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05-08-2019, 02:55 PM | #2 |
MVP
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Liberty, MO
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I was always the purist. I did the comp bbq thing for 20 years. I own a WSM, and believe that even today, it's the best pure smoker on the market. Now that I've done it that way all these years, I want the ease of the pellet system. With all the time I've spend managing temps, fires, and wood, I'm no longer worried about people thinking I'm not a purist or that I'm taking shortcuts. I'll keep my old weber kettle around just because, but just like VCR's and cassettes, I think something better is just available these days.
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05-08-2019, 03:08 PM | #3 | |
Fight, build, win!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: KC
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05-08-2019, 01:45 PM | #4 |
Starter
Join Date: Jul 2011
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I've never heard a bad thing about Rec Tec. IF something goes wrong they'll get it corrected. Plus a 6 year warranty is amazing
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05-08-2019, 01:50 PM | #5 |
Cast Iron Jedi
Join Date: Nov 2004
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05-08-2019, 02:17 PM | #6 |
MVP
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Liberty, MO
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I'm going to pull the trigger on the Grilla (grillagrills.com). I like the small footprint. I like that it drops the pellets into the fire tub instead of pushing them through which is a cleanout issue to me. I like the sliding lid feature. The round shape renders no hot spots, and moving it around is a breeze. Reviews say it gets up to 500 degrees, and it has a removable plate if searing beyond that is needed. Plus, it's got plenty of space on it for me with it's second rack. Finally, a great warranty and made here in the US. Amazingribs.com and several other smoking sites have all given it great marks.
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05-08-2019, 02:42 PM | #7 | |
Please squeeze
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Clinton, MO
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Wow I like that one. After reading this thread I was leading toward the Rec Tec Trailblazer but now... |
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05-08-2019, 05:19 PM | #8 |
Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Missouri
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Love my Traeger. And by adjusting the p stop I can get 475 degrees out of it. Rarely do.....or want to. But I can if necessary.
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05-08-2019, 08:22 PM | #9 |
MVP
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Olathe
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05-08-2019, 06:17 PM | #10 |
Mahomes or GTFO
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: KC
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We cook on Gateway drums for comps, but I have a Yoder YS 640 at home. That thing is a freaking BEAST. Gets hot enough to sear, has a griddle attachment. It’s phenomenal]
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05-08-2019, 06:40 PM | #11 |
Field General
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Freeport,Ks
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We have a traeger, going on our second one. Since it's just the wife and I now, we downsized to a smaller unit. We've replaced auger motors, igniters, general maintenance stuff, not bad. We've had a traeger of some model for over 20 years. Wife loves it, and rarely cooks inside, if she can help it.
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05-08-2019, 06:43 PM | #12 |
In Search of a Life
Join Date: Jul 2009
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I have a hasty bake that I’ve had for 4 years. It’s charcoal but I love it. It was t cheap but I’ve taken care of it pretty well and it’s holding up nicely
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05-08-2019, 07:36 PM | #13 | |
Fight, build, win!
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05-08-2019, 07:04 PM | #14 |
It's Five O'Clock Somewhere
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Billings, Montana
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05-08-2019, 08:13 PM | #15 | |
Stroking to the SB Champs!
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Flatlands of Kansas
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