Justin Soeder
New member
Hi guys, have a couple of questions:
I've been recommended to buy the performer since as of now, I don't have a grill. My father bought the WSM and loves it, but he also has a gas grill and a nice carbon steel fabricated grill. I on the other hand, still don't have one. I have a good buddy of mine who has competed in the past with the Performer and loves it and has won competitions with it. He said that since I don't have a grill as it stands, he'd absolutely recommend with no hesitation the Performer to fit my grilling & Q' needs. He said it's probably the most versatile grill that weber makes (of course I know that is all subjective).
Another question: I see in the Weber factory photos that the performer has a bin for charcoal. Well, forgive me for asking a stupid question here, but wouldn't all that charcoal absorb a bunch of moisture if the grill sits outside like mine will? I was wondering about that.
Also, is the gas firing ability only for starting coals or can you actually cook with gas on the grill?
I'm thinking that since I need a grill as well as a smoker, that this would probably fit the bill as my buddy says.
Can you guys give some insight? Thanks so much.
I've been recommended to buy the performer since as of now, I don't have a grill. My father bought the WSM and loves it, but he also has a gas grill and a nice carbon steel fabricated grill. I on the other hand, still don't have one. I have a good buddy of mine who has competed in the past with the Performer and loves it and has won competitions with it. He said that since I don't have a grill as it stands, he'd absolutely recommend with no hesitation the Performer to fit my grilling & Q' needs. He said it's probably the most versatile grill that weber makes (of course I know that is all subjective).
Another question: I see in the Weber factory photos that the performer has a bin for charcoal. Well, forgive me for asking a stupid question here, but wouldn't all that charcoal absorb a bunch of moisture if the grill sits outside like mine will? I was wondering about that.
Also, is the gas firing ability only for starting coals or can you actually cook with gas on the grill?
I'm thinking that since I need a grill as well as a smoker, that this would probably fit the bill as my buddy says.
Can you guys give some insight? Thanks so much.