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New Auger... Which one to get...

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So Im planning on getting a new power auger this year and dont know which one is the best price for the money, I wouldnt like to spend more than 350 if I dont have too... I was looking at the Eskimo series, but dont know much about any of them...

Anyone have any suggestions... Experience in the field....

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I purchased a reconditioned Strike Master Lazer mag last year for about $300 and am very happy with it. Cuts pretty fast and easy to start and keep running. Will be a lot of people pushing specific brands but in my opinion having any brand power auger that works sure beats drilling by hand. I have also used a jiffy for a few years and liked it also, but took a while to "warm" up to drill holes. Still a good auger. Don't overlook the reconditioned ones. Can get them for a little cheaper and they still come with a warranty. Mine was 1 year.

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I picked a lazer up at a place that sells reconditioned sm's for 320.00. I don't think I can post the name just google reconditioned strikemasters. A buddy of mine picked up the same thing at the ice show last year for 280.00.

Factory reconditioned with warranty and they both work flawlessly. Cut fast and are quiet.

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Now days, the big names all cut and run well (Strike Master, Jiffy, Eskimo/Ardisam, Nils). Your best bet is to go to the stores and look them over in person to see which one feels the best for you.

This weekend's Ice Show at the St. Paul River Center will be a good place to look at them.

If you don't want to mix gas, I think Strike Master makes the only 4 stroke (Stike-Lite), but it is going to be more than your $350 price range.

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Yep what eyebjim said. I got mine at a local bait shop in Mankato. I think Most places that sell augers will also have reconditioned ones as well. (or could order them) Maybe have better luck with the smaller bait shops and not the larger chain ones. But they will probably have them too or they are missing out on sales. Good luck and hope this helps.

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I have an Eskimo Baracuda my dad gave me 3 years ago. So it is probably at least 5 years old. It isn't great. I can start it but then you have to keep priming it to keep it running and then wait for it to warm up. I bought new blades for it and that didn't really seem to help drill a hole any faster. I actually am looking and considering getting a strikemaster this year too.

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I've ran 2 different Eskimos and was not impressed to say the least. They put holes in the ice but that's about all the good I can say about them. The strikemaster lazer is lighter and quieter than Jiffys and if both are tuned up correctly should cut a little faster than a Jiffy. Jiffy's will last you longer and require a less time and money for upkeep. That's my 2 pennies.

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I bought an eskimo mako last year and love it. The primer makes it start easier than the strikemasters my buddies have and it would be a good race if we were start drilling at the same time. I am a firm believer that if you take care of your equipment it will take care of you.

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OK some one correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this the first year both Strikemaster and Jiffy introduced their new motors to the general public? So every one giving testament to what work for them in the past is not necessarily going to reflect what they will be like this winter with new motors new gear ratios.

I know a few lucky people did get to demo them last winter.

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OK some one correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this the first year both Strikemaster and Jiffy introduced their new motors to the general public? So every one giving testament to what work for them in the past is not necessarily going to reflect what they will be like this winter with new motors new gear ratios.

I know a few lucky people did get to demo them last winter

You are correct, yet for some reason everyone already "knows" the Solo is going to be the greatest thing since sliced bread. Why then did SM wait until Tecumseh went under to switch over? And why did Jiffy decide not to use the Solo head after testing them and other motors over the last 4 years? Anyone have the answers because I am curious.

Also Jiffy had their new 2500 Jiffy 2 HP motor for sale on the Model SD60i all of last year with no problems.

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