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I'm not sure if anybody is interested in this or not but at the HPBExpo (a bbq related trade show I mentioned in a previous thread) I had a chance to talk to David Parrish (the guy who invented the Slow N Sear and a friend of mine.) He gave us a walk through of all the features and accessories of his new kamado.

I'm a little gun shy posting this because of how the youtube trolls came after me last time. Just to be clear, these EXPO videos aren't sponsored. In fact, I paid a lot of money to go to that trade show and the reason I went was to find cool new stuff to video and show it to you guys. I hope you like this one. I just think it's fun to see new stuff.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjjmYH7xYtw&feature=youtu.be

The next one is a conversation with the guy who blew up the Blaze Kamado with tannerite. lol. I hope to have that up later this week.
 
I find it weird that anyone would attack you for posting something like this. I enjoyed the video and I thank you for posting it. I probably wouldn't be kicking down any doors to buy that grill. Especially at the $1500 price tag I've seen it listed at. It would have been cool to be at that expo to check all of that stuff out though.
 
I have to say after seeing your interview I’m impressed & semi interested in this one now. The thread on Kamado specific site was negative (IMO) so I didn’t look into this cooker but seeing it here has brought a new perspective. So in other words, thanks!
 
Thanks for the video. From what I can see, it looks like a customized Auplex product with a number of top end upgrades over the cheaper grills from them, plus the SnS products and grate system.

IMHO The pricing is too close to the KJ Big Joe which is a couple inches bigger and has some significant advantages including the low weight hinge and the better gasket. Or for less, the Costco Pit Boss/Louisiana kamado (also Auplex) plus a CGS adjustable rig and spider, and gasket upgrade will do as much or more for under $1000.

The other issue is do you really need or want a SnS in a kamado? Standard kamados already do super slow sub 200 to super hot 1200+ searing very well.

It looks like a nice product and overall well thought out, just not sure where it fits in a crowded market.
 
NOTHING against you Justin, I ain’t a whotube troll, and I don’t even have a whotube account. That being said, the cooker is beautiful, but he lost me at ceramic...
 
Thanks for the video/info Justin.
I'll skip my thoughts why I don't think it is a great product.

Because of their name I'm sure they will sell quite a few.
 
drunkenmeatfist said:
I find it weird that anyone would attack you for posting something like this. I enjoyed the video and I thank you for posting it. I probably wouldn't be kicking down any doors to buy that grill. Especially at the $1500 price tag I've seen it listed at. It would have been cool to be at that expo to check all of that stuff out though.
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It was a really fun couple of days. I was surprised how many companies were there.
 
Fishwater2002 said:
I have to say after seeing your interview I’m impressed & semi interested in this one now. The thread on Kamado specific site was negative (IMO) so I didn’t look into this cooker but seeing it here has brought a new perspective. So in other words, thanks!
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My pleasure man. I love stuff like this.
 
Looks and sounds great Some interesting features Thanks for the video You do a great job I think I will stick with my Large BGE
 
m-fine said:
Thanks for the video. From what I can see, it looks like a customized Auplex product with a number of top end upgrades over the cheaper grills from them, plus the SnS products and grate system.

IMHO The pricing is too close to the KJ Big Joe which is a couple inches bigger and has some significant advantages including the low weight hinge and the better gasket. Or for less, the Costco Pit Boss/Louisiana kamado (also Auplex) plus a CGS adjustable rig and spider, and gasket upgrade will do as much or more for under $1000.

The other issue is do you really need or want a SnS in a kamado? Standard kamados already do super slow sub 200 to super hot 1200+ searing very well.

It looks like a nice product and overall well thought out, just not sure where it fits in a crowded market.
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yeah, I thought it was Auplex kamado too but it's not. He went with a different company. He actually changed pretty much everything about the cooker except what it looks like in pictures...which is ironic because pretty much the only input I had on this was "make it look unique...something people can immediately appreciate in pictures." (He never listens to me. lol.) The reason I suggested that is I've had dozens of people over the years tell me they saw the summit for 399 at home depot. They didn't, they saw the Performer but it made me appreciate how important it is that this cookers have a distinct look.
 
I must say I'm tempted by this, mainly because I really want to find a way to add a slow n sear to my collection. But it's close enough to the price point of other, larger kamados (older KJBJ; WSC) that I don't see a unique value proposition here. But I'll reserve judgment until Justin posts a review video :p
 
TheFury said:
I must say I'm tempted by this, mainly because I really want to find a way to add a slow n sear to my collection. But it's close enough to the price point of other, larger kamados (older KJBJ; WSC) that I don't see a unique value proposition here. But I'll reserve judgment until Justin posts a review video :p
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Lol. It looks like a much nicer cooker than pictures would indicate. The materials are top of the line. They wanted the best ceramic and the metal parts at 304 SS and again the size is bigger than the normal 18 inch Kamados. That said I don’t have one so I probably won’t do a formal review
 
4ever3 said:
NOTHING against you Justin, I ain’t a whotube troll, and I don’t even have a whotube account. That being said, the cooker is beautiful, but he lost me at ceramic...
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No worries man. Like I said I don’t care if it’s not your thing. Not every Cooker works for everybody. What gets me is when people accuse me of being a sellout because I am not disclosing taking money...when I’m not taking any.

I think I’ve done three sponsored videos on my channel. Maybe four. And I always disclose it. Nobody seems to care. Where I really get called the most names is when I don’t “admit I am taking money” on videos I’m not taking money for. It’s insanity. The real irony is when They go on and tell me about all of the other YouTuber‘s they like better Because they just do it “for the love of the game” and the guys they mentioned liking better are guys who are actually getting paid on everything they do and not disclosing it! Lol it’s crazy
 
Baby Back Maniac said:
No worries man. Like I said I don’t care if it’s not your thing. Not every Cooker works for everybody. What gets me is when people accuse me of being a sellout because I am not disclosing taking money...when I’m not taking any.

I think I’ve done three sponsored videos on my channel. Maybe four. And I always disclose it. Nobody seems to care. Where I really get called the most names is when I don’t “admit I am taking money” on videos I’m not taking money for. It’s insanity. The real irony is when They go on and tell me about all of the other YouTuber‘s they like better Because they just do it “for the love of the game” and the guys they mentioned liking better are guys who are actually getting paid on everything they do and not disclosing it! Lol it’s crazy
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This is why I sometimes regret being able to see behind the curtain if you will. Knowing who is a shill and who really doesn't know how to cook etc ruins videos for me at times. That all being said, I can confirm Justin isn't a shill.
 
Too many people concern themselves with other people’s business, they can pound sand!

Just do what you do Justin and pay ZERO attention to the distractors...

Pretty good chance they are jealous but they themselves aren’t willing to put in the work, so they choose to tear down those that do.

Let’em eat cake...
 
Baby Back Maniac said:
yeah, I thought it was Auplex kamado too but it's not. He went with a different company. He actually changed pretty much everything about the cooker except what it looks like in pictures...which is ironic because pretty much the only input I had on this was "make it look unique...something people can immediately appreciate in pictures." (He never listens to me. lol.) The reason I suggested that is I've had dozens of people over the years tell me they saw the summit for 399 at home depot. They didn't, they saw the Performer but it made me appreciate how important it is that this cookers have a distinct look.
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I am really surprised it isn’t Auplex because the shape and some accessories look identical to what they offer.

I agree with you, a custom shape to NOT look like an Auplex, BGE, or KJ would have been my #1 goal. For market separation and also because the shape is the biggest change that could make it better than an also ran. I would likely have gone for more vertical space. An extra 4-6” between the top of the firebowl and the dome would be a much bigger improvement to a kamado than any of the other upgrades he did.
 
4ever3 said:
Too many people concern themselves with other people’s business, they can pound sand!

Just do what you do Justin and pay ZERO attention to the distractors...

Pretty good chance they are jealous but they themselves aren’t willing to put in the work, so they choose to tear down those that do.

Let’em eat cake...
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You are absolutely right Jeremy. Thank you
 
m-fine said:
Are you sure? I can’t even confirm his real name is Justin. He has been referred to as Jason in the past! :D
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There is a really long story that doesn't need to be told here and won't be. All I can say is Justin/Jason and I spent a good couple of hours months back on the phone a couple times. I can neither confirm nor deny what his true name is, but I can say at the end of the day he is good people and even if you and he can't come to an agreement, he's good enough of a feller to agree to disagree and that goes a long way in my book honestly. Sometimes I think we bbq people get way to wrapped up in things that don't truly amount to a hill of beans in real life. I know most of us here on the brethren realize that to most we are lunatics who have way too many grill smokers etc in our backyards. But to each other we get it and that's what's important in life. Just cook food your family, friends and to the few of us who are good/ lucky customers and make them happy. I know myself I enjoy the process of cooking, but what truly makes my day is the smiles on the folks I feed and they could give two farks what cooker I cooked it on.
 
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