agslax Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I have now owned my hookah for about 2 1/2 years and it is on a rapid decline. Since it is now time for me to get a new hookah, I figure I may as well get one that’s perfect for me. I would like to see what opinions you all have towards modern vs. Egyptian vs. bohemian vs. rotating hookahs vs. hookahs with the ice chamber vs. mya’sMy first concern, obviously, would be to get the hookah with the best smoke. Then, factors like durability and originally aesthetic would be nice as wellPs. I have been leaning towards a mya qt, but I have a little more money to spend this time around and for some reason feel that the short mya won’t smoke as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameron Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 the QT happens to be one of the favorites on the site. im willing to bet that it would be a very good choice. but if you give me a few days i could let you know. i just ordered two of them and they should be here sometime within the next week.another thing you are gonna want to consider is if its just for you or if it is something that you want to be sharing with friends. are you going to need more than one hose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agslax Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 I saw another user post about this beautiful mya, but the price might make me have to wait on it a little whileI think this one would be ideal, but maybe overkill for a college student Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agslax Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 QUOTE (The Cameron @ Dec 17 2006, 12:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>the QT happens to be one of the favorites on the site. im willing to bet that it would be a very good choice. but if you give me a few days i could let you know. i just ordered two of them and they should be here sometime within the next week.another thing you are gonna want to consider is if its just for you or if it is something that you want to be sharing with friends. are you going to need more than one hose?I share quite a bit, but we don't mind passing the hose around. I feel its more social, while I certainly do not object to a second hose too.I guess what scares my about the QT is the price. I know that you get what you pay for, so why is it about as inexpensive as hookah's get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cameron Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 QUOTE (agslax @ Dec 17 2006, 01:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (The Cameron @ Dec 17 2006, 12:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>the QT happens to be one of the favorites on the site. im willing to bet that it would be a very good choice. but if you give me a few days i could let you know. i just ordered two of them and they should be here sometime within the next week.another thing you are gonna want to consider is if its just for you or if it is something that you want to be sharing with friends. are you going to need more than one hose?I share quite a bit, but we don't mind passing the hose around. I feel its more social, while I certainly do not object to a second hose too.I guess what scares my about the QT is the price. I know that you get what you pay for, so why is it about as inexpensive as hookah's get?i believe its because mya was trying to make something that would be competetive with other brands of hookahs that were selling theirs fairly cheap. its easy for a beginner to buy, but still an amazing hookah. i've heard nothing but good things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Tony Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Trust me the QT is built like a tank and hits like the big boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoolinspoon Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I second to that! The QT smokes better then my SS Egyptian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agslax Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 (edited) QUOTE ... its easy for a beginner to buy, but still an amazing hookah.I guess that’s my hesitation towards it, I feel like I should get something else considering I already have my beginner hookah. On the other hand, if it smokes good... Edited December 17, 2006 by agslax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
web250 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I can't say a bad thing about my MYA QT (except maybe the purge valve), but I'd really recommend it.Also, Social Smoke Egyptians tend to be very popular around these here parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookah_Bob3 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 I'd go with a QT as well. As web250 said, there is an issue with purging it, but it's no big deal. You can't beat the stability and sturdiness of it, it doesn't look bad, and it smoked like a champ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agslax Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 QUOTE (web250 @ Dec 17 2006, 03:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I can't say a bad thing about my MYA QT (except maybe the purge valve), but I'd really recommend it.whats the problem with the purge valve... im assuming this is the ball bearing thing to release pressure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostofdavid Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 How much are you wanting to spend? If fifty bucks is all, then my only suggestion is a QT by Mya. If you want to spend twice as much and get about three times the hookah, get a nicer Mya (myasaray.com). If you go to their official website, you can either order from them or shop around at other websites for package deals and forum discounts (mya direct has 15% off). If you want to go the Egyptian route, SocialSmoke has some fine smokin' machines from what I read from most everyone who purchases from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agslax Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 I have already had a pretty nice smoking egyptian, so I was thinking of something a little different. No one has commented on the rotating egyptians or the egyptians with the ice chamber (which im a little skeptical of). I was looking at those two as a was of changing things up if I decide to stick with the egyptianI don't have a particular budget. I was hoping for something under 100, but if it is worth it I will spend more. I think the acrylic mya would be good for me, but I really do not like the look of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erica Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITE...EPARTMENT_ID=46This is a Mya Acrylic, this is basically all we smoke out of at my house. They are Mya's so they are durable, decent looking and worth every cent. I have seen one mya acrylic break, it was three years old and used every single day. This hookah is really nice for college students. You don't have to worry about it breaking, because of the vase, and it hits just like any other pipe if not better.If you are looking for something a little more prettier, I would go for something like this:http://www.myasaray.com/store/item.asp?ITE...EPARTMENT_ID=49Mya quality and it's a beaut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agslax Posted December 17, 2006 Author Share Posted December 17, 2006 (edited) QUOTE This is a Mya Acrylic, this is basically all we smoke out of at my house. They are Mya's so they are durable, decent looking and worth every cent. I have seen one mya acrylic break, it was three years old and used every single day. This hookah is really nice for college students. You don't have to worry about it breaking, because of the vase, and it hits just like any other pipe if not better.So, do you think these acrylics have an advandage over the QT, besides the bowl's durability??? Edited December 17, 2006 by agslax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakemonster Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 uuuuggggggghhh.....Forget the QT... You mentioned that you wanted a good smoker .. then looks. So I'd recommend something traditional or simply well made. SS egyptians....... the larger Mya's are nice... A good cast Syrian is good too.I personally believe that hookas that have a sleeve on the inside of the stem are best.... something you will see on most traditional hookahs.Avoid mass produced chinese hoookahs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakemonster Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 (edited) ooops.. double post.oh yeah............. dont get sucked into the "hype" Edited December 17, 2006 by Lakemonster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PK Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Another option, one that I took advantage of, is getting a MYA acrylic (screw on stem) which can easily be converted for use with any MYA glass vase. All you would eventually need is a grommet which slides over the threading and can be used with any of their glass bases. I'm glad I took this route as sometimes I use my acrylic vase, other times my glass depending on where I am and what mood I'm in..... all with the same stem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavo989 Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 (edited) I'd say go with Social Smoke anything. Great company, great products, enough said.But in the end the choice is yours so good luck. Edited December 17, 2006 by Shavo989 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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