out of the two larger varities of water pipes which do you prefer i think im going to have to go with the bong since a hookah can cause problems in social situations where you smokin with someone who has not smoked with one before (like forgetting to cover the mouthpiece when finished hitting or they suck too hard and rape your lungs of your hit
Bongs are great to rip, but when you really want a sophisticated smoking, passing the hookah hose around a circle is pretty far out. Hookah will definitely wreck you your first time using one too...