Baby Back Maniac
is Blowin Smoke!
- Joined
- Jan 20, 2010
- Location
- Dallas, TX
If you search the Chinese sites, they have them in dozens of sizes in 1/2” increments. The inside diameter of the PB “24” is 21.5” so the SnS is probably the size they call 24.5 or maybe 25. The SnS molded into the lid does suggest some customization to the mold, but size alone does not mean it was a clean sheet design.
It doesn’t sound like much, but having a couple more inches than the standard 18.5” LBGE or KJ Classic is a big deal for larger cuts and longer cuts like rib racks and sides of salmon. I tested out a cart full of items and I was surprised at the things that wouldn’t fit on an 18 without trimming, yet I haven’t found anything semi-normal that wouldn’t fit on a 20-21” grate. Except a whole hog.
I see nothing about this kamado that I don’t like. Just not enough to make me want one. The PB was a trial kamado for me, and with a few tweaks and some CGS accessories, I am super pleased with it so I may stick with it for a while. If I were to upgrade though, I would skip past this one and look at the Big Joe 2 or the new taller Big Joe 3, maybe an XL BGE at the right price, and of course the Weber summit. Except the BJ3, they are all close in price to this smaller SnS. I wish him luck, but I think that is going to be a hard segment to compete in.
It's great we have options, isn't it?
It wasn't very long ago when it seemed like the only options were green or oval.