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WSM Vs. BDS need advice ASAP

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toys4dlr

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Hello All,

I am looking to add to my collection (the wife is here shaking her head  ;D), mostly to do chicken.  I was leaning towards the WSM as it is a little cheaper.  However, I think Jay and Thom and maybe others have or have used the BDS and could give me the pros and cons to both.

Thanks in advance

David
#1 - March 17, 2007, 10:21:31 am
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David, I'm not sure what a BDS is but it would have to be pretty damn spectacular to outperform a WSM.  If you tell me what a BDS is, I'll see if I can tell you how they compare.
#2 - March 17, 2007, 10:31:23 am
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Hi David, I bought the BDS strictly to do my chicken at contests. I don't know if you've seen my testimonial on the BDS website but it pretty much says it all. I also use the WSM's at contests for my big meats. So if you are looking  for something just for chicken then I would go with the BDS. Both these units can cook anything but for chicken....BDS.
#3 - March 17, 2007, 10:33:54 am

Jaybird

VQ, BDS is a Big Drum Smoker.
#4 - March 17, 2007, 10:35:12 am

VisionQuest220

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Thanks, Jay.
#5 - March 17, 2007, 10:42:33 am
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ddog27

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I have two WSM's and I love them. But at the Taylor contest I saw Thom use his BDS and it made me want one!! ;D ;D ;D
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#7 - March 17, 2007, 12:04:11 pm
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toys4dlr

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Thanks Everyone,

Hey Jay, which size BDS did you get???  and how do you keep from having people think it is a trash can at the comps  ;D.  I saw Thom's at Taylor and it looked like a pretty good set up.  Does Thom still use it or is he strickly pellets now??  How much bigger is the BDS when compared to the WSM.

THanks again and the wife continues to shake her head.

     
#8 - March 17, 2007, 12:52:21 pm
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You dont need a WSM with the Stumper( Big Meats)
 But the BDS would give you the Chicken Cooker
Or you could use a Webber kettle to finnish that Yardbird
Come to Stagecoach I wil let you use one to cook Chicken
We took on another line of pellet cookers that do high temp so
I will be doing Chicken on that
#9 - March 17, 2007, 01:23:54 pm
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Jaybird

I got the 2338-2 which has 2 cookin racks. The BDS uses the same cooking grate as the Weber kettle..221/2". The WSM is 18".

I put the BDS way in the back of my cookin space at comps so nobody throws garbage in it. I used to keep it out front and then evryone wants to talk about it. Don't get me wrong I love talking with the people, just at crunchtime they can distract you and that can cost ya.
#10 - March 17, 2007, 01:35:56 pm

toys4dlr

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Thanks Jay and Thom for the info

I would love to take you up on your offer Thom, but it does not look like I can make it to Stagecoach.  If things change I will let you know.  I am going to the Hoof and Foot in April, as my mom will be in town and will be watching the boys.

Thanks I think I am leaning towards the BDS

David
#11 - March 17, 2007, 02:08:42 pm
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David
Go to www.bbqbrethren.com 
The guys are building the drum smokers
 lots of ideas
#12 - March 17, 2007, 03:50:56 pm
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bearbonez

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 Looks like the fellas got it covered. From watching Thom cookin bird on a BDS, that would have my vote. Can fit more birds on it than ya can with a WSM. Chiken cooks fast so you don't need the 5 million hour burn on a load of fuel like with a WSM. So after your wife gets over your new BDS. Give it a couple weeks than get your WSM's for brisket and butt.
#13 - March 17, 2007, 06:27:20 pm
David "Bear" Nunley

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David,

One of the guys (Neil Strader) on the CBBQA Forum had a "copy" BDS built for about $160. He's also a regular on the brethren forum. I'm sure he could give you some advise as well.

My wife's not shak'in her head, she's putt'in her foot down  >:(

I gotta wait a wile, but I will most likely have one built myself.
#14 - March 18, 2007, 04:28:14 am
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toys4dlr

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Glen,

What the heck are you doing up 4 in the morning???  And Bear, I get the WSM for the bigger cuts but I have a Stump 222 GF that has good capacity and handles the long cooks real well.  That and a stoker and I sleep very well.   ;D

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#15 - March 18, 2007, 08:24:04 am
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