Pale Rider Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 First post. Already own an RJK7. In fairness, I cannot call it a POS. I have had it over a decade, and it has never failed to perform as expected, and everything about it has been rock solid. I ordered it in a terra cotta (non-tiled) finish, because there were reports even then of tile QC problems, and I wasn't impressed with any of the tile finishes I saw. Picked it up when RJ was still operating out of West Sacramento. As a cooker, smoker, and griller, it has been great. But we're renovating a new house, and I wanted something special for it. Wasn't hard to find all the Kamado-drama all over the net (of which I had been blissfully unaware), and it also wasn't hard to figure out who had the best Kamado either. I already knew I wanted something bigger than the K7, and the 32BB was an easy choice. I sent an inquiry to the company and Dennis rang me up in less than an hour. We talked for a half hour, and he explained several things about the finishes and options. We spent time discussing sous vide as well, confirming my desire to start using it. Shared the information with my fiancée, and we both agreed on the olive & gold pebble finish. Took a while to settle on which olive & gold finish (Dennis explained the differences, and the photos accurately depicted those differences). So the wire went out today. 5750A is on her way. Also ordered almost all the accessories and a full CyberQ rig. Giving my K7 to a friend.
5698k Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Congrats!! You're gonna love your cooker! Please post pics of your cooker, and cooks, and welcome to the forum! Robert
tony b Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome! Looking forward to pictures of the new grill in its new home and of those all important first cooks! As an ex-K7 owner myself, you will quickly discern the superiority of the KK to your old grill upon arrival. My old K7 is also at a friend's house now.
Pale Rider Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Posted July 31, 2015 Thanks much all. The quality differential is clear, and I haven't even seen a KK in person yet! Still, I will always appreciate that K7 for instilling the passion for ceramic done cooking. Looking forward to a whole new experience.
Poochie Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome to the forum, Pale Rider. Eastwood fan? I'm new here too but these guys will make you feel welcome real quick. I'm waiting for my KK to be delivered too.
wilburpan Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome and congrats! I'm looking forward to seeing what you cook on your new KK grill.
MacKenzie Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome What a great story:) Excitement must by reigning high in your life right about now! We will be watching for the arrival of your KK.
CeramicChef Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome aboard! Congrats on your new KK. I have a KK BB 32" myself and I love it. I'm certain you'll love yours as well. They are incredible cookers. I'm looking forward to seeing the uncrating ceremony pics and really looking forward to seeing pics of your cooks. Again, welcome!
5698k Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Well 5750A is already shown as sold! You should be grilling in no time. I really believe you're going to be very pleased with your new grill. Even though your experience with the k7 was a good one, the kk is light years ahead in quality. Again, pics! Robert
Pale Rider Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Posted July 31, 2015 Pale Rider - Congrats. Are you a pizza cook? I am indeed bryan. I do Chicago-style pizzas in my kitchen oven, though with the extra room in the 32BB I plan to try there. I have a Kettle Pizza [old style] on my Weber which made some pretty nice stuff as well. I have ordered the pizza stone for my 32.
Pale Rider Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome to the forum, Pale Rider. Eastwood fan? I'm new here too but these guys will make you feel welcome real quick. I'm waiting for my KK to be delivered too. Thanks Pooch. Yep, big Eastwood fan.
Pale Rider Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome and congrats! I'm looking forward to seeing what you cook on your new KK grill. Thanks Wilbur. Will probably start out low and slow, with a very simple pork butt recipe I have been doing for years.
Pale Rider Posted July 31, 2015 Author Report Posted July 31, 2015 Well 5750A is already shown as sold! You should be grilling in no time. I really believe you're going to be very pleased with your new grill. Even though your experience with the k7 was a good one, the kk is light years ahead in quality. Again, pics! Robert I will definitely take pics from uncratingporn to foodporn! 1
tinyfish Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Congratulations on your purchase. That is the king of Komodo's the 32BB.
GoFrogs91 Posted July 31, 2015 Report Posted July 31, 2015 Welcome to the club and congratulations on your selection. You'll love it when you get it.
Poochie Posted August 1, 2015 Report Posted August 1, 2015 I can't help but notice the resemblance. "I don't usually cook on ceramic, but when I do, it's a Komodo Kamado. 1
MadMedik Posted August 1, 2015 Report Posted August 1, 2015 Congrats...another Californian...you will love. Glad you had a good experience with other Komodo. Interested to see how you like the KK MadMedik
