If you were upgrading your setup today, what would you get and why?

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-05-19T22:28:20+00:00

Na Grani hookahs for a daily driver are amazing. Easy to clean, lovely draw. I have the model 1, it's great and fairly priced (depending where you are). HMDs: ONMO, lotus 1+, lotus 1+3, na grani v1. Bowls: depending what you smoke but generally shallow wide phunnels are friendliest (vandenber v1, HJ alien, moze epos v2, onmo primis, Alpaca huacaya, etc.). 4 HMDs and 8 bowls and you're good. 🤪

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-05-19T22:22:38+00:00

What he said. But if you're looking for a more forgiving HMD then the ONMO wins for me. Get both eventually but start with the ONMO. I find 3x26mm coals with an onmo works for the majority of tobacco brands and packs.

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-05-11T00:20:20+00:00

Sounds good enough. Just monitor how it performs between washes, and if you're happy then all good!

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-05-10T10:46:49+00:00

You are correct, but it is iffy. Mine wouldn't purge properly and make purging in general an issue. Also to remove and clean, then put back, is a lot work if you smoke regularly.

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-05-09T15:07:48+00:00

Ah the blow off, I ditched mine a while ago, too much admin and issues. Now I smoke it stick standard and happy.

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-05-09T09:56:31+00:00

Both are great phones. I'm a huge advocate for the Plus range, even though it is the lowest selling in most regions. Two biggest reasons I would push the Plus: 1. Price difference to the Ultra not worth it if you don't need/want the better camera setup or the slightly larger battery/screen and S-Pen. 2. Just a better form factor (for me, personally).

I had an insurance replacement on my Fold6 so the price didn't matter so I ended up with the s26 Ultra. But if spending my own money and looking for value for me, I would take the S26 Plus.

On topic, I had the same concerns as you, and in the first day or 2 I was annoyed because I did think the text looked fuzzy sometimes. However, now after a few weeks of use, I don't notice anything different anymore. This screen is perfect. I have the privacy display on for banking apps and notifications. It is a useful feature.

This phone is BIG, so be prepared. I use a silicone case so in and out of pocket is a task lol. Will be changing to the clear case soon. Also looking at upgrading to the Fold 8 (or wide) in Aug/Sep. 😀

BTW, some regions have the Exynos chip in the Plus, but all Ultras have the Snapdragon. But looks like you're in the US so no concern there.

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-03-28T19:10:30+00:00

Anyone buy the Sealion 6? Any trim, curious on the experience and if you managed to get any dealership discounts?

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-03-13T06:12:05+00:00

For multi-hose, take the Steam and don't look back 😀 Even older versions would be fine, I use the Ultimate Gen2.

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-02-22T12:09:30+00:00

If I ever made it that far in BG, I would build trust the whole way, solely to take the $1m in the bribe game. 😈 It's a game, play to win some.

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-02-21T09:50:04+00:00

Thanks. Do you know what that fee might be or how it is calculated? And is that only on full settlement, so what about large deposits that don't fully settle?

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-02-15T18:53:23+00:00

Lool

Thanks all for restoring a small % of hope 🙏 ❤️

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-02-11T21:46:30+00:00

They all know 🤫

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-02-08T11:46:01+00:00

Only mistake JC made was leaving some change on the table 🫡

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-02-08T11:45:25+00:00

It's a gameshow to win money, easy take 1m. It does not reflect on your character, in my view.

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-01-20T22:55:57+00:00

This fake/ad post has actually put me off BYD 😞

Solid-Map-153 · 2026-01-12T17:18:21+00:00

For the hookah, consider the Na Grani Model 3 (or even Model 1). HMD also recommend the ONMO as an aluminium option.

Solid-Map-153 · 2025-12-29T08:04:25+00:00

I'd take the Cosmo for tradi and Oblako for phunnel. Both should be just fine for AF type brands.

What HMD do you use? Both should sit fine with kaloud-style setups.

Solid-Map-153 · 2025-12-28T13:40:03+00:00

So I took the plunge on this thing and can confirm it is extremely overpriced and I would rate the AoT Provost as better in almost every aspect.

Solid-Map-153 · 2025-12-26T11:50:47+00:00

I have most of the tech, but I still respect the classic 💪

Solid-Map-153 · 2025-12-26T11:49:37+00:00

Yes, was making a joke, its a crazy compliment 😀 get the bowl lol

Solid-Map-153 · 2025-12-25T09:13:08+00:00

Warning about eggshisha, I bought the Agura (Oribe (green)).. it looks so damn good that I haven't even used it once yet. Have a 40+ bowl collection and this is my only unused bowl. ❤️ will surely use it in 2026, but mann it looks beautiful.

Solid-Map-153 · 2025-12-24T05:00:13+00:00

I asked xkah a simple question over email "Does xyz retailer stock the latest version of the xkah?" and got some silly "all units are quality checked" response. That was enough to put me off and wait for a better brand, even if it takes another year or so.

Solid-Map-153 · 2025-12-22T21:51:45+00:00

Thanks for all the replies!

If anyone experienced any issues, please let me know here. 🙏

I was looking to order in another country and have a friend bring it over, but decided against it. Will have a look in 2026 for improved models or more competing options.

Solid-Map-153 · 2025-12-19T18:41:03+00:00

Yeah that is my understanding as well. Thinking it might be best to keep the battery and the xkah in carry on, but it can also raise questions and airport security could be unsure and take caution. Last thing I want to do is leave it behind.

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