Jambo backyard or lang 48

Brig · 01-19-2014, 08:04 PM

In the next few months I plan on purchasing a new smoker. I am torn between the lang and jambo. I have read about both and they seem to be great smokers. Would like some input before I make my finial decision.

Mrfish · 01-19-2014, 08:10 PM

Jambo

bbqwilly · 01-19-2014, 08:12 PM

Shirley patio.
shirley

ShencoSmoke · 01-19-2014, 08:16 PM

I am biased because I own a Jambo backyard, let me get that out if the way. I have a good friend that has a lang 48 so I am familiar with both pits. My take is that the Jambo likes to cook hotter, the sweet spot is between 275-325. It can easily be adjusted using the stack, not the intake like the lang. The Jambo fire box is bigger and insulated. The lang seems to like lower temps, so you might want to think about how hot you want to cook. I also like the 2 small doors on the Jambo, but some would argue that they like the lang door because it offers better access. They are both good pits, you can't go wrong.

awscwi · 01-19-2014, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bbqwilly

Shirley patio.
shirley

Indeed, check out Pauls work before you make your decision...

sliding_billy · 01-20-2014, 02:02 AM

Two things... Do you have a set opinion of whether you want a reverse flow or traditional offset? Are you prepared for the Jambo wait time?

Bigr314 · 01-20-2014, 02:04 AM

Shirley Fabrication Patio. More for your money and better construction.

GoolsbyMD · 01-20-2014, 06:58 AM

I'd love to have an insulated firebox and would go with Jambo if I had to chose between the two. However I was about to buy a 48 and went over and ordered a smoker with Shirley Fab. Almost went with an insulated FB but settled with a thicker metal and more options. I can't wait, give him a call and see what he can work out.

ShencoSmoke · 01-20-2014, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigr314

Shirley Fabrication Patio. More for your money and better construction.

By no means am I saying anything bad about the Shirley, but I can't imagine how any pit would have a better construction than a Jambo, everyone I have seen has been flawless.

Bigr314 · 01-20-2014, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ShencoSmoke

By no means am I saying anything bad about the Shirley, but I can't imagine how any pit would have a better construction than a Jambo, everyone I have seen has been flawless.

Sorry, I should of been more clear. I was talking about the Lang. I have never seen a Jambo,but have seen the Lang.

jlane · 01-20-2014, 08:12 AM

Not sure about the Jambo's shipping cost, but a Lang shipped to the Midwest is expensive. Have you looked at the Yoders? They're made in your own backyard and I'd imagine with what you'd save on shipping you could get a lot more smoker.

Mrdeville · 01-20-2014, 08:32 AM

Get a Shirley. I'm on my second one! Heavy duty construction!

Brig · 01-20-2014, 09:18 AM

Reverse flow not an option I have to had, from what I read the jambo has a pretty constant temp from one end to the other. I have looked at yoders also they seem like a quality pit. But haven't seen to many reviews on them.

oldbill · 01-20-2014, 09:30 AM

They're both great pits but I think that I would choose the Jambo. The reason why is that for me a traditional configuration with tuning plates gives more versatility than the RF design. With the tuning plates I can get even temps across the pit or I can give myself hot spots or cooler spots in the pit with a simple adjustment whereas with the RF you have a more even temp from end to end that is non negotiable. So, if I want to do more than one kind of meat, at a slightly different temp I can and I can also have a holding area in the pit after setting up for a cooler spot while still cooking in the hot spots. The traditional offset has a little more thinking involved in it but again, the versatility is the key for me!

pjayt · 01-20-2014, 09:56 AM

Your kids and Grand kids will be cooking on your Lang

01-19-2014, 08:04 PM	#1
Brig Found some matches. Join Date: 01-14-14 Location: Wichita,ks	Jambo backyard or lang 48 In the next few months I plan on purchasing a new smoker. I am torn between the lang and jambo. I have read about both and they seem to be great smokers. Would like some input before I make my finial decision.

01-19-2014, 08:10 PM	#2
Mrfish is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-09-12 Location: Maquoketa, IA Name/Nickname : Ron	Jambo __________________ Ron <XXX>< Weber 18,22,26 Weber Summit Gasser MAK 2 Star General

01-19-2014, 08:12 PM	#3
bbqwilly Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-03-12 Location: Chickamauga, Ga	Shirley patio. shirley __________________ [COLOR="DarkOrange"][B]Will[/B][/COLOR] UDS Weber OTS TQ 250 deluxe ([COLOR="Red"]gone but not forgotten[/COLOR]) [COLOR="Blue"]"Let me get a Diablo Sandwich and a Dr Pepper. Make it fast I'm in a gosh dang hurry"[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"]IMBAS[/COLOR] [COLOR="red"]Certified[/COLOR] [COLOR="red"]MOINK[/COLOR] [COLOR="red"]Baller[/COLOR]

01-19-2014, 08:16 PM	#4
ShencoSmoke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-02-13 Location: The Shenandoah Valley	I am biased because I own a Jambo backyard, let me get that out if the way. I have a good friend that has a lang 48 so I am familiar with both pits. My take is that the Jambo likes to cook hotter, the sweet spot is between 275-325. It can easily be adjusted using the stack, not the intake like the lang. The Jambo fire box is bigger and insulated. The lang seems to like lower temps, so you might want to think about how hot you want to cook. I also like the 2 small doors on the Jambo, but some would argue that they like the lang door because it offers better access. They are both good pits, you can't go wrong.
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01-20-2014, 02:02 AM	#6
sliding_billy somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-27-13 Location: Princeton, TX Name/Nickname : )	Two things... Do you have a set opinion of whether you want a reverse flow or traditional offset? Are you prepared for the Jambo wait time? __________________ Custom Offset/GMG Davy Crockett/Vision Kamado/Blackstone 36"/Weber 22" "redhead"/WSM 14.5" X2/Jumbo Joe/Pit Boss Copperhead/KCBS

01-20-2014, 02:04 AM	#7
Bigr314 Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-20-13 Location: Uniontown,Pa	Shirley Fabrication Patio. More for your money and better construction. __________________ Ron-Born and proudly raised in New Orleans, Louisiana Pastry Chef Weber 22.5 Kettle,Blackstone 36 Griddle,UDS Shirley Fabrication 24x50 RF with warmer(Boss Hogg) Tab Benoit- Must listen to this artist. A cross between southern blues,Stevie Ray, and Louisiana cajun. Great listening while having a brew and tending the stick burner.

01-20-2014, 06:58 AM	#8
GoolsbyMD Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-19-13 Location: Chesapeake, VA	I'd love to have an insulated firebox and would go with Jambo if I had to chose between the two. However I was about to buy a 48 and went over and ordered a smoker with Shirley Fab. Almost went with an insulated FB but settled with a thicker metal and more options. I can't wait, give him a call and see what he can work out. __________________ US Navy. WSM 18.5", Stumps Smoker Baby, SF 24x48 RF, Weber OTG.

01-20-2014, 08:12 AM	#11
jlane Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-01-11 Location: Saint Louis MO	Not sure about the Jambo's shipping cost, but a Lang shipped to the Midwest is expensive. Have you looked at the Yoders? They're made in your own backyard and I'd imagine with what you'd save on shipping you could get a lot more smoker.

01-20-2014, 08:32 AM	#12
Mrdeville Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-07-13 Location: Washington DC	Get a Shirley. I'm on my second one! Heavy duty construction! __________________ Shirley Smoker , 22.5" Weber Kettle,Thermapen, Thermapop, Timestick

01-20-2014, 09:18 AM	#13
Brig Found some matches. Join Date: 01-14-14 Location: Wichita,ks	Reverse flow not an option I have to had, from what I read the jambo has a pretty constant temp from one end to the other. I have looked at yoders also they seem like a quality pit. But haven't seen to many reviews on them.

01-20-2014, 09:30 AM	#14
oldbill is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-30-13 Location: Kyle, TX	They're both great pits but I think that I would choose the Jambo. The reason why is that for me a traditional configuration with tuning plates gives more versatility than the RF design. With the tuning plates I can get even temps across the pit or I can give myself hot spots or cooler spots in the pit with a simple adjustment whereas with the RF you have a more even temp from end to end that is non negotiable. So, if I want to do more than one kind of meat, at a slightly different temp I can and I can also have a holding area in the pit after setting up for a cooler spot while still cooking in the hot spots. The traditional offset has a little more thinking involved in it but again, the versatility is the key for me! __________________ [FONT=Lucida Sans Unicode]Never Trust A Skinny Cook!!![/FONT] Lone Star Grillz Vertical Offset, New Braunfels Black Diamond Offset (Retired), Weber Kettle :grin:

01-20-2014, 09:56 AM	#15
pjayt Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-08-14 Location: Dothan, Al.	Your kids and Grand kids will be cooking on your Lang __________________ Percy's backyard BBQ, Lang 36 Stretch Deluxe 2 burner Tejas cook stand/griddle Titan Santa Maria, RiverGrille cowboy grill Blaze Professional Portable w/ pedestal Thermapen one, Maverick Pro Temp PT100 Weston Pro-2300 vacuum packer