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Kick Ash basket for a MiniMax has arrived!!

MeatChurch
MeatChurch Posts: 202
in EggHead Forum
I feel like a kid at Christmas. Chad at Kick Ash Basket is a genius.

The MiniMax is our daily cooker so this is going to be super handy!!!




XL, Large, Mini-Max in Texas - Big Green Egg Competition Team 


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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    Matt. Please give a full unbiased review. Seriously considering this as to where before it wasn't even on my radar.
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    And also will this product interfere with use of the CGS WOO?
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • grege345
    grege345 Posts: 3,515
    I don't have a MM but I would think if your transporting the little cooker it would be a no brainer. As soon as your done cooking remove ash basket dump it and be on your way.
    LBGE& SBGE———————————————•———————– Pennsylvania / poconos

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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Awesome! Can't wait to get mine. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • minniemoh
    minniemoh Posts: 2,145
    edited May 2015
    That looks like the new heavy duty style. I'll bet that's going to work great.

    I'm really looking forward to one for my small egg.
    L x2, M, S, Mini and a Blackstone 36. She says I have enough now....
    eggAddict from MN!
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  • mgd_egg
    mgd_egg Posts: 476
    NPHuskerFL said:
    And also will this product interfere with use of the CGS WOO?
    I'll let you know. I should receive my KAB in the next couple days. 
    Lg & MM BGE, Humphrey’s Battle Box | Palatine, Illinois  
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  • MeatChurch
    MeatChurch Posts: 202
    NPHuskerFL said:
    Matt. Please give a full unbiased review. Seriously considering this as to where before it wasn't even on my radar.
    Full honesty here - When I teach BGE classes I always cover my "Top 3 Eggcessories" and the KAB is one of them. Now I have them in all of my Eggs. 

    For me, I can shake the ash out between fires and get a good, clean burn faster with the basket. Also, cleanup is less frequent and easier. I usually pull the basket out, shake the old ash out over the trash, then start a new fire. 

    I HIGHLY recomment the KAB. Plus, Chad Romzek (the head honcho) is a great guy. He will take care of you. I like to do business with good people.

    -Matt

    XL, Large, Mini-Max in Texas - Big Green Egg Competition Team 


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  • mgd_egg
    mgd_egg Posts: 476
    NPHuskerFL said:
    And also will this product interfere with use of the CGS WOO?
    It does not interfere with the Woo.  It just kiss's the Woo in the worst case scenario but you can easily rotate one or the other. Now for some up-side down pictures. 

    Lg & MM BGE, Humphrey’s Battle Box | Palatine, Illinois  
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  • Irv
    Irv Posts: 8
    Awesome Matt....thanks for the Props!  
    Great picture with the Woo too.....didn't know there was gonna be a Mini Woo but that freaking rocks. CGS has so many fun toys! I'll have to get one for use with the Wok we got from Richard in Florida.  
    Just please remember to Shake Your Ash Responsibly! Only you can Prevent Dumb Ash Fires! Chad
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    Great, just ordered 2 high ques....oh well.
    Seattle, WA
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  • NPHuskerFL
    NPHuskerFL Posts: 17,629
    edited May 2015
    Ok...alright... @MeatChurch between you and @mgd_egg I have all the answers I need. Sadly my Bday just passed last month but, :pensive: Father's Day is just around the corner :wink: 
    Thanks guys!  And Matt I really appreciate the honesty. You gave your straight up opinion and experience vs a BS promo plug that comes from some folks. OBTW all the rubs from your line that I've tried freaking rock man!  Edit: @Irv you must make a quality product because I have yet to see a negative thread here on your products &/or customer service. Kudos on that man! :plus_one: 
    LBGE 2013 & MM 2014
    Die Hard HUSKER & BRONCO FAN
    Flying Low & Slow in "Da Burg" FL
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  • NCEggSmoker
    NCEggSmoker Posts: 336
    Any idea whether this might fit a Joe Junior. I'd definitely be in if it fits or if you decide to make one to fit. 
    Raleigh NC, Large BGE and KJ Joe Jr.
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  • Eggpharmer
    Eggpharmer Posts: 512
    NCEggSmoker said:
    Any idea whether this might fit a Joe Junior. I'd definitely be in if it fits or if you decide to make one to fit. 
    +1
    Austin, TX
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  • SkinnyV
    SkinnyV Posts: 3,404
    edited May 2015
    I will stand by for updates and reviews. Does the egg cool down quicker if you remove the ash basket after a cook that would be great for travel. May return or sell one of the new high ques and go this route if its promising enough.
    Seattle, WA
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  • sctdg
    sctdg Posts: 301
    Best accessory you can buy for your egg ,no matter what size . KAB and Smokeware cap two must haves. Then you get the Woo!!
    !
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,739
    sctdg said:
    Best accessory you can buy for your egg ,no matter what size . KAB and Smokeware cap two must haves. Then you get the Woo!!
    !
    And mangrates!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    NPHuskerFL said:
    Ok...alright... @MeatChurch between you and @mgd_egg I have all the answers I need. Sadly my Bday just passed last month but, :pensive: Father's Day is just around the corner :wink: 
    Thanks guys!  And Matt I really appreciate the honesty. You gave your straight up opinion and experience vs a BS promo plug that comes from some folks. OBTW all the rubs from your line that I've tried freaking rock man!  Edit: @Irv you must make a quality product because I have yet to see a negative thread here on your products &/or customer service. Kudos on that man! :plus_one: 
    The only negative comment I've read is that they just don't hold up.  Granted, a few of the people who made these comments (on FB BGE closed group) did say they bought another one.  That says a lot.  
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • Tinyfish
    Tinyfish Posts: 1,755
    I know a few of us have KJ Jr I hope this will work in there.
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    Mines over a year old now and holding fine. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    edited May 2015
    sctdg said:
    Best accessory you can buy for your egg ,no matter what size . KAB and Smokeware cap two must haves. Then you get the Woo!!
    !
    Hope this was a joke. The smoke ware cap is not needed at all and the KAB seems nice but not needed. An easy raised direct setup like the woo is needed.  I may get a KAB for my MM because the comment about traveling but I would never get one for any other egg. Really not sure what it's for on other eggs.
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  • thetrim
    thetrim Posts: 11,387
    The KAB takes the place of the fire grate on the bottom, right?
    =======================================
    XL 6/06, Mini 6/12, L 10/12, Mini #2 12/14 MiniMax 3/16 Large #2 11/20 Legacy from my FIL - RIP PitBoss Navigator 850G 11/25
    Tampa Bay, FL
    EIB 6 Oct 95
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  • NCEggSmoker
    NCEggSmoker Posts: 336
    I believe the new one does. It has thicker metal than the earlier version which I think I read had a possibility of sagging at high temps. 

    Can we get some measurements of the Mini Max version to see if it might fit the Joe Jr. 
    Raleigh NC, Large BGE and KJ Joe Jr.
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    @Lit do you have a KAB or are you assuming you wouldn't like it?
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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  • Big_Green_Craig
    Big_Green_Craig Posts: 1,578
    cazzy said:
    NPHuskerFL said:
    Ok...alright... @MeatChurch between you and @mgd_egg I have all the answers I need. Sadly my Bday just passed last month but, :pensive: Father's Day is just around the corner :wink: 
    Thanks guys!  And Matt I really appreciate the honesty. You gave your straight up opinion and experience vs a BS promo plug that comes from some folks. OBTW all the rubs from your line that I've tried freaking rock man!  Edit: @Irv you must make a quality product because I have yet to see a negative thread here on your products &/or customer service. Kudos on that man! :plus_one: 
    The only negative comment I've read is that they just don't hold up.  Granted, a few of the people who made these comments (on FB BGE closed group) did say they bought another one.  That says a lot.  
    This issue has been corrected with the new HD versions. 
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  • Lit
    Lit Posts: 9,053
    Jeremiah said:
    @Lit do you have a KAB or are you assuming you wouldn't like it?
    I never said I wouldn't like it I just said it's not needed. It would make sense for the MM if traveling to be able to remove all the leftover lump at once for cooling but I stir my lump before lighting and clean them every couple cooks and can't remember the last time I had trouble getting any egg besides the MM to temp quickly. The ability to cook raised direct IMO is way higher on the list of needs than the KAB. Guess my question is what is the benefit of the KAB?
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  • McStew
    McStew Posts: 965
    @Lit I ordered the basket for the exact reasons you stated to cool off faster when tailgating.  I will let you know the results when it arrives 

    Hermosa Beach CA 
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  • cazzy
    cazzy Posts: 9,136
    McStew said:
    @Lit I ordered the basket for the exact reasons you stated to cool off faster when tailgating.  I will let you know the results when it arrives 

    Would you just dump the leftover lump?
    Just a hack that makes some $hitty BBQ....
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  • McStew
    McStew Posts: 965
    cazzy said:
    McStew said:
    @Lit I ordered the basket for the exact reasons you stated to cool off faster when tailgating.  I will let you know the results when it arrives 

    Would you just dump the leftover lump?
    No I would just let them cool down outside the egg then put them back in. 
    Hermosa Beach CA 
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    @Lit Its totally worth it. I'm about as far from a salesman as one could get, but I do believe it's worth every penny they want for one. The fact that it doubles as a high que, is known. But what I like about it is start up. I can open the egg, lift it out, walk to the trash can, shake/stir out the ash, walk back and either set it back in, or every few weeks vacuum out the bottom. Which I can do easily as the entire remains of the lump are still in the basket, not still in the egg.    Is it the best accessory available? No. Is it a prerequisite? No, not nearly as important as an indirect stone, or some way to raise the grid, or even a good thermo, but definitely worth the $60 they're asking.

    Buy it. I'm willing to bet a bottle of your favorite rub that you'll agree.
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
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