This says it all!

CosmicVoyager

I'm not one for bashing companies unless they really deserve it. I had a Char-Griller and know how they can be. Pay now or pay later!!!  This made me laugh!!!

Who uses "grilling Goggles"? I saw these at world market with my wife and could not believe it. People will buy anything. You will lose your man card with these!!!

plumbfir01

wonder whats wrong with the kEG...i would keep it for other stuff if its in decent shape.. assuming thats the keg type one. 

Little Steven

I want to buy one of those

NPHuskerFL

Don't give OSHA any ideas or I'll see my commercial chefs wearing them next week.

plumbfir01

@CosmicVoyager maybe if i get that egg by you i can slip that out the dumpster in your hood.. tomorrow...  B-)

Mickey

I can picture @henapple in those.

The Naked Whiz

Goggles can be good when using a MAPP torch.

JohnInCarolina

Who wears goggles grilling? THIS GUY.

grege345

Oh damn. I remember those days. Flame broiled was a good thing. Or was it?

plumbfir01

i might get a pair of google goggles to grill using youz guyz awesome recipes

CosmicVoyager

They  got onion goggles too so your eyes don't burn

plumbfir01 said:

@CosmicVoyager maybe if i get that egg by you i can slip that out the dumpster in your hood.. tomorrow...  B-)

To be honest, the reason that's in the dumpster is because it was falling apart and to get parts for it is difficult because of their customer service is piss poor. It really belongs there we shouldn't be supporting companies that produce such crap. Then again, we Americans love our lazy boys, big screen TV's with remote and convenience's. We have become a disposable lazy society.

CosmicVoyager

 

JohnInCarolina said:

Who wears goggles grilling? THIS GUY.

Awesome!

nolaegghead

I was lighting lump last week when, in a shower of sparks, one ember landed on my face.  I didn't think much of it (awww, it'll burn out) until a few seconds later when I realized it was still burning.  I grabbed it with my fingers, and it burned as I plucked it off my searing skin (cheek).  Long story short, looked pretty bad the next day, and took a few days before the face vag cleared up.  I'd hate to think about the damage had it been in my eye.   Fortunately I'm always wearing my BCDs.

stemc33

It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.

boostfed

i've heard good things about the akorn! almost pulled the trigger on one before I stumbled onto here

cortguitarman

I've seen those same goggles marketed as onion goggles. They seal out the fumes when cutting onions. I thought it was dumb, but I think about them every time I chop large amounts of onions.

CosmicVoyager

nolaegghead said:

I was lighting lump last week when, in a shower of sparks, one ember landed on my face.  I didn't think much of it (awww, it'll burn out) until a few seconds later when I realized it was still burning.  I grabbed it with my fingers, and it burned as I plucked it off my searing skin (cheek).  Long story short, looked pretty bad the next day, and took a few days before the face vag cleared up.  I'd hate to think about the damage had it been in my eye.   Fortunately I'm always wearing my BCDs.

Damn! I guess I really shouldn't joke about the goggles.... It's just hard to look like a bad ass in them . I guess it's better than wearing an eye patch the rest of your life! The crowd I hang with would no doubt give me crap about it.

CosmicVoyager

boostfed said:

i've heard good things about the akorn! almost pulled the trigger on one before I stumbled onto here

The rivets pull out / rust over time. It's an easy fix. However, if you can't fix it and need parts, getting them  is a challenge through Char-Griller. They have the worst customer service. Don't get me wrong, the akorn is nice but may not last as long as you would expect. You get what you pay for these days..

Foghorn

I've got two friends with Akorns and they love them. I cooked on one and it was excellent. The oldest one is about 2.5 years old and is still in good shape. On the other hand another friend bought one and found it had a dent in it. Took it back to store and they had 2 left and both were dented. So he ponied up for a L BGE and is very happy.

Caymanite

I had an Akorn, did three low and slow cooks but there were so many air leaks it would not stay at low temps. Got frustrated, returned to Home Depot and bought an egg.