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  1. mikekevs

    New Backyard Pitmaster in training

    Keswick is a beautiful area, thnx for the post.
  2. mikekevs

    Which stick burner to buy??

    Good advice, I'll look at their site and maybe throw the Lang 36 back in the mix, up my budget to $1800. Any others that might be a contender?? MK
  3. mikekevs

    Which stick burner to buy??

    Heard nothing but good things about the yoder, probably the safer bet, the Luling is more smoker though, tough one.
  4. mikekevs

    Which stick burner to buy??

    Yup, like I said....aint easy. I'd love to hear anything from anyone who owns a Lulling, not much about them online. Like to compare to the Yoder Cheyenne. Anyone?
  5. mikekevs

    Which stick burner to buy??

    Yeah, I was ready to pull the trigger on the Brazos, given the $100 shipping, thought it was a solid deal...until I saw they've been out of stock for like 6 months...life aint always easy!!
  6. mikekevs

    Which stick burner to buy??

    Yeah, I texted him as soon as I saw that, several days ago, sold already, Damn! THAT was the ticket. Don't see those for sale too often. If anyone knows of another.... Phatbac, last year about this time I contracted CustomPitsVA to buyld me a lang 36 clone, I was psyched!....long story short...
  7. mikekevs

    Which stick burner to buy??

    Thanks for the replies! Groucho, I am located in Charlottesville, Va. There aint a decent smoker within hundreds of miles and shipping is an issue. I usually like to cook a butt and 4 racks or so at a time, so don't need anything too big. cooking for 4 up to 10ppl. Luling (Texas original...
  8. mikekevs

    Which stick burner to buy??

     Been researching offset smokers for the patio for several months now. Unfortunately have a budget of $1500 including shipping (which eliminates many of the higher quality made pits), although I feel like it's enough to get a great smoker. Heat/smoke retention utmost importance. Just need it...
  9. mikekevs

    New Backyard Pitmaster in training

    Hello all, I am new to this site, and a professional chef/restaurant owner in Charlottesville, Va. Although I own an Italian restaurant, I'm infatuated with smoked meats and the cooking  process that goes with. I had a cheap store bought offset that leaked smoke and heat like crazy but still...
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