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Title: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: Analog Curmudgeon on June 05, 2015, 10:08:06 AM

Hi all
I'm a long time user of the Weber Smokey Mountain and love what it is capable of producing. The downside is the inconvenience (starting and clean up) and I think I make the neighbors a bit uneasy with the boisterous activity and open flame involved in firing it up after dark for an overnight smoke  :)  My research has led me to the Smokin-it 3 and am ready to pull the trigger but can't find a retailer in my area-are they only available direct? Thx Brian

Title: Re: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: Trip on June 05, 2015, 11:19:47 AM

Ordering them online, visiting Steve in person, or hoping Steve hits up a trade show near you are the only ways I have seen them sold so far.  You won't regret a 3, I love mine.

Title: Re: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: BedouinBob on June 05, 2015, 11:29:04 AM

Welcome from another at the "foot".  ;D You will love your SI. I know I do.

Title: Re: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: Carp210 on June 05, 2015, 11:38:09 AM

I know exactly what you mean.  I made the jump from the Webber Smokey Mountain myself earlier this year and I have to say I really love this SI way of making great BBQ.  Buy direct from Steve and you'll see what a first rate company they are to deal with. Hope to see you posting soon.

Title: Re: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: es1025 on June 05, 2015, 03:20:03 PM

I have a #3' you wont be disappointed. You can only get the unit direct from SI. I have had the unit for three years.

Title: Re: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: Analog Curmudgeon on June 05, 2015, 06:54:30 PM

Thanks for the info everyone. I talked to Steve today, went ahead and ordered the #3. Now I'll just enter my Zen-like state in an attempt not think about the wait until it arrives!
Brian

Title: Re: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: drains on June 05, 2015, 09:01:00 PM

Welcome from Texas! I have had my #3 a few weeks and use it every chance I get. It is a very solid unit. Definitely worth the wait. Happy smokin!

Title: Re: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: jcboxlot on June 05, 2015, 09:26:32 PM

You will like it, before it arrives keep reading and searching here for ideas.  You made the right move.

John

Title: Re: From the foot of Pikes Peak
Post by: DivotMaker on June 05, 2015, 10:34:00 PM

Brian, Congrats on the new #3!!  You'll put your neighbors at ease on those overnight smokes now! ;)   Go ahead and add your first name to your signature line - that way, we won't forget it!

Check out the section on User Guidelines and Instructions, on the Home page.  You have good smoking experience, but you'll have to change a few habits, and may need to get some additional supplies (like a digital scale to weigh your wood...yeah, we deal in ounces with these!).

Let us know how we can help, and welcome aboard!