Cut my teeth, too, on the CB forum. Think CB made a BIG mistake abandoning it. Love my SRG, although use it equally with my trusty old CB 940X. My first cook on my SRG when I got it about two years ago now was a chicken. Inexpensive enough you can afford to "practice" with it. Not brave enough to try a prime rib, or even a pork butt. Know people have success with them on the SRG, BUT, no guts! Tri-tips are great done on that cooker, IF you can find them. Easy, easy, easy like a chicken. Good luck and keep us posted.