New Member From NY

[Stix]

Hey everyone, my name is Ted from Newburgh NY & i’m really excited i joined this forum! After extensive research this forum helped me decide that i need a smokin-it smoker rather than a Cookshack. Before I pull the trigger i’m having difficulty deciding between models 2D & 3D. Any thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks & look foward to talking to you all guys & gals!! Happy Smoking!

 

[old sarge]

Welcome Ted from SE Arizona.  Either smoker will serve you well. Just consider what you will be smoking size wise and choose accordingly.  I like the extra depth of the 3D racks. Coming from a Cookshack with racks measuring 18 X14 inches the extra real estate of the 3D is noticeable and appreciated.

 

[JustChillin]

Welcome Ted. I have a #2 and it has served me well. While I have to cut rib racks into two pieces, it is not a problem. My typical smokes are 3-4 racks of ribs,  two butts, packer briskets ( I cram them in whole) and fish. If you are thinking of smoking substantially more than that, a #3 would make smokes easier. You will love either one.

 

[EFGM]

Ted, Welcome from Texas! Great advice from David. You will never regret going with more real estate.

 

[swthorpe]

Welcome from Delaware, Ted.  I too agree with old sarge that either smoker will serve you well.  Cheers

 

[SconnieQ]

The #3 will fit racks of ribs and whole packer brisket without cutting in half. You might have to cut these in half in the #2. That being said, I have a #1, and always cut these in half, and even feel there is an advantage to smoking the divided brisket flat and point on racks above/below each other. And I don't see a big disadvantage to cutting racks of ribs in half. Either way, you are getting a much better quality smoker for a much better price than the Cookshack. Congrats for finding SI!

 

[LarryD]

Welcome, Ted!  I went with the #2 and have never regretted it.  I have to cut ribs and generally prefer to cut briskets, though I have just stuffed them in, too.  If you're going to smoke large quantities and/or don't ever want to cut and have the budget/space then go with the 3D.  If you don't want/need that much real estate, want something more compact, and/or a lower price then the 2D will work really well for you.

 

[Walt]

I havn't found a brisket too big for the #2 yet. From 13 to 22 lbs.

 

[Stix]

Thanks for all the input guys! I’m so excited i found this forum & didn’t go with a cookshack. My only concern was being made in China. But with all the positive reviews i made the decison to go with Smokin-it rather Cookshack. look foward to talking to all you guys!

 

[Durangosmoker]

Welcome from across the river in Dutchess County; we're practically neighbors! I love my #2 and use it frequently.

 

[DivotMaker]

Welcome Ted!!