Canopies

[Fred]

What are you using?


this looks like a nice deal;?

http://www.hutshop.com/canopies.html[url]

[Dirty Ron]

Fred - I've had great luck with my EZ up...Spend a few extra bucks and get the real thing - worth every cent

[Fred]

Thanks Ron, looks like the ECLIPSE II is a nice choice.

http://www.ezupdirect.com/instant_shelters/shelter_outlet.htm#eclipse_shelter[url]

10 x 10 = looks good

With deluxe 40lb sanbags = apx. 615.00 -

[C-Town Smoker]

Ron, Fred's original post seems to be the same EZ-up as the one on the EZ-up site...and is cheaper as it comes with the sidewalls, bag, and free shipping...looks like a great weather and wind shelter! Buying one this weekend for sure! Thanks for the link Fred!! :D

[Fred]

I am doing my research now & compiaring prices & such ..so far I have to agree

Looks like; the 10 x10 Encore for $289.00 with extras is a hard deal to beat :idea:

[Dirty Ron]

Fred -

I have an Encore II from Sam's Club that included side walls for $190...

I know a handful of others that are real happy with this model also

[Fred]

ah Ha! tkx...we will go look!

[Buckeye]

Fred...Dirty uzed my suggestion :oops: ...Sorry I wuzn't thar fer ya Fred...Good lookin out Ron.. thanx fer gittin my back 8)

[redneck cooker]

Fred, I bought a E-Z up a couple of years ago, best money I ever spent. I got the white one, shows dirt alot, would go with blue if I buy another one, got the sand bags, full wrap around and carry bag all at Sams Club fer $189. I carry it to all cook- offs in case of rain it covers my pit up perfertly, with room to work.. :D :D :D :D

[Grumpy Gator]

Ditto on Sam's Club for the EZ-Up

[nvr2old]

go as big as possible. 10x10 isn't very big when its raining. 10x10 becomes 2x2 real quick if the rain isn't coming straight down.

[jshively]

Couple other suggestions that are more frugal (alright complete and utterly being a cheapass):

Tarp from Harbor freight, duct tape some broomsticks together depending on how high you want it to be. Take a concrete drill and drill four 1/2 holes about 6 inches into the paring lot and put the broomsticks in each hole. Duct tape tarp to broomsticks.

Umbrella duct taped over the smoke atack to prevent water from going down. When you need to check the pit use umbrellas or get four friends drunk and have them hold up the tarp over the pit while you check.

The first suggestion will set you back about 30-40 bucks. Depending on the umbrella the second one could be done for 15-20. Drunk friends are always easy to find.

[Smoke Daddy]

http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_shopping.jsp?n=0&oidPath=0%3a-23542%3a-38373%3a-38412%3a-38442%3a-38481%3a800985&coe=0&BV_SessionID=_SC_0313649327.1092977548_CS_&BV_EngineID=ccceadcmfmdfkldcfkfcfkjdgoodflg.0

Here is the Sam's club link.

How's goin Q-brothers?

[Anonymous]

Bump for Woodshed.

[Smoke Daddy]

Fatz:

I am going to save my pennies for that one you posted in another thread! Man, that thing is nice!!!

[Greathounder]

In the K Mart Thursday only sale flyer, They have a EZ Up 10X20 canope for $200.

[redneck cooker]

A EZ UP 10x20 fer $200? that would be a Hell of a good by!!!! Better go check it out Thanks fer the tip, I can always use one more around the house and/or cook off...Thanks GH :D :D

[corndog]

I'm going to "restart" this thread. My buddy and I have looked at the E-Z UP canopies and they are good, quick and look sturdy. But my question is, is this really big enough, or would I be more benificial to get the larger pole set that SAMS sells that measures 10x20 (since most cookoff spots are about that size) for about the same price, maybe a tad more? I know that it would be more effort to put up, but looking at size for total sun shade, and rain protection, what are the thoughts of competition veterans? Thanks,
http://www.samsclub.com/eclub/main_shopping.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&n=0&mt=a&coe=0&oidPath=0:-23542:-43702:-43793:-44186:-44195:688487&fid=1S12

[Woodman]

I like the compact size of the EZ Up for starage and carrying. I just use two of them. One over the pit, a gap between for the stacks, and one over the nose burners for a prep area! Seems to work well. Woody

ps. see the "Mock Competition" thread for our set-up. W

[corndog]

I saw the pics Woody, and that is what got me to thinking...Looks like another 'vestment a commin' up!!!!

[Buckeye]

I'm still ponderin' (not much longer I hope) on tha 10"x10" EZ up..or tha 10"x20" King Canopy....Tha EZ Up haz now gone up ta $207....an tha King Canopy iz still $198. I reelee wunt tha King for tha space...but it's a b***h ta put up an take down.....an tha EZ Up iz...well..self eggsplanatoree....but ain't got tha room I wood like ta have. :? :?

Looks like either I git donuts an no milk....or.....milk an no donuts. :roll:

[Mac]

Take the milk Buckeye easier on the throat going down then dry donuts! :lol: :lol:

[Buckeye]

:lol: :lol: ...Okay Mac..point well taken 8) ....now which canopy iz tha milk? :roll:

[rstcso]

I have the king canopy. After putting it up and taking it back down, I would buy two ez-ups to one king canopy. Of course, the only help I had was my wife. Enough said about that :roll: .

[jshively]

I like the compact size of the EZ Up for starage and carrying. I just use two of them. One over the pit, a gap between for the stacks, and one over the nose burners for a prep area! Seems to work well. Woody

ps. see the "Mock Competition" thread for our set-up. W


You guys don't know it yet but someone is going to have to help me get my smoker out of the back of the truck and oh yeah help me with the EZup. Freaking can't talk anyone into coming up with me that weekend.

Oh yeah worst of all have to help keep me company and sane. Poor souls.

[Buckeye]

Rstcso....in terms of time....minus tha wife's help.....how long wood it take u by yerself ta put it up/take it down?
If it's round 30-45 minuts...I kin handle that. I figger if I do git that one... I'll put it up an keep it up. (Anckerd)
When I decide ta do my ferst comp in September, I'll have a partner ta help me put it up an tear it down. If I don't have a cookin partner...I'll go find Michelob an show him a six pack an git him ta help me put it up! :P Make that a 12 pack..I alreddy owe him a 6 from Barnesville. :oops:

[rstcso]

It is heavy and awkward. You have to assemble the top part, then insert eight poles (two on each side) for the uprights. Even thought the pole are fairly strong, I bent one in the process of taking it down. I repeat... I would buy two ez-ups. I have used them, but was trying to cheap out on a covered area for my tractor. The king canopy is not something to take up and down on a regular basis.

[Buckeye]

Send me a plane ticket! I'll help ya JS. :D
Az fer tha "company" part....mite wunna see if Shooter Guy iz free that weekend. :twisted: :P

[jshively]

Send me a plane ticket! I'll help ya JS. :D
Az fer tha "company" part....mite wunna see if Shooter Guy iz free that weekend. :twisted: :P

He has prior arrangments. Mumbled something about not paying attention and stormed out last night. I swear I was at the dirt track last night, got home and all I wanted to do was play some PS2 not talk or anything.

Nerve of some people.

[Buckeye]

It is heavy and awkward. You have to assemble the top part, then insert eight poles (two on each side) for the uprights. Even thought the pole are fairly strong, I bent one in the process of taking it down. I repeat... I would buy two ez-ups. I have used them, but was trying to cheap out on a covered area for my tractor. The king canopy is not something to take up and down on a regular basis.

Thanx Rstcso 8)

[Buckeye]

JS...I try ta stay outa "grown folks" bidness......but have u an Shooter thaut bout counsel'n? :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Buckeye]

Send me a plane ticket! I'll help ya JS. :D
Az fer tha "company" part....mite wunna see if Shooter Guy iz free that weekend. :twisted: :P

He has prior arrangments. Mumbled something about not paying attention and stormed out last night. I swear I was at the dirt track last night, got home and all I wanted to do was play some PS2 not talk or anything.

Nerve of some people.

"PS 2= "joystick" :shock:

[jshively]

Send me a plane ticket! I'll help ya JS. :D
Az fer tha "company" part....mite wunna see if Shooter Guy iz free that weekend. :twisted: :P

He has prior arrangments. Mumbled something about not paying attention and stormed out last night. I swear I was at the dirt track last night, got home and all I wanted to do was play some PS2 not talk or anything.

Nerve of some people.

"PS 2= "joystick" :shock:

No did that this morning.

[Oli]

---2 ez ups you can move one away from the pit so everyone does not have to huddle around the pit, or you can put them together to make a 10x20

[Buckeye]

---2 ez ups you can move one away from the pit so everyone does not have to huddle around the pit, or you can put them together to make a 10x20

Trust me ....that thaut haz crossed my mind many times.
I may go with one EZ Up this yeer an buy anuther one next yeer.
I'm not reddy ta fork out $400+ rite now. Git'n anuther one next yeer won't seem so stressful on tha pocket. :wink:

[Woodman]

I like the compact size of the EZ Up for starage and carrying. I just use two of them. One over the pit, a gap between for the stacks, and one over the nose burners for a prep area! Seems to work well. Woody

ps. see the "Mock Competition" thread for our set-up. W


You guys don't know it yet but someone is going to have to help me get my smoker out of the back of the truck and oh yeah help me with the EZup. Freaking can't talk anyone into coming up with me that weekend.

Oh yeah worst of all have to help keep me company and sane. Poor souls.

Don't worry, we got your back bro!

[herper]

JS, keep you sane?? to late for that
Herper

[Mic]

If I don't have a cookin partner...I'll go find Michelob an show him a six pack an git him ta help me put it up! :P Make that a 12 pack..I alreddy owe him a 6 from Barnesville. :oops:

I'll help ya Bucky...and drink your beer, too! :wink: Look forward ta seein ya again!

Mic

[jshively]

I like the compact size of the EZ Up for starage and carrying. I just use two of them. One over the pit, a gap between for the stacks, and one over the nose burners for a prep area! Seems to work well. Woody

ps. see the "Mock Competition" thread for our set-up. W


You guys don't know it yet but someone is going to have to help me get my smoker out of the back of the truck and oh yeah help me with the EZup. Freaking can't talk anyone into coming up with me that weekend.

Oh yeah worst of all have to help keep me company and sane. Poor souls.

Don't worry, we got your back bro!

I knew you guys did. That is what friends are for. :D

[jshively]

JS, keep you sane?? to late for that
Herper


Everynow and then a little bit of it peeks through but I quickly try and push it back.