Everything you need to know about shisha hoses

Whether your hookah is modern or traditional, equipping it with a suitable hose is essential to fully enjoy it. If, like any good hookah smoker, you want to get thick smoke with a faithful taste and benefit from a good draw, purchasing your hookah hose is an important step. There is no point in owning a high-quality hookah equipped with a poorly fitting, bad hose. There are all kinds of hoses for your water pipe, from the most decorated to the most minimalist, and from the cheapest to the most expensive.If you are a little lost in hookah jargon and don't know what to choose, here is a small guide to help you see more clearly.

The different hookah hoses

The hose of your hookah, an accessory more important than it seems. Beyond its aesthetic aspect, the hose of your hookah is a very important accessory that can strongly influence your session. Depending on the material it is made of or the accessories you add, your experience will be different.

Some hookah smokersonly swear by the glass handle which brings a refined and sturdy touch, while others will prefer to choose a metallic aluminum handle that is resistant to breakage. And if you need freshness, you can also count on refrigerated handles.

Between small or long, light or heavy hookah handles, there is something for every taste. Ultimately, the two criteria to consider when buying are ease of use and aesthetics. No matter what you choose, the important thing is that you like it and that it fits your hookah.

A practical accessory: the hose holder

Although it may seem trivial, the hose holder quickly proves to be an essential accessory for any hookah owner. Generally, a basic hose holder is a utensil consisting of two holes. One allows it to be attached to the stem of your hookah, while the other hole is intended to receive and hold the hose of your hookah when you are not using it.You will quickly realize that it allows you not to leave the hose of your hookah lying around, which can be long, anywhere, and you will no longer be able to do without it.

Cleaning the hose of your hookah

Cleaning the hose of your hookah is an essential step if you want to keep it in good condition for a long time and enjoy a smoke rich in flavor. Generally speaking, as long as the cleaning is doneregularly, you just need water, hot if you prefer, to clean your pipe:

• Fill it with water
• Plug both ends and make some up-and-down and side-to-side movements to get the water moving inside the pipe. This is more than enough to dislodge the residues stuck on the inner walls
• Repeat this process until the water no longer contains any dirt
• Then hang your hose with both ends down to let it dry completely
• Warning, some hoses are not washable

Fresh hookah thanks to frozen tips

Nothing is more enjoyable when the temperatures are hot than being able to enjoy a fresh hookah. This is the role of a cooling device to be integrated directly into the stem of your hookah. The best-known device consists of two parts that screw together.

The system is easy to use. You just need to place it in the freezer for a few hours and then screw it onto the end of your hookah's silicone hose. As the smoke passes through the hose and the handle of your hookah, it will then be cooled and provide you with a pleasant sensation of freshness.