Darkside Intro Black Shisha Pipe 41.5 cm

The Darkside Intro in black has become the go-to "first proper hookah" recommendation across our Melbourne shop counter. At ~41.5 cm it sits comfortably on a coffee table, but the click-lock base, magnetic hose connector and matched glass mean it punches well above the entry-level price most customers expect.

Click-Lock Base · Magnetic Hose · Complete Set

Darkside Intro Black — 41.5 cm tabletop hookah with click-lock glass and magnetic hose

Why our team recommends the Intro to first-time buyers

• Click-lock base assembly — drop the shaft into the matched glass, hear it lock, you're done. No threads, no fiddling.
• Magnetic hose connector — snaps in for an airtight seal and pops off cleanly when packing up.
• Compact 41.5 cm height — built for tabletop use and easy storage between sessions.
• Classic-tuned draw — engaged pull, flavour-forward, not the wide-open airflow of larger competition rigs.
• Matched black colourway — shaft, base and tray all run consistently, no mismatched bits.
• Everything in the box — shaft, glass base, tray, silicone hose, mouthpiece and downstem. Just add a bowl, coals and shisha.

How to set it up

• Click the shaft into the included black glass base — the lock engages on its own.
• Snap the silicone hose onto the magnetic connector.
• Fill the base with water roughly 2–3 cm above the downstem tip.
• Pack your bowl, manage heat, and pull — the Intro rewards patience over force.
• Purge gently through the hose to clear stale smoke between draws.

Care & cleaning

• Rinse the glass base with warm water and mild soap after every session — no harsh abrasives on the finish.
• Dry the shaft and tray fully to keep water spots off the stainless steel.
• Run warm water through the silicone hose and hang it straight to dry.
• A light touch of food-safe grease on the O-rings keeps the click-lock free-moving over time.
• Coil the hose loosely for storage to avoid permanent kinks.

Specifications

What's in the box

• 1 × Darkside Intro shaft (black)
• 1 × Click-lock glass base (black)
• 1 × Charcoal tray
• 1 × Silicone hose
• 1 × Mouthpiece
• 1 × Downstem

Not included: bowl and charcoal — chat to our team about what to pair with the Intro if you're not sure.

Common questions

Can I use a different glass base on the Intro?

The click-lock fitting is proprietary to Darkside, so you'll need to stick with the matched base. The good news is it ships in the box, so you're already set.

Is this a good first hookah?

It's the one we recommend most often to first-timers walking into our Melbourne store. Quick to assemble, hard to mess up, and built well enough to grow with you for years.

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.