I have had the Kamado Joe Classic I for over a year now and have loved cooking with it for friends and family. This was the first kamado style grill I have owned and it was very easy to learn to use. Any time I want to try a new recipe, I check out the Kamado Joe youtube channel and get inspiration to try something new. Very versatile grill. You can sear at high temps or smoke low and slow for hours on end.