Hookah's are Nice to have.. I bought one from a Tnet Member several months ago...I got a really good deal on it..
The only problem is it's a "Drag"..
I've took it out a couple of times.. Got to the Beach.....
Lugged it All the way to the water.. Ran all the way back to the truck to drop off the things that I wasn't going to use...
Like; extra Reg, duffel bag, hard case, etc....
Then went and Grabbed the Detectors, wetsuits, etc.....
Hookahs are fine.. if your with a couple or few people.. this way you have help lugging everything back and fourth
while doing a beach dive.. It's a workout.... especially when it's a Long Haul to the beach from where you park..
I ended up selling it. and bought a Excal II and other toys..
You also have to make sure that your aware of the Surf Conditions.. Before you head out and make a trip....
Hookah is different than "Diving" you have to make sure that there aren't any waves ..sorta speak.. cause if your getting a lot of wave action
your taking a risk of swamping your hookah.. and that can be costly...
even salt spray isn't really good for it..