| The actual origin of the hookah pipe is controversial as | | | | However, to make the experience the best it can be, |
| many countries, including Egypt, India, Iran, Syria, and | | | | you should have a decent hookah pipe. When looking |
| Turkey all claim to be the originating country of the | | | | at buying a hookah pipe, look for the following traits: |
| hookah. In many places, the hookah is called nargile | | | | For better performance, look for: |
| and is a Persian word for coconut. This is due to the | | | | 1. A big smoke chamber with matched stem and glass: |
| hookah being made from coconut shells during its | | | | As hookahs are becoming more popular, you will find |
| primitive years. Regardless, however, of where the | | | | more hookahs for sale. However, beware of the |
| hookah originated from, the fact is the hookah became | | | | "cheap" hookah. If the upper half of the glass base is |
| popular and part of the culture of many countries. | | | | narrow and is coupled with a down stem going into the |
| In many Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures, | | | | glass that is short, you have a hookah pipe that will not |
| especially Turkey, the hookah pipe became an | | | | perform well. There won't be an adequate smoke |
| important ritual, of sorts. It was generally for enjoyment | | | | chamber, so the smoke will not be cooled and refined |
| and there soon became a certain way to smoke from | | | | and the water level may get too high. |
| the hookah pipe, such as a particular way to pass the | | | | 2. A down stem with a big diameter: Hookah pipes' |
| hose. In many countries, it became the norm for | | | | performance has a lot to do with the diameter of the |
| families to smoke the hookah pipe after a large meal | | | | down stem. You will get an easy draw and proper |
| and in the Arab society, it was common to smoke | | | | flow if the purchase a hookah pipe with large internal |
| from a single hose. However, in many lounges, it is | | | | diameter tubing. |
| more common for a smoker to have their own | | | | 3. A good quality hose: No matter the type of hookah |
| individual hookah pipe. | | | | hose you are using, look for flexibility, cleanliness and |
| The hookah also became a popular method in which | | | | overall airflow. |
| an artist could display their skills of engraving beautiful | | | | To make your hookah pipe last, look for: |
| designs. Many women of the 19th and 20th centuries | | | | 1. A wide and stable base: Think of anything made of |
| enjoyed showing off their hookahs during their | | | | glass. A wider, more stable base will prevent your |
| afternoon teas. However, with the availability of | | | | hookah pipe from tipping and falling. You can enjoy |
| cigarettes, the popularity of the hookah declined. | | | | your hookah experience more if you don't have to |
| While the popularity declined, you can still find hookah | | | | worry about breaking it. |
| pipess in homes and many restaurants all over the | | | | 2. A sturdy shaft: When you buy hookah pipes, the |
| world. In many cities, there are hookah lounges popping | | | | ones with a sturdy shaft are your best choice. A |
| up as many enjoy the pleasant aroma and | | | | sturdy shaft may help reduce stem damage, stem |
| atmosphere that the hookah can help to create. If you | | | | failure, and stay nicer looking for a longer time. |
| are looking to purchase one for yourself, you can | | | | You can find hookahs for sale on the internet and in |
| purchase hookahs online. | | | | local smoke shops. If you purchase hookahs online, |
| What Should I Look For In A Hookah Pipe? | | | | look for some sort of warranty or quality guarantee. |
| Smoking a hookah is a relaxing, enjoyable experience. | | | | |