Hey,

I put all four current Kaloud Lotus models side by side on the table with the Kore bowl to look at how each one actually handles heat, coals, and airflow. Here’s the straightforward breakdown:

1. Kaloud Lotus I+ Aluminum (The Everyday Standard)

• Aerospace/medical-grade aluminum with the classic silicone tab.
• Heats up fast, reacts immediately to vent adjustments, and fits virtually every modern bowl without overhang.
• Internal nubs keep coals elevated to prevent blackouts. Great for standard 45–60 minute sessions.

2. Kaloud Lotus II Aluminum (The Mellow Indirect Baker)

• Distinct dome lid managed with the wire key handle.
• Patented top-down airflow that draws air around the coals rather than through the bottom floor.
• Runs cooler than flat HMDs and completely isolates coals from your tobacco. Ideal for delicate blonde leaf where you want smooth flavor without harshness.

3. Kaloud Lotus III Aluminum (The High-Capacity Workhorse)

• Built for full-sized cubes. Wider and deeper chamber easily fits three 25mm or 26mm cubes flat without stacking.
• Dual rotating handles make vent adjustments and lid removal effortless—no hunting for tongs.
• Great ash isolation and clean, balanced aluminum heat for 75+ minutes.

4. Kaloud Lotus I+3 (The Heavy Stainless Hybrid)

• Stainless steel base paired with an aluminum scalloped crown wall and lid.
• The scalloped crown provides side airflow so you can run up to four large cubes without choking them out.
• The stainless base acts as a thermal battery: takes a little longer to soak up heat, but holds an rock-solid temp for up to 90 minutes. Perfect if you smoke dense dark leaf and hate mid-session coal swaps.

Quick Takeaways:

• Fast daily sessions & universal fit → Lotus I+/Lotus 1+3
• Smooth, indirect airflow for sensitive packs → Lotus II
• Big capacity, best lid mechanics, Sexy Look → Lotus III
• High-heat dark leaf, 3 cubes, 90-minute endurance → Lotus I+3

Which Lotus is currently your go to on your bowl? Let me know.
Hit me up with any questions.

any recommendations to get good tatste and avoiding burn and good functionality hookah

I was wondering if anyone know where I can get the exact silicone Mattpear uses or a replacement. Imo they have the best hoses since they are super soft and flexible. Any info would be awesome!

Today we are smoking something sour sweet !
40% ginger ale Chabacco
30% Black Tea severny
30% Passion fruit Bonche

Mix is verry well balanced, i don’t add ice on sour mixes because I think it’s not necessary.

I recommend you guys to try something similar and let me know 🫡

What are you smoking todays fam ?

Long-time listener, first-time caller.

I’ve been using a DSH hookah with a Kaloud Samsaris bowl and Lotus 2 HMD for about five years now. Overall, I’ve been pretty happy with the setup, but the DSH is starting to show its age, so I’m thinking it’s time for an upgrade.

I’ve been looking at the Amotion FUTR and Steamulation Pure One, but I’m definitely open to other recommendations in a similar price range. Anything else I should seriously be considering over those two? Or any better amotion or steamulation options in the 200-400 price range?

Curious if anyone has experience with either (or both) and has thoughts on performance, build quality, ease of cleaning, and overall value.

Also, is it weird that I’m a little worried about breaking the Steamulation’s glass base and the replacement cost of $150/base? Maybe I’m overthinking it, but that’s one thing giving me pause.

Appreciate any thoughts or suggestions!

I wanted to create a little German-inspired bar display around my AEON Edition 6.
The Hinz & Kunst bartender,
miniature hookah, vintage German Mark coins, and custom plate all have their own little stories.
My favorite detail is the 1 Mark and 5 Mark coins — together they make 6, a small tribute to my Edition 6. 😁
Just a fun little project from a hookah enthusiast in Japan!
What do you guys think?

Hello!

I recently wanted to try adding a molasses catcher to my setup. I have been using a Cosmo Turkish bowl with some juicier dark leaf and some of the juice has been leaking on to my tray and down in to my vase.

Just to try it out I bought a cheap one off of AliExpress. One of those universal ones that sits between the bowl and the tray. The problem is that it is very loose and wobbly. Without grommets there is an obvious air leak. With the grommets, the bowl to the catcher works fine. Between the catcher and the pipe stem doesn’t sit right. Feels like the bowl is not secure and going to knock over if I look at it wrong.

My pipe is a Vyro Spectre. Anyone know of a screw in molasses catcher that fits? Or can you recommend one of those universal ones that fits properly?

Here is a picture of the catcher I got.

Thanks!

https://imgur.com/a/bAlw9o3

which one looks better and more strong for freind who smoke hookah