Aye I don’t mind at all. The Shaka is prob the best non Protopipe version. There is also others but they don’t seem to be brass .
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I agree. Looking at everything this seems like the best alternative. Better then some of the other junk replications out there it seems.
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the double barrel version of the Shaka Pipe looks interesting
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It does. I contacted them and changed to the Super Shaka for myself. It wil be here on Saturday. Review coming.
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My Super Shaka came today, for once lately the USPS was early. First, the company is very quick to respond to emails and ships quickly.
My first impressions are very good. It is not too heavy, I like the screws being inset. Gives it a smoother look. Stash tube comes off easily enough. Would not be as easy if your are driving. 
I like the carry case, everything goes together smoothly. It is complete with an extra screw for the bottom in case it gets lost. I like the poker / tool very much. Seems sturdier then others I have seen.
What I am not sure about, and I emailed the company, is the top is very tight. Shuts extremely tight, but not very easy to open. Again, even harder if you are driving.
So far I would recommend this to someone. I have not yet smoked out of it, plan on that tonight with some friends. Once I do I will update the review and then again after a week or so of smoking with it.
I will also update what I hear back about the top.
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They got right back to me. The top works great, when you have it right side up…lol. Bottom does not drop out for cleaning. You loosen the screw. The bottom is what is pictured in the first photos
The top work extremely well and you can easily open it while driving. Seals back tight.
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It’s pretty cool and looks well built, I could never smoke out of any bowls besides glass otherwise I’d want one of these lol
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Irc you can get glass inserts for these types of bowls
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I understand that. I smoke out of a bong 90% of the time. However, when I am going down the road that is hard.
I have 2 glass pipes, but when you clean them, the screen does not stay in to well.
I like I can close the lid to extinguish the bowl, plus it will not spill when I sit it down in the car.
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Seems the perfect pipe for a hike/beach day/ cookout. Drop it? No prob. Can’t dump it and it’s already stocked to replenish when it’s time for more. If I didn’t just blow my allowance on seeds I’d probably be right behind after seeing your pics and preliminary review.
Nice pipe, congrats
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Who knows, maybe we can get the owner to give us an OG discount some how. Never hurts to ask him.
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@Old-Ron unfortunately I can’t smoke and drive in Canada anymore when they legalized DUI laws came into affect and it’s treated like alcohol which i find stupid but they don’t care what I think lol. I just can’t afford the risk.
@Blowingupjake I never thought of it for stuff like that but that makes good sense glass never works well with physical activity, sometimes I break it sitting down 
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I see this as an episode of “ up in smoke “ with clouds rolling out the window! Lol
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That would be awesome! I tried with the magical butter machine not sure how that’s going.
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I don’t understand why Shaka not do the removable tar trap. That’s the other thing that makes Protopipe a bit better (just my opinion) . I like being able to fully deep clean my pipes. That’s also the reason I like my Original Palm leaf pipe …
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That is pretty funny @Tinytuttle considering the shirt I have on…lol
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Classic right there watched a month or so ago! Lol
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It is. Love that movie. I remember getting stoned with friends and watching it in the theater. Hell, we smoked in there too…the good old days…lol
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My old connection had a bong permantently mounted to the rear center console in his Jetta. 15 years ago. 
Welcome to California.
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Here is my smoke report on my Super Shanka after a weekend of use. The first bowl or two you may get a flake or two coming through because of the size of the built-in screen and being new, after that I have had no problem.
It hits smooth and powerful. Saturday night there was 4 of us smoking out of it. The bowl made a few trips around the group, so the size is nice. It can get someone really stoned quick as it happened to one of my friends on Saturday night.
The lid puts the bowl out immediately and slides open and shut easily. It does not slide open if knocked over so no worries about loss of smoke or ashes everywhere.
It worked very well on the go both in the car and walking. It is light weight and has a smooth profile. The pouch is nice to keep the stem clean from pocket debris.
Cleaning it is easy. I loosened the screw for the tar trap, used the poker to get most out then used a napkin to easily wipe away the rest. If it is bad, I am sure an eye glass wipe would easily clean it.
I would recommend this pipe to anyone who wants one similar. If the Protopipe is unavailable or too expensive, this is a great alternative and you will not be disappointed, I think.
The tar trap after wiping it out. No extensive cleaning.
The bowl before wiping it out.
After wiping out with a dry napkin
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