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Adjustable Rig versus PS Woo

Teefus
Teefus Posts: 1,259
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I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a PS Woo from TCGS when I spotted their Large Adjustable Combo Rig with oval stone. This looks like a pretty flexible setup, and a real plus when doing multiple racks of ribs.

Anyone using this on their Large BGE?
Michiana, South of the border.
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  • mEGG_My_Day
    mEGG_My_Day Posts: 1,661
    I have the woo on my large with the extender/grate (or whatever it’s called).  It’s fantastic!!! I already had a platesetter when I purchased the woo.  

    However, if I didn’t have a platesetter, I would buy the adjustable rig.  
    Memphis, TN 

    LBGE, 2 SBGE, Hasty-Bake Gourmet
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  • Cornholio
    Cornholio Posts: 1,048
    I went with the AR but will look at a Woo when I want to get a wok setup.  I do ribs often so figured I’d start with the AR and it’s been a good choice so far.   

    Only had mine a few weeks and already put it to good use doing pizzas, tri-tip with baked potato and corn, other random cooks utilizing the extra real estate too.  Doing a spatchcock chicken and some bacon wrapped scallops tonight and a bunch of ribs next weekend.


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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,785
    A major driver for most when facing the same choice is whether they already own the PS.  I have the PSWOO and extender and it is a great set-up (already owned the PS).  Can't personally address the AR-but it always gets great comments/reviews here.  FWIW-
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Cornholio said:
    I went with the AR but will look at a Woo when I want to get a wok setup.  I do ribs often so figured I’d start with the AR and it’s been a good choice so far.   


    @Cornholio Look at the Spider from The Ceramic Grill Store for cooking with a Wok. It also works with the AR to allow for utilizing more grid space. The spider is truly a versatile accessory with either the PSWoo or the Adjustable Rig.
    Just need to know if your fire ring has 3 or 5 reliefs in it when ordering one. Mine is an older one with 5.
    https://youtu.be/To2PIXopakA
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
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  • Cornholio
    Cornholio Posts: 1,048
    Hotch said:
    Cornholio said:
    I went with the AR but will look at a Woo when I want to get a wok setup.  I do ribs often so figured I’d start with the AR and it’s been a good choice so far.   


    @Cornholio Look at the Spider from The Ceramic Grill Store for cooking with a Wok. It also works with the AR to allow for utilizing more grid space. The spider is truly a versatile accessory with either the PSWoo or the Adjustable Rig.
    Just need to know if your fire ring has 3 or 5 reliefs in it when ordering one. Mine is an older one with 5.
    https://youtu.be/To2PIXopakA
    Ah yes, it was the spider for the wok.  Thanks for pointing that out.  I have the old one as well so I’d need the 5 legs.  

    Still playing with the AR for now and will eventually get the extender and the half stone/grid.  I guess with the AR you don’t need the Woo and while I still have a good plate setter I was drawn to the oval stone that came with the AR bundle (no more worries of ribs hanging over the setter).  Glad I went with the AR but my guess is the OP will be happy with either.
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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    I have the woo and AR R&B combo. If you like ribs, grab the AR
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • Teefus
    Teefus Posts: 1,259
    I already have the plate setter, but I like the idea of the oval stone protecting rib ends from getting scorched. My go to cooks on the egg are ribs and brisket and I've never felt comfortable with two racks on. The AR R&B combo looks like a good fix for that.
    Michiana, South of the border.
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 11,549
    I get so confused with these threads , it's like Computer Tech Language to me sometimes. ..............I really want one of those thingamajigs , but I don't know exactly what to ask for 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    the 1 complaint I have about the PSWoo is that I cant remove my PS without taking the whole housing out. It is kinda a pain when doing reverse sears and the like. I shoulda called CGS and talked to them before I made my purchase. I like it but think there are probably other options. The main thing I liked about the PSWoo was that it made my grate move up to felt level which was the most important reason I chose it.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • Cornholio
    Cornholio Posts: 1,048
    lkapigian said:
    I get so confused with these threads , it's like Computer Tech Language to me sometimes. ..............I really want one of those thingamajigs , but I don't know exactly what to ask for 
    Haha, that was me a few weeks ago and I’m still figuring things out.  The adjustable rig (AR) combo is a good place to start.  It has the oval stone that replaces a platesetter for indirect and makes ribs easier since you have ceramic coverage from back to front and only exposed sides (no overdone ends of ribs that hang over to direct heat).

    You can have multiple levels of cooking grates and they even have an extender to make the AR even more versatile.  Just head to the CGS site and watch some videos and people have mentioned calling them for even more details and suggestions.  
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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    the 1 complaint I have about the PSWoo is that I cant remove my PS without taking the whole housing out. It is kinda a pain when doing reverse sears and the like. I shoulda called CGS and talked to them before I made my purchase. I like it but think there are probably other options. The main thing I liked about the PSWoo was that it made my grate move up to felt level which was the most important reason I chose it.
    I have an XL so configuration is different than the L, but I use a stone on the woo for reverse sear and it’s easy to remove and replace with a CI Grid for the sear. 
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    SSQUAL612 said:
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    the 1 complaint I have about the PSWoo is that I cant remove my PS without taking the whole housing out. It is kinda a pain when doing reverse sears and the like. I shoulda called CGS and talked to them before I made my purchase. I like it but think there are probably other options. The main thing I liked about the PSWoo was that it made my grate move up to felt level which was the most important reason I chose it.
    I have an XL so configuration is different than the L, but I use a stone on the woo for reverse sear and it’s easy to remove and replace with a CI Grid for the sear. 

    I didn't think about that. I may have to try that out. Thanks!


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • SSQUAL612
    SSQUAL612 Posts: 1,186
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    SSQUAL612 said:
    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    the 1 complaint I have about the PSWoo is that I cant remove my PS without taking the whole housing out. It is kinda a pain when doing reverse sears and the like. I shoulda called CGS and talked to them before I made my purchase. I like it but think there are probably other options. The main thing I liked about the PSWoo was that it made my grate move up to felt level which was the most important reason I chose it.
    I have an XL so configuration is different than the L, but I use a stone on the woo for reverse sear and it’s easy to remove and replace with a CI Grid for the sear. 

    I didn't think about that. I may have to try that out. Thanks!
    Haven’t used my plate setter since switching to this setup.  
    Tyler, TX   XL BGE 2016, KJ Classic 2019,  MES, 18.5 WSM,  Akorn Jr,  36"&17" Black Stone, Adj Rig, Woo, Grill Grates, SS Smokeware Cap, KAB,  FB 300, Thermapen 
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  • tjv
    tjv Posts: 3,846
    Cornholio said:
    I went with the AR but will look at a Woo when I want to get a wok setup.  I do ribs often so figured I’d start with the AR and it’s been a good choice so far.   


    thanks for the pics. I like seeing how folks use our products.  On the Woo, we don't recommend it for wokking. As Hotch says, The Spider is much better choice.

    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    the 1 complaint I have about the PSWoo is that I cant remove my PS without taking the whole housing out. It is kinda a pain when doing reverse sears and the like. I shoulda called CGS and talked to them before I made my purchase. I like it but think there are probably other options. The main thing I liked about the PSWoo was that it made my grate move up to felt level which was the most important reason I chose it.

    If you use the platesetter with a grid, there is no way you can remove the platesetter without taking everything out.  At least with the PSWoo, you remove everything without taking it all apart. If you are doing a couple steaks, might try this - spider and 15" half stone.  This way, nothing to take touch.
     
    The adjustable rig is the most versatile rack for the ceramic grills.  We found over 90 set-ups using various accessories. We recommend to folks: If the grill is your only grill, hobby or flexibility is key, then the adjustable rig is the best (only) choice going. 

    thanks to all for the kind remarks on our products. 

    tom 

    www.ceramicgrillstore.com ACGP, Inc.
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    I have a large with the adjustable rig R&B, oval stone, grid extender and a spider. I couldn't live without them. 
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
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    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • Killit_and_Grillit
    Killit_and_Grillit Posts: 4,326
    I spent a lot of time deliberating on this...I went with the Woo and love it. But you can't go wrong either way. 

    I also have an Egg stone and the oval stone. I like the oval stone better because it gives me more cooking space but out of sheer laziness the Egg stone usually just gets tossed right in there. (I baby my oval stone and keep it in the garage and the Egg stone usually sits on the ground).

    Now I need a spider and a wok though...

    "Brought to you by bourbon, bacon, and a series of questionable life decisions."

    South of Nashville, TN

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  • TEXASBGE2018
    TEXASBGE2018 Posts: 3,831
    tjv said:
    thanks for the pics. I like seeing how folks use our products.  On the Woo, we don't recommend it for wokking. As Hotch says, The Spider is much better choice.

    TEXASBGE2018 said:
    the 1 complaint I have about the PSWoo is that I cant remove my PS without taking the whole housing out. It is kinda a pain when doing reverse sears and the like. I shoulda called CGS and talked to them before I made my purchase. I like it but think there are probably other options. The main thing I liked about the PSWoo was that it made my grate move up to felt level which was the most important reason I chose it.

    If you use the platesetter with a grid, there is no way you can remove the platesetter without taking everything out.  At least with the PSWoo, you remove everything without taking it all apart. If you are doing a couple steaks, might try this - spider and 15" half stone.  This way, nothing to take touch.
     
    The adjustable rig is the most versatile rack for the ceramic grills.  We found over 90 set-ups using various accessories. We recommend to folks: If the grill is your only grill, hobby or flexibility is key, then the adjustable rig is the best (only) choice going. 

    thanks to all for the kind remarks on our products. 

    tom 


    Thanks Tom! Do you recommend doing what @SSQUAL612 said and just using a stone in place of the PS? It would obviously need to be smaller than the diameter of the PS to be able to remove it quickly. Do you guys sell a stone that would work? If so I might place an order shortly.


    Rockwall, Tx    LBGE, Minimax, 22" Blackstone, Pizza Party Bollore. Cast Iron Hoarder.

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  • Scantron
    Scantron Posts: 93
    I have the AR R&B combo, with Extender, and a spider. I continually find new ways to use them. It's extremely versatile, and there is no better setup for ribs or briskets on a LBGE. I've had my BGE for 6 years and I feel like I entered a whole new world of capabilities after I got these accessories. 
    Cooking on a Large Big Green Egg in North Chicagoland.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 23,179
    JRWhitee said:
    I have a large with the adjustable rig R&B, oval stone, grid extender and a spider. I couldn't live without them. 
    Same setup here. Gave platesetter away years ago.  
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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