The tradition of smoking hookah originated in the East. Recently, it has become a kind of fashionable trend among young people and in our country. The process of smoking looks aesthetically pleasing and even beautiful. How to buy a good hookah that will last a long time? Perhaps this is one of the main questions on youth forums. After all, a lot depends on the quality of the product. There are some key points to consider when buying. They will be discussed in the article.
Defining goals
Before you buy a good hookah, you need to understand for what purpose you need it. There are models that can only be used to decorate an apartment. This is, so to speak, a souvenir product. As a rule, they are made of silver or gold, decorated with precious stones. It will be very difficult to kindle such a hookah. The length of the pipe will not allow you to enjoy the process of smoking, tobacco will give bitterness, and there will simply not be the right amount of smoke.
Souvenir hookah, the price of which can reach several thousand dollars, is quite popular as a gift. He can be greataddition to the interior and take pride of place among antique products. Things are different with those hookahs that will be in constant use. In this case, the purchase should be taken much more seriously. Beautiful appearance is not the main thing. In this case, functionality is needed.
What to look for when buying a hookah?
The main element in the hookah is the shaft. It is from this detail that the process of smoking will depend. Pay attention to the metal from which the element is made. It is desirable that the inner part is made of steel. In this case, the hookah will serve you for a long time. Choose models in which the shaft is one-piece, non-separable, to achieve complete tightness.
Another important detail is the hose. The longer it is, the better the smoke will be. Do not purchase models made of foil or polypropylene. They are short lived. The best material is leather. It is preferable to choose a glass flask. Metal models are reliable, do not break, but at the same time quickly oxidize, which gives an unpleasant taste when smoking. Tobacco bowl must be purchased ceramic. They heat up quickly, while the foil does not burn and does not stick. When purchasing a hookah, check the tightness of the product. If one of the elements passes air, the smoking process will be impaired.
Debunking the myths
The people have adopted opinions that experts are happy to refute. Among them are the following myths:
- The more the better. It is not true. Hookah heightin no way affects the process of smoking. Even a small high-quality device will smoke so that high Chinese models will envy it. Another issue is that manufacturers very rarely produce good quality hookahs, but in small sizes. If they do, they cost almost as much as the high units.
- Country of origin is important. Absolute lie. You can buy a good hookah made in China. The main thing is to check all its elements and tightness. Egyptian models are considered one of the best. They are relatively inexpensive, but in this case, you can buy a fake. Remember: real Egyptian hookahs are sold without any packaging and may have some aesthetic flaws: blurry painting, inaccurate soldering of parts, and so on.
- The best copper hookah. Not true! Experts strongly disagree with this statement. Over time, this material changes color, turns green. It is much more profitable and practical to purchase models made of stainless steel or brass.
There are enough such myths. When choosing a hookah, remember that the main detail in it is the shaft. It depends on her what the process of smoking will be. All other elements are secondary.
New - electronic hookahs
Recently, it has become fashionable to smoke an electronic hookah. It's all about his convenience. No need to kindle coal, prepare a flask, foil … The process takes only a couple of seconds. Just insert a charged battery, press the button and start smoking. Besides,a significant plus is the fact that the flavors used in these models are completely safe for he alth.
Electronic hookah can be smoked in public places, which appeals to young people. Many supporters of traditional models look condemningly at the novelty, but modern society keeps up with the times. Such a hookah is quite compact. Its length is from 15 to 17 cm. This allows you to take it with you on trips. The most popular electronic hookah is Starbuzz. It's all about the quality of the product. Even avid lovers of traditional models did not find a difference in taste sensations. Saturated steam emitted during smoking is absolutely harmless. The cost of electronic hookahs ranges from 5 thousand rubles.
Customer Reviews
If we talk about traditional hookahs, the first place in terms of product quality is occupied by models produced by Khalil Mamoon. They are produced in Egypt. Customers comment on the durability of the product. All elements are made of durable materials. The inside of the shaft is made of steel, the width is about 15 mm. This allows the smoke to pass unhindered to the hose, while it turns out to be thick and saturated. By purchasing a similar hookah, the price of which is about 7 thousand rubles, you can forget about such purchases once and for all. The company guarantees the quality of the goods. The hookah will serve you for many years. Syrian models have also recently enjoyed good reviews. They are usually made of brass. The downside is the collapsible shaft, which after frequent unwindingbecomes leaky.
As a conclusion
Speaking of traditional hookah models, once again I would like to note the main parameters that you should pay attention to:
- Check the tightness of the product.
- Make sure that the shaft is made of durable material (stainless steel), there are no chips, adhesions, cracks.
- The longer the hose, the thicker and richer the smoke will be.
- It is better to choose a clay bowl.
- The flask is preferably glass rather than one made of metal.
These rules must be considered when buying. Buying a good hookah is pretty easy these days. Do not place an order via the Internet, it is better to contact a specialized store and check all the items on the spot.
