eugenius67
Knows what a fatty is.
Any thoughts.......Thinking of pulling the trigger but would like some professional advice first.
Weber Summit
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boogiechillen
Knows what a fatty is.
Baby back maniac has some good videos on it.
What I have gotten out of reading and hearing about them: a bit overpriced but the best kamado style cooker out there.
What I have gotten out of reading and hearing about them: a bit overpriced but the best kamado style cooker out there.
mattmountz94
Babbling Farker
Overall I like mine. If I had to do over I would of went a different route as I strictly use mine for grilling. I liked the distance between the grates better on my normal kettle as well for grilling. The summit is built very well though and overall is a great unit.
Victor3atp
Found some matches.
A bit confused...
Which Summit are we talking about? Gas or charcoal?
I got an S-470 gasser to replace an S-330 Genesis basically to get the IR burner and do reverse sear at lower temps. So far, so good. Without a doubt, the 330 is better built, but the IR does add a lot to finishing rotisserie chicken, prime rib & sirloin roasts, pizza, etc. and can get down about 50* lower. The $1500 or so after selling the 330 kinda' hurt, but would still do it again to get the versatility vs. the Genesis.
Which Summit are we talking about? Gas or charcoal?
I got an S-470 gasser to replace an S-330 Genesis basically to get the IR burner and do reverse sear at lower temps. So far, so good. Without a doubt, the 330 is better built, but the IR does add a lot to finishing rotisserie chicken, prime rib & sirloin roasts, pizza, etc. and can get down about 50* lower. The $1500 or so after selling the 330 kinda' hurt, but would still do it again to get the versatility vs. the Genesis.
ChEgrad
Knows what a fatty is.
I love mine. Never cooked on a ceramic kamado , but I can’t imagine it does a better job than the Summit. It is lighter in weight, so more portable if that is ever an issue. Very efficient on the charcoal. Yes, it is expensive, but not out of line with the ceramics when you look at total cost.
I agonized over the purchase, but once I pulled the trigger I have never regretted it and would do it again.
I agonized over the purchase, but once I pulled the trigger I have never regretted it and would do it again.
Charcoal?
I love mine, looked at all of them before I bought and decided on the Summit. No crackin, no busted fire boxes, no lids falling out of the retaining ring, easy to move and you can push it or pull it when moving.
I love mine, looked at all of them before I bought and decided on the Summit. No crackin, no busted fire boxes, no lids falling out of the retaining ring, easy to move and you can push it or pull it when moving.
jacobp
Knows what a fatty is.
at full MSRP I would agree the grilling center is overpriced. But I got a great deal on mine and I absolutely love it. My two eggs got new homes recently because I have no use for them anymore.
Little Pig Barbeque
Knows what a fatty is.
I have a summit and kamado Joe and I can honestly say they cook THE EXACT same so don't get caught up in that debate.
Here are some pros of the Weber
It is a Weber, so it's going to last for years. You never have to worry about cracked ceramic whether it be from tipping over or heating up to fast. I may be wrong but from what I've seen it may be even more fuel efficient than my kamado Joe. Heat deflector is designed better as it's made from double walled metal. It will not break. The charcoal can be lowered or raised depending on if you are grilling or smoking. It's MUCH easier to adjust temps since it isn't ceramic. There is the gas assist if you're into that. For some, this may be a pro or a con.
Here are some cons of the Weber
Price is pretty high but overall in line with other kamados on the market of this quality. Remember the gas assist? It sticks out quit a bit on the unit without the table which is the one I have. This, for me is a con. Plus I never use it. It does work great though.
That is honestly it. Would I buy it again? Absolutely! It is a beast and super easy/fun to cook on. In saying that, I would also buy my kamado Joe again. If I had to pick one, it would be the Weber for the simple fact of not having to worry about cracking your expensive equipment.
If you have any specific questions, send me a message and I would be glad to help.
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Here are some pros of the Weber
It is a Weber, so it's going to last for years. You never have to worry about cracked ceramic whether it be from tipping over or heating up to fast. I may be wrong but from what I've seen it may be even more fuel efficient than my kamado Joe. Heat deflector is designed better as it's made from double walled metal. It will not break. The charcoal can be lowered or raised depending on if you are grilling or smoking. It's MUCH easier to adjust temps since it isn't ceramic. There is the gas assist if you're into that. For some, this may be a pro or a con.
Here are some cons of the Weber
Price is pretty high but overall in line with other kamados on the market of this quality. Remember the gas assist? It sticks out quit a bit on the unit without the table which is the one I have. This, for me is a con. Plus I never use it. It does work great though.
That is honestly it. Would I buy it again? Absolutely! It is a beast and super easy/fun to cook on. In saying that, I would also buy my kamado Joe again. If I had to pick one, it would be the Weber for the simple fact of not having to worry about cracking your expensive equipment.
If you have any specific questions, send me a message and I would be glad to help.
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Pa_BBQ
is one Smokin' Farker
I am very close to pulling the trigger on this. I have had several eggs, and both the Kamado Joe II and Kamado Big Joe. I still have the Kamado Joe II and needing something that can hold a full packer.
Baby Back Maniac
is Blowin Smoke!
I agree with all this.
arclite
is one Smokin' Farker
I've been a Weber kettle fanboy for my entire cooking life, so take the following comment as just something to think about.
The major criticism I've read is that it's overpriced for what it is. Relative to other kamado cookers with tables it really isn't, yet it's hard to believe Weber isn't marking the fark out of it to maximise profit. A cynic would argue that market research set the MSRP on this cooker, and Weber never considered production cost to value that would potentially move more units.
The major criticism I've read is that it's overpriced for what it is. Relative to other kamado cookers with tables it really isn't, yet it's hard to believe Weber isn't marking the fark out of it to maximise profit. A cynic would argue that market research set the MSRP on this cooker, and Weber never considered production cost to value that would potentially move more units.
ajstrider
is Blowin Smoke!
What about its ability to control airflow/temperature? This is a downfall of the kettles as the ash cleanup/dampers aren’t very precise and it appears the same ones are on the Summit. I have been eyeballing one as well.
Mattb82
Full Fledged Farker
Charcoal
Charcoal not the gasser. QUOTE=Victor3atp;4197202]A bit confused...
Which Summit are we talking about? Gas or charcoal?
I got an S-470 gasser to replace an S-330 Genesis basically to get the IR burner and do reverse sear at lower temps. So far, so good. Without a doubt, the 330 is better built, but the IR does add a lot to finishing rotisserie chicken, prime rib & sirloin roasts, pizza, etc. and can get down about 50* lower. The $1500 or so after selling the 330 kinda' hurt, but would still do it again to get the versatility vs. the Genesis.[/QUOTE]
Charcoal not the gasser. QUOTE=Victor3atp;4197202]A bit confused...
Which Summit are we talking about? Gas or charcoal?
I got an S-470 gasser to replace an S-330 Genesis basically to get the IR burner and do reverse sear at lower temps. So far, so good. Without a doubt, the 330 is better built, but the IR does add a lot to finishing rotisserie chicken, prime rib & sirloin roasts, pizza, etc. and can get down about 50* lower. The $1500 or so after selling the 330 kinda' hurt, but would still do it again to get the versatility vs. the Genesis.[/QUOTE]
wbzipf
Full Fledged Farker
I have had mine since they were first released in 2016. I have never had a problem with precision control of temperature. It’s due to the design of the top air vent, which is what I used to dial in temps.
In fact the grill comes with a port for an can and programmable temp controller. I don’t use it, as I can control with the vents as well as I need.
Huskres
Full Fledged Farker
Tulsa grill store had a table version for 1000 bucks awhile back. I’m sure it’s gone now. I just couldn’t seem mine to burn charcoal cleanly. I have a kettle I use all the time and I feel like it burns cleaner than my old summit.
