Having tried a hookah in a bar or restaurant, many people want to continue to master the ancient oriental art of hookah smoking and are interested in how to choose a good hookah. The following list will help you distinguish good hookahs from bad ones the best hookahs by manufacturer, compiled according to reviews of popular brands on thematic sites. Along with world-renowned brands, start-up Russian firms are represented in it, which, nevertheless, produce products that are optimal in terms of price / quality ratio.
Remember, smoking is harmful to your health!
10. Euroshisha
The rating of hookahs is opened by the Russian company Euroshisha. Hookahs of the company are the same in terms of design and technical characteristics, the differences are only in appearance. They are made of stainless steel, the bulb is colored glass. Hookahs have good, light traction.
Minus: bowls and hoses will have to be purchased separately (ordinary standard ones are suitable).
9. Soft Smoke
Although the products of this St. Petersburg company appeared on the market relatively recently and are still little known among hookah lovers, they are of good quality, durability and reasonable price. Basically, hookahs are made of stainless steel, painted in different colors. The Soft Smoke VG 304 model has an interesting design feature - the ability to change the draft using special attachments. An excellent option for experienced smokers, but for beginners it can be difficult to fully reveal all the possibilities of a hookah.
8. Art Hookah
The goals that the founders of the company adhered to were to create the perfect hookah, which, along with excellent smoking capabilities, would have an original design. The distinctive model is the Temple 45 Fabula. This is the most unusual hookah in our selection, it is completely glass and is equipped with colored lighting, which looks very beautiful during smoking.
Minus: the hookah must be handled very carefully and in no case should it be dropped.
7. Cosmo Bowl
The products of this company are made by Russian enthusiasts. Although their hookahs are inexpensive, they boast a sophisticated look - decorative wood inlays - and a draft control system that is rarely found in hookahs in this price range. One of these models is the Cosmo Hookah, with a metal core wood shaft. True, the bowl, flask and hose will have to be purchased separately.
6. AMY
The German company makes original hookahs with an interesting hi-tech design, LED lighting and other technical gadgets (up to remote control). The company's products are of excellent quality, a wide and massive shaft with excellent cooling of the smoke and an original system of shaft and flask fastening.
Amy Deluxe hookahs also have a drawback - they have a non-standard hose connection, so only the accessories of the company itself are suitable.
5. Starbuzz
Basically, hookahs of the American company are made of aircraft-grade aluminum, and the shaft is made of stainless steel. The most original model is Starbuzz E-hose, similar in design to an electronic cigarette. Now you can smoke hookah even while traveling! At the same time, the steam quality is quite good. And it's easy to handle it - change cartridges and that's it.
4. Hoob Hookahs
And here is another Russian manufacturer. Its price / quality ratio is very good, although some may be scared off by the not quite traditional look of the models.Hoob Hookahs' bowls are usually made of frosted glass, a shaft made of aluminum and steel, tubes are either plastic or silicone.
3. MYA
Hookahs of this Arab company are distinguished by a strict and elegant design. Even beginners will find it easy to get used to them - they are very easy to assemble and disassemble, and if necessary, replace the corresponding part (there will be no problems with the search for components). At the same time, hookahs have excellent sealing. Although the main parts are usually manufactured in China, under the supervision of specialists from the UAE.
Cons - a narrow mine, the possibility of metal oxidation.
2. Meduse Design
This manufacturer has the most beautiful hookahs with an exquisite and original design that can decorate any room. The flasks are made of Bohemian glass by hand. The glass itself is borosilicate, more durable and thermally stable than ordinary glass. Unfortunately, the popularity and high cost of Meduse Design models attracts fake manufacturers, so be careful.
1. Khalil Mamoon
Topping the top 10 of the most popular hookah manufacturers is the Egyptian brand, which is handmade from stainless steel. As a rule, these are traditional hookahs with an abundance of oriental decor. At the same time, Khalil Mamoon practically does not have a marriage - each copy undergoes a strict quality check. All models of Egyptian hookahs have a wide cast shaft (about 15 mm), which is one of the best results among hookah manufacturers. And hookahs of this company are distinguished by their amazing durability.
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