I’m 17 and I’m a guy, so don’t know a hell of a lot about furniture; antique or modern. I recently bought a 40" hookah and would like a nice platform to place it on. I’d prefer something about 2 to 3 feet tall with an arabic, indian or oriental appearance. I was thinking maybe some type of stool or lamp stand? I don’t know what terms to search for on google or ebay. Any suggestions? Thanks!

no idea, sorry

Is there a site or something where I can buy hookahs in bulk?
Yes, it is alibaba.com. You can buy anything in bulk on that site! It’s a B2B website. Just make sure you find out where the hookahs are manufactured first. It wouldn’t be worth the money to get a bunch of hookahs for a really great price, and then find out they all came from China! Just make sure that you’re familiar with the manufacturer, and that they make a good product. It also won’t hurt to find out what their return policy is, just so you’re covered.

I have heard different scenarios regarding using hookahs for smoking bowls of weed. I have a friend that smoked a hookah with weed and she only does this once a year. She smoked out of a hookah, and the hookah had weed in it, only about 3 weeks ago. She just found out she has to take a drug test, and she wants to know if the test will come back clean. Is there anyone who has been in a similar situation and the drug test came back ok?

No matter how you smoke it, it stays in your system for about a month.

I recently bought a new hookah and hookah hose, I have been smoking and just now I inhaled a light brown-ish residue…this has NEVER happened before. What could it be? Serious answers only. Thanks everyone!

Ahh, the light brown-ish hookah residue issue…
It’s bound to happen, it can either mean 2 things:
1- the tobacco you’re using is rich in juice, you’ll need to dry it with a paper towel before you put the tobacco in the head thingy.
2- the hose is condensing from all the smoke + strong tobacco..
the best way to deal with this is to wash the hose, let it dry, AND dry the tobacco.
I’ve been on the Hookah for many many years now, and this will always be an issue, you need to keep the hookah clean, and the tobacco juice-free. enjoy.

I am wondering on the basics such as, what licenses would I need, what equipment and, in general, how much capital would it take to start a hookah bar?

Well I can tell you what I know:

10-30 Good hookahs that will last, depending on your size. Wholesale = $50 each

Tobacco – 3-5 grand wholesale

Decor – 1 grand

Food & Drinks?

Lease, Water, Electric – Have at least 3 months worth to set aside in case of emergencies.

Personally 6 months of living expenses in your bank account… because you won’t be making any money for a while.

Well… you know what… let a hookah bar owner tell you. Check out this thread on Hookah Forum…

hookahforum.com/topic/11575-so-you-want-to-start-a-hookah-lounge-updated/page__hl__updated

I want to buy a  hookah 2 hose, although I don’t want to use my hookah solely in social situations. Can I simply remove the other hose to smoke alone, or is there somthing else I need?

It can be used solo – no problem. All you have to do is just leave the hose attached and, if no one is inhaling the smoke out of the hose, it should work properly. Or you can master it and suck out of both hoses. I personally like washable Egyptian hoses.

How many hookah coals do I? I’ve heard that less coals result in a longer smoke session. Is there a minimum of coals I need, or would one work ?

Well yes and no. Theoretically the less heat the slower it cooks. But it really comes down to bowls and tobacco. Most tobaccos can not handle multiple rounds of coals, even if there is some uncached at the bottom.

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Tangiers is the best known for handling this, because it was designed to. Romman and Nakhla can from time to time, but not as well.

I smoke strictly out of phunnels now, for everything.

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The phunnel design allows better air flow around the tobacco and not through it so the tobacco will last longer, hold in juices better, and just smoke better all night long! typical phunnel goes 2-3 hours for me using Coconara Coals.

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I would use 2 Whole Cocos or 3 Half Cocos. Just use a knife and hit the coals to break them.

Do hookahs get you high? Are they illegal?I see people post pix of them ALL the time on Facebook and I’m not sure if it’s against the law or not, but does it also get you high, or does it just make for a good photo op? Sorry if I sound like a major virgin, but call me crazy for never smoking out of a traditional Indian pipe before.

Hookahs do not get you high, nor are they illegal. The substance that does both of those things has nothing to do with the apparatus itself. You can use a hookah legally to smoke tobacco (the normal kind, not the wacky kind). As to where to buy one, click on the link above.

Recently in Mumbai, I came across many joints and restaurants advertising ‘Hookah Available’. Out of curiosity, I ventured into one of the places and saw some young boys and girls smoking some kind of a liquid through a pipe. I was shocked to see that, and the restaurant manager told me that it doesn’t give a high at all. Then my question to him and also to you is, “Why does one smoke hookah pipes?” Isn’t it unhealthy for your lungs and windpipe? Where did this habit originate?

A hookah is a fancy pipe that one smokes flavored tobacco out of. Its a social kind of thing one does at parties or bars. Think of it like a modern version of beer; instead of having a couple buddies come chill and have a few beers, it’s smoke hookah, which also works well for the under 21 folk. The tobacco has reduced niccotine and no tar, its about as clean as you can get from smoke. Don’t get me wrong – I ain’t sayin it’s good for you, but it beats the hell out of suckin on a smelly cigarette (hookah smoke smells like its flavored; i.e., orange-flavored hookah makes a room smell like oranges – if you don’t believe me try it ). I personally find joy in makin elephant sized clouds with it, which is also something you wont get in a cig. Hookah originated in the Middle East.

This is my review of layalina pear. It’s a choppy cut with a lot of stems, because it’s a cheap flavored tobacco. It has no aroma – none. It’s really a  juicy shisha. The bowl been going for about five minutes. Although it gives decent clouds, THERE IS NO FLAVOR!!! There is no taste. I wanted it to have a pear taste, but it doesn’t. It’s really a downer. I give it 0 out of 5. Since this was given to me, I’m just going to throw it away. Only buy this if you want to have great clouds to do tricks with.

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