Jambo Pits by Jamie Geer

Based in, Fort Worth, Texas, Jamie builds custom pits from his workshop for enthusiasts and competitors on the BBQ circuit. They are held in high regard by many due to their well conceived design, features and finish, making them stand out from the crowd.

If you have competed or attended a BBQ event in the last few years, no doubt you have walked past several of these and noted them for their unique design.

Jamie Geer's pits are constructed using special insulated fire boxes, torque flex axles, chrome wheels, white letter tires, custom coatings and paint to stainless steel hinges, handles and work surfaces. Jamie believes his pits are a true work of art!

Jamie says,"Pull into a competition or your neighborhood with a Geer pit in tow and forget about going unnoticed. These pits will turn heads wherever you go. There is nothing else out there like a Jambo Pit".

Jambo Pits are extensively used in competition, by himself, and by two others competitors on TLC's BBQ Pitmasters show, as well as countless others who have had a custom pit built by him.

In case you haven't noticed, both Tuffy Stone and Johnny Trigg both use a Jambo Pit, and get excellent results as you will discover if you have watched the show.

Tuffy Stone's pit is finished in fire engine red while Johnny Trigg's is finished in a highly attractive baby blue color.

Here are a few examples of Jamie Geer's work, the finish and attention to detail are plain to see and you will also notice that the pits are almost all trailer-type smokers, with individual customizations designed for each customer according to their requirements.

Jamie Geer came out of retirement in 2008 to continue his work as a pit builder as well as further himself on the BBQ competition circuit, with a great deal of success.

This Texas refuses to lie down, and is now building some of the finest trailer pit smokers that money can buy.

Want one? Well, you will need deep pockets, that is for sure! In a recent interview, Jamie mentioned that his pits start from around $5000 up to $12,000, and on top of that, you will have to go on a fairly long waiting list.

To find out more information, you can visit Jamie Geer's website (currently being redeveloped as of 01/27/2010). I'll drop the link in as soon as it is back up and running.

Until then, happy BBQ'ing and here's to a great year of Q ahead!

If on the other hand you have the money and don't mind the wait, you will be rewarded with one of the best looking, functional and durable smokers that money can buy.