Ok folks at the time doing this im a newbie only been smoking for around 6 weeks and at 51 ok the hose, WOW this hose is so nice such a easy draw and super lite weight. and i have R.A. it's easy to hold on too, now going from my old hoes to the Razan one was like experience Hookah! all over again!! they are that GOOD!! GET 1 better yet get 2 or 3 BEST hoses. Steve K. Oregon.