#51: Types Of Hookah

Types of hookahs

Anodized Aluminum Anodized aluminum hookahs are probably the most popular type in North America. Don't confuse their popularity with quality. They are considered to be extremely poor quality hookahs. They are manufactured in China with parts that will corrode and break down easily. You can identify a hookah like this by looking out for the colored stem. A quality hookah will usually be the normal color of whatever metal it's made out of. Sorry folks, no metal is naturally bright pink. They will also be very light, and have an almost plastic-like feel to them. It's my suggestion that you skip any hookah like this. Egyptian Egyptian hookahs are considered to be the more traditional of the hookahs currently available. They are usually characterized by their tall, slender stems. They are available in both single metal, and multi-metal (frequently called trimetal) varieties. They can be made out of stainless steel, brass, and copper. Some of the popular Egyptian brands include Khalil Mamoon, Magdy Zidan (possibly going out of business), and Temsah Wheat. In contrast to the machine manufactured modern aluminum hookahs, Egyptian hookahs are usually hand made. This can lead to visible weld spots. If you order one of these hookahs, don't expect it to look perfect and spotless. Most larger Egyptian hookahs have wide downstems, allowing them to have a great draw. Syrian Syrian hookahs are a little bit more rare than their Egyptian counterparts. They are identified by a thin stem and upward angled hoseport. Quality brands include Al Fakher, Nour and Al Nawras. Modern Just like the anodized aluminum hookahs, modern hookahs, or mod hookahs, are mass manufactured - usually in China. The most notable brand of modern hookahs is Mya Saray. Mya hookahs can range from $25 to several thousand dollars. They are usually made with brass cores, and can be very heavy.