magnum vs lazer

[GBPackerNut]

Correct me if I am wrong, but just wanted to see if I understand correctly.

The only advantage of a auger style like the lazer has, 2 blades, razor like. VS the single chipper blade like the magnum has is:

The lazer will cut a hole faster in clean ice.

Other than speed is there any other advantage for the lazer?

[herefish101]

with the chipper style you have to push down to get it to cut really good. With the lazer, you just set it on the ice hit the gas and the thing starts headin for hell, no pushing involved. The chipper style works better for reopening holes, but the lazer does that too. All in all, lazer is better. Also now with the solo motors, the chipper comes with the smallest motor on it. but the smallest new motor is as powerfull as the old motors. tough call, i like the lazer. good luck.

[Brad B]

GBpackernut,

it really just goes down to how you plan to use the auger. if you are the run & gun type then go with a lazer. if you are planning to reopen existing holes then by all means get the chipper. also factor in the size of the hole you want to drill. A 10" will be slower then a 8". the difference in speed is not a big issue with most people. now if you where in a ice auger drilling contest then you would want the lazer.

[wbliceman]

as brad b said if your looking to run and gun go lazer. i have one its scary fast i couldnt be happier but if your gonna re open hole the chipper blade is the way to go. brad said exactly what you need to decide on

[hamms-scooter]

I own both styles for my mag 2000 powerhead which is the same as lazer mag powerhead (2005) and have the 8.25 chipper on now. It cuts through this ice we have now a little better. There is some frozen slush type ice on top of the ice and also with these cold temps its easier to keep one blade clean of ice vs 2. I like to spend my time fishing.I don't push on my mag chipper much either and it rips good...

[herefish101]

I own both styles for my mag 2000 powerhead which is the same as lazer mag powerhead (2005) and have the 8.25 chipper on now. It cuts through this ice we have now a little better. There is some frozen slush type ice on top of the ice and also with these cold temps its easier to keep one blade clean of ice vs 2. I like to spend my time fishing.I don't push on my mag chipper much either and it rips good...

you dont push much, but you have to push, after 10 holes your twice as tierd as if you did'nt have to push.

[Jim Uran]

I don't push on my mag chipper much either and it rips good...

Agreed, but when I owned one of the chipper models and the blades dulled while on the lake you could push down and still cut. Now with the lazer if it's dull you can be Andre the Giant and not get through the ice while pushiing.

But when it comes down to it, I'd take an 8" lazer because they cut so fast. I've got a 10 now, but I'm going to by an 8" bit for it soon.

[dan z]

I love to run and gun so I opted for the 224 (4 blader) a couple years back and love it to death, put new blades on it this year and good luck beating me through any thickness. I love drillin and not geeting tired. I can drill till my legs fall off.

[herefish101]

Originally Posted By: hamms-scooter

I don't push on my mag chipper much either and it rips good...

Agreed, but when I owned one of the chipper models and the blades dulled while on the lake you could push down and still cut. Now with the lazer if it's dull you can be Andre the Giant and not get through the ice while pushiing.

But when it comes down to it, I'd take an 8" lazer because they cut so fast. I've got a 10 now, but I'm going to by an 8" bit for it soon.

your right, good point.