FEC owners near(ish) to Asheville,NC?

Former Member

I have the itch to pick up either a larger cookshack or a FEC-100.

The trick is that I know what the electric cookshacks bring to the table, but I've never tasted food off a FEC. I like the temps the FEC brings to the table and recovery times seem to be better. Are there any negatives that might sway my opinion/wallet?

Anyway, is there anybody close-ish to Asheville with a FEC or perhaps coming to a NC competition? That way I can get an idea about what to expect before I drop some cash.

Thanks!

9/12/075:01 PM

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tomMember

You are getting late in the year for events in your area,but here is a set of schedules to check.

Joe Amore is a dealer and a comp cook in Knoxville.

http://www.barbecuenews.com/calendar/index.asp

You might post on the bbqforum and ask for help.

9/13/077:40 AM

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Former Member

Gary Sublett, Lazy Bones cooking team & catering is in Asheville.

9/13/0711:09 AM

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ribdogMember

Yeah, but Gary would probably charge him to see it. Don't you think, CS?

9/13/0712:35 PM

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Former Member

Hey Lantern,

I'm over in Kingsport. That's about 1 1/2 hours away. We will be doing the Maggie Valley Comp on the last weekend of this month.

I've got a FEC100 and a 500, and would be happy to talk to you about them or to have you come over, or show up at Maggie Valley. I can get you in touch with the guys I bought mine from if you pm me.

Maggie Valley is only about an hour from you, and it's a nice comp.

9/13/078:07 PM

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Former Member

That's EXACTLY what I was wanting! I was already thinking about going to the Smoke in the Valley anyway....now I'll definitely go. I've never been, so is there a day that's better Friday or Saturday?

Thanks and see ya there!

9/14/075:02 AM

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tnjoeMember

Hello Latern, I am at a comp in Union, SC this weekend. We had alot of rain tonight but tomorrow is suppose to be nice. I have two FEC 100's on my trailer and there is several cook teams here with them if you want to ride over. Give me a call if you want directions to the competition. 865-310-0513 - I am also a dealer for Fast Eddy's and would like to give you a quote on one.

9/14/079:59 PM

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Former Member

Thanks for the info! I know the way to USC-Union so I'll try to get down there today. I just have to make a few changes in the schedule!

9/15/078:29 AM

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Former Member

Hey Lantern,

Friday is kind of a chill day. Mostly meat prep,and set up. The most people start that night putting meat on friday night. Sat morning, will be busy with getting meats finished and with box prep, and turn in. I would come on sturday, that way you can get to do some tasting.

Drop By. East Tenn Q Crew

9/15/071:48 PM

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Former Member

Hope you made it Lantern, Joe got a GC and 3 first places! Great time to see someone on a hot steak.

9/16/078:38 AM

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ribdogMember

And Charles got Reserve and Tarheel(if that is the Tarheel that uses FEs) took third overall. Possibly, FECs took took top three spots.

Good cooking guys!

9/16/0710:35 AM

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Former Member

I THOUGHT I could just change a few plans and get down there.

But unfortunately I was....umm... "over-ruled" and my trip was cancelled.

On the upside she did smell really good Saturday.

I'm really sorry I couldn't make it. ESPECIALLY since it seems to have been a FEC showcase. (Probably a few more people wanting them banned from comps now hehehe)

One thing's for certain. I won't be missin' the Maggie valley trip. Doghouse be damned.

9/16/0710:19 PM

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Former Member

Hey Lantern,

Got an e-mail yesterday saying that there were 45 teams coming to Maggie Valley. See you there.

9/20/0711:52 AM

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Former Member

Hey Randy.

I'll definitely be there. Pretty excited since now I KNOW I can attend. I'll be the 6'7" goofy guy that looks like a kid in a candy store.

At least since I'm currently on a diet I won't be the 375lbs goofy dude that everybody's worried about eating all there turn-ins.

Just a shinking 275lbs guy on his way to 245 that really wants to step up his Q for a possible restaurant in the future.