cruzmisl Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 Bahaha! The great tile debate. Hilarious!! You buy what you feel is best. If it connects, it doesn't matter. When I bought mine way way back in the mid 2000's, pebbles were just making their way into the lineup. Dennis will pick the grout which is usually black. The grout material is not as durable as a glazed tile and would stain if a lighter color and difficult to clean. There's a reason for everything on these cookers.Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 We are patient here on the tile side @Forrest. I started off pebble and then moved to tile after two years so I know what I am talking about. They will turn your head, the marrying kind, you'll see. In the meantime, enjoy your hot love affair with pebble. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 P.S. I asked the same question about grout and Dennis told me that there is only one colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 There's a reason for everything on these cookers.I think that’s why so many of us are so fond of KK’s.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Update: I was finally able to get ahold of Dennis and get my official order put in. Here is the sorted pebbles that will be used for my future 21” Supreme. Also I added the side tables, drip pan, half grate, cover, and wood/charcoal to the order. Dennis said it should hit the water mid-March! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited February 12, 2021 by Forrest 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 11, 2021 Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 (edited) Nicely done, grasshopper! Good job on getting the pallet loaded up with wood/charcoal. About the only way to get them in the US now. If you have ANY interest in the pizza stone, get it now, because it's very heavy and the shipping costs are very high if shipped solo later. Edited February 11, 2021 by tony b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2021 “interest in the pizza stone, get it now”That is good advice, as of right now I’m going to pass because I have the DoJoe pizza attachment for ceramic Kamado. I think the KK really is going to out preform my Kamado Joe for Low N’ Slow but I think pizza cooks won’t be drastically different. Just my 2c but I could be wrong.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5698k Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I have to think the kk will drastically out perform the joe because of the same reason..the kk will maintain high heat with less airflow, which I believe will be more even, and flavorful...that’s my story, I’m stickin with it.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I have to think the kk will drastically out perform the joe because of the same reason..the kk will maintain high heat with less airflow, which I believe will be more even, and flavorful...that’s my story, I’m stickin with it.Sent from my iPad using TapatalkI’m sure the KK makes amazing pizza, maybe I will get the pizza Stone just in case. The Joe has a huge pizza insert that causes the heat to radiate down from the dome and out the front. You can see the pizza the whole cook.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmisl Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 Forrest, that's a great set up you're going to have. Sadly, the longest two months of your life is ahead lol.I have a few thoughts. In the grand scheme of things, $75 for the baking stone is a small investment. It fits perfectly and will essentially be shipped free. Worth the cost IMO. You may also want to invest in a cover for your cooker. This will depend on where you plan to place the cooker and the weather conditions in Utah. If there is even the chance of the cooker getting wet and temperatures dropping below freezing, it HAS to be covered. As with any porous surface, freeze/thaw cycles can quickly take their toll. Lastly, while not even close to being essential, I find my BBQ Guru makes long cooks effortless. It may be something you can research while you wait.If you haven't figured it out yet, members on this forum are experts at spending everyone else's money Sent from my SM-G973W using Tapatalk 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekobo Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 I second everything everyone else has said about the pizza stone. I deliberately did not order one for my 32 and almost immediately regretted not doing so when I started to bake on my 32. The cost of getting one shipped out to the UK on its own would be prohibitive but, super luckily for me, @RokDok appears to have two and is going to let me have his spare one when we finally get to visit him and Mrs RD. And yes, we have discussed it and the spare baking stone does not appear to be a heat deflector but rather a production "second". 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 10 hours ago, cruzmisl said: "Forrest, that's a great set up you're going to have. Sadly, the longest two months of your life is ahead lol." Ain't that the truth. 10 hours ago, cruzmisl said: "I have a few thoughts. In the grand scheme of things, $75 for the baking stone is a small investment. It fits perfectly and will essentially be shipped free. Worth the cost IMO." 8 hours ago, tekobo said: "I second everything everyone else has said about the pizza stone." You guys convinced me! I added the baking stone to the order. This is my final decision so I stop bugging Dennis with amending my order, lol! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOC Posted February 12, 2021 Report Share Posted February 12, 2021 You guys convinced me! I added the baking stone to the order. This is my final decision so I stop bugging Dennis with amending my order, lol! Good luck. During my waiting period, I probably amended my order 5 times. I’m sure Dennis loves when people do that (sarcasm). But I’m sure he doesn’t mind really, it is a business after all and the more you buy the better he is doing. You can expect your patience to be tried a bit while you wait, and likely comforted by some retail therapy. I should be taking arrival of mine in the next couple of weeks. My wait has proven to be great for my future cooks and equally poor for my cash flow. For all of the right reasons of course.Can’t wait for the young grasshoppers to show what we are capable of. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Well I dropped some serious coin today (for me at least). If you are a young grasshopper like myself it is good to compartmentalize your funds when you got it. I set most of the cost aside for my 21” KK with a gift card to use once my KK is ready for the 2 month boat ride. So stoked for this cooker! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 16, 2021 Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 Smart planning. It's easy to blow your budget when it comes to KK's and accessories. I've spent a LOT of money over the years, but at least some of it is spread out over time. Plus, when I got mine, there weren't as many accessories to splurge on then. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom Boom Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Forrest I’m going to sound like an old man here but here is something that I thought of because of your young age. It looks like your in your first home. This will not be your last home but this KK will be with you the rest of your life. You may want to save the base and the top/ramp of the shipping crate so that you can easily move this to your next home. I’m amazed that someone your age has taken this leap but I’m very excited for you. When I bought my KK I did ask my son what color he liked since he would inherit it at some point. His answer was wise beyond his years when he said Cobalt pebble instead of tile. He’s just a chip off the ole block I guess. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrus Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 2/16/2021 at 2:01 PM, Forrest said: you are a young grasshopper Grasshopper...when you can grab the pebble from my hand you will be ready for a 32. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted February 19, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 This will not be your last home but this KK will be with you the rest of your life. You may want to save the base and the top/ramp of the shipping crate so that you can easily move this to your next home.This is really great advice, I will keep portions from the crate for future moves, thanks.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman505 Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Good Choice! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 17 hours ago, Forrest said: This is really great advice, I will keep portions from the crate for future moves, thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk As part of the bottom crate, make sure to keep the box in the middle - it's essential if you ever have to move the KK to a new home. It keeps the weight off the legs during bouncy transits. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
