Updated GA's (now with taco)

[Neil_VT00]

What bothers me about the taco, is not the taco itself, but the shape of the handle strap. If the strap was the same as the welded strap with the taco, I'd be happy.

I'm with you @Darko.  The strap makes it look cheap to me.  The older 26's with the weld on handles and taco looked much better.

[hawgheaven]

What bothers me about the taco, is not the taco itself, but the shape of the handle strap. If the strap was the same as the welded strap with the taco, I'd be happy.

I am not stuck on the new handle strap either... needs to be a bit beefier for sure, and I agree, the welded strap has much more strength and appeal.

[Jan M.]

I just miss the option to move it when it's hot.
The taco itself looks ok to me but I also agree with the strange shape of the handle.


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[Rub]

Generally speaking I don't like the look of the taco, it takes away from the aesthetics of the kettle. But when I recently painted my JJ taco and handle straps to match the kettle color, I became a fan.



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[kettlebb]

Yeah Rub that is a sharp looking JJ


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[Darko]

I think at one point @greenweb  bent his taco to look more like the original strap. It looked pretty good if I recall correctly.

[greenweb]

I think at one point @greenweb  bent his taco to look more like the original strap. It looked pretty good if I recall correctly.

Thanks ! 

Double screw Zav wood handle without the taco shell.



Currently, with the shell on.

[Darko]

That's the pic. See, I think that looks better than the new taco handle shape.

[kettlebb]

I agree Darko. For me it's more the handle shape than the taco.


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[hawgheaven]

That's the pic. See, I think that looks better than the new taco handle shape.

Yup, that handle gots it. The taco idea rocks along with that handle reshape. 

[MikeRocksTheRed]

Taco handle, no taco handle.  I don't care.  I love my GA!  Used it 5 times this week since it was just me.   Haven't fired up an SJ except to use my Mini WSM mod since I got my GA!


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[SmokenJoe]

In my view, if Weber wanted to make the handle "cooler", all it had to do was return to a wooden handle.  No need to invent a "TACO" shield for a heat-seeking plastic-like handle.   Taco Bell makes tacos, Weber makes kettles.  The current design is hideous  ...

SJ

[hawgheaven]

In my view, if Weber wanted to make the handle "cooler", all it had to do was return to a wooden handle.  No need to invent a "TACO" shield for a heat-seeking plastic-like handle.   Taco Bell makes tacos, Weber makes kettles.  The current design is hideous  ...

SJ

Not hideous in my eyes, butt the strap needs work.

Or maybe gloves. The old fashioned way.

[HoosierKettle]

I need one of these new or old. I would prefer old if I had to choose. These absolutely never pop up used in my area and I don't need one bad enough to justify new. The only thing that pops up are the gas ga's which I do have. Great grill but I want it's charcoal cousin.


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[kettlebb]

Truth be told, I still haven't cooked on one of my SJ Golds yet but will be soon. The only advantage I can see on the GA is more room for an indirect side. Is this true?  If so does indirect really matter for a SJ or GA?  I do see these in my area but always pass them by.

Hoosier if you are looking I'll keep an eye out.


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