Ok, it’s not really nearly that controversial. LOL And isn’t really meant to be a debate as such. But I do want some insight.
It’s only posted here because it has more threads/replies than the WSM subtopic...
With that...
Here’s the thing.
As some may know after reading many of my posts, I think the WSM is the bees knees. HUGE fan.
Quite possibly my favourite general purpose dedicated sub-$1k smoker. I love the versatility, ease of use (though it does have a learning curve), and fully understand the "care & feeding." My WSCG is the only reason I don’t still own one.
But...my SO has a son that is currently using a truly craptastic electric smoker. FWIW, I HATE everything about that thing. Everything. Seriously. Everything.
He likes to cook ribs mostly...and wants to do more...but I’m not totally convinced that he would be willing to learn the ins & outs of the WSM.
As I understand it, keeping in mind that I’ve never used or even seen a PBC...the PBC is "easier" to use.
Seems the learning curve would be much less steep. Is that true?
What about maintenance & cleaning? Easier...the same...faster..? How is ash removal handled?
Looking at a Xmas purchase...and like I said, I’m not convinced he’d put in the time to fully take advantage of the WSM.
Oh yeah...I’ve already discussed pellet cookers with him and he’s SERIOUSLY not interested. Probably for much the same reason that he completely discounts gassers... He can’t see beyond what he thinks he already knows. LOL
If the PBC is THE choice... Which one? They seem to have like six different tiers/price points.
It’s only posted here because it has more threads/replies than the WSM subtopic...
With that...
Here’s the thing.
As some may know after reading many of my posts, I think the WSM is the bees knees. HUGE fan.
Quite possibly my favourite general purpose dedicated sub-$1k smoker. I love the versatility, ease of use (though it does have a learning curve), and fully understand the "care & feeding." My WSCG is the only reason I don’t still own one.
But...my SO has a son that is currently using a truly craptastic electric smoker. FWIW, I HATE everything about that thing. Everything. Seriously. Everything.
He likes to cook ribs mostly...and wants to do more...but I’m not totally convinced that he would be willing to learn the ins & outs of the WSM.
As I understand it, keeping in mind that I’ve never used or even seen a PBC...the PBC is "easier" to use.
Seems the learning curve would be much less steep. Is that true?
What about maintenance & cleaning? Easier...the same...faster..? How is ash removal handled?
Looking at a Xmas purchase...and like I said, I’m not convinced he’d put in the time to fully take advantage of the WSM.
Oh yeah...I’ve already discussed pellet cookers with him and he’s SERIOUSLY not interested. Probably for much the same reason that he completely discounts gassers... He can’t see beyond what he thinks he already knows. LOL
If the PBC is THE choice... Which one? They seem to have like six different tiers/price points.
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