Welcome to the Pit. Do not have either. There are folks here in this forum that love their eggs and their Summit's. Seems like you have an itch that seems scratching. Dont blame you. Has happened to all of us. I am sure others will jump in here soon.
I’d go ahead and buy the Summit and hell, keep the egg too. And no, you’re not nuts, the reasons you buy it don’t really matter. We just like seeing fellow members spend their money. We’re all a bunch of enablers here. You won’t get one single person tell you not to get it. 😂
Last edited by Panhead John; December 14, 2021, 06:28 PM.
Hi I posted this in another thread. I do love the WSCG. It is so versatile. I use it at least 3-4 times per week. With the two level fire grate it is super easy to switch between cooking modes: Hot Fast or Two zone to Full Kamado.
"I have a WSCG and a BGE XL and I have cooked on both.
BGE Pros:
More mass with the ceramics. They take longer to heat up but stay hotter longer and may be slightly more stable.
Great Low and Slow
Can get really hot for good searing
More like an oven I do feel you get more heat radiating out of the thick ceramic walls.
I would choose the BGE for Pizzas
I have a Woo Ring and the Ceramic Grill Store plate setter so I can pull out the grill grate and plate setter to add charcoal.
BGE Cons:
Takes longer to heat up ceramic mass
More mass means that it is harder to bring temps down if you overshoot target.
Heavy and fragile.
Not as good at two zone or direct grilling.
Need rig to lower grill grate to get closer to fire
Have to pull everything out to add chunks and charcoal
Need to pull everything to clean ash
WSCG Pros:
Good at Low and Slow
Insulated to hold heat and remain stable yet less mass means you can correct temps if you overshoot.
Great at direct and two zone cooking
Sears very well
Fire grate has two levels.
Easier to switch out heat deflectors
Easier to add wood chunks and more charcoal because of hinged grate and deflector
Lighter not fragile
Gas Assist lighting
Easier to clean ash
Both a Kamado and a Kettle
WSCG Cons:
Less mass means less stability and less oven like cooking
BGE better at pizza (I assume)
Longevity not proven
Last edited by Old Glory; December 14, 2021, 06:38 PM.
I have neither. But I have just received my 10th outdoor cooker, an Oklahoma Joe’s Bronco. Certainly didn’t need it but I wanted it so I got it. My point is that if you want the Summit, get it. And keep the BGE too. Heck. Why not?
If the BGE is gathering dust it's likely lost its appeal. If you can afford it I say go ahead with the WSCG if that is what it takes to keep the fires burning. I have the WSCG and really love it.
As Panhead John says, no one here is going to talk you out of it. Great threads aren't written about the BGE collecting dust. They're written about the next big thing. Have fun!
Last edited by bep35; December 14, 2021, 06:49 PM.
What size is your egg? I don’t have a BGE but I have a Primo and I’d never get rid of it bc A. I use it a lot and B. It’s incredibly versatile However, I can see getting rid of a small kamado. AND, if you’re not using it…
Weber Summit Kamado with SnS and Vortex.. Broil King Baron, Primo Oval Junior. Primo XL. Love grilling steaks, ribs, and chicken. Need to master smoked salmon. Absolutely love anything to do with baking bread. Favorite cool weather beer: Sam Adams Octoberfest Favorite warm weather beer: Yuengling Traditional Lager. All-time favorite drink: Single Malt Scotch
It’s called MCS. More Cooker Syndrome. Very similar to GAS; Gear Acquisition Syndrome. Actually I think it’s a special subset of GAS.
Basically it means that after a while you have a feeling that you MUST obtain a new cooker. It’s a very common affliction among Pit members. It’s an itch that must be scratched. You are doomed! Good luck….😂
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