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Thank you Chreees and everyone else who replied to my post for honest feedback. Much appreciated. Everytime I see that chrome looking stem, it ends up being some dinky plastic or thin metal. Go figure. You think shops would actually sell quality pipes besides authentic shisha. Maybe I can check some classifieds to see if anyone is selling one that isn't used.

Hm, well I'm not a hardcore Hookah fanatic. So if I were to look at one, I couldn't tell what brand it would possibly be. I don't follow up on how certain top branded Hookahs look like. A shop owner should be able to honestly tell me what brand it is. After all, they are selling the product.   This is NOT my picture, but this is probably the closest to what it would look like at the new shop that opened in my area. It ranges from the small to large ones. I used to own a small one just like the one in the image. But like I said, it turned really nasty on the inside. Looked cheaply made. That's why I needed some advice on identifying pipes.   ‹

So, where I live, most, if not all Hookah suppliers in my area usually sell a variety of different sizes. Now, the small/cheapest ones they have are usually shitty chinese ones. I ended up throwing my old one out because I saw the corrosion inside the pipe. It was pretty gross, and never realized it. I never had a brush for the tube though, I only ran water through it... Explains it I guess.   Anyways, is there a way to identify a good quality pipe? I'm not looking to spend a ton of money on one, but I would like to spend per say $50 most for one. I don't want to get ripped off for one that is shitty. They all range from $20 - $150, small to big. I don't need a big one, hence the reason why I'm not looking to spend a lot. A new shop opened up, and wow! Best supplier I've seen, they have tons of flavors and other products. Whoever sells any type of smoke products around here will usually sell crappy Hookahs. I can't buy one online either, because my parents will find out the transaction on my card.   I'm asking for some guidance here.

[quote]Yummy... Rust chunks[/quote] Lmao. It does have a coil inside the material of the hose. It's not leather. It's a fabric type with a wooden edge on each side.

How stupid of me! Should have known on the spot. It came out black though, which is odd. Since my hose is yellow, I'd expect yellow shit coming out. Yes it is the standard hose that came with it, and no there is no metal inside. Time to throw it out lol.

So I have smoked out of my Hookah multiple times over the past month or so. I always clean it throughly with water. Today I smoked a bowl, and when I cleaned it, my hose had a decent amount of charcoal bits and debris left over. I know I cleaned the hose last time and nothing was in it. I think because my hose port is connected to the stem? It got me worried because I might have inhaled some of that charcoal debris. I set everything up right too.

[quote name='Chreees' timestamp='1346881052' post='555842'] That article neglects to state the fact that hookah tobacco is cooked, whereas cigarette tobacco is burned. Also that you are inhaling vapor in hookah, not smoke like in cigarettes. Obviously biased. [/quote] Was about to say the same thing myself.

[quote][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. Tangiers - Accurate & rich flavors.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Great longevity and thick clouds.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Like a high maintenance gorgeous girlfriend. Requires work to get it to put out - but worth every bit of it.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. Nakhla - Ease of smoking[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Good flavors[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]thick clounds[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Cheap[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]no-frills shisha.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ready to go, anytime, anywhere and with anything. And always end with a smile. [/font][/color][/quote] Thank you for the summary Webbles!

Thank you Chreees for the detailed input. Will keep in mind.

I would use the same rag to dry down the whole car, even the rims. Lol. I'm expecting most, $30.

[quote]Simple wash, or all out wash/polish/wax/vacuuming/etc.? [/quote] All out. I washed a neighbor's Audi A4. You can tell it was a brand new car that had been driven for a while now. It had minor dirt spots on the bottom and bugs on the front. I was payed $25 for washing it and cleaning the inside (vacuuming, etc.) It me about a good 2 hours. I was going to post on my Facebook that I am willing to detail anyone's car for $x.xx amount. I love cars, so I like to keep mine clean. I like to do a good job.

How much would you pay someone to wash and wax your car? Along with interior cleaning. This is not paying someone professional to do it. If you would like to reply, please either give a range or an exact price of what you would pay, comfortably. I am looking to make some side money, so I thought washing cars with some detail work would help get a little cash flow going.

Great to see some inputs on this. I had a feeling that Nakhla and Tangiers were most chosen. I've smoked Al-Fakhers a couple of times. Would anyone like to share their opinion on that brand?

Thought I'd just make a public question. It interests me in what everyone like to smoke, so I know which brands are good. [color=#b22222]Pick your top 2 shisha brands and give a short description of why you like both of them. Go! (List the best one first)[/color]

Thank you for feedback! Special thanks to Chreees for a detailed input. I'm going on my 4th month.