Any smoothie maker recommendations?

[Culvercreek hunt club]

OK, the wife wants a smoothie maker for Christmas.She wants one that basically scares the ice into small pieces when you just think of turning it on...lol Well looking and the reviews and online recommendations and it seems like the best ones are about $300-$500 and are in the 2-3.5 horse range. she'd a blender style rather than the type that makes is right in the glass like the Bullet. Has anyone used one that really does a great job and totally crushes the ice?   

[diplomat019]

Ninja blender. I had one of them and would make adult flavored smoothies all the time.  

[turkeyfeathers]

Can probably pick up a Cuisanart at a great price right now. Don't mind the recall as the blades may break 

Wife and daughter use our heavy duty blender to make smoothies all the time. Your blender won't crush the ice ? 

[virgil]

Nutribullet.  My wife uses it everyday just for smoothies.  It really does a great job.  No need to spend a fortune.  I got it at Costco and it came with a bunch of different sized cups and lids.  I think it cost about $90.  Really easy to clean also.

Edited December 14, 2016 by virgil

[Culvercreek hunt club]

39 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said:

Can probably pick up a Cuisanart at a great price right now. Don't mind the recall as the blades may break 

Wife and daughter use our heavy duty blender to make smoothies all the time. Your blender won't crush the ice ? 

Our blender does crush it but it does leave some chunks that won't go up through a straw and clog it up. The suggestion to buy a bigger diameter straw didn't go over well...lol

[moog5050]

29 minutes ago, virgil said:

Nutribullet.  My wife uses it everyday just for smoothies.  It really does a great job.  No need to spend a fortune.  I got it at Costco and it came with a bunch of different sized cups and lids.  I think it cost about $90.  Really easy to clean also.

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[Salmon_Run]

I know for the holidays a perfect smoothie.

Ice and Jamison's - fill container with ice and add to the top Jamison's and blend until smooth...

Edited December 14, 2016 by Salmon_Run
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[growalot]

http://best-smoothie-maker.com/

http://best-smoothie-maker.com/waring-mx1000xtx-blender-review/

Not sure if you saw this, hope it helps

Edited December 14, 2016 by growalot

[Culvercreek hunt club]

19 minutes ago, growalot said:

http://best-smoothie-maker.com/

http://best-smoothie-maker.com/waring-mx1000xtx-blender-review/

Not sure if you saw this, hope it helps

I did see the ratings. I am actually leaning towards the Ninja 1500 watt. 

At Best Buy I can get a 2 year in store replacement for $20. and It has a 72 ounce pitcher for when I get the margarita bug in the summer

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ninja-mega-kitchen-system-72-oz-blender-black/6957188.p?skuId=6957188

I have to get to a store and lay eyes on them though. I haven't seen the Bullet the guys are talking about. 

 

[Elmo]

6 hours ago, moog5050 said:

x2

X3 for the NutriBullet.  Wife uses it every morning for her smoothie/protein shake.

[fasteddie]

My wife has a Vitamix . That damn thing is powerful ! I bet I could use it for a wood chipper . The only time I use it at all is to grind coffee beans . That only takes a few seconds . The Vitamix is expensive so I never asked how much she paid as my heart probably couldn't take it . 

My wife is a health nut and has a smoothie every day using Kale , veggies , and other crap . The color looks like she is drinking a gut shot deer . Thank heavens it doesn't smell !

[moog5050]

19 hours ago, Culvercreek hunt club said:

I did see the ratings. I am actually leaning towards the Ninja 1500 watt. 

At Best Buy I can get a 2 year in store replacement for $20. and It has a 72 ounce pitcher for when I get the margarita bug in the summer

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ninja-mega-kitchen-system-72-oz-blender-black/6957188.p?skuId=6957188

I have to get to a store and lay eyes on them though. I haven't seen the Bullet the guys are talking about. 

 

Bullet is a single serving, but works great.  Won't work well for a margarita party.  Too small.

[Culvercreek hunt club]

51 minutes ago, fasteddie said:

My wife has a Vitamix . That damn thing is powerful ! I bet I could use it for a wood chipper . The only time I use it at all is to grind coffee beans . That only takes a few seconds . The Vitamix is expensive so I never asked how much she paid as my heart probably couldn't take it . 

My wife is a health nut and has a smoothie every day using Kale , veggies , and other crap . The color looks like she is drinking a gut shot deer . Thank heavens it doesn't smell !

Let's just say the cost would rival a new gun purchase...lol

[Big Indian]

I'm with Elmo, moog and Virgil the nutribullet is great

[virgil]

Yep.  Vitamix is no joke.  It's a professional grade product.  They have started selling more 'affordable' models for non-professionals.  But, even those are $300+.

[fasteddie]

The Vitamix my wife bought has a 7 year Warranty on hers and she said she has had it for 4 years so far . I might try grinding up some small limbs in the Spring with it . 

[Salmon_Run]

At camp my smoothie maker consists of a gallon ziplock bag, ice and the blunt end of a hatchet.   

No electric required.