tony b Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 When you've experienced 2+ weeks of subzero temperatures in February, having a day at 20F is balmy!
tomahawk66 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Posted November 2, 2015 Where I live it usually ranges from 85-90F year round. If it gets down to 80 people start saying it's cold! So I guess heat soaking won't be an issue for me! @CeramicChef: I've seen your photos of the beast with the basket splitter on and it's very impressive! Looks like the perfect split for creating a direct/indirect zone for grilling! I assume that if you are doing a low and slow cook you still use the whole basket but just keep the vents locked down tight? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
CeramicChef Posted November 5, 2015 Report Posted November 5, 2015 Where I live it usually ranges from 85-90F year round. If it gets down to 80 people start saying it's cold! So I guess heat soaking won't be an issue for me! @CeramicChef: I've seen your photos of the beast with the basket splitter on and it's very impressive! Looks like the perfect split for creating a direct/indirect zone for grilling! I assume that if you are doing a low and slow cook you still use the whole basket but just keep the vents locked down tight? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk BINGO! You are spot on, tomahawk! Easy Peasy cooking on a KK. If I can figure it out, anyone can!
Rak Posted November 18, 2015 Report Posted November 18, 2015 Thanks for posting the picture of a fully loaded Leila! Its amazing how good a grilling area you have on the 32.
tomahawk66 Posted January 8, 2016 Report Posted January 8, 2016 I've now owned my 32" big bad for 2 weeks or so and I can categorically state that it is perfect!Honestly, if you are looking to buy a KK and only plan to get one (ok... So that was the original plan but I kinda want another now lol!) then there are very few reasons why you wouldn't get a 32 in my opinion.The first and most valid is space/weight. For example Cookie on the forum lives in a pent house in Singapore and there is flat out no way that he could have got a 32 up the stairs to his "Sky terrace". The 32 is big and heavy for sure.Other than a logistical reason like that: I really don't see why not go for a 32. It's SO flexible! And when you are investing in a piece of equipment like this the cost difference between a 23 and a 32 isn't as important as it seems on paper.That only leaves the argument that you don't need the size and don't want to light up a heap of lump for a quick dinner for two. With the basket splitter this isn't an issue: I can cut down my charcoal use to 50% of a full 23 basket using the splitter, and it's super easy to put in and take out. Plus it crates an excellent indirect zone.The key advantage of the 32 though is grill space, let's be honest; most Kamados are not great for a classic bangers and burger cook but the 32 gives you the real estate to do thisThis is honestly the first and last BBQ/smoker/pizza oven/grill I will ever own: I needed it to excel at everything and it does!I'm not saying anything against the other sizes but realistically the 32 is the best multi tasker. I love to be able to chuck in the basket splitter covering 75% of the basket and get the coals ready to sear off 2 sous vide steak or chicken or salmon or [insert protein of choice here] in 10 mins on a week night or chuck in a 10 lbs pork butt or 2 (or 6!) at the weekend and watch it hardly consume half of a basket of coco char over 12 hours at 250.I can't wait to get back from business travel and find me a 30 lbs whole hog for my housewarming party!!All the KKs are excellent, but to me, my big blue "R2-D2" isn't just a jack-of-all-traits but a true master!Oliver, In Singapore. Cobalt Blue 32
bosco Posted January 8, 2016 Report Posted January 8, 2016 Oliver what second KK are you thinking??? Great write up and may I suggest the 23 it's a great combo with the 32!!
tinyfish Posted January 10, 2016 Report Posted January 10, 2016 Having seen Ryans setup, the 32" is a perfect size KK. It makes me wish I had got the 32/23 setup...oh well I'll survive.
tomahawk66 Posted January 12, 2016 Report Posted January 12, 2016 Oliver what second KK are you thinking??? Great write up and may I suggest the 23 it's a great combo with the 32!! Hmmm... One day maybe a 23 or 19 or 16 or all of them!! Oliver, In Singapore. Cobalt Blue 32
tony b Posted January 14, 2016 Report Posted January 14, 2016 Please do, we love to see new KKs being uncrated and that all important virgin cook!
MacKenzie Posted January 14, 2016 Report Posted January 14, 2016 churchi, we'll be watching for those pix with excitement.
Jon B. Posted January 14, 2016 Report Posted January 14, 2016 One of the times I was talking to Dennis, he explained that if you stand in the center of the 32 KK, almost anyone can reach out and touch either side of the grill. The depth is also within the reach of most people. He explained that even though a few people think that it might be too large/big for them, it really is very functional and friendly for anyone. That's when I told him I had long monkey arms and asked him to make me an even larger KK for the cottage.
MacKenzie Posted January 14, 2016 Report Posted January 14, 2016 Jon, you have the bug. Can't wait to see what you put at the cottage.
bosco Posted January 16, 2016 Report Posted January 16, 2016 I love my 32". I think it's the perfect grillers grill and a great rotisserie cooker!!!!! It is awesome
Jon B. Posted January 18, 2016 Report Posted January 18, 2016 After seeing Bosco's 32" KK...............Old Monkey Arms here is having second thoughts about the new 42"KK..............might be just a little too big for my cooking style (weight for the deck also). . The 32" is really a nice sized grill. The cooking grid size and shape is excellent. It is NOT too big. One of the main reasons I purchased my two Primo kamado's was the oval shape and the flexibility. From what I saw yesterday, the 32 provides most of those advantages plus all the additional KK features & quality. Crap...............now I have to fly to Indonesia to visit Dennis and see the new 42" KK.......unless Bosco orders one next week
ckreef Posted January 18, 2016 Report Posted January 18, 2016 Crap...............now I have to fly to Indonesia to visit Dennis and see the new 42" KK.......unless Bosco orders one next week Take me, take me - LOL Charles - Prometheus 16.5", Cassiopeia 19" TT
MacKenzie Posted January 18, 2016 Report Posted January 18, 2016 I want to go on that expedition to Indonesia as well. New deck, Jon.
bosco Posted January 18, 2016 Report Posted January 18, 2016 Jon stick with the 32"!!! It is perfect for you're needs and red head sue seemed to like it as well!!! Double Win
