1st competition...setup question!! - Page 2

aimcat · 05-17-2018, 11:32 AM

who care - awesome! Thanks! Have you competed in this one before? Would you deem this a good "starter" comp? Should we go ahead and join KCBS prior? We are not currently members.

Schwebs · 05-17-2018, 11:59 AM

Some great tips being given in this thread. Check other threads on set up for more tips.

Last weekend the "team" (one guy) next to me at Minnesota in May had two WSMs and two EZ ups, along with a few bins for the rest of his stuff.... all of which fit into a small Mazda SUV!

In a field of 70 teams, he had two calls. Color me impressed.

Blanton · 05-17-2018, 02:28 PM

2 nice calls. Great guy! He has been working his way up and uses what he has

ITBFQ · 05-17-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Schwebs

Some great tips being given in this thread. Check other threads on set up for more tips.

Last weekend the "team" (one guy) next to me at Minnesota in May had two WSMs and two EZ ups, along with a few bins for the rest of his stuff.... all of which fit into a small Mazda SUV!

In a field of 70 teams, he had two calls. Color me impressed.

I get everything I need into/onto a Corolla. My very kind teammate stores and hauls my EZ Up.

who cares · 05-17-2018, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by aimcat

who care - awesome! Thanks! Have you competed in this one before? Would you deem this a good "starter" comp? Should we go ahead and join KCBS prior? We are not currently members.

We competed here last year. It is a good comp. If turn in is in the same place as last year, you have to walk up around 20 step to a upper parking lot. I would give yourself 4-5 min for a walk to turn in, in your timeline. You do not have to be members of KCBS if you choose not to. If you find this is something you want to do then join. Likes others have said work on your cook and getting everything turned in.

ronbrad62 · 05-17-2018, 04:13 PM

As far as being a member of KCBS, they will use your membership number to keep track of your scores, so if this is something that you will benefit from, then join.

aimcat · 05-18-2018, 06:21 AM

Thank you guys so much for all the advice!! We are thinking of adding a pit barrel cooker to the line up for chicken and ribs, what would you all think?

pharp · 05-18-2018, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by aimcat

Thank you guys so much for all the advice!! We are thinking of adding a pit barrel cooker to the line up for chicken and ribs, what would you all think?

I am a bit partial, but I think it would be a great choice. It would be a relatively inexpensive addition and doesn’t take up a lot of space. I would order it quick so you could get a practice cook or two in.

aimcat · 05-18-2018, 10:39 AM

I ordered the pit barrel today with ash pan! I hope it makes a great addition. Do comp ribs HUNG turn out ok? I have never hung anything so just curious!

Ron_L · 05-18-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by aimcat

I ordered the pit barrel today with ash pan! I hope it makes a great addition. Do comp ribs HUNG turn out ok? I have never hung anything so just curious!

We hang our ribs in a Hunsaker drum. I've never tried them in a PBC, but they should be fine. Just remember to wrap them and move them to the grate before they get tender enough to fall into the fire :O

moej · 05-18-2018, 10:46 AM

Shake and Bake hangs ribs and they do ok. Practice that method before the contest.

sudsandswine · 05-18-2018, 11:20 AM

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If you have an android device such as a cell phone. Get the 180que app. It will help you keep on your timeline. Helps you build one too. My favorite tool and it is free.

Pretty cool app, thanks for the heads up

midwest_kc · 05-18-2018, 11:44 AM

As far as hanging, it certainly can be done. We have played around with it, and I think we're going back to laying them flat. I think it comes down to comfort level and what you like better.

05-17-2018, 11:59 AM	#17
Schwebs Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-12-15 Location: Twin Cities, Mn.	Ez ups are fine Some great tips being given in this thread. Check other threads on set up for more tips. Last weekend the "team" (one guy) next to me at Minnesota in May had two WSMs and two EZ ups, along with a few bins for the rest of his stuff.... all of which fit into a small Mazda SUV! In a field of 70 teams, he had two calls. Color me impressed.

05-17-2018, 02:28 PM	#18
Blanton is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-20-12 Location: Twin Cities	2 nice calls. Great guy! He has been working his way up and uses what he has __________________ 3 - Hunsaker Drums, Humphreys Cubed Pint, WSM, 36" Blackstone

05-17-2018, 04:13 PM	#21
ronbrad62 is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-16-16 Location: Johns Creek, Ga. Name/Nickname : Ron	As far as being a member of KCBS, they will use your membership number to keep track of your scores, so if this is something that you will benefit from, then join. __________________ Ron

05-18-2018, 10:46 AM	#26
moej Got Wood. Join Date: 05-03-11 Location: Lockport, IL	Shake and Bake hangs ribs and they do ok. Practice that method before the contest. __________________ And BOOM..Goes the Dynamite

05-18-2018, 11:44 AM	#28
midwest_kc is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-27-10 Location: Independence, MO Name/Nickname : Joel	As far as hanging, it certainly can be done. We have played around with it, and I think we're going back to laying them flat. I think it comes down to comfort level and what you like better. __________________ Meat Rushmore BBQ Team

05-17-2018, 11:32 AM	#16
aimcat Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-03-17 Location: Virginia, VA	who care - awesome! Thanks! Have you competed in this one before? Would you deem this a good "starter" comp? Should we go ahead and join KCBS prior? We are not currently members.

05-18-2018, 06:21 AM	#22
aimcat Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-03-17 Location: Virginia, VA	Thank you guys so much for all the advice!! We are thinking of adding a pit barrel cooker to the line up for chicken and ribs, what would you all think?

05-18-2018, 10:39 AM	#24
aimcat Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-03-17 Location: Virginia, VA	I ordered the pit barrel today with ash pan! I hope it makes a great addition. Do comp ribs HUNG turn out ok? I have never hung anything so just curious!