Hey, newbie member here. In another forum, a member mentioned that the WSM has some problem with ash getting on the cooking meat due to the inline updraft from coals to vent. I'm considering buying a smoker (I have a Weber Genesis propane grill) and am wondering how pervasive this problem is.
I'm also open to suggestions on alternative smokers, but several things have pointed me to the Smokey Mountain: it's VERY popular, it has a really good reputation, it's a Weber, I have somewhat limited space, I want reasonable portability (pick up and carry isn't a concern), it's much more convenient for me to keep a smoker alongside my grill. I guess those are the main things.
I'm watching craigslist constantly since at this point money IS an issue (but not enough for me to go cheaper and more inconvenient just to save $50). The best new price I've found is $239 at aimtofind.com -- I got my Genesis from them recently.
I'm also open to suggestions on alternative smokers, but several things have pointed me to the Smokey Mountain: it's VERY popular, it has a really good reputation, it's a Weber, I have somewhat limited space, I want reasonable portability (pick up and carry isn't a concern), it's much more convenient for me to keep a smoker alongside my grill. I guess those are the main things.
I'm watching craigslist constantly since at this point money IS an issue (but not enough for me to go cheaper and more inconvenient just to save $50). The best new price I've found is $239 at aimtofind.com -- I got my Genesis from them recently.