Modern Shishas
What sets modern shishas apart
Modern shishas rethink the classic shape with new materials, quicker connections and a draw you can tune. The differences below will help you match one to the way you smoke.
Connections that save time
- Magnetic: some designs lock stem to base with magnets. The Hoob Navi, for example, also has a magnetic hose connection and a shockproof base with a wide neck for fruit cocktails and easy servicing.
- Quick lock: Wookah models such as the Mini Smooth and Classic join body to vase with one short movement.
- Threaded: a screw-on base stays put. The OverDozz Shisha Hookah SET has a screw-on base and tray, and the Hoob Mars Mini Pro has a threaded vase.
Draw you can adjust
Many modern designs let you change how the smoke feels. PurjFam does away with the stem altogether: glass windows sit in an aluminium shell, and you choose from three diffuser options. The HKY Steel X Orlinski includes a light downstem for an easy draw and a heavy one for a more traditional feel. Some, like the Starbuzz Carbine 2.0, can take a second hose if you swap the purge valve for an adapter.
Size and complete sets
Look at height if space matters. The El-Badia P1 is 24cm, with a hose winder and a reversible ceramic bowl, while Solari comes in 45cm, 62cm and 83cm versions. Complete sets, such as Kaloud's Krysalis Eltheria and Calix sets, include a bowl, adapter and Lotus III heat management device, so the setup arrives in one go. Prefer a classic look? Try traditional shishas, or browse Wookah and Kaloud.
Questions
Can a modern shisha take a second hose?
Some can. The Starbuzz Carbine 2.0, for example, takes a second hose when you replace the purge valve with a hose adapter.
Do the Kaloud sets need a separate heat management device?
No. The Krysalis Eltheria Set and the Krysalis Calix Set include the Lotus III.
What should I look for in a compact modern shisha?
Check the height and how it stores. The El-Badia P1, for instance, is 24cm tall and its hose winder makes it easy to put away and carry.