachment=4038:Chiller_1_S_B_T.jpg]...for example Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 wowthe welds look really nice on that KM and damn it looks good with the bohemian base Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spats Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Beautiful pipe and an EVEN better setting for it!!! I dunno if I'dbe allowed to live if I took mine outa "my room"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikemyusername Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 very nice, congradulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted August 26, 2009 Author Share Posted August 26, 2009 QUOTE (dakur001 @ Aug 26 2009, 03:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The blue and gold look stunning together, looking forward to smoke pics!thanks man, they will be on at some point tonight or tomorrow morning, depends on how long we smoke, heh.QUOTE (joytron @ Aug 26 2009, 03:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>easily one of the most beautiful pipes i have seen.but wait... wheres the smoking pics?!You'll get em, don't worry.QUOTE (NIGHTS OF BAGHDAD @ Aug 26 2009, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>simply amazing man..its so beautiful..it would be hard for me to smoke in this..Heh, yeah I hear you on that.QUOTE (redjako @ Aug 26 2009, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Gorgeous pipe amigo..Does anyone else hate the ice try? I've never liked em on the KM's...anyone ever USE the suckers?QUOTE (dakur001 @ Aug 26 2009, 03:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (redjako @ Aug 26 2009, 03:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Gorgeous pipe amigo..Does anyone else hate the ice try? I've never liked em on the KM's...anyone ever USE the suckers?I feel like the pipe above is an example of one that incorporates an ice tray a little more gracefully. I'm not a fan of them myself usually, but it sure looks a lot better than this...[attachment=4038:Chiller_1_S_B_T.jpg]...for examplePersonally, I don't use the ice bucket unless i smoke outside and it is very hot, keeps the smoke room temp and not getting hot.I think they look beautiful though, I am a big fan of the "look" of the ice bucket on the mash'al.QUOTE (hookah hippie @ Aug 26 2009, 03:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>wowthe welds look really nice on that KM and damn it looks good with the bohemian baseYah that seems like the main thing with the premiums, just clean welds.QUOTE (Spats @ Aug 26 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Beautiful pipe and an EVEN better setting for it!!! I dunno if I'dbe allowed to live if I took mine outa "my room"...heh we smoke in there sometimes, it is the dining room! My room is a mess to, so don't feel bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Wonderful Wednesdays!Beautiful man. Jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdehart Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (redjako @ Aug 26 2009, 01:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Gorgeous pipe amigo..Does anyone else hate the ice try? I've never liked em on the KM's...anyone ever USE the suckers?I like them and use them occasionally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Smoking pics as requested ...Was smoking nakhla chocomint(used my Egyptian bohemian because i can't find a grommet that will work for the jumbo bohemian, you can see it off to the side :-( )There are a few for you guys!Does anyone notice when it is very very humid ... the clouds aren't AS big? I mean I am still happy with the clouds but when its really sticky and humid out, the clouds don't seem to be AS great ... just a pattern i've noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joytron Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 hmmmph.... i cant believe you are complaining about those clouds, they are GIGANTAUR! Great pics and it looks very nice on the lattice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 well ... they're good, but could easily be bigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (mattarios2 @ Aug 27 2009, 01:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>well ... they're good, but could easily be bigger.that's what she said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 you are hilarious arcane ... is that what she said to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Nice hookah and smoke man! The jumbo takes a size 32 gasket if I remember correctly. If you ever do find a vendor who carries that size gasket let me know, I am interested in one as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinite Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (delSol_si @ Aug 27 2009, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Nice hookah and smoke man! The jumbo takes a size 32 gasket if I remember correctly. If you ever do find a vendor who carries that size gasket let me know, I am interested in one as well.http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-1058-hookah-base-grommet.htmlThe large fits 2" vases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delSol_si Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 QUOTE (Zinite @ Aug 27 2009, 07:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (delSol_si @ Aug 27 2009, 07:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Nice hookah and smoke man! The jumbo takes a size 32 gasket if I remember correctly. If you ever do find a vendor who carries that size gasket let me know, I am interested in one as well.http://www.hookah-shisha.com/p-1058-hookah-base-grommet.htmlThe large fits 2" vases.Sweet, thanks! I just ordered a large from hookahkings.com to see if it would work, so hopefully it does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattarios2 Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 yah but they are all hand made. MY jumbo hole opening is tiny ... way smaller than my egyptian hole diameter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcbayern Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 THat bitch looks Bad ass! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBatcho07 Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 That is a very beautiful hookah,congratulations!I myself own 2 KM's,and honestly believe they are the best line of hookahs on the market.I may have to put a Mashal up sometime Happy smoking,good sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FactorE Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 HJ premium hookahs are just stunning... im waiting to get the trophy one but its sold out right now.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename067 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Sick stem man. Very beautiful. Nice photography as well, these pics are crisp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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