Need SMoker advice

Big Country BBQ · 10-27-2013, 12:49 PM

Well guys We are looking for a larger smoker for KCBS contest that I can cook 3/4 Categories (ribs, pork, and brisket) I have been cooking on our large custom build but due to temp in fluctuation we have decided to buy another due to me not have time to build another one so here are my options

1.) Lonestar grillz Insulated Vertical Smoker w/ extra slide in & rack
price shipped $3030

2.) Backwoods Gater

4.) BWS G2 Party

4.) Pitmaker Vault

The Pig's Blanket · 10-27-2013, 12:55 PM

I have been doing some research myself and I like everything about the Lonestar. Id say you will get votes for all of them :) Good luck

Big Country BBQ · 10-27-2013, 01:08 PM

Yea I looked at the lonestar and like it really well only thing that throws me off is lack of reviews

gmag · 10-27-2013, 02:01 PM

I want to throw three other options that would be perfect for those three meats:
1. Stumps Stumpster
2. Humphreys Battle Box
3. Assassin ( not the 28 )

Big Country BBQ · 10-27-2013, 02:33 PM

I came close to getting a gravity feed but wanting a more of water cooker design than anything?

BBQ_MAFIA · 10-27-2013, 02:42 PM

Don't forget to include the Spicewine in the mix before make a decision.

Big Country BBQ · 10-27-2013, 04:25 PM

Well after discussing with other comp teams and talking about the manufacturing of the 2 ive came up with the 2 choices which are lonestargrillz smoker and a Humphrey down eat beast.

The Pig's Blanket · 10-27-2013, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Country BBQ

Yea I looked at the lonestar and like it really well only thing that throws me off is lack of reviews

Someone on here from KY was going to pick his lonestar up this weedend I think? He said he would do a review.

I watched this the other day. there are a couple parts. not sure if you seen it or not?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jfp8MUlRPk

smokinit · 10-27-2013, 06:21 PM

Hey look at the Humphreys also click on the link in my sig.

ajstrider · 10-27-2013, 06:22 PM

You totally left Humphrey's out of that lineup!

joemat · 10-27-2013, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Country BBQ

I came close to getting a gravity feed but wanting a more of water cooker design than anything?

I am looking at many of the same smokers you are (plus the Stumps Junior).

Have you considered the Mixon water smoker?

Big Country BBQ · 10-27-2013, 06:39 PM

I looked at Myron mixons smokers but for wanting to do big cookings I still leading to the lonestar

joemat · 10-27-2013, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Country BBQ

I looked at Myron mixons smokers but for wanting to do big cookings I still leading to the lonestar

I hear you. I am still undecided between a Stumps gravity feed or one of the several water smokers.

Aside from size, do you know the difference between the legacy vs. G2 Backwoods smokers? I understand a new G2 Fatboy is under development and I was wondering the difference from the existing Fatboy.

Big Country BBQ · 10-27-2013, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by joemat

I hear you. I am still undecided between a Stumps gravity feed or one of the several water smokers.

Aside from size, do you know the difference between the legacy vs. G2 Backwoods smokers? I understand a new G2 Fatboy is under development and I was wondering the difference from the existing Fatboy.

From what ive gathered from talking to backwoods is that G2 series is deeper to provide enough room to fit an entire hotel/steamer pan.

shagnasty · 10-28-2013, 09:23 AM

just picked up my lonestar this weekend. I can tell you its a beast! Hevy and well built. Its huge! Its a massive unit. Its got a lot of capacity. Ive only seasoned it so far and cooked a litte bacon during the process but it held heat for hours on just a little bit of lump charcoal. Chris is a great guy and I saw several of his other products while I was there. I cant say anything about the other brands but I can tell you the Lonestargrillz is a solid well built unit. Once I get a chance to actually use it I will post a review. I too was a little skeptical because ther isnt alot of info about them out there. But all that was gone as soon as i saw it. BTW, ROLL TIDE! Im originally for Bama myself. PM if you have any other questions.

10-27-2013, 12:49 PM	#1
Big Country BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-30-12 Location: Huntsville, AL	Need SMoker advice Well guys We are looking for a larger smoker for KCBS contest that I can cook 3/4 Categories (ribs, pork, and brisket) I have been cooking on our large custom build but due to temp in fluctuation we have decided to buy another due to me not have time to build another one so here are my options 1.) Lonestar grillz Insulated Vertical Smoker w/ extra slide in & rack price shipped $3030 2.) Backwoods Gater 4.) BWS G2 Party 4.) Pitmaker Vault __________________ CUSTOM VERTICAL SMOKER \| PRIMO XL \| WEBER PERFORMER PLATNIUM \| WEBER WSM 22.5 STARS AND BARS COMPETITION BBQ TEAM HUNTSVILLE, AL ROLL TIDE ROLL!

10-27-2013, 12:55 PM	#2
The Pig's Blanket Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-23-13 Location: Catlettsburg KY	I have been doing some research myself and I like everything about the Lonestar. Id say you will get votes for all of them :) Good luck __________________ Shirley 250RF Smoker Shirley Competition cooker Traeger Lil Tex Elite Blue Thermapen

10-27-2013, 01:08 PM	#3
Big Country BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-30-12 Location: Huntsville, AL	Yea I looked at the lonestar and like it really well only thing that throws me off is lack of reviews __________________ CUSTOM VERTICAL SMOKER \| PRIMO XL \| WEBER PERFORMER PLATNIUM \| WEBER WSM 22.5 STARS AND BARS COMPETITION BBQ TEAM HUNTSVILLE, AL ROLL TIDE ROLL!

10-27-2013, 02:01 PM	#4
gmag Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-12-13 Location: Minnesota	I want to throw three other options that would be perfect for those three meats: 1. Stumps Stumpster 2. Humphreys Battle Box 3. Assassin ( not the 28 ) __________________ KCBS CBJ - KJ Classic - Gateway Drum Smoker

10-27-2013, 02:33 PM	#5
Big Country BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-30-12 Location: Huntsville, AL	I came close to getting a gravity feed but wanting a more of water cooker design than anything? __________________ CUSTOM VERTICAL SMOKER \| PRIMO XL \| WEBER PERFORMER PLATNIUM \| WEBER WSM 22.5 STARS AND BARS COMPETITION BBQ TEAM HUNTSVILLE, AL ROLL TIDE ROLL!

10-27-2013, 02:42 PM	#6
BBQ_MAFIA somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-10-05 Location: NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY	Don't forget to include the Spicewine in the mix before make a decision. __________________ Guido Lang 60 Lang 84 Deluxe Warmer with Chargrill Large Spicewine Large BGE XL - BGE Med. BGE ( Bought it for my son Vincenzo) Brinkman Snp Brinkman ECB GOSM Weber Kettle Kenmore Elite Gasser Camp Chef Outdoor Stove Blackstone Pizza Oven Blackstone 36" Griddle 1-Banjo

10-27-2013, 04:25 PM	#7
Big Country BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-30-12 Location: Huntsville, AL	Well after discussing with other comp teams and talking about the manufacturing of the 2 ive came up with the 2 choices which are lonestargrillz smoker and a Humphrey down eat beast. __________________ CUSTOM VERTICAL SMOKER \| PRIMO XL \| WEBER PERFORMER PLATNIUM \| WEBER WSM 22.5 STARS AND BARS COMPETITION BBQ TEAM HUNTSVILLE, AL ROLL TIDE ROLL!

10-27-2013, 06:21 PM	#9
smokinit is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 03-16-07 Location: Coxsackie NY	Hey look at the Humphreys also click on the link in my sig. __________________ I'MMM Back💪

10-27-2013, 06:22 PM	#10
ajstrider is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-02-12 Location: Kentucky	You totally left Humphrey's out of that lineup! __________________ Weber Summit Charcoal Grill and 22” WSM. Former user of pellet grills and XL BGE

10-27-2013, 06:39 PM	#12
Big Country BBQ Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-30-12 Location: Huntsville, AL	I looked at Myron mixons smokers but for wanting to do big cookings I still leading to the lonestar __________________ CUSTOM VERTICAL SMOKER \| PRIMO XL \| WEBER PERFORMER PLATNIUM \| WEBER WSM 22.5 STARS AND BARS COMPETITION BBQ TEAM HUNTSVILLE, AL ROLL TIDE ROLL!

10-28-2013, 09:23 AM	#15
shagnasty Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-08-13 Location: Western, KY	just picked up my lonestar this weekend. I can tell you its a beast! Hevy and well built. Its huge! Its a massive unit. Its got a lot of capacity. Ive only seasoned it so far and cooked a litte bacon during the process but it held heat for hours on just a little bit of lump charcoal. Chris is a great guy and I saw several of his other products while I was there. I cant say anything about the other brands but I can tell you the Lonestargrillz is a solid well built unit. Once I get a chance to actually use it I will post a review. I too was a little skeptical because ther isnt alot of info about them out there. But all that was gone as soon as i saw it. BTW, ROLL TIDE! Im originally for Bama myself. PM if you have any other questions.