Description
The SAOCCA Hookah. NEW VERSION 2020.
New Stainless steel downstem.
New heart with 3 purging lines.
New diffuser style.
Gloss instead of matte.
Watch the video for the new upgrades
The detail on these hookahs are something that we are very proud of.
The tray has raised pyramids that will help your coals breathe.
The patent pending purge is a series of 5 hidden slots that is just a fun feature.
The knurling effect throughout the stem body, hub, and bowl holder are beautiful for aesthetics.
The length of the stem from top to bottom is 24 inches. Once inserted into a base the exposed part, meaning the bottom of the hub to the top of the stem will be 14 inches over the height of your base. The thick tray is a whopping 11 inches wide.
They are machined from solid bar and tube.
Included with this stem and tray set will be 3 ball bearings. In addition there will be a bowl and stem grommet.
The SAOCCA Hookah will accept most hookah hoses, however, the Knurl Hose and Flaca Hose will fit perfectly without the need for a hose grommet.
Check out the new matching base options we have added.
****PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAOCCA WILL NOT FIT THE DECANTER BASE****
We hope you enjoy the SAOCCA Hookah as you add it to your collection.
Very good hookah and service was great! I might purchase more stufff from Saocca hookah
Being totally blind, buying anything unseen (unfelt?) is always something of a crap-shoot; but I was very excited about this thing based on its description and John's videos, and it does not disappoint. I love the balance it strikes between traditional (the beefy look and not completely wide-open draw) and the modern (solid, CNC machining and modularity). It smokes wonderfully, and it is a breeze to clean. And as a blind smoker, I appreciate having that much real estate on my tray for those times when I don't manage to get my coals right on top of my bowl. My only gripe is that I am unclear as to why the ball bearings don't just come in the hub when you buy the hookah; it took me a bit to figure out how to open it to get them inside.
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!
Always has the greatest product and always ready if you have any questions
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)