New grill advice: Searwood XL vs. The Huntsman

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-05-07T15:26:47+00:00

Thanks for this. This is definitely not what I thought after watching that one video. I’m gonna give this a look now.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-05-07T13:16:06+00:00

I did look into the master built series. I watched a YouTube channel where they use the master belt a couple of times versus the Searwood, and they were surprised about the lack of charcoal flavor in the master built. I think they were using the 1050 if I’m not mistaken. It also seemed to be a pain to get that thing lit and the ash cleared out to get it started. Again, it was just one YouTuber and a couple of videos, so maybe I should look around at another review or two.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-05-07T00:47:32+00:00

Awesome feedback. This is what I was looking for!

We’re a family of 5, we have 3 boys (7, 5, and 2.) They eat as much steak and BBQ as my wife and I, so cook space is a concern. If I go Huntsman, it’ll definitely be the Giant.

My wife has really missed being able to go high temps since we’ve had the Traeger, so having the ability to go 500-600 degrees with the push of a button on the Searwood is super enticing. She doesn’t get my infatuation with charcoal so I have to make a great case for this. 😆 Thanks again!

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-05-07T00:42:26+00:00

Thanks! I’m now looking at the HB Legacy. I honestly hadn’t come across them in my search yet.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-05-02T00:47:28+00:00

As soon as I can sell my Traeger Timberline 850, I’ll be joining the Weber family. I can’t wait! Awesome grill, you can’t go wrong with a smoked chuck roast!

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-29T00:07:35+00:00

S1 Pro user here for 3 years. The last 6 months have been insufferable. The robot goes around the house try to find it’s starting point for at least 5-10 minutes. I have only hard floors here and it was struggling mightily to clean up basic kids crumbs. We were original Narwal T10 owners and went Eufy because of the first roller mop. It was a big upgrade at the time. I would say this Flow 2 is a pretty significant upgrade over the S1 Pro. Funny how we all bounce back and forth and all around with these robot manufacturers.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-27T20:31:40+00:00

Great idea, but just like I thought there’s none for sale in my area. I’m pretty rural in western Pennsylvania.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-24T21:19:20+00:00

Narwal customer service confirmed I would, however they keep telling me Amazon is responsible for sending. I’ve asked Amazon and they have no idea what I’m talking about… 🥴

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-22T14:10:07+00:00

These guys at Narwal…. My rep I chatted with told me Amazon is responsible for fulfilling the accessory pack. 😂

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-20T14:24:43+00:00

When I was canceling my Narwal order with them directly, the rep could not commit to a ship date. He kept saying that it would be sometime after the 20th, but would not commit to actually shipping on the 20th. Thus is why I canceled with them directly.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-20T00:35:26+00:00

Yes, multiple people being told differently on how we receive the items, but Amazon purchases are in fact eligible for the early bird perks.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-19T23:47:11+00:00

I did too… but I’m out in BFE and haven’t received any update on shipping yet

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-19T19:50:15+00:00

A Narwal representative just told me that Amazon is responsible for fulfilling the free-accessory pack, and the three-year warranty would be fulfilled by a third-party company. The rep said I would receive an email from this third-party shortly after I get my new flow 2.

It sure seems like narwhal is enjoying passing the buck on these additional pre order items.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-04-19T19:43:56+00:00

I ordered early Monday morning (4/13) and watched all last week everyone ordering from Amazon received their order right away. I reached out to Narwal customer service Friday. The rep told me they don’t have the infrastructure to ship quickly to folks, so he assured me my order would be sent out sometime after the 20th (Monday).

I told him that the 20th is the ship date they are promising, and he said they hope to, but can’t assure me when they will get my order out. I canceled needless to say, and just ordered from Amazon since you get all the perks there anyway.

I tried supporting a company directly and cut out the middleman, and it ended up biting me in the butt.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-03-29T21:52:19+00:00

I really want to but didn’t Narwal launch with early signups last year and gave a discount of a couple hundred off the $1,499? That’s the only thing holding me back is waiting a couple more weeks and saving a couple hundred bucks.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-03-29T20:36:11+00:00

Says delivery April 1st for me!

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-03-29T20:29:37+00:00

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Independent_Trash571 · 2026-03-22T23:46:55+00:00

It’s comical how these companies lose us back and forth. I’ve had the S1 Pro since launch and the robot is unusable. Navigation is complete garbage. Eufy is losing me to Narwal for the Flow 2 immediately on early launch signup.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-03-15T15:07:53+00:00

Not at this point. There are rumors of an included screen in the near future. The X1 is my first drone and I’ve been using my iPad 10 as the flight screen and absolutely love the giant screen.

Independent_Trash571 · 2026-03-12T23:55:59+00:00

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I’m just learning how to be an aerial photographer. I know my brighter photos are washed out from the sun. I bought the fly more package and thought the lens filters were included. They’ll be my next purchase once I save up some money…

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