GStar 18" Deluxe 2 Hose Hookah with Optional Carrying Case (Akimbo Black w/Case)

Aside from being quite beautiful on display (I store away everything but the vase when it's not in use) it provides a wonderful experience. From experience, I can say that the number one mistake that can be made is getting the exterior parts wet. The only parts allowed to be wet are the vase and the pipe that runs from the top of the hookah, into the vase. The ornaments and any of the parts connected or welded to that pipe (including the chamber the hoses connect to) should never be allowed to get wet. This will 100% guarantee you a bad time and a ruined hookah: rust.I would strongly advise that every time you use this that you take care not to fill the vase too high so that water can bubble up into the metal parts by the hoses, and that after every use be sure to remove the rubber seal that seats the pipe into the vase. Hand dry those parts carefully every time. And to clean: remove ornaments from the top of the pipe and let clean tap water run through the pipe from top to bottom. Don't ever let the exterior metal parts get wet. Do this and your hookah will last you years without fail (besides new rubber pieces after so long). In addition: do not get the included hoses wet. Ever. When they dry they will flake from the inside, and every time you inhale you will pull small black slivers into your lungs. Definitely a huge party pooper. I use a washable plastic hose, but the included hoses aren't too bad.Remember: coconut coals, never quick-lites. They don't ruin the taste.And last, but not least: don't burn your shisha (your tobacco). Your aim is to cook it, not burn it. Leave adequate space between the shisha and the tinfoil/coal. Enjoy! :D

I was not expecting alot out of this hookah because it was so cheap. However, I'm glad to say that it pulls alot of smoke and looks amazing! As long as you take care of it and clean it whenever you use it it will last a long time. My only problem is not being able to see the water because the vase part of it is too dark to see the water level, but otherwise it's a beauty:)

I loveeeee the hookah specifically because it's kind of modern and goes great with my living room decor. The only thing I dislike is the shortness of the hose, I wish they were a bit longer. They're short soooo you have to be very careful when you're a lil distant away!

The media could not be loaded. Wow just wow it's missing a hose, doesn't have the valve for single hoses usage, it doesn't even have the bowl for the shisha.And why I did the one hose come in a sandwich baggie?The glass it's self looks like a middle school art project it's very rough and doesn't look aesthetically please to even have on a shelf.

Hookah arrived on time however the bowl was shattered in 50 plus peices. The vase is beautiful and definitely makes it worth the buy. Produces a good amount of smoke paired with good shisha and 2 coals. I would however warn you the hoses are very cheap and I would invest in that and a new bowl with a wind guard. Overall I would buy it again or recommend it to someone. I would say you get your money's worth but be prepared to make a few extra buys to replace some parts.

I remembered loving Hookah and didn't want to dive in for half a paycheck to discover I hated the experience outside of a lounge. I struggled with the cheap ceramic (ended up drilling out the holes a little that helped), but decided that small upgrades would suffice over time. Go for one of the heat management/silicone bowl combos. I got the $18 phunnel with bowl/vent lid, and it's great... I think I'm in for $75 overall and having a great time.These hoses are more or less washable? I used vinegar water and noticed the glue in the handles got tacky, but that's more annoyance than non-function. What I did find was that after about three months of use, my hoses were tainted, and there was nothing I could do about it. I ended up investing in a $12 plastic lined hose and the included grommets worked just fine. The ceramic bowl was meh, the stem, vase, and ball-bearing hose attachments are decent.For other newbs out there: Go for good shisha, Al Fakher is real tobacco. I know the cane sugar/herbal molasses seems cheap, but it makes all the difference. You want one of these, a washable (plastic-lined) hose, and good tongs. Those are my recommended upgrades, in order.Saving up for my first Khalil now, but if you have a fear of spending money, this is a solid buy. I keep an orange in the fridge and 'reset' my nightly hookah vase by putting thin orange slices in the water and letting vase chill overnight. That with some rose, blueberry, or mixed berry Al Fakher has been my nightly routine for while now.

This is a fantastic hookah.. it's work perfectly and also his case is easy to carry, and easily ensamble it, amazing price ..

I got this for my apartment just so I can chill and smoke at my leisure, and it was the best $30 I've spent. It created good thick smoke clouds and it doesn't burn. It is also super cute. The only downside is you can't see the water levels, but you can feel it out to see if there is too much or too little.