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    First cook MAK 1 star

    I picked up my new MAK on Sunday but didn’t have a chance to use it until last night. I was very impressed with it to say the least. Started the tri tip on smoke mode for 30 minutes and it kept a solid temp of 175 the whole period. I then kicked it up to 450 for another 30 minutes. I wasn’t sure...
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    That wouldn’t fly where I live but I’m dumping it at my buddies house tomorrow. He can deal with the warranty department to get it fixed haha.
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    Yea he did. He also has a 2 star left but that’s a little more than I wanted to spend. I was 1550 w tax otd.
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    Thank You guys for the advice. I just pulled the trigger on the MAK this afternoon. Got the 1 star, 1/2 upper grate, 40lb of pellets, a sauce and rub for 1449 plus tax. Heading to the nugget tomorrow for some prairie fresh natural pork baby back ribs. I will update after my first cook in the...
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    Any of you Yoder owners notice hot spots while cooking?
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    I just called Mak and asked about the 2019 upgrades for the new model. The guy said it will have a better meat probe, elongated grease dump, and a better thermal coupler. While that sounds nice I think the sale on the 17/18 model is perfect for me.
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    I was previously interested in the traeger but for that price I would like something more high end. A family friend though has a older traeger and it functions flawlessly.
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    Thanks for the heads up on the MAK sale! I may see if my local guy would match tomorrow. I have honestly been deciding between the two for a while now and it seems like there are a lot of reviews for the Yoder but the mak is seldom. Does anyone have any issue with the mak wheel casters?
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    Thanks for the input. The reason I’m against the 640 is due to its size. I’m only cooking for my wife and I feel like a large unit would be a waste currently but the future may change that.
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    Mak 1 star or Yoder YS 480

    Hello, I am ready to make the next jump and purchase a better pit. I currently have gone through a few GMG's and would like something more commercial. I have drawn it down to the Mak 1 star and Yoder YS480 since they are relatively same cook space ( the 640 is not a option). I currently grill...
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