Yoder Smokers Community Forum

Hello everyone!
So, let me start out by saying I am a complete newbie to the world of Pellet Smokers. I’ve used gas and charcoal both over the years. I’m in the market for a new grill/smoker and I was turned on to Yoder from a visit to a local dealer and these things are beautiful and I have no doubt that it will last me a long time if I proceed with the purchase.
I am hesitant since I am newbie however;
On one hand, I want to just make the investment and know I’ll use it for years and years to come.
On the other hand, do I start with something “lesser” to get my hands dirty and then in a few years make the jump to Yoder?
Just curious if there were others out there in the same boat, what did you go with, etc.
Thank You

Welcome aboard!

Update: I’m picking my YS640 tomorrow.

Congrats!

If anything, you have just made your life easier. You actually have found yourself in the same boat as many of us had been. I too had tried the gas, charcoal and even an entry level pellet grill before stepping up to the Yoder YS640 w/comp cart.
Other than the purests that cannot conceive of anyone would want to do anything other than a wood fired smoker, will not get a lot of complaints from yoder pellet smokers.

I now have had my pit for 3 1/2 years. The learning curve is short as long as you do not try to out-think the pit and the quality is very good for the amount of work needed...if you want to call it work. There are a few short comings but some of them are subjective.

You will not regret the purchase. If anything it has raised your game and you will become a little more of a perfectionist looking for and longing for the ultimate cook.

Enjoy!

Love my new YS 640 with comp cart. Big bad machine that gets it done and done right every time.