SAOCCA Hookah

I've been smoking hookah for about 12-13 years. Most of that using a Khalil Mamoon. Overall the SAOCCA is better than the KM. I like that it comes apart to be more portable and easily cleaned - that is a big bonus for travelling and storage. Second best thing is that it is lighter weight than the KM, I think that is mainly due to aluminum vs brass/nickel. Not light weight in cheap way, because it still feels substantial. It's a lot easier to carry in and out of the house when loaded up with water and coals. Third best thing is that between the diffuser and the triple purge valves, this thing smokes really quiet and really smooth.

Hookah John always innovates with his products, and it shows. Little details such as the tight hose fit, the coal tray design, and the hidden purge valve are things that a seasoned hookah smoker can appreciate and make the entire setup and smoking process a little bit more effortless. The fit and finish is phenomenal down to millimeter precision. The matching flaca & knurl hoses are so cool - where else can you get a hose that 100% matches your hookah!

Design-wise, I like that it isn't too modern-looking, and still has some traditional flare such as the spiral and the knurling. Very classy looking. I do wish the gold color was a little bit more "gold" and less "orange", but I do love how the color matches the hose and the traditional base. Very sharp looking package!

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Pros:
-Extra large tray w/ pyramids to rest/ash coals

-Extended/raised bowl port

-Very open/easy draw

-Easy to purge (by this i mean it takes little force to physically move the ball bearings up to purge the hookah, some other hookahs take a bit of effort but this one requires none at all)

-Completely detachable and very high quality materials, feels high quality and beefy. (I've had mine since April of 2023 still looking and smoking good as new, Colored metal parts do not have any wear or tear after many washes)

-Fits HookahJohn SoSo hose perfectly without a grommet (fav hose)

Cons:

-Bowl port has a weird curve/angle, standard grommets are still air tight with the bowl on but feels loose. (I cut a grommet in half horizontally to make the top part of the grommet wider to fit this better)

-Omni-directional purge, this one is a personal con, but I don't like how it purges the smoke in all directions. I'm more of a social smoker so its a bit annoying to blow the smoke in all directions towards everyone. Still perfect for single smokers, as it doesn't purge towards the hose handle. (I put tape on all but 1 purge hole to only keep the purge in one direction, funnily enough it made purging the base clear out smoke faster lol)

Listen up! I am an expert hookah smoker. I am also a very important person. Hence why you’re reading what I have written. Doesn’t matter if you who I am or not, but you do, peasant. This hookah reminds me of myself. Elegant, durable, sexy, unique, put together beautifully, people want to put their mouth on it, they want to breathe the same air, they can’t wait to get there hands on it, it gets better when things start heating up, other puns related to hookah….

Now back to reality: In all seriousness, here is a list why I love this hookah (you will too).

Pros:
-Unbeatable price/value for what you get
-Produces HUUUGE clouds
-Super easy to clean/maintain
-Great air flow
-Amazing construction/materials
-Nice aesthetics
-Long lifespan due to ease of maintenance

Cons:
-Why are you reading this part, silly? Did you think there were any negatives? There are none. Just get one, nerd. Stop reading. Go smoke.

I wanted American ingenuity and manufacturing in a hookah. No cheap stamping or pot metal. The stem is quality machined from aluminum bar stock and anodized with a gloss finish of your choice. No doubt thought has gone into this piece of work. The plate on top is huge and functional. Cleaning is tedious but intuitive. As a customer you will be satisfied with this product. Buy the package deal which will save you money over the long haul.