Shisha Pipes Hookahs for every setup

Finding the right shisha for you

Shishas come in every size, from compact pipes you can carry to tall pieces that stay in one spot at home. Three questions will narrow the choice down quickly.

1. How tall?

Height decides where it lives and whether it travels. Compact pipes, such as the El-Badia P1 with its hose winder, pack away easily. Tall models, for example the El-Badia Hexium or the MS Magma Titan, suit a fixed spot at home. To shop by height, use portable shishas, medium shishas or full size shishas.

2. Do you need everything in one box?

If this is your first hookah, a kit saves buying parts one by one. Starter kits typically add coconut charcoal, foil, a 200g flavour and often a coal burner or heat management device, so you can start straight away. Popular shishas such as the Tsar H-One Evolution and Starbuzz Carbine 2.0 come as kits too. See all starter kits.

3. Which features matter?

• Easy assembly: click-lock systems, as on the El-Badia C7 V2 or the MS Magma models, join stem and base quickly and securely.
• Draw control: a reversible or removable diffuser lets you switch between a soft, quiet draw and a more traditional pull.
• More than one smoker: most shishas have one hose port, but some take more. The Steamulation Ultimate Gen. III, for example, is a 4-hose shisha, and the Starbuzz Carbine 2.0 can be upgraded to a 2-hose version with an adapter.
• Something different: designs like the PurjFam Hookah, which is stemless with glass windows in an aluminium shell.

Check what is included before you order. Some shishas come with a bowl and hose, while others leave the bowl to you.

Questions

Can I use any bowl on my new shisha?

Many have a universal bowl connection, such as the MG Junior 1.0 and the Prince Coco Shisha Set. Some, like the Kaloud Krysalis, use their own adapter, so check the listing.

What is a purge?

A purge is a valve that lets you blow stale smoke out of the base. Some models, such as the MG Mantis, have an invisible purge port that does not show on the outside.

Is a diffuser worth having?

A diffuser makes the draw quieter and smoother. If you prefer a classic, open pull, look for one that can be removed.