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Learn moreThe Maklaud Runner is a key milestone in the Russian manufacturer's collection: it preserves the brand's full artistic identity while offering a format designed to open the doors of the Maklaud universe to a wider audience of smokers. Limited to just 300 units, it appeals as much to enthusiasts looking for a premium session as to collectors eager to own a rare, hand-crafted hookah.
From the very first glance, the Runner makes a statement. Its central cast bronze stem features dense, almost organic relief work blending tribal patterns, twisted lines and chiselled details reminiscent of antique metalwork. The golden patina reveals darker shades within the carved hollows, creating a deep contrast that gives the whole piece real character and brings this shisha closer to a genuine work of art.
The wide triangular tray with tapered points is crafted in brushed stainless steel and adorned with a copper-toned ethnic engraving evoking the world of totems and sacred symbols. Its airy shape makes coal management easier, and its design fits perfectly into the futuristic-yet-artisanal silhouette of the hookah.
The clear Russian Spirit base plays with light thanks to a thin iridescent film that casts violet, blue and golden reflections depending on the angle. It sits within a matte black aluminium foot, understated and contemporary, fitted with a hidden purge and an integrated hose connector flush with the rounded profile. A signature touch completes the set: a braided black paracord keychain finished with a sculpted bronze bead echoing the stem's design.
The included mouthpiece reflects the Runner's graphic codes with an openwork central cut shaped like a Celtic knot and the "Runner / Maklaud" signature engraved in solid material. Made of polished stainless steel, it offers a cool, premium feel, ideal for preserving flavour purity session after session.
At 53 cm tall and 2.4 kg, the Runner offers perfect tabletop stability while remaining compact enough for sessions at home or evenings with friends. The included black silicone hose ensures a neutral draw with no flavour transfer, and the built-in non-removable diffuser softens the inhale. The result: dense clouds, a smooth draw and a particularly true rendering of shisha tobacco aromas.
El-Badia has been supporting shisha enthusiasts since 1991 and offers a carefully curated catalogue of authenticated models sourced directly from manufacturers. By ordering this limited edition with us, you benefit from our expertise, personalised advice and fast delivery across the UK and worldwide.
To highlight the iridescent reflections of the Russian Spirit base, place your Runner under warm, dimmed lighting: the bronze stem then reveals its full depth, and the base scatters colourful flashes with every puff. On the practical side, fill the base until the diffuser is covered by 2 cm of water for an airy draw and precise flavours.