Big Poppa Drum at Comps

L

Little Pig Barbeque

Knows what a fatty is.
Joined
Aug 10, 2018
Messages
188
Reaction score
227
Points
0
Location
Kentucky
I know I've seen tons of Gateways used in competition BBQ. Anybody use the big poppa drum at comps? I know I would feel much better hauling a cheap drum around on a trailer instead of an $$$ drum.

If anyone uses one, how do they do?


Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
 
Little Pig Barbeque said:
I know I've seen tons of Gateways used in competition BBQ. Anybody use the big poppa drum at comps? I know I would feel much better hauling a cheap drum around on a trailer instead of an $$$ drum.

If anyone uses one, how do they do?


Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
Click to expand...

I cant speak for competitions but I have a BPS drum kit (I used my own drum) and I love it. I think the riser intakes like on the Gateway are cool looking but the slide vents on my BPS are very efficient. I've held 225 degrees for 6-7hrs without any adjustment. I'm comfortable enough to leave it alone for hours at a time and it turns out great Q. Also, If I were to buy a high dollar UDS it would be Big Poppas stainless drum.
 
WilliamKY said:
I cant speak for competitions but I have a BPS drum kit (I used my own drum) and I love it. I think the riser intakes like on the Gateway are cool looking but the slide vents on my BPS are very efficient. I've held 225 degrees for 6-7hrs without any adjustment. I'm comfortable enough to leave it alone for hours at a time and it turns out great Q. Also, If I were to buy a high dollar UDS it would be Big Poppas stainless drum.
Click to expand...
I've seen the stainless steel version. It looks pretty awesome. The gateways do look pretty cool, but for the money I would be afraid to haul it around and get it scratched and dented up.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
 
Tons of Guys Compete with DIY drum smokers. I don’t do comps but have seen many in videos.
 
The Big Poppa kit looks nice and is super cheap. I'd love to have a gateway, but if they cook the same....

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
 
I’ve never seen one at a comp but no reason you couldn’t use one.
 
I use my UDS at comps and at my last one, it held temps better than my Trail Embers (similar to the 22" WSM). It may not be as pretty as a Gateway or Hunsaker, but if it performs as well as one, I will pocket the cost difference.
 
Mod Note:

Move to the competition section of the forum since this is a competition-specific question.
 
I've seen one BPS drum here in the south at comps. Should work fine if you practice on it
 
I don't know that I have seen many BPS drums specifically. But plenty of homemade cans. We pulled out a 2nd in chicken (and RGC) at the AR Open with a homemade drum. It can be done. Have since added 2 Gateways. They don't get that beat up and I don't treat them like a Cadillac either. Just tie-down well in transport.
 
I don't worry about scratching and banging up my gateway drums. I don't care how pretty they look as long as they do what they are supposed to do.
 
I built a UDS for $60 entered 2 contests walked in 2 contests.
Ed
 
Hunsaker in my opinion is the best option for a UDS. I know many competitors who use them and walk. The vortex plate is awesome. I rarely see BPS drums anymore at comps.
 
I do like the vortex deflector in the hunsaker. I wonder if that can be used with the big poppa fire basket?

Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Kaptain Kadian
Big poppa smokers drum slide vent
Replies
5
Views
396
Kaptain Kadian
Kaptain Kadian
K
Anyone switch from stickburner to drum?
Replies
15
Views
2K
Speeed
Speeed
K
Hunsaker drum vs Pit Barrel PBX vs OKJ Bronco Pro
Replies
7
Views
1K
Lahawk1
L
B
22”WSM vs Drum for ribs
Replies
3
Views
283
huskerfan1200
huskerfan1200
masque13
Gateway Drum Question
Replies
13
Views
1K
masque13
masque13
Back
Top