BigKing
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- Jun 27, 2016
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My post was in jest but, in all honesty, the BHC should have its own dedicated thread as some tips and whatnot will have crossover appeal but they are different cookers, just like Hunsaker discussions shouldn't be in this thread and vice/versa. It's just cleaner that way and not an indictment of the BHC company.
As for what went down between them, I don't believe the evolution of the BHC was due to Noah's input as it seems he could have done these mods for his own cooker. He sells a hanging grate so he could choose to include it. Temp gauge, hinged lid etc...are not revelations. Probably adds costs that he didn't feel was necessary; however, the BHC guys needed to add more to their offering since it couldn't just be a straight PBC clone. They entered into a business agreement under false pretenses, obtained the proprietary information of Noah's and then set out to take his turf. They had access to the materials but didn't want to go through the R&D.
Before anyone mentions it is just a UDS and there really isn't proprietary information to be had, I get where you are coming from but credit to Noah for legally making it proprietary. This BHC/PBC thing was going down when I bought my PBC and, honestly, I saw the BHC afterwards and was bummed that the PBC didn't have all of the same features. That being said, I never would have bought one after reading up on everything but totally understand picking one up for under $100: especially that $45 price. I already mentioned that $45 would really test my resolve but they don't have any close enough for me to see if I'd go back on my word.
At the end of the day, I hope everyone who got one of these closeout deals cooks great food on it. I will definitely check out the BHC thread if it is created.
As for what went down between them, I don't believe the evolution of the BHC was due to Noah's input as it seems he could have done these mods for his own cooker. He sells a hanging grate so he could choose to include it. Temp gauge, hinged lid etc...are not revelations. Probably adds costs that he didn't feel was necessary; however, the BHC guys needed to add more to their offering since it couldn't just be a straight PBC clone. They entered into a business agreement under false pretenses, obtained the proprietary information of Noah's and then set out to take his turf. They had access to the materials but didn't want to go through the R&D.
Before anyone mentions it is just a UDS and there really isn't proprietary information to be had, I get where you are coming from but credit to Noah for legally making it proprietary. This BHC/PBC thing was going down when I bought my PBC and, honestly, I saw the BHC afterwards and was bummed that the PBC didn't have all of the same features. That being said, I never would have bought one after reading up on everything but totally understand picking one up for under $100: especially that $45 price. I already mentioned that $45 would really test my resolve but they don't have any close enough for me to see if I'd go back on my word.
At the end of the day, I hope everyone who got one of these closeout deals cooks great food on it. I will definitely check out the BHC thread if it is created.