The VZ Thick Hose is what our Melbourne store team points towards when a customer wants a genuine airflow upgrade on a wide-draw hookah. It's 1.5 metres of dense matte-black food-grade silicone with an oversized inner bore — wider than the 12 mm channel on most silicone hoses — built in Russia by VZ Hookah for their precision stem builds. This is the tube only: bring your own mouthpiece and connector to match the wider diameter.

Oversized Bore · Food-Grade Silicone · Made in Russia

VZ Hookah Thick Silicone Hose — 1.5 m Wide Bore, Matte Black

Why the Wide Bore Matters

• The oversized inner bore is wider than the standard 12 mm on most silicone hoses — you feel it instantly on an open-draw hookah. Truly unrestricted airflow, no pulling against the tube.
• Food-grade silicone doesn't absorb or transfer flavours. Every session tastes clean regardless of what you've smoked through it.
• Dense, thick walls resist kinking under their own weight — no spring insert required to keep the hose straight.
• 1.5 metres is a comfortable length for most setups without excess slack piling on the floor.
• Fully washable — warm water rinse for regular sessions, bicarb flush for deep cleans.

Fit & Compatibility — Important

This is the silicone tube only. No mouthpiece, no connector, no adapters. Because the inner bore is wider than standard silicone hoses, confirm your hookah-side connector and mouthpiece will seat firmly inside the larger diameter before your first session. If your current hookah uses a standard-bore connector, you may need a wider adapter. If you're not sure, bring your connector into our Melbourne store and we'll check the fit for you.

Care

• Rinse under warm running water after every session.
• For a deep clean, flush with warm water and bicarbonate of soda, then rinse thoroughly.
• Hang loosely to air dry — avoid prolonged tight coiling while storing.
• Replace every 4–6 months of regular use as silicone gradually picks up flavour compounds.

In the Box

• 1x VZ Thick Silicone Hose (1.5 m, matte black)
• Note: Mouthpiece, connectors, and adapters not included.

Common Questions

Will my existing connector fit?

Maybe not — the bore is wider than standard. If your current connector is sized for a regular silicone hose, it may sit loose. Pop into our Melbourne store with your connector and we'll test the seal.

Is it only for VZ pipes?

No — it's designed for VZ stems but works on any hookah where you can match the connector to the wider bore.

How much of a difference does the bore actually make?

Noticeable on an open-draw pipe. If your hookah already has a tight draw, the bore improvement won't fix that — it opens up hookahs that can deliver the airflow.

We dispatch from our Melbourne store with same-day dispatch on weekday orders placed before 2pm AEST. Free standard shipping on orders over $150 — or visit us in person at Melbourne's Shisha Store for same-day pickup.