Strikemaster Solo Lazer Mag = WOW!!!

[ib_jigged]

One word - WOW!

This thing can really drill some holes!

[harvey lee]

Yes, it runs and starts great, cut great and leaves the hole after cutting very clean compared to some others.

Best auger I have ever owned.

Make sure to take care of the cutting edge and always keep the blade cover on. I am on my 2nd year with these blades and I am guessing they will also make year 3 next season.

[Chad Peterson]

It is a cutting machine. I love it! You nailed it on the head..................WOW!

Sniffer

[joneshat11]

Funny thing is some people will on this forum will think that a Jiffy will be faster, out perform and has a better engine. If you think the Lazer Mag is fast you should try a Pro Lazer.

[Johnsonator]

I sure love mine. It cuts so fast and easy that I actually like drilling holes now!

[CaptainMusky]

I have the same model and also very impressed. Starts easy, idles perfect cuts smooth and fast.

It is also super light so when I drill a bunch of different holes I dont have to carry around a Sherman tank.

[Ed Carlson]

Pound for pound the Solo Mag is packed with performance. A very impressive unit and well balanced for the job.

[buzbunni]

If you think the Lazer Mag is fast you should try a Pro Lazer.

I'm looking at both of these, but have a question.

Do these units really each weigh 26lbs?

Maybe a little fudging on the weight listed for the Lazer Pro because it is so close in relative engine size to the Lazer Mag?

Specs from Strikemaster HSOforum:

2.5 H. P. Solo® 42cc 2 Cycle Engine

LM-8 8" Lazer Mag Power Auger 26 lbs.

3 H. P. Solo® 54cc 2 Cycle Engine

LMP-8 8" Lazer Pro Power Auger 26 lbs.

Just wondering, because if the Lazer Pro is the same weight, I'll probably purchase that one.

A coupla extra cc's can be nice on occasion, but not if you have to lug around a ton of extra weight.

[GotALunker]

I've got a LP and yes it weighs in at 26 lbs, you won't be disappointed.

look at it this way...for the extra little bit that you spend, you're gonna want those extra ccs over the life of the drill

[joneshat11]

I'm looking at both of these, but have a question.

Do these units really each weigh 26lbs?

Maybe a little fudging on the weight listed for the Lazer Pro because it is so close in relative engine size to the Lazer Mag?

Specs from Strikemaster HSOforum:

2.5 H. P. Solo® 42cc 2 Cycle Engine

LM-8 8" Lazer Mag Power Auger 26 lbs.

3 H. P. Solo® 54cc 2 Cycle Engine

LMP-8 8" Lazer Pro Power Auger 26 lbs.

Just wondering, because if the Lazer Pro is the same weight, I'll probably purchase that one.

A coupla extra cc's can be nice on occasion, but not if you have to lug around a ton of extra weight.

Del, get the Pro Lazer otherwise you'll wish you did. ;-)

[mr.z 1972]

I'm looking at both of these, but have a question.

Do these units really each weigh 26lbs?

Maybe a little fudging on the weight listed for the Lazer Pro because it is so close in relative engine size to the Lazer Mag?

Specs from Strikemaster HSOforum:

2.5 H. P. Solo® 42cc 2 Cycle Engine

LM-8 8" Lazer Mag Power Auger 26 lbs.

3 H. P. Solo® 54cc 2 Cycle Engine

LMP-8 8" Lazer Pro Power Auger 26 lbs.

Just wondering, because if the Lazer Pro is the same weight, I'll probably purchase that one.

A coupla extra cc's can be nice on occasion, but not if you have to lug around a ton of extra weight.

They do weigh the same. They gained the added cc/HP by boreing out the cylinder and using a larger piston.

[tsande00]

They do weigh the same. They gained the added cc/HP by boreing out the cylinder and using a larger piston.

So if it costs them the same to manufacture why do they charge an extra $100?

I went with the LazerMag and haven't looked back since. The thing cuts so fast already that I'd rather (and did) spend that $100 on other ice fishing toys and give up literally a split second in speed per hole.

To each his own though. Some people can't sleep at night unless they own the top model in whatever it is they purchase. If money grew on trees I'd too have a Lazer Pro! Not because I needed it though, but instead just to have the best of the best.

[palisade1kid]

Both are great augers...I chose the Pro Lazer for when I'm in deeper ice...she just blows out the bottom of the hole without jamming.

More power!!!

[fisherman-andy]

With the tax return refund looks like i'll be picking up a new Auger also and likely choosing the Solo Lazer Pro.

Or if someone can show me how I can do this with my Eskimo Z51 power head using a Lazer224 Auger or maybe even a Nils:

Video link:

[joneshat11]

Andy, it's in my opinion that the 2 blade lazer is faster than the four blade lazer. If your looking for speed and you have the money I would for the Ice Gator Power head with a Nils auger. That's what is on my wish list and I have a Lazer Pro which does run as fast as your video.

[blackleech]

I have a Laser mag with the Solo and have no problems cutting through the 30" ice we have in some areas. The thing is a Beast,,,I love it but hate that it ices up badly in days of -30 degrees.

[Shack]

Mag2000 + Solo + Lazer auger + Ice Hogger= Crazy clean and fast.

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