Hookah smoking is becoming more and more popular every day. Every day, new establishments open all over the world, but there are many people who prefer a homely atmosphere and high-quality hookah.
But even in this case, you need to smoke it correctly, and you need to approach the choice of a pipe and hose for a hookah responsibly. If you still smoke using a standard corrugated pipe, then we guarantee that you have never tasted a good hookah in your life.
Today, almost every manufacturer provides a hose complete with the hookah itself. But it’s not always good quality. The old corrugation is familiar to many only spoils the process itself.
That is why we will consider the features of choosing a good tube and the requirements for it. And after reading this article, you will be able to independently choose a quality product for yourself and find out in full what a real hookah is.
Which hookah hose to choose: the main criteria
The first question for everyone will be the cost of a good tube, and thoughts will arise why to spend more if there is a tube from the kit. It’s one thing if you purchased a domestic hookah and got a long silicone hose, then you don’t have to buy anything extra. Otherwise, you will have to spend a little.
The average silicone hose costs $12, depending on the thickness, length, and color. In addition to it, you need to buy a mouthpiece and other accessories. All this in total will come out from $12 to $20.
As you can see, the price range is quite large, so we will additionally consider a number of factors that will help you choose a hookah hose for yourself in the right price category.
Material selection
In this question, there is only one answer – it’s silicone and nothing else. Of course, a leather product becomes a classic option, preferably from a snake. But the only thing that distinguishes such a hose is its very high cost and specific appearance.
It’s not worth talking about corrugated products at all. These are low-quality and quickly failing tubes. Therefore, silicone becomes the only option. Additionally, you can choose models with backlight, glossy, or others.
You can also see hoses with prints, logos, etc. But the main point is the choice of this material.
Benefits of silicone hookah hose
First and foremost, it does not absorb odors and retains the freshness of the aroma when smoked. Also, silicone is easy to clean and you can use any detergent to clean it, but it is recommended to use soda or citric acid.
Another feature is a large space for customization.
Choosing the length of the hookah hose
The next thing is the length. Very short ones are inconvenient to use, especially if you smoke with friends. Also, in these, the smoke may not have time to cool, which is not very pleasant.
Long ones, in turn, worsen the transfer of taste. The best option would be to choose a hose with a length of 60 inches to 80 inches. For home use, an average size of 67 inches will be optimal.
Hookah hose diameter
It is the diameter of the inner channel that is considered here since it provides traction. On sale today there are products with a diameter of 0.1 inches to 0,5.
Regardless of this, the draw comfort is formed in the hole of the hookah itself, i.e. connector. Therefore, you need to select it in size from 0.3 inches. The outer diameter of the tube is also important so that it fits snugly on the connector and does not require additional sealing.