joeraz007
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I am looking at these two cookers for 2018 comp season. Wondering what you guys think would make the better comp cooker and why. thank you in advance for any info you can provide
Thanks for the info I was thinking the same thing. I have a toy hauler and I think the yoder would be easier to move seeing how it has tie downs plus it is super heavy duty. I also just saw that yoder has a cimmaron that is pellet fired as well that may be interesting as well.Can we get some pictures of all the smokers you own? Your collection must be insane!
As far as these two smokers, I think they both cook great. The answer might be which one fits on your trailer. The yoder is a heavy duty beast, and it handles being moved around better imo.
I like the look of the cimmaron. How does it cooked compared to your jambo?I use a Yoder Cimarron trailer pellet smoker in competitions. I took out ALL deflector plates and cook hot n fast. It works well this way. Won a GC last year after an 8 year and one week drought (but who's counting!).
Cooked for a long, long time on FEC100s too. For me, I really like a pull behind pit instead of hauling a trailer. I may break out the Jambo for a couple of cooks too. It uses those natural wood things.
How long have you gone (# of competitions) with any cooker?
I don't remember that being part of my question. But thanks anyways
Your help is greatly appreciated don't get me wrong. I agree I need to stick with a cooker for more than one season. But I am trying to find the one that I get along with the best. Most people try many before finding one they like. I believe this includes you as well.Just wondering if changing often (if that is the case) could affect consistency in knowing what might be a best fit smoker. Seems you are looking to get the best results possibly out of many cookers and I was just curious if this could be a factor. Not inferring anything. Just curious and actually looking to help.
I get it didn't relate totally to your question. Either cooker will do fine. But if you don't cook them much before switching again then it won't help either way. Take that for what it is worth, which i'm guessing isn't much for you. But it is honest advice.
Edit: When I was starting out I was chasing a bunch of things I thought were important until a few amazing folks pointed out I was in a "Forest from the trees" scenario to actually make my comp bbq better.
Your help is greatly appreciated don't get me wrong. I agree I need to stick with a cooker for more than one season. But I am trying to find the one that I get along with the best. Most people try many before finding one they like. I believe this includes you as well.