yashman19 Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Hello fellow Hookah lovers/enthusiasts! My name is Nick, and am currently attending the University of the Pacific in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Nice pictures mate! I wish I could buy one of those Hookahs but i'm in the UK so shipping would probably cost a bomb! And I love those rings. How do you get them so big and amooth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kofod Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Its nice that silvester - I'm getting one to - all the way to Denmark - no way of passing by to inspect before buying - but yours look great. But it look more silver than copper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERV Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 think you can get a pic of that taqseem hookah in better light? it looks silver to me also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 7, 2005 Author Share Posted February 7, 2005 I will get a picture as soon as I'm done with classes. I thought it was black in person, but the black is dark, and the copper is glossy looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 Sorry for the delay, but here are some more shots of the Taqseem hookah. Flash: [url="http://img221.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img221&image=flash2oc.jpg"][img]http://img221.exs.cx/img221/6883/flash2oc.th.jpg[/img] No Flash: [img]http://img228.exs.cx/img228/4030/noflash1pa.th.jpg[/img] Base Shot: [img]http://img220.exs.cx/img220/3703/picture0156yl.th.jpg[/img][/url] I myself didn't think it was copper color, but he claims it is. Black looks almost the same except the copper is a lot shinier. In my opinion, this hookah is worth every penny. If there are any more requests or feedback anyone needs about this hookah, I will gladly answer any questions you have for it. It came with one large porcelin bowl, and one smaller bowl. Porcelin is a lot stronger and more durable than regular clay or ceramic bowls. It also comes with 2 waterproof hoses, extra rubber washers just incase you loose the ones it comes with. And is ideal for cleaning. The tray is screwed on, the middle of the stem unscrews to make 2 equal pieces, and the chamber obviously screws on. At every point where it unscrews, this is where you will find the rubber washers which keep this baby air tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERV Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 I'm not seeing copper at all, copper is the color of a penny, that looks more like gunmetal. it's still an awesome piece, how tall is it, and how many pieces does it break down to? im particularly corious about whether or not the lower stem and tray are removeable, for travel purposes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 [quote name='NERV']how tall is it, and how many pieces does it break down to? im particularly corious about whether or not the lower stem and tray are removeable, for travel purposes[/quote] The Taqseem stands at 25" tall. The top part of the stem where the rubber grommet is and bowl sits is the first part that screws off. Once you take that off, the tray is removable. Then the stem where all the nice circles are unscrews right in the middle into 2 more pieces. The lower half of the stem that is touching the lower tray looking thing (which is ornamental only) unscrews as well. Then finally right above where the glass is on the chamber, that part unscrews. Really happy with how easy it is to clean. This hookah would also be very nice for traveling, although the lower tray that serves no purpose is attached to the hose/carb section. Not a big deal. And about the copper color thing, I'm with you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 So how does that hookah smoke compared to your other ones? Would you recommend it, because i've been thinking about it, but i just need a little extra nudge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 [quote name='Jeff_T']So how does that hookah smoke compared to your other ones? Would you recommend it, because i've been thinking about it, but i just need a little extra nudge.[/quote] The whole purpose of me wanting to drive down and inspect this hookah personally was to check its quality. If ever testing out a hookah for its "air tightness" is to take the bowl off, cover the top of the stem with one hand, and pull threw the hose. If you can't pull on it, your good. If buying from Taqseems over ebay, you don't have to worry about quality. This beast rips like no other. And like I said above, my main selling point was its ease for cleaning. Because you can break it down in so many pieces, it's a breeze to clean. And to answer your question fully, compared to my other hookahs, they to do trick, they're air tight, but after smoking this baby, I just can't go back. Have to smoke it for yourself to agree. And she will definately turn some heads ;-) Ill try to get a picture up of my new hookah fully disassembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 [quote name='Jeff_T']So how does that hookah smoke compared to your other ones? Would you recommend it, because i've been thinking about it, but i just need a little extra nudge.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 ^^^ Sorry, something messed up and I screwed up my post. Anyways, since smoking my new hookah, I just can't go back to the others. I was also concerned about buying a hookah online without inspecting it myself to check for "air-tightness", but these are great quality hookahs. I also like how he replicated them in more colors. These are also not flimsy hookahs. I don't know for sure, but it feels to be about 20lbs. Ill get a picture up in a bit of it all broken down into all its pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERV Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 so it's fully airtight even tho its disassembles in so many places? very nice, i will have to get one with my next paycheck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 8, 2005 Author Share Posted February 8, 2005 [quote name='NERV']so it's fully airtight even tho its disassembles in so many places? very nice, i will have to get one with my next paycheck[/quote] Yup. At every screw on location, there are a few rubber washers which help it stay air-tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 did you mention that he had a blue and black one as well? Did they look good? Was it a shiny metallic blue or a darker matte color? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kofod Posted February 8, 2005 Share Posted February 8, 2005 Thx for the thorough description. I cant wait for my hookah The thing is I'm getting it shipped to an american contact of mine, who will then get it to Denmark, and I'm still waiting for him to reply with his address so I can give it to Taqseem - darn. Well that will all be in place in good time Your post have enlightning here in the waiting process - thx again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuma al Zrai Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 LOL I kinda wan't to play "catch the kook" with the pictures.Nice smoke circles, though, some definate devotion. And KOFOD-there are a lot of good European shops, too. Most of them are based in Paris, but I believe theres one in Milan, a few in the UK, and probably a few in Germany and Scandinavia. The shipping rates aren't as deadly, and the some of the Parisian shops sell artisanal pipes. Lebaneseproducts.com and buyLebanese.com have good selections of argilehs (and everything else! my freind swears by them), but they ship from Beirut, and even though the shipping is cheaper than to the US, it's still expensive. They make it up in selection and price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kofod Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I know there are European shops - and not only in Paris or Milan - there´s a lot of them and many good pipes. But I wanted the Silvester from Taqseem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyBiz Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I just bought one of these and got it set up... WOW. This thing is just cool to look at. Haven't smoked it yet, but I will once I run out for coals and a grate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yashman19 Posted February 11, 2005 Author Share Posted February 11, 2005 Awesome, what color did you choose?This hookah will bring you years of joy. Good luck mang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyBiz Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 I just smoked it... WOW... Easily one of the best I've ever smoked. I chose the bright silver one. This thing came with EVERYTHING. A full set of rubber grommets, rubber rings to seal everything back, TWO bowls (one large and one small), two hoses, really cool tongs, and a poker for the foil. So I smoked it, and it was really amazing. Easily one of the best ever. If you can, get it. No, don't wait. Get it NOW. It's as much a work of art as it is a hookah. BUY IT NOW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaqseemHookahs Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hi Nick, thanks for the nice words. it was nice having you guys over. I am glad that you liked the Taqseem Stargate. :-) Comeback and visit us in the lounge anytime. Thanks for everyone else for the comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApoC Posted February 25, 2005 Share Posted February 25, 2005 Good move with those hookahs Taqseem, and I'm impressed you didn't compromise the quality at all, from what I'm hearing. I'll be looking into one of your hookahs myself soon, keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runride Posted March 1, 2005 Share Posted March 1, 2005 how does the orange or apple or whatnot as a bowl work? does it hit as well as a regular clay bowl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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