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I am doing my first competition in a few weeks with my 18.5" WSM, and a 22" Weber kettle. Its been a fun solid year of intense practice, rub development, etc leading up to taking the plunge.
I was going to use my first WSM and my 18" kettle and my Weber Performer, but because the performer is gas fired to light the coals, I didn't want any issues causing a disqualification.