So where I come from (New Zealand), SNS is the equivalent of $200 (with the griddle addon it's $300), which isn't cheap. I am trying to decide if it's something I should spend that kind of money on or make do with either:
The Weber Charcoal holders I currently have, in conjunction with the Snake Method with a container of boiling water to act as a heat sink, or stump up and buy the SNS.
We BBQ around 10-12 times a year so I am not as serious as you guys, but I still appreciate great BBQ. I'd like to be able to do good brisket but I have never pulled that off so far. I have managed to do great ribs, rotisserie using the weber attachment (which was also very expensive but I wouldn't be happy without).
The big problem I have it getting the BBQ TO temperature, not as much once it's there. Seems quite hard to get it to 110c to start with. Usually takes about 2 hours to reach and stay there.
Any advice appreciated.