Komodo Kamado Super Big Bad 42"

nolan8v

Has anyone seen this in person yet?

lousubcap

I don't run in circles that could even mess with the tax on that cooker.  Given their reputation and performance I'm sure they will sell to a niche market.  But when you are at the top of the mountain...

HeavyG

Haven't seen one in person myself but have read on a different forum about the fellow that got one of the first ones.

They are in full production now but for some reason are not yet showing up on their website. If I remember correctly the price tag is around $10K.

Here's the link to that thread in case anyone wants to see some pix of the "unboxing" -

 https://www.kamadoguru.com/topic/32839-42-serious-big-bad-komodo-kamado-unboxing/

Skiddymarker

That is one ginormous cooker, holy crap. 

nolan8v

@HeavyG

Try this link for the specs and pricing:
http://komodokamado.com/collections/42-serious-bad-boy

This is a thing of beauty.

Legume

That would look better with a whole pig on it.

Killit_and_Grillit

Man that thing would eat up a lot of Cowboy charcoal 

HofstraJet

That last picture is great!

lousubcap

@Killit_and_Grillit -  time to buy the Cowboy right now-deep discount at least thru the local Costco.  You could save enough to justify the new rig.  

HofstraJet

Around $10,000 shipped. Or $268.26/month.

JohnInCarolina

I've honestly never understood the appeal of these things, except for folks who have more money than they know what to do with.

clifkincaid

Fugly

Eoin

JohnInCarolina said:

I've honestly never understood the appeal of these things, except for folks who have more money than they know what to do with.

Yes, you can get a whole yard full of great BBQ equipment for the money.

HeavyG

nolan8v said:

@HeavyG

Try this link for the specs and pricing:
http://komodokamado.com/collections/42-serious-bad-boy

This is a thing of beauty.

I guess Dennis needs to remind his webteam to add a link to their main page and drop down menu.

HeavyG

JohnInCarolina said:

I've honestly never understood the appeal of these things, except for folks who have more money than they know what to do with.

Most kettle guys I know wonder the same thing about BGE owners.

I certainly admire and respect the design/engineering/materials/craftsmanship of the KK's.

Never have to deal with rusted parts, cracked parts, loose bands, dome slamming shut. No need to go buy things like a KAB or multi-level grid system or Smokeware style cap.

One other benefit of the new 42" is you can safely and worry free tie your dog up to it since the damn thing weighs 3/4 of a ton.

Certainly they are the priciest kamado option but even their new 42" @  $10K is still a few thousand dollars less than the least expensive Kalamazoo gas grill.

Who the hell pays $13K - $26K for a GAS grill?

4Runner

Wish I had money to burn and I would add a KK to my arsenal.  I to admire the precession and craftsmanship of the KK.  Unfortunately, I have to put my twins through college starting in 2018 so the KK will just be a dream.....Oh well, back to my large BGE.  

Spaightlabs

4Runner said:

Wish I had money to burn and I would add a KK to my arsenal.  I to admire the precession and craftsmanship of the KK.  Unfortunately, I have to put my twins through college starting in 2018 so the KK will just be a dream.....Oh well, back to my large BGE.  

There's a first world problem, for sure.  

Focker

Eoin said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I've honestly never understood the appeal of these things, except for folks who have more money than they know what to do with.

Yes, you can get a whole yard full of great BBQ equipment for the money.

Good point, my 13 were less than a third of that.
Beautiful cooker though.

Focker

HeavyG said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I've honestly never understood the appeal of these things, except for folks who have more money than they know what to do with.

Most kettle guys I know wonder the same thing about BGE owners.

I certainly admire and respect the design/engineering/materials/craftsmanship of the KK's.

Never have to deal with rusted parts, cracked parts, loose bands, dome slamming shut. No need to go buy things like a KAB or multi-level grid system or Smokeware style cap.

One other benefit of the new 42" is you can safely and worry free tie your dog up to it since the damn thing weighs 3/4 of a ton.

Certainly they are the priciest kamado option but even their new 42" @  $10K is still a few thousand dollars less than the least expensive Kalamazoo gas grill.

Who the hell pays $13K - $26K for a GAS grill?

Steve Raichlen followers.

lousubcap

@4Runner - You do have the college fund money to burn.  Unless the rules have changed, if you are a responsible parent and have saved to help with the college expenses, you get the short end of the stick.  Should you manage to fence or liquidate assets and drive down your net worth, colleges will throw free money your way.   
So jump while you have the chance.  The college $$ game is quite a racket. (I didn't do the above either but quickly learned how it is played, no twins but two thru college.  Fortunately no over-lap, one right behind the other.)  Off soap-box and apologize for the hi-jack.
Back to our regularly scheduled programming.

pgprescott

Focker said:

HeavyG said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I've honestly never understood the appeal of these things, except for folks who have more money than they know what to do with.

Most kettle guys I know wonder the same thing about BGE owners.

I certainly admire and respect the design/engineering/materials/craftsmanship of the KK's.

Never have to deal with rusted parts, cracked parts, loose bands, dome slamming shut. No need to go buy things like a KAB or multi-level grid system or Smokeware style cap.

One other benefit of the new 42" is you can safely and worry free tie your dog up to it since the damn thing weighs 3/4 of a ton.

Certainly they are the priciest kamado option but even their new 42" @  $10K is still a few thousand dollars less than the least expensive Kalamazoo gas grill.

Who the hell pays $13K - $26K for a GAS grill?

Steve Raichlen followers.

Makes the Memphis look like a bargain. Plus you will need a reinforced 12" slab to set it on. 

Eoin

HeavyG said:

JohnInCarolina said:

I've honestly never understood the appeal of these things, except for folks who have more money than they know what to do with.

Most kettle guys I know wonder the same thing about BGE owners.

I certainly admire and respect the design/engineering/materials/craftsmanship of the KK's.

Never have to deal with rusted parts, cracked parts, loose bands, dome slamming shut. No need to go buy things like a KAB or multi-level grid system or Smokeware style cap.

One other benefit of the new 42" is you can safely and worry free tie your dog up to it since the damn thing weighs 3/4 of a ton.

Certainly they are the priciest kamado option but even their new 42" @  $10K is still a few thousand dollars less than the least expensive Kalamazoo gas grill.

Who the hell pays $13K - $26K for a GAS grill?

Never understood the gas grill thing, I can do that indoors without the rain / cold.  The Egg does something different and does it well. It's worth standing outside, even in the winter, for Egged food.

4Runner

lousubcap said:

@4Runner - You do have the college fund money to burn.  Unless the rules have changed, if you are a responsible parent and have saved to help with the college expenses, you get the short end of the stick.  Should you manage to fence or liquidate assets and drive down your net worth, colleges will throw free money your way.   
So jump while you have the chance.  The college $$ game is quite a racket. (I didn't do the above either but quickly learned how it is played, no twins but two thru college.  Fortunately no over-lap, one right behind the other.)  Off soap-box and apologize for the hi-jack.
Back to our regularly scheduled programming.

Please go on...my KK might not be a dream after all.  

lkapigian

HofstraJet said:

That last picture is great!

Welcome to my world *sigh*

Markarm4119

I guess you could sell a kidney, if you just have to have one ! That would definitely put a damper on the beer drinking though !