Whats allowed; rules?

[Inky]

This has obviously been answered before but I could not find info. I obviously haven't been to a competition but am very curious to get to a meet. I live in Ontario, Canada and could not find any but will keep searching. So, now to the big question.

What bbq's are allowed? most of the pics I have seen competitors tow in the smoker, offset rigs. May sound silly but I have to ask, do some competitors use weber kettles? Broil King Kegs? If so are they already at a disadvantage against the professionals?

I assume the fuel is always charcoal, wood and/or pellets. Is this true? Thanks

[Steve R.]

Rules: https://www.kcbs.us/downloads/rules_reg_2018_2.pdf

Also, some 2018 events in Canada: https://www.kcbs.us/events/2018/0/6

[FireMan]

Harry Soo uses a WSM I believe. You use what you can use. As someone (multiple peeps) have said, it’s the cook & not the cooker.

[Troutman]

I’ve seen every kind of wood, charcoal or pellet cooker out there. At an event here I saw quite a few pit barrel type cookers among others. As long as it cooks with wood, it can be almost anything within reason.

[Inky]

Rules: https://www.kcbs.us/downloads/rules_reg_2018_2.pdf

Also, some 2018 events in Canada: https://www.kcbs.us/events/2018/0/6

Interesting Steve. Thank you so much!!!

[Steve R.]

No problem. And I'm far from an expert in competitions. I only know about those links because I have recently registered for my first Backyard competition and a KCBS certified judge class next month.