Why do you compete?

Bigmista · 12-04-2010, 09:27 PM

I'm really curious about why other people do it.

Buster Dog BBQ · 12-04-2010, 09:34 PM

We do because its something we can do as a family.

JD McGee · 12-04-2010, 09:36 PM

At first it was all about braggin' rights..."Hey man...look at me!" Now it's mostly about the people...hangin' out with friends (old and new)...having a few cold ones and talkin' story!

Still...there's the anticipation and rush you get each time you get a call!

big brother smoke · 12-04-2010, 10:28 PM

To have fun and see your ugly mug, lol!

Don't get me wrong, I go to do my best, but I can only do comps a few times a year due to catering, the fishing biz and the day job.

Trying to do at least five this year!

Ken V · 12-04-2010, 11:00 PM

I would say at this point(I have done 6 comps) it is for the rush of the call and the challenge. Those are getting pushed back a little more at each contest by the great people I have met and the friendships I have formed. The contest that really showed me what is was about was at Shannon, IL. When I took a class from rub with swampboys and seen how everybody helped him out to make sure he had what he needed coming all the way from FL. Scotty, his girls and sister from cancersucks Chicago and Todd with ployboys are the best.

txschutte · 12-04-2010, 11:06 PM

You need a slot for "It's a great way to spend time with my family where everyone has a job, and everyone shares in the reward."

NorthwestBBQ · 12-04-2010, 11:24 PM

I can't tell you, I compete...

Hub · 12-05-2010, 06:07 AM

Because BBQ competition isn't "black and white" -- what works today may flop tomorrow. Lots and lots of variables. CHALLENGE

Ford · 12-05-2010, 06:57 AM

You need to allow multiple answers. The only one I wouldn't click is that insomniac one.

Say what you want at the end of the day if you are really there to win then it's the competitive spirit that drives you. I think it's great to meet new friends, see old ones again and it's extremely relaxing for me. When I just do a contest and don't vend it's like a holiday. It was that way before I started vending and was still doing consulting.

Rich Parker · 12-05-2010, 07:12 AM

I do it for the chicks

Just don't tell the wife.

HBMTN · 12-05-2010, 07:22 AM

For me it's a combination of the 1st and last. I like the competition, it brings back the rush of being young and playing sports, but I am not super competitive. Then Along the way I have made many new friends.

watertowerbbq · 12-05-2010, 11:42 AM

I enjoy it because it's a chance to get together with a bunch of other people who share the same love of cooking bbq. I also enjoy it because it's competitive, but not to the point of taking the fun out of it.

Friday is like a tailgate and Saturday is for the competition, but at awards, it's all about listening for your name and the names of your friends.

bigdogphin · 12-05-2010, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buster Dog BBQ

We do because its something we can do as a family.

This!!!!!!

RedPig · 12-05-2010, 12:55 PM

For me, initially, I wanted to get a better idea of how good (or bad) my Q really was. Friends and family are reliable benchmarks but they won't always tell you straight up if something is amiss or lacking. They don't want to offend nor risk getting cut off. Competing has really given me the opportunity to travel, meet new friends and share in the sucess and disappointments of competing.

Homebrewed Q · 12-05-2010, 12:59 PM

I've only done one comp so far, back in April. I've wanted to for a while, I've helped other teams before and didn't have much say in the process or product so I decided to do it on my own. My Dad and I always talked about it, but unfortunately we lost him back in February. I like to compete, and didn't know so much about the camaraderie until I did the comp in April. I was sandwiched between two extremely helpful pitmasters and they offered tips and advice. My family was there to help and I think I've hooked my Mom and Sister. We're looking forward to more cookoffs in 2011, and to learn how to use our new Backwoods Fatty.

View Poll Results: Why do yo compete in BBQ contests?
To see old friends and meet new ones with thew same interests	31	35.23%
The money!!	2	2.27%
Name recognition for my business	7	7.95%
To crush my opponents and become king of the BBQ world	14	15.91%
I'm an insomniac so I might as well stay up all night cooking	2	2.27%
I'm ultra competitive but I'm too old and fat to run a marathon	32	36.36%
Voters: 88. You may not vote on this poll

12-04-2010, 09:27 PM	#1
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA	Why do you compete? I'm really curious about why other people do it. __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Rec Tec RT-700 Bull Pitmaker Vault Remembering Scott

12-04-2010, 09:34 PM	#2
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA	We do because its something we can do as a family. __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

12-04-2010, 09:36 PM	#3
JD McGee somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-07 Location: Duvall, WA	At first it was all about braggin' rights..."Hey man...look at me!" Now it's mostly about the people...hangin' out with friends (old and new)...having a few cold ones and talkin' story! Still...there's the anticipation and rush you get each time you get a call! __________________ "The team formerly known as "Wine Country "Q"... PNWBA "Team of the Year" 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017... We cook on MAK Grills and Bullets...

12-04-2010, 10:28 PM	#4
big brother smoke somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-03-06 Location: Ventura, CA	To have fun and see your ugly mug, lol! Don't get me wrong, I go to do my best, but I can only do comps a few times a year due to catering, the fishing biz and the day job. Trying to do at least five this year! __________________ Peace and Smoke, BBS Powered by the West Coast Offense: Big Poppa Smokers and Simply Marvelous BBQ - "Walk with Us" My weapons: Humphrey's Smokers

12-04-2010, 11:00 PM	#5
Ken V Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-13-08 Location: Moline, IL.	I would say at this point(I have done 6 comps) it is for the rush of the call and the challenge. Those are getting pushed back a little more at each contest by the great people I have met and the friendships I have formed. The contest that really showed me what is was about was at Shannon, IL. When I took a class from rub with swampboys and seen how everybody helped him out to make sure he had what he needed coming all the way from FL. Scotty, his girls and sister from cancersucks Chicago and Todd with ployboys are the best. __________________ BabyGotBack BBQ team Stumps GF222P Uber fast stealth black thermapen Cubby blue Thermapen UDS XL UDS 22.5" weber X 2

12-04-2010, 11:06 PM	#6
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, Nebraska	You need a slot for "It's a great way to spend time with my family where everyone has a job, and everyone shares in the reward." __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. Your beard is so stupid, it took two hours to watch 60 Minutes.

12-04-2010, 11:24 PM	#7
NorthwestBBQ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-28-09 Location: Everett, WA	I can't tell you, I compete...

12-05-2010, 06:07 AM	#8
Hub Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 09-01-10 Location: Lincolnton, NC	Because BBQ competition isn't "black and white" -- what works today may flop tomorrow. Lots and lots of variables. CHALLENGE __________________ [FONT=Impact][SIZE=3][COLOR=red]Committed Pellethead[/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT] KCBS MCBJ & CTC Memphis Advantage NOS American Made Traeger 075 Weber Performer Author of [I][FONT=Times New Roman]Burn It In The Back Yard[/FONT][/I] Grillin' and Smokin' like crazy for over 40 years :whoo: [COLOR=red][I]There's No Smoke Alarm In My Outdoor Kitchen![/I][/COLOR]

12-05-2010, 06:57 AM	#9
Ford is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-14-07 Location: Lakeland Florida	You need to allow multiple answers. The only one I wouldn't click is that insomniac one. Say what you want at the end of the day if you are really there to win then it's the competitive spirit that drives you. I think it's great to meet new friends, see old ones again and it's extremely relaxing for me. When I just do a contest and don't vend it's like a holiday. It was that way before I started vending and was still doing consulting. __________________ Ford Retired competition cook. BBQ mentor.

12-05-2010, 07:12 AM	#10
Rich Parker Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-20-09 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	I do it for the chicks Just don't tell the wife. __________________ Outlaw BBQ Smoker - TheBBQSuperstore.com

12-05-2010, 07:22 AM	#11
HBMTN is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Virginia	For me it's a combination of the 1st and last. I like the competition, it brings back the rush of being young and playing sports, but I am not super competitive. Then Along the way I have made many new friends. __________________ Ole Hickory EL-EW, FEC 120, Lang 84, Custom Off Set

12-05-2010, 11:42 AM	#12
watertowerbbq is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-07-07 Location: Ankeny, IA	I enjoy it because it's a chance to get together with a bunch of other people who share the same love of cooking bbq. I also enjoy it because it's competitive, but not to the point of taking the fun out of it. Friday is like a tailgate and Saturday is for the competition, but at awards, it's all about listening for your name and the names of your friends. __________________ Matt Head Cook Water Tower BBQ Current: 2017 Yoder YS640 (2021), BWS Extended Party (2012), 14" WSM (2019, used, I have a problem) Previous: BWS Competitor (sold 2012), WSM - 18.5" (2009, sold 2011), WSM - 18.5" (2004, sold 2010) Superfast Orange Thermopen, Yellow MK4, Fireboard, Railroad Detective

12-05-2010, 12:55 PM	#14
RedPig Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 10-09-10 Location: Hampton Roads, VA	For me, initially, I wanted to get a better idea of how good (or bad) my Q really was. Friends and family are reliable benchmarks but they won't always tell you straight up if something is amiss or lacking. They don't want to offend nor risk getting cut off. Competing has really given me the opportunity to travel, meet new friends and share in the sucess and disappointments of competing. __________________ RedPig, Swing Dings, KCBS Member, KCBS CBJ, BGE, Peoria Custom Offset, WSM, Weber Kettle, Traeger Lil Tex, UDS x 2, Stoker 2.0

12-05-2010, 12:59 PM	#15
Homebrewed Q Take a breath! Join Date: 11-10-10 Location: Shenandoah, TX	I've only done one comp so far, back in April. I've wanted to for a while, I've helped other teams before and didn't have much say in the process or product so I decided to do it on my own. My Dad and I always talked about it, but unfortunately we lost him back in February. I like to compete, and didn't know so much about the camaraderie until I did the comp in April. I was sandwiched between two extremely helpful pitmasters and they offered tips and advice. My family was there to help and I think I've hooked my Mom and Sister. We're looking forward to more cookoffs in 2011, and to learn how to use our new Backwoods Fatty. __________________ BWS Fatboy, Weber OTG 22.5, Weber OTS 18.5, Weber Performer, Weber Genesis SE-410.

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