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Hookah Hoses at a glance: a comparative review
Hookahs would be substantially less relaxing without hookah hoses. Can you imagine taking turns stooping to take a couple hurried puffs straight from the hose connector, or worse – passing the entire hookah from person to person? Thankfully, the hose allows one to smoke from a distance in comfortable repose, but with so many types and styles of hoses, which one is best for you? This handy guide will point out features of each of the hoses we stock for your referencing convenience, in alphabetical order:
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Ba Barkir Hookah Hose (72 inches) – One of the most regal hoses in appearance we carry, the Ba Barkir hose’s prominent feature is the long, heavy gold or silver mouthpiece. The hose’s construction is similar to the Mod hose with the synthetic leather wrapping, and it features the standard draw for average hookah hoses. The name of this hookah hose famously came about when an importer noticed the similarities to it and the long skinny microphone used by a famous game show host. |
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Cloisonne hookah hose (72 inches) – With the same construction of the Mya Wood Handle Hookah hose, this one features the elegant ceramic cloisonné work around the handle of the hose, available in many different colors and styles. The stock hose with Mya hookahs featuing Cloisonne ornamentation on the shaft, these fairly heavy-handled hoses may be washed infrequently with minimal wear and tear on the hose, and have an easier draw in comparison to other hookah hoses. |
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Cobra Hookah Hose (Large: around 63 inches, Small: around 45 inches) – Sharing the same handmade construction as the Syrian Hookah Hose and Fifi Hookah Hose, the major difference is the presence of the acrylic cobra head shape cresting above this hose’s handle. The cobra head changes the angle of the hose’s opening, allowing for a slightly more ergonomic hold. Washing this hose may result in moderate wear and tear due to the metal coil inside the hose – it is best to clear the hose with several puffs of air before use, or use filter tips. This hose typically provides an average draw in comparison to other hookah hoses. |
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Fifi Hookah Hose (around 63 inches) – With the same handmade construction as the Cobra Hose, the Fifi Hookah Hose features hanging soft, fluffy cloth tassels that add elegant pizazz to your hookah setup. Just like the Cobra Hose, washing this hose may result in moderate wear and tear due to the metal coil inside. This hookah hose was named after a famous Egyptian Singer in the 1960′s that was known for her “flair.” |
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Mod Hookah Hose (72 inches) – The Mod hose sets the standard model of contemporary-style lounge hoses, featuring a synthetic leather exterior and richly glazed wood trim. |
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Mya Wood Handle Hookah Hose (72inches) – One of the most trusted names in hookah, Mya Saray is the producer of these fine semi-washable, contemporary style hoses available in many colors and styles. Mya Hookah Hoses are produced in two synthetic leather-wrapped styles – those with wooden ends, and those with metal tips. Inside-fitting mouthtips will work for the wooden ended hoses, while outside-fitting will work for the metal tipped hoses. These hoses may be washed infrequently with minimal wear and tear on the hose, and may have an easier draw in comparison to other hookah hoses.
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Nammor Hookah Hose (Large: around 72 inches, Small: around 62 inches) – The original ‘wide bore’ hose on the market, the Nammor Hookah Hose features one of the easiest pulls of hookah hoses. Also featuring a somewhat longer handle than most hoses and a removeable acrylic mouthpiece, the Nammor’s unique design allows for frequent washing, and has an easy draw superior to most other hookah hoses. |
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Pezon Hookah Hose (60 inches) – The synthetic leather-wrapped Pezon Hookah Hose features narrow connection ends ideal for smaller hookahs, or hookahs with smaller hose connectors. These fairly lightweight hoses may suffer increased wear and tear if washed frequently, and have an average draw in comparison to other hookah hoses. |
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Red Wood hookah Hose (87 inches) – One of the longest hookah hoses we carry, the Red Wood hose features an extra-long handle carved of beautiful mahogany style wood. The synthetic leather hoses – similar in construction to Mod hoses – may suffer increased wear and tear if washed, and have a draw average in comparison to other hookah hoses. |
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Sheik Hookah Hose (Large: 60 inches, Small: 40 inches) – For the more exotic hookah setup, the brightly colored fabric-covered hoses and dark stained wood will fit in beautifully. The Sheik hose may suffer increased wear and tear if washed, and has a draw average in comparison to other hookah hoses. |
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Spitting Cobra Hookah Hose (58 to 75 inches, depending on the manufacturer) – The Spitting Cobra Hookah Hose is one of the heaviest hoses we offer. The hose itself is patterned to resemble a snake’s scales, and the minutely detailed cobra’s head (and Egyptian sarcophagus) will draw attention from across a room. The thick hose may suffer increased wear and tear if washed, and has a draw average in comparison to other hookah hoses. |
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Syrian Hookah Hose (around 63 inches) – With the same basic handmade construction as the Cobra and the Fifi hose, the Syrian is the most traditionally styled hose we currently carry. Also made by hand, the Syrain hose may suffer increased wear and tear if washed, and has a draw average in comparison to other hookah hoses. |
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Washable Hookah Hose (72 inches) – One of the lightest hoses around, I personally like the Washable Hookah Hose for a hands-free smoke, by simply holding the plastic mouthpiece with my mouth while typing or reading. Inexpensive enough to be disposable, this hose is compact and washable for a long life. The washable hose is designed for repeated washings, and features an easier draw than average hookah hoses. |
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“Can you imagine taking turns stooping to take a couple hurried puffs straight from the hose connector, or worse – passing the entire hookah from person to person? ”
Lol I think H-S hookah sales would sky rocket due to broken hookahs. But yea a hose is something to appreciate.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:05 pmDefinitely! One time my friend and I brought my hookah to his place with a Nammor hose and forgot the mouth piece… we had a stock Mya hose, but we eventually drove the 20 minutes back to my house to get the mouth piece and drove 20 minutes back to his house to smoke…
Fancy hoses aren’t necessary, but if you want bang for your buck (or smoke for your puffs?) then you need to get one of those Nammors!
February 25th, 2009 at 10:24 pmI once bought some plastic tubing pipe, a little bit thicker than the mya hoses and ten feet long, from home depot. I cut the handle and the hose stem off the mya hose and stuck them in each end of the plastice tubing pipe. It the pull was the easiest i have ever had. Also i could put the hookah pretty much anywhere in my living room and it could be pased to anybody without hassle. Also the tubing was clear so you could see the smoke come to you also you can was it constantly with minimal to no wear
March 4th, 2009 at 2:33 am