2013 Offset Smoker Poll

FIREPIT · 01-07-2013, 06:28 PM

Hey folks,

Help me decide on an offset smoker. I didn't have much luck with my last thread. If you were to purchase an offset smoker from one of these builders, price and size being equal, which one would you buy?

Thanks for voting!

Trumpstylz · 01-07-2013, 06:31 PM

First choice would be lang, esp if you're getting reverse flow.

Second would be gator or jambo, but I don't own one, I'm just going off research I did off pictures and their own websites and such.

posey's_pork_pit · 01-07-2013, 06:33 PM

Lang ~ reverse flow and no shipping; it's just down the road.

Johnny_Crunch · 01-07-2013, 06:36 PM

Lang didn't make the poll....

Lake Dogs · 01-07-2013, 06:36 PM

Bubba Grills; reverse flow and closer than Lang, then Lang.

www.bubbagrills.net

www.pigroast.com

gtr · 01-07-2013, 06:46 PM

I can only speak to the Klose. I love mine. I know people love their Gators. I'm not as familiar with Pits by JJ.

IamMadMan · 01-07-2013, 06:46 PM

I took the poll because you stated all things equal (Price and Size) I chose Klose in the poll.

But in the real world all things are not equal (especially price, quality, and shipping) so I truly prefer a Lang.

Trumpstylz · 01-07-2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lake Dogs

Bubba Grills; reverse flow and closer than Lang, then Lang.

www.bubbagrills.net

www.pigroast.com

yeah, i've heard really good thing about bubba- I should look into it.

N2Q · 01-07-2013, 08:06 PM

I would Jambo to that list. It's a very well built cooker at a competitive price

Sauced! · 01-07-2013, 08:34 PM

Lang not on the list? lunacy!

stephan · 01-07-2013, 08:37 PM

I have had a Klose in the past. If I was to go back to a stick burner I wouldnt think twice, I get another only bigger.

FIREPIT · 01-07-2013, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sauced!

Lang not on the list? lunacy!

Actually I intended on Lang being a choice but I screwed up the post.

Bludawg · 01-07-2013, 09:50 PM

Gators anit cheap but they are REALLY WELL built. and worth every penny. Quality costs!

Muzzlebrake · 01-07-2013, 10:09 PM

Add Yoder to that list and stop shopping. The Kingman kicks ash. A custom Stockton on is way up on my wish list.

superdan · 01-07-2013, 11:33 PM

Since I run a Gator, that's the one I chose. To be honest, I think any of the "high end" builders would be fine. I just enjoyed talking to Ritch when I called and he built me just what I wanted. No complaints from me.

View Poll Results: If you were to purchase an offset smoker from one of these builders, price and size being equal, whi
Gator Pit	10	35.71%
Klose	17	60.71%
Pits by JJ	1	3.57%
Voters: 28. You may not vote on this poll

01-07-2013, 06:28 PM	#1
FIREPIT Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 12-28-12 Location: Northern Louisiana Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	2013 Offset Smoker Poll Hey folks, Help me decide on an offset smoker. I didn't have much luck with my last thread. If you were to purchase an offset smoker from one of these builders, price and size being equal, which one would you buy? Thanks for voting! __________________ FIREPIT Gator Pit Party Gator 24X42 (ordered 1/8/13) 22.5" WSM 22.5" Weber Performer Gold Black Thermapen with Red Flames (fastest) "Spare rib anyone?" - Adam

01-07-2013, 06:31 PM	#2
Trumpstylz is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-29-11 Location: Chicagoland Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	First choice would be lang, esp if you're getting reverse flow. Second would be gator or jambo, but I don't own one, I'm just going off research I did off pictures and their own websites and such. __________________ Weber One Touch Gold 2001 Weber Genesis that is no longer used since the OTG

01-07-2013, 06:33 PM	#3
posey's_pork_pit is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-11-10 Location: Doraville GA Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Lang ~ reverse flow and no shipping; it's just down the road. __________________ Super fast Purple Thermapen Custom Reverse Flow 55 Gallon Drum Offset Weber SS Performer date code EE Weber 18 and 22.5 OTS Kettle w/Marty's handles Smokey Joe Silver w/wooden handle a.k.a. Mini Me Weber Smokey Joe Platinum date code ER Sipsey: Secret's in the sauce.

01-07-2013, 06:36 PM	#4
Johnny_Crunch Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-10 Location: Cypress TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lang didn't make the poll.... __________________ J Crunch

01-07-2013, 06:36 PM	#5
Lake Dogs Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Bubba Grills; reverse flow and closer than Lang, then Lang. www.bubbagrills.net www.pigroast.com __________________ Hance - Lake Dogs Cooking Team - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from everywhere)

01-07-2013, 06:46 PM	#6
gtr Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I can only speak to the Klose. I love mine. I know people love their Gators. I'm not as familiar with Pits by JJ. __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Jumbo Old Smokey, Pig Hibachi, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. Golden Goose Egg - Got 2 in the nest baby! SPFP Mayzie's keeping an eye out for you! WTFWGALD?

01-07-2013, 06:46 PM	#7
IamMadMan is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 07-30-11 Location: Southern New Jersey Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I took the poll because you stated all things equal (Price and Size) I chose Klose in the poll. But in the real world all things are not equal (especially price, quality, and shipping) so I truly prefer a Lang. __________________ Humphrey's DownEast Beast W/BBQ Guru

01-07-2013, 08:06 PM	#9
N2Q Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-30-12 Location: North Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would Jambo to that list. It's a very well built cooker at a competitive price

01-07-2013, 08:34 PM	#10
Sauced! Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 05-06-09 Location: Mount Holly, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Lang not on the list? lunacy! __________________ Scott, Head Cook - Sauced! BBQ Team

01-07-2013, 08:37 PM	#11
stephan is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-02-10 Location: lake grove, new york Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have had a Klose in the past. If I was to go back to a stick burner I wouldnt think twice, I get another only bigger.

01-07-2013, 09:50 PM	#13
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Gators anit cheap but they are REALLY WELL built. and worth every penny. Quality costs! __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

01-07-2013, 10:09 PM	#14
Muzzlebrake Babbling Farker Join Date: 09-22-06 Location: Pleasant Valley NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Add Yoder to that list and stop shopping. The Kingman kicks ash. A custom Stockton on is way up on my wish list. __________________ Sean Keever "What sort of people are these charcoal masters? They behaved badly and were unconcerned with appearances. Their hair was long and unkempt and their clothes were wrinkled and old. They drank beer to and from the crab house and they made rude noises while we cooked." Tao of Charcoal

01-07-2013, 11:33 PM	#15
superdan Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-21-11 Location: Sacramento, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Since I run a Gator, that's the one I chose. To be honest, I think any of the "high end" builders would be fine. I just enjoyed talking to Ritch when I called and he built me just what I wanted. No complaints from me.