11-23-2009, 03:21 PM
[quote Kodiak1]Chris,
Cabelas ad in today's paper has Big Chief smokers on sale for $99, normally $149. I certainly disagree with prior posts that you need to buy a more expensive smoker, and that the Big Chiefs don't perform well in the winter. The Big and Little Chiefs are the number one seller in Alaska--nuff said. If the temp. is low, they suggest you simply place the smoker in the box it comes in, or you can purchase a cover that is insulated. The Big Chief operates at a hotter temp than the Little Chief. In regards to the comments about turkeys, etc., you want to finish them up in an oven anyway. Mike[/quote]
There is the difference for sure - having to put the box on it. I had a steel garbage can that someone had shot with a shot gun- - had the ventilation alreadty built in and it worked- but I don't lit messing woth stuff if I don't have to . That- Cabela's deal is a good deal. But as far as lasting a long time and just making your life a little easier- it's like fishing gear, hunting equipment- etc etc- buy quality and you won't have to mess with it or replace it- other wise you will be buying it again in 5 or 6 years.
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Cabelas ad in today's paper has Big Chief smokers on sale for $99, normally $149. I certainly disagree with prior posts that you need to buy a more expensive smoker, and that the Big Chiefs don't perform well in the winter. The Big and Little Chiefs are the number one seller in Alaska--nuff said. If the temp. is low, they suggest you simply place the smoker in the box it comes in, or you can purchase a cover that is insulated. The Big Chief operates at a hotter temp than the Little Chief. In regards to the comments about turkeys, etc., you want to finish them up in an oven anyway. Mike[/quote]
There is the difference for sure - having to put the box on it. I had a steel garbage can that someone had shot with a shot gun- - had the ventilation alreadty built in and it worked- but I don't lit messing woth stuff if I don't have to . That- Cabela's deal is a good deal. But as far as lasting a long time and just making your life a little easier- it's like fishing gear, hunting equipment- etc etc- buy quality and you won't have to mess with it or replace it- other wise you will be buying it again in 5 or 6 years.
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