Firemonkey Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Aesthetically speaking then, the symmetrical design is a trade-off for an integrated hinge ?... The hinge cover on the classic is in the back and can be situated so that it is not noticeable. It is far superior to the mexi design with the tubes on the side with manual sets. Its function is far superior as well. Not arguing that at all - just saying I like the integrated hinge on the OTB better than one of these. I would trade my POSK, cracks and loose tile included, for a classic KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krusty K Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 As long as it didn't leak, I can't see as I'd care. But, if my K stopped leaking I might get more of those blow back things - I've had two and that will scare the snot right our of you, not too mention do a number on the hair on your arms and for me, my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
U2PLT Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 OTB vs Classic shape The Naked Whiz made a temperature measurement using precision instrument on both his BGE (classic shape) and the OTB KK. He posted those results in his evaluation of the KK on his forum. It was just one approach;not an ultimate instrumented test. Like testing for aircraft structural failure which we had instrumented at Wright-Patterson with hundreds of strain gauges and hydraulic poles to create all kinds of movement while taking data. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOTSAUCE Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 my 2 cents worth I have been a proud owner of a classic KK now for four months, and have done quite a few cooks. First on the issue of, are ceramic cookers better. I also have bbq'd on different types of grills and I say yes ceramic is superior, not only are they easier to use as they will maintain the temp you set for hours and hours without intervention; but they do make you a better chef because the end product is better. The end product is better because the cooker retains moisture better. OTB vs CLASSIC: I debated long and hard before going with the supreme classic KK. I chose it mostly because of cost, Dennis had a sale going that I couldn't pass up, but I still worried that maybe I made a mistake. That maybe the OTB shape would grill more evenly across the grill and yadiyadiyaya a better end product. I now DO NOT BELEIVE IT! I cooked several racks of beef ribs last weekend and the rack or racks in the center of the grill were as good and well done as the racks on the edge of the grill. Scientific? Maybe not but certainly scrumdelicious, that's enough proof for me. Everything else I cooked so far also turned very very good. So in conclusion: (every scientific report should end with a conclusion) The classic design was a good choice because I beleive the temp across the grill thing is insignificant and the dome of the classic will allow me put in a bigger turkey than an OTB would. Cost wise a better value. So Dennis continue to make the classics, their's a market out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curly Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Re: my 2 cents worth ...and the dome of the classic will allow me put in a bigger turkey than an OTB would. Cost wise a better value... I was wanting a classic, but got an OTB because it was a scratch-n-dent return and I got a great deal on it. I have no earthly idea about the airflow deal, I'll just trust Dennis on that. But I cooked a 22 lb turkey on the KK OTB and there seemed to be plenty of room in there. What size turkey you trying to cook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krusty K Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Re: my 2 cents worth I. The end product is better because the cooker retains moisture better. OTB vs CLASSIC: .... The classic design was a good choice because I believe the temp across the grill thing is insignificant and the dome of the classic will allow me put in a bigger turkey than an OTB would. Moisture is really key. I don't know how many started with a $40 tin Brinkman or other silo cooker and tried to juggle the water pan without spilling it in the fire back in the day. However a foot thick ceramic cooker won't stop you from ruining a cook when your fire is too hot or your not going indirect when you should. On my K, I use the upper bracket/grill often and need to be able to get at least 3 or butts up there, so I also think the classic shape has an advantage there. I am going to try to jam 12 butts in it in month, so I hope to remember to take pictures. I would love to have either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOTSAUCE Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 That's good Curly, we are both happy campers I guess!! As far as being able to cook a bigger turkey I don't really know, that was a comment I read on this forum somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 OTB Dome Shape If you would like to see first hand the results from the even heat given off of the OTB dome shape, cook a pizza on top of an upper/sear grill. Check a few times during the cook to see when and how the cheese melts. Now do that in a Classic, the outside near the crusts will melt first and then become blackened before the dead center is melted completely. You will see the difference.. Talk to a chef that cooks in an Italian style wood burning oven, he'll tell you that the heat is greatest next to the walls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saucier Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 OTB I know this is probably a newby question, but then I am a newby!! What exactly does "OTB" stand for ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Only the best On the barbie Off to bed On to beyond Oval topped bbq Oh! Too beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 OTB = "Outside the box" as in the design. His old web site used to explain that, but I cannot find the reference anymore. -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saucier Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 LOL Sanny, you are too funny.. Maybe.... Only Terrific Barbeque!! Thanks J... I am glad you couldn't find it, I was fixin to think I was going blind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoliver Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Yea, DJ is just dyslexic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Yea' date=' DJ is just dyslexic[/quote'] Picky, picky - I was drunk I will have you know!! -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcoliver Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well you must be drunk a lot because you have ALWAYS written it that way. I've meant to pick on you before but just witheld. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeDJ16 Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Well you must be drunk a lot because you have ALWAYS written it that way. So, what is your point?? hehe Jealousy will get you no where! BTW, OBT stands for Oktober Beer Tasting (in my book anyway)! -=Jasen=- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanny Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 It also stands for Olways Biting Tongue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
