My name is Travis, I've been using a pellet smoker for coming up on 5 years. Most of what I cook is your typical steak, chicken, beer butt chicken, pork chops, prime rib. I've had my pit boss since I started smoking, I've burned through the deflector and now the drip tray. I've been using it and just staying away from the hot spots as best as possible until now my ignitor seems to have stopped. With the repairs needed, I'm in the market for a new smoker.
My wife and I recently purchased a bigger house in which we can entertain some in the spring and summer months. My current smoker has 820 sq in of cook space and can get up to 550+. I am looking at 3 different smokers and would like input/suggestions. Also, why you chose that item over the others as we all have different things we're looking to do. I've been looking at the Yoder 640 without the competition cart, my local dealer has them foraround $1700. 2nd is the Blaz'n Gridiron, I like the options of having Wifi and the simplicity of clean out. 3rd is the Mak 1 star, it seems like they are everyone's go to, but size seems to be a little smaller for price compared to the others. I know I said 3, but I've also heard about the Pitts & Spits smoker, but haven't found much info on them. I'm looking to stay around $1700. I look forward to talking with everyone, thanks for the invite!!
