Howdy from NorCal

[Barbarian]

I am just a backyard Quer using an old BBQ Galore Bar-B-Chef offset.
It does okay but does not hold much meat.
I am looking into a BWS but want to find out more info.
No place to see one out here and I won't be in KC until Xmas, so I hope to get a look at one while I am there.
Thinking about the Party but would like to see a pic of one full of butts and briskets. I have never smoked on an upright and so a few questions are;
1. Curious about the seals on the doors, does the Party leak much smoke?
2. How wide is the temp difference from top to bottom?
3. Do you have to switch the meat around from top to bottom during a cook?
4. Is there any problems with the drippings from say a butt dropping onto a brisket? Or do you only cook one type of meat a time?

Thanks for any help with these questions.

[SIMPLE Q]

The upgraded party model sounds like the grill for you!!!
I have one and love it.
Steve H

[Porky]

I have a Bar B Chef and bought an upgraded Party a year ago. I am very pleased with it. The door seals a excellent, and yoy can cook the butt & brisket at the same time. Maybe for competition you would not want to cook one above the other but for backyard cooking it will be fine. Just yesterday I had a heat diverted and some extra shelves supports welded in the box and I am looking forward to trying it out in about 3 weeks. You will be very happy with the Party.