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Big George's BBQ
09-02-2008, 08:45 PM
Looks like I get the pleasure of my first Comp. in the rain. All I have is a rain jacket. What do people generally wear. I know you get wet but I would think there is something better than a jacket and sneakers

MilitantSquatter
09-02-2008, 08:47 PM
rain jacket or poncho should work.

Some improvise with a large garbage bag with holes cut out for arms to go through with a hat.

if you don't have good boots or crappy sneakers, just put plastic shopping bags over your sneakers secured with rubber bands...so they don't get too muddy.

Gowan
09-02-2008, 09:02 PM
I see a lot of shorts and Crocs at contests - often in the wearers favorite college team colors. Like 'em or hate 'em, you can't argue with the convenience of being able to just hose off everything from the knees down when the ash, sauce and grease start flying.

Be careful of anything vinyl or plastic if the exterior of your cooker gets hot. A gust of wind and you'll be scraping melted goo off that firebox. Personally, I go with a wide brimmed hat to keep the rain off my face and sufficient extra dry clothes. That way if the weather turns ugly I either stay under the EZUP, in the trailer or just say the hell with it and change into spare duds later.

U2CANQUE
09-02-2008, 09:11 PM
That all depends, ask anyone who competed in Fairbanks Indiana what was done for the rain.....oooooops, flood, oooooooooops, State of Emergency....

Actually, as long as it is not too bad, just a poncho and hat goes along fine.....take care of the feet though....

Irrad8
09-02-2008, 09:29 PM
It has rained at every comp we have done this year. I take a hat, pair of mud boots, extra socks, a water resistant jacket, lots of towels and a bottle of Jack to keep me warm.

Alexa RnQ
09-02-2008, 09:45 PM
So far this season we've been rained on, and hailed on at two comps. We're such big wusses, we throw an extra canopy over the cookers when we can. I'm a dainty flower and will put on a jacket, but VQ just rocks the flame shirt and Crocs rain or shine.

Tinybud
09-02-2008, 09:56 PM
Hopefully George, I'll have us covered for this weekend,, I've been lucky so far with no rain at comps except for maybe alittle sprinkle here and there,, but we'll have the 10x20 with all the sides on if need be, plus a 12x14 over the cooker to help with that. I plan on bring extra socks and extra shoes,, may even throw in my big yellow concrete boots..lol..

BBQchef33
09-02-2008, 10:41 PM
rain jacket or poncho should work.

Some improvise with a large garbage bag with holes cut out for arms to go through with a hat.

Yeah, something like this.


WTF??? someone always has a camera at the most farked up times.

Brauma
09-02-2008, 10:45 PM
I'm rigging for Woodstock 2008 this wknd. Friday night I'll stay dry, warm and serious. Saturday I'll drink plenty of antifreeze and get naked in the mud.

Jeff_in_KC
09-02-2008, 10:51 PM
Fark it... most times, rain is the only shower I get at comps so I learn to live with it. Besides, as DivaHerself said, it has likewise rained on us at EVERY contest this year as well.

BBQchef33
09-02-2008, 10:53 PM
I'm rigging for Woodstock 2008 this wknd. Friday night I'll stay dry, warm and serious. Saturday I'll drink plenty of antifreeze and get naked in the mud.


i think my minds eyes are bleeding. :eek:

Alexa RnQ
09-02-2008, 10:54 PM
*hands PooBah a bottle of Brain Bleach and a wire brush*

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/7353/brainbleachtb7.jpg

Bigmista
09-02-2008, 11:05 PM
Rain? At a contest? I don't understand...

All we deal with is wind and farking freezing temps. I mean who wants to sleep outdoors when it's in the low 50's?!?

NotleyQue
09-02-2008, 11:16 PM
Im in the same boat as Mista. Rain at a comp????????

all we get is sun and wind.

Alexa RnQ
09-02-2008, 11:28 PM
Jeez, you two. Nut up.

Professor Salt
09-02-2008, 11:38 PM
Don't forget fire. We missed the wildfire at last year's Viejas comp by a few hours.

Butts-n-gutts
09-03-2008, 12:22 AM
Rain I would have loved rain at my first comp. It was the hottest 2 days of the year, Temp overnight dropped all the way down to 93 degrees.

VA BBQ PIRATES
09-03-2008, 05:40 AM
Looks like I get the pleasure of my first Comp. in the rain. All I have is a rain jacket. What do people generally wear. I know you get wet but I would think there is something better than a jacket and sneakers

Hey George this will be our first real rainy comp too. That is, IF we get the rain - I'm still holding out hope. Hanna may head out to sea or even wait until after turn in's.

Tom

Big Ugly's BBQ
09-03-2008, 05:49 AM
No way, I'm doin the rain dance. Last time we had the wet stuff, we did well, so I'm hoping it pours!!!

Did I mention I'm a glutton for punishment??????:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


Teri's right, maybe I should have my head examined, although the doc may not like what he sees in there:icon_shock1::icon_shock1::icon_shock1:

n-2-que
09-03-2008, 06:30 AM
i stop by a hunting store looking for a Cot, found rain gear on sale so i picked up jacket and pants looks like yellow gear for fishing or something. i take that for the rain but yet have had rain since i bought it at comps

Brauma
09-03-2008, 06:34 AM
Jeez, you two. Nut up.

Bwaaahaahaa :lol:

Muzzlebrake
09-03-2008, 07:10 AM
if you are worried about rain remember these 2 words..........Gore-Tex. Look for it whenever you buy something that you want to keep you dry.

paydabill
09-03-2008, 08:51 AM
Since hooking up with Brian,Irad8, - I have been a heavy investor in punchos and rubber boots. Next year I am thinking a wet suit.

Divemaster
09-03-2008, 09:04 AM
Since hooking up with Brian,Irad8, - I have been a heavy investor in punchos and rubber boots. Next year I am thinking a wet suit.
Trust me, spend the extra money and get a dry suit...

Countryhb
09-03-2008, 10:00 AM
Trust me, spend the extra money and get a dry suit...
Dry suit is too difficult to move in...go with the wetsuit!!

Bigmista
09-03-2008, 12:01 PM
Don't forget fire. We missed the wildfire at last year's Viejas comp by a few hours.

Oh yeah fire!! We get fire! After sILENT Valley a couple of years ago too!

So there!

Big George's BBQ
09-03-2008, 02:18 PM
Me in a wet suite would be ugly and could cause mass chaos

Brauma
09-03-2008, 02:39 PM
We're talking hurricane here. Not your average rain. I'm planning on getting liquered up and rolling in the mud just like the hogs we just cooked. Paying tribute mod.

Big Ugly's BBQ
09-03-2008, 03:15 PM
wetsuits and spandex, not for everyone, especially me!!:icon_blush:

The way things are going, it might swing far enough east, we may not see much, based on what the NHC is forecasting.

Tinybud
09-03-2008, 03:19 PM
Friday is looking better,, only a 10% chance of rain now,, saturday still showing a 70% chance of rain all day, If Hannah just goes east alittle further than expected, we'll be in the clear. If it gets too wet and muddy saturday night/ sunday morning who's pulling me out?? lol.. (not sure when we are heading home)

STX Cue
09-03-2008, 03:49 PM
I have a spare set of these that stay in my boat in case I forget to bring my real rain gear. They work pretty well for rain and wind, and they are all of $25. Oh, and they are breathable.

http://www.froggtoggs.com/store/category.asp?Category=01&Subcategory=00

Diva Q
09-03-2008, 05:08 PM
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2204373000040319772xESuWo?vhost=good-times

LOL this is a funny shot of my hubby and friend at a comp. We found out a little too late the ponchos were a little small for the big boys ...

We have Gore Tex full rain suits now that stay in the comp trailer at all times with our boots.

ssbbqguy
09-03-2008, 07:47 PM
The next rain coat I plan on bringing is a enclosed trailer, with awnings and room for at least two webfooted box runners. Trashbags work for me. Steve.

Professor Salt
09-03-2008, 08:02 PM
I own several sets of Helly Hansen rain gear for fishing. Like the kind they use on Deadliest Catch. Haven't had reason to use them once since I moved to California over a dozen years ago.

Anybody want to buy some lightly used rain gear?:-P

butts
09-03-2008, 08:35 PM
Frog Togs and crocs

Citizen Q
09-04-2008, 12:03 AM
I have very perky breasts, so I don't care if it rains, I look damn good in a wet t-shirt.

Big George's BBQ
09-04-2008, 06:58 AM
Unfortuneately with age everything sags

BBQ_Mayor
09-04-2008, 07:04 AM
This seamed to work.:grin: Just hang out under a tent for a few hours.

18803

Roo-B-Q'N
09-04-2008, 08:12 AM
This seamed to work.:grin: Just hang out under a tent for a few hours.

18803


Ray and Jay drinking????? Unheard of :-D

Just take off all your clothes, when the rain stops, dry off and put your clothes back on.
Just strategically place your turn in boxes when taking them to the judges tent.

BBQ_Mayor
09-04-2008, 11:53 AM
Ray and Jay drinking?????


Who us? Never touch the stuff :rolleyes:

Transformer BBQ
09-04-2008, 12:33 PM
http://picasaweb.google.com/lakesidesmoker/RockNRibFest#5216662234660837714

Big George's BBQ
09-04-2008, 12:53 PM
I appreciate all of the help. My problem is that I do not like rain. I am going to use my rain jacket- a little small but fits. Take extra socks and sneakers and a hat. May try trash bags over the sneakers- I am sure I will be stunning.

Transformer BBQ
09-04-2008, 02:50 PM
THose yellow boots I have are about $12 at Home Depot...you actually put your shoes inside them (I have crocs on)... but they get the job down in th emud and rain at contests...

scottyd
09-04-2008, 08:36 PM
Who us? Never touch the stuff :rolleyes:


Drinking is for the blue hair people.

JohnMcD348
09-04-2008, 11:46 PM
It really doesn't matter to me what I'm doing, as long as I have a hat with a little brim on it, I'm good. If not, just something to wipe my face off with every once in awhile. I grew up in Florida, born and raised. Rain's just something that happens during the day. SHouldn't stop you from doin what you're doin.