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rbenash

rbenash

Here's a bump since Covid stalled everything, wreaked havoc on the supply chain and production in China.

 

I'm long time owner of the V1 since they came out as well as the B&D "steak decorator" 

 

https://modernistpantry.com/products/booker-and-dax-steak-decorator.html

 

I've used it quite a bit for a home user for everything from finishing off whole roasts, steaks, burgers, chicken, etc etc. I love using it on the Steak Decorator too as I simple set it on the down draft vent on my vintage Jenn-Air SEG 196. Turn on the downdraft vent and the up draft vent above and get a great exhaust without setting off smoke alarms. I can spin easily as I work the torch. The decorator is also GREAT as a cake/pastry decorator and other similar use.

 

Definitely extra handy for when I'm using the smoker or grill (I burn charcoal). Just simple to use that the chimney method for charring steaks IMHO.

 

My only complaint is I have to remember to use it.

 

I never had the burnout issues with V1, but it's got getting heavy use.

 

I wanted the new V2 because of the larger size, better distribution, cut out on the cage, better angles, etc. I probably won't bother with MAPP Pro as I don't really see the value but will probably give a yellow cylinder a try. I like refilling the camp size bottles of propane. I like the squat size and typically just hanging the off my belt with the chain attachement that came with the searzall torch kit years ago. Don't have to think about tipping or walking away and forgetting to pickit up. Easier to move from on spot to the other expecially if doing multiple cooks.

 

Most of the time I like it much better than using the broiler in the SEG just because it leaves that cavity available for other things, also take so much less time to heat up and use.

 

I also love the sound while I'm using it 🙂

 

They had LONG delays and just started actually shipping a few weeks ago. I just received my pro a few days ago and love the new design and build quality. We'll see how it goes. I may just pass of the V1 to my son rather than try to sell it. There are going to be a ton of them out for resale. I have spare screens for it as well.

rbenash

rbenash

Here's a bump since Covid stalled everything, wreaked havoc on the supply chain and production in China.

 

I'm long time owner of the V1 since they came out as well as the B&D "steak decorator" 

 

https://modernistpantry.com/products/booker-and-dax-steak-decorator.html

 

I've used it quite a bit for a home user for everything from finishing off whole roasts, steaks, burgers, chicken, etc etc. I love using it on the Steak Decorator too as I simple set it on the down draft vent on my vintage Jenn-Air SEG 196. Turn on the downdraft vent and the up draft vent above and get a great exhaust without setting off smoke alarms. The decorator is also GREAT as a cake decorator.

 

Definitely extra handy for when I'm using the smoker or grill (I burn charcoal). Just simple to use that the chimney method for charring steaks IMHO.

 

My only complaint is I have to remember to use it.

 

I never had the burnout issues with V1, but it's got getting heavy use.

 

I wanted the new V2 because of the larger size, better distribution, cut out on the cage, better angles, etc. I probably won't bother with MAPP Pro as I don't really see the value but will probably give a yellow cylinder a try. I like refilling the camp size bottles of propane. I like the squat size and typically just hanging the off my belt with the chain attachement that came with the searzall torch kit years ago. Don't have to think about tipping or walking away and forgetting to pickit up. Easier to move from on spot to the other expecially if doing multiple cooks.

 

Most of the time I like it much better than using the broiler in the SEG just because it leaves that cavity available for other things, also take so much less time to heat up and use.

 

I also love the sound while I'm using it 🙂

 

They had LONG delays and just started actually shipping a few weeks ago. I just received my pro a few days ago and love the new design and build quality. We'll see how it goes. I may just pass of the V1 to my son rather than try to sell it. There are going to be a ton of them out for resale. I have spare screens for it as well.

rbenash

rbenash

I'm long time owner of the V1 since they came out as well as the B&D "steak decorator" 

 

https://modernistpantry.com/products/booker-and-dax-steak-decorator.html

 

I've used it quite a bit for a home user for everything from finishing off whole roasts, steaks, burgers, chicken, etc etc. I love using it on the Steak Decorator too as I simple set it on the down draft vent on my vintage Jenn-Air SEG 196. Turn on the downdraft vent and the up draft vent above and get a great exhaust without setting off smoke alarms. The decorator is also GREAT as a cake decorator.

 

Definitely extra handy for when I'm using the smoker or grill (I burn charcoal). Just simple to use that the chimney method for charring steaks IMHO.

 

My only complaint is I have to remember to use it.

 

I never had the burnout issues with V1, but it's got getting heavy use.

 

I wanted the new V2 because of the larger size, better distribution, cut out on the cage, better angles, etc. I probably won't bother with MAPP Pro as I don't really see the value but will probably give a yellow cylinder a try. I like refilling the camp size bottles of propane. I like the squat size and typically just hanging the off my belt with the chain attachement that came with the searzall torch kit years ago. Don't have to think about tipping or walking away and forgetting to pickit up. Easier to move from on spot to the other expecially if doing multiple cooks.

 

Most of the time I like it much better than using the broiler in the SEG just because it leaves that cavity available for other things, also take so much less time to heat up and use.

 

I also love the sound while I'm using it 🙂

 

They had LONG delays and just started actually shipping a few weeks ago. I just received my pro a few days ago and love the new design and build quality. We'll see how it goes. I may just pass of the V1 to my son rather than try to sell it. There are going to be a ton of them out for resale. I have spare screens for it as well.

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