2013 Offset Smoker Poll - Page 2

Militant83 · 01-07-2013, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Trumpstylz

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

I dont own one YET, But I Would seriously look into Bubba Grills. I talked to Lonnie the other day and he was extremely helpful and a great guy to talk to about his pits. He has several models at great prices or will build whatever you can think of.

I really looking forward to working with him on my pit in the future.

But good luck with whatever you choose.

Warthog · 01-08-2013, 07:16 AM

Jambo followed by a Meadowcreek.

BBQ Bandit · 01-08-2013, 07:55 AM

That is a hard hypothetical scenario - because not every fabricator offers the same features, options, same size for the same price.

Klose is a traditional offset - which offers a 1/2" firebox and an upright option on the opposite end of the firebox. The design does reveal hot/cold spots that can be used as an advantage of a simultaneous multi-temp zone cooking from one heat source.

Lang is a reverse flow smoker - reduces the hot/cold by preheating a full length baffle under the cooking grates. Reverse flow smokers are recognizable by having the smokestack and firebox on the same side. The vertical chamber option is built over the firebox.

Each has their pro's and cons - both are great cookers.

Hook'n Bull · 01-08-2013, 07:56 AM

Definitely Jambo for me.

AZScott · 01-08-2013, 09:31 AM

I'm currently having an R&O pit built, non comp, so I'd say call Billie. Out of the three, I can't see any issues with any of them and to me there is something I really like about Pits by JJ. That something is more than likely shipping costs to AZ though.

One thing I would look at is shipping times. Once you write the down payment check, you start daydreaming so make sure it's within a reasonable time period.

cowgirl · 01-08-2013, 10:49 AM

I would look into a custom build by TuscaloosaQ http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=136738

He does quality work!!

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

01-08-2013, 07:16 AM	#17
Warthog is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-20-09 Location: Cliffwood Beach, NJ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Jambo followed by a Meadowcreek. __________________ "Two Hungry Hogs" bbq team. UDS CharGriller w/SFB Weber 3(1987)

01-08-2013, 07:55 AM	#18
BBQ Bandit Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-15-08 Location: Harrisburg, PA Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	That is a hard hypothetical scenario - because not every fabricator offers the same features, options, same size for the same price. Klose is a traditional offset - which offers a 1/2" firebox and an upright option on the opposite end of the firebox. The design does reveal hot/cold spots that can be used as an advantage of a simultaneous multi-temp zone cooking from one heat source. Lang is a reverse flow smoker - reduces the hot/cold by preheating a full length baffle under the cooking grates. Reverse flow smokers are recognizable by having the smokestack and firebox on the same side. The vertical chamber option is built over the firebox. Each has their pro's and cons - both are great cookers. __________________ Bacon should be capitalized as a pronoun for pork! A BBQ Servant; cooking for the Troops, Churches, and Charity Operation BBQ Relief founding member Lang 84 Deluxe Kitchen known as "The Glamazon" Custom Klose Backyard Chef... of Snot, 22.5 WSM Former smokers; Lang 60 Mobile - The Damsel II, Lang 48 Patio - The Damsel, and Bubba Keg Grill - RIP Last edited by BBQ Bandit; 01-08-2013 at 09:50 AM..

01-08-2013, 09:31 AM	#20
AZScott Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-22-08 Location: Phoenix, AZ Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm currently having an R&O pit built, non comp, so I'd say call Billie. Out of the three, I can't see any issues with any of them and to me there is something I really like about Pits by JJ. That something is more than likely shipping costs to AZ though. One thing I would look at is shipping times. Once you write the down payment check, you start daydreaming so make sure it's within a reasonable time period. __________________ Little Miss BBQ

01-08-2013, 10:49 AM	#21
cowgirl somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-18-07 Location: Oklahoma Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I would look into a custom build by TuscaloosaQ http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=136738 He does quality work!! __________________ jeanie sittin' by the campfire with my Brethren friends. Lifetime member of the Society for the Preservation of Authentic Royal Magical Rare Kaskaskian Peppers (Thanks Ash :)) http://cowgirlscountry.blogspot.com/

01-08-2013, 07:56 AM	#19
Hook'n Bull Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 07-14-11 Location: Pasadena, Texas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Definitely Jambo for me.