First off, this thread is meant for serious and rational discussion.
I am the last person to "stir up stuff", and that is not my intent here.
I actually have a real reason to ask---believe it or not :redface:
#1. Does anyone know (for sure) the historical reason that Gas and Electric smokers are not allowed by most bodies???
I guess it started with KCBS since they appear to be the oldest.
This will probably take someone with the long association with Comp BBQ like DRBBQ or Jim Minion to answer, but thought I would ask.
#2. Does anyone know of a current "Rational" reason why Gas and Electric is not allowed in comps?????
"Gas safety" can not be a reason because we allow turkey fryers, weedburners, and all of that.
Now, I know some folks feel that gas and electric does not produce "real" BBQ.
I will accept that as their opinion, but.....
If that is true, we should not "fear" them competing.
They would only add to the "purse" available to the "real" cookers. :-D:-D
It seems to me that allowing gas and electric would add to the number of entrants and possibly open the door for more sponsorship options from the gas and electric smoker manufacturers, much like Kingsford is developing now.
I know it is winter and all of that.
But, I would really appreciate it if we could focus on "real" reasons and not opinions.
I know we can do this :-D
Thanks in Advance.
TIM
I am the last person to "stir up stuff", and that is not my intent here.
I actually have a real reason to ask---believe it or not :redface:
#1. Does anyone know (for sure) the historical reason that Gas and Electric smokers are not allowed by most bodies???
I guess it started with KCBS since they appear to be the oldest.
This will probably take someone with the long association with Comp BBQ like DRBBQ or Jim Minion to answer, but thought I would ask.
#2. Does anyone know of a current "Rational" reason why Gas and Electric is not allowed in comps?????
"Gas safety" can not be a reason because we allow turkey fryers, weedburners, and all of that.
Now, I know some folks feel that gas and electric does not produce "real" BBQ.
I will accept that as their opinion, but.....
If that is true, we should not "fear" them competing.
They would only add to the "purse" available to the "real" cookers. :-D:-D
It seems to me that allowing gas and electric would add to the number of entrants and possibly open the door for more sponsorship options from the gas and electric smoker manufacturers, much like Kingsford is developing now.
I know it is winter and all of that.
But, I would really appreciate it if we could focus on "real" reasons and not opinions.
I know we can do this :-D
Thanks in Advance.
TIM