What cooker would you switch to?

big matt · 04-11-2013, 12:16 AM

I've been throwing around making a switch from our big pig of a cooker to something smaller..I've cooked on lots of different ones but I wanted your opinions..what would you switch to if you could?

Pappy Q · 04-11-2013, 04:10 AM

I wouldn't switch even if someone gave me a free smoker.

New Pal Frank · 04-11-2013, 06:40 AM

If I switch,and only if I switched, (I am very happy with my Backwoods), I might consider going with Pappy Q and Indianagriller. But at this time, I have no plans on switching.
So I hope this helped you out some.

Smokin Hoggz · 04-11-2013, 06:52 AM

If I were to switch from a big cooker to a smaller cooker I would switch to a Humphrey's pit They are rock solid, well designed and all of their cookers will hold a full size pan. Give them a call they are great people, they will help you out with whatever you need!!

K-Train · 04-11-2013, 06:59 AM

Backwoods

jmoney7269 · 04-11-2013, 07:05 AM

Pitmaker and UDS

MAP · 04-11-2013, 07:10 AM

I am thinking of switching from a Lang 84 (which requires a second vheical) to 3 WSM's. The Camper I use at comps is not a toy hauler so the pits have to be farily light. I would convert the bunkroom in the back of the camper to do all the prep and boxing and I would also be able to haul the WSM's there.

Lake Dogs · 04-11-2013, 08:02 AM

Depends on what sanctioning bodies you plan to compete in. I'd start there to set my expectations. I have an early model Lang 84, and it's still not enough to cook the 8 20# shoulders, 14 racks of baby backs, AND a 120# hog in at the same time. I need 2.

If I were ONLY in something like KCBS I'd probably look at 3 or 4 WSM's. Cheap, effective, and if you lose one you just go buy another'n.

Scottie · 04-11-2013, 08:30 AM

I have cooked on a FE or a Geer. FE is much smaller and you can get sleep. The Geer is a lot bigger and the chicks dig it....

Fatback Joe · 04-11-2013, 08:41 AM

I might switch my old Stumps for a new Stumps.

musicmanryann · 04-11-2013, 08:51 AM

Jambo. If smaller, jambo. If really smaller, backwoods fatboy.

CBQ · 04-11-2013, 08:55 AM

We use the FEC100 and 2 Backwoods (Fat Boy / Chubby) today. We don't want to switch, but if we had to the FEC120 and the Humphrey's pit would be at the top of the list.

Rooter-Tooter BBQ · 04-11-2013, 08:57 AM

Im with Pappy Q. I have a Jambo Jr, I wouldn't change for the world. Only if it were a J3 or Enclosed Model Jambo. Fun to cook on, easy on the eye, and great product comes off it.

Alexa RnQ · 04-11-2013, 09:10 AM

Matt, I'll tell you honestly, I don't think we've driven the WSMs to their limit yet. We are still learning things about how to use them to get the product we want.

Now, that's not to say that if we suddenly had the option to use something else, and the means to get it to contests, that we wouldn't switch. Everyone thinks about "what-if" I had such-and-such shiny magical cooker. And we've seen more than one person buy the shiny magical cooker, whichever one it is at the time, and not do any particularly better than they were doing on the old one.

So, given that we still have transport issues, we haven't yet concretely thought about a change. Maybe next year!

Podge · 04-11-2013, 09:12 AM

Ya might as well jump on the Jambo bandwagon.

04-11-2013, 12:16 AM	#1
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04-11-2013, 04:10 AM	#2
Pappy Q is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-08-10 Location: Elk Creek, KY	I wouldn't switch even if someone gave me a free smoker.
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04-11-2013, 06:40 AM	#3
New Pal Frank is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-04-10 Location: New Palestine IN	If I switch,and only if I switched, (I am very happy with my Backwoods), I might consider going with Pappy Q and Indianagriller. But at this time, I have no plans on switching. So I hope this helped you out some. __________________ Deep South GC28, Backwoods Chubby, UDS X 2, Weber OT Gold KCBS MCBJ Super Fast Super Accurate [COLOR=blue]Blue [/COLOR][COLOR=black]Thermapen, Mavrick 732[/COLOR] Husband & Wife Team (so far) [B][I][COLOR=magenta][U]Hug Hogs Competition BBQ Team[/U] [/COLOR][/I][/B] [B][I][COLOR=black][U]New Palestine IN[/U][/COLOR][/I][/B]

04-11-2013, 06:52 AM	#4
Smokin Hoggz Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-26-07 Location: Abington, ma Name/Nickname : Bill	If I were to switch from a big cooker to a smaller cooker I would switch to a Humphrey's pit They are rock solid, well designed and all of their cookers will hold a full size pan. Give them a call they are great people, they will help you out with whatever you need!! __________________ Bill Gillespie - Head Cook - Humphrey Nation - Smokinhoggz.com

04-11-2013, 06:59 AM	#5
K-Train is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-22-11 Location: Edgewater, MD	Backwoods __________________ Keith Fat Maxine's BBQ Thanks to: Mojobricks, Make It Meaty, and In House Jewelers Humphrey's Battle Box WSM 22.5 GMG Davy Crockett

04-11-2013, 07:05 AM	#6
jmoney7269 Banned Join Date: 02-07-11 Location: brenham, texas	Pitmaker and UDS

04-11-2013, 07:10 AM	#7
MAP Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-31-12 Location: Great Mills, Md	I am thinking of switching from a Lang 84 (which requires a second vheical) to 3 WSM's. The Camper I use at comps is not a toy hauler so the pits have to be farily light. I would convert the bunkroom in the back of the camper to do all the prep and boxing and I would also be able to haul the WSM's there. __________________ Mike - New Revolution Q, Deep South GC28, 22 WSM X3.

04-11-2013, 08:02 AM	#8
Lake Dogs Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-14-09 Location: Lake Sinclair, GA Name/Nickname : Hance	Depends on what sanctioning bodies you plan to compete in. I'd start there to set my expectations. I have an early model Lang 84, and it's still not enough to cook the 8 20# shoulders, 14 racks of baby backs, AND a 120# hog in at the same time. I need 2. If I were ONLY in something like KCBS I'd probably look at 3 or 4 WSM's. Cheap, effective, and if you lose one you just go buy another'n. __________________ Hance - MiM/MBN/GBA CBJ and comp cook Lake Sinclair, GA (strategically about an hour from darn near anywhere) My competition daze are probably behind me now; I pretty much cook for family, friends, and frankly the peace and solitude I get from smokin' on an offset... Was Lang 84DX, now Bubba Grills 250R and many Weber grills

04-11-2013, 08:30 AM	#9
Scottie Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-03-06 Location: Chi-Town	I have cooked on a FE or a Geer. FE is much smaller and you can get sleep. The Geer is a lot bigger and the chicks dig it.... __________________ cancersuckschicago.com FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA BBQ TOUR Red Jambo one off FE 100 FEC 100 WSM Homer Simpson 22 " Weber Kettle Red 18 1/2" Weber Kettle Black 26 3/4" Weber Kettle

04-11-2013, 08:41 AM	#10
Fatback Joe Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-07-08 Location: Memphis, TN	I might switch my old Stumps for a new Stumps. __________________ FBJ WSM Medium Spicewine Stumps GF223 Humphrey's GF Tank II 24 x 60 Shirley Fabrication

04-11-2013, 08:51 AM	#11
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04-11-2013, 08:55 AM	#12
CBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 01-11-09 Location: Cumberland, RI	We use the FEC100 and 2 Backwoods (Fat Boy / Chubby) today. We don't want to switch, but if we had to the FEC120 and the Humphrey's pit would be at the top of the list. __________________ Chris Rhode Hog BBQ "The Most Dangerous Team in BBQ" - Jon Vallone KCBS, KCBS CBJ, NEBS

04-11-2013, 08:57 AM	#13
Rooter-Tooter BBQ Got Wood. Join Date: 09-21-11 Location: Henderson,KY	Im with Pappy Q. I have a Jambo Jr, I wouldn't change for the world. Only if it were a J3 or Enclosed Model Jambo. Fun to cook on, easy on the eye, and great product comes off it.

04-11-2013, 09:10 AM	#14
Alexa RnQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix	Matt, I'll tell you honestly, I don't think we've driven the WSMs to their limit yet. We are still learning things about how to use them to get the product we want. Now, that's not to say that if we suddenly had the option to use something else, and the means to get it to contests, that we wouldn't switch. Everyone thinks about "what-if" I had such-and-such shiny magical cooker. And we've seen more than one person buy the shiny magical cooker, whichever one it is at the time, and not do any particularly better than they were doing on the old one. So, given that we still have transport issues, we haven't yet concretely thought about a change. Maybe next year! __________________ . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. [url=http://www.rhythmnque.com]Rhythm 'n QUE[/url]

04-11-2013, 09:12 AM	#15
Podge is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-25-06 Location: Elk Creek, Ky.	Ya might as well jump on the Jambo bandwagon.