Northsmoke
Well-known member
Hey Guys,
Been lurking a long time and signed-up in Jan. Happy to be here!
I have been looking to pull the trigger on a proper pit since 2014 (Wish I did then prices have gone crazy) at which time I was looking at Horizon because they had product in Canada. Lately I been ramping up my search and will be ready in the next few weeks. So far here has been my experience as I have been narrowing things down:
US Builders:
Horizon - looking at an Icon multiple emails no response - Icon is the best price of the options
LSG - 20x42 - responded to multiple emails but doesn't ship to cda - still need clarity on crating costs but freight quotes been on the lower side to my surprise but more leg work needed from me - 3-4mo wait ($4-5k ish CDN all in)
Shirley - Responded to emails answered all my multiple questions - Shipping by Kevin at Legendary wasnt the cheapest BUT they take care of every damn detail. 8-12 wk wait ($5k+ish CDN all in)
Yoder - Lots of distributers up here, one close to my house - pits look amazing but drafting reviews and price give me pause, in fact i was real close on one till I did my research, not to mention the Wichita Loaded is $5100 after Tax which makes the above options much more desirable.
In general crating costs with pit builders vary but they aint cheap!
CAN Builders:
Alberta BBQ - Emailed No Response
Bulldog BBQ - Responded - Not sure if they will have a production run in 2022 due to supply issues
SmokeNorth - didnt contact but prices are very high for me (more than US pits even with shipping and conversion)
Multiple localish folks build like this guy - (https://www.kijiji.ca/v-bbq-outdoor-cooking/norfolk-county/custom-bbq-smokers/1593602114?undefined) but when I read comments from his FB like "let me know how it performs" etc. I get slightly nervous.
At this point I really value manufacturing experience and extensive customer feedback. I'm sure these Canadian builders are awesome but my personal comfort level with this $$ involved is to go with a well known and used US Fabricator. Which brings me to Shirley 24x36 and the LSG 20x42. Im leaning hard towards the Shirley but I also like the look and options on the LSG, T-roy makes cooking on it look real easy and it is efficient.
I need a lifetime product I cant be chucking it in 10 yrs. anyone have thoughts on the LSG pit in that regard? The options are awesome seems fuel efficient, I know the steel is thinner but hard to gauge sturdiness in pics.
Appreciate any thoughts experiences/maintenance from owners on both LSG or Shirley owners, and from any Canadians that have shipped a US pit up and have suggestions on carriers/process.
Thanks for any input and sorry for the lengthy post wanted to get it all out there been in my head for too long on this purchase
Been lurking a long time and signed-up in Jan. Happy to be here!
I have been looking to pull the trigger on a proper pit since 2014 (Wish I did then prices have gone crazy) at which time I was looking at Horizon because they had product in Canada. Lately I been ramping up my search and will be ready in the next few weeks. So far here has been my experience as I have been narrowing things down:
US Builders:
Horizon - looking at an Icon multiple emails no response - Icon is the best price of the options
LSG - 20x42 - responded to multiple emails but doesn't ship to cda - still need clarity on crating costs but freight quotes been on the lower side to my surprise but more leg work needed from me - 3-4mo wait ($4-5k ish CDN all in)
Shirley - Responded to emails answered all my multiple questions - Shipping by Kevin at Legendary wasnt the cheapest BUT they take care of every damn detail. 8-12 wk wait ($5k+ish CDN all in)
Yoder - Lots of distributers up here, one close to my house - pits look amazing but drafting reviews and price give me pause, in fact i was real close on one till I did my research, not to mention the Wichita Loaded is $5100 after Tax which makes the above options much more desirable.
In general crating costs with pit builders vary but they aint cheap!
CAN Builders:
Alberta BBQ - Emailed No Response
Bulldog BBQ - Responded - Not sure if they will have a production run in 2022 due to supply issues
SmokeNorth - didnt contact but prices are very high for me (more than US pits even with shipping and conversion)
Multiple localish folks build like this guy - (https://www.kijiji.ca/v-bbq-outdoor-cooking/norfolk-county/custom-bbq-smokers/1593602114?undefined) but when I read comments from his FB like "let me know how it performs" etc. I get slightly nervous.
At this point I really value manufacturing experience and extensive customer feedback. I'm sure these Canadian builders are awesome but my personal comfort level with this $$ involved is to go with a well known and used US Fabricator. Which brings me to Shirley 24x36 and the LSG 20x42. Im leaning hard towards the Shirley but I also like the look and options on the LSG, T-roy makes cooking on it look real easy and it is efficient.
I need a lifetime product I cant be chucking it in 10 yrs. anyone have thoughts on the LSG pit in that regard? The options are awesome seems fuel efficient, I know the steel is thinner but hard to gauge sturdiness in pics.
Appreciate any thoughts experiences/maintenance from owners on both LSG or Shirley owners, and from any Canadians that have shipped a US pit up and have suggestions on carriers/process.
Thanks for any input and sorry for the lengthy post wanted to get it all out there been in my head for too long on this purchase