strike lite ice auger

[holmsvc]

I'm looking for reviews on the Strikemaster strike lite ice auger with the Subaru motor. Does anyone use it with a chipper blade. Is it difficult to start in cold weather?

[BartmanMN]

I love my strike lite. I would not trade it for anything. I've never had a problem starting mine.

I don't use a chipper though.

[Gus]

never had a problem with mine. Easy to start, even in cold.

I've run a 10" chipper redrilling permie holes, no problems.

[Huey]

+1.

My only problem was the original plastic auger flighting. That broke and Strikemaster gave me a lazer mag all metal auger. Been great.

[Mid-Lake Rock]

I use mine with a 10" chipper to drill holes in the wheel house. I love the original drill with the plastic flighting. Been using it six years without a problem. I do a lot of walk-in fishing and the minimal weight is helpful.

[dan z]

I love mine, I use the poly bit 8" and a 224 8" bit too. Drills fine with both. High octane fuel helps this little engine turn better.

[FrontenacPike]

I also agree with Dan about the higher octane fuel. In fact I run Non oxygenated high octane fuel in all my small engines.

The cold doesn't seem to effect it, 2 pulls.

[pegleg]

+1.

My only problem was the original plastic auger flighting. That broke and Strikemaster gave me a lazer mag all metal auger. Been great.

I had the same issue and the old Strikemaster took care of me by giving me a metal auger as a replacement. Also use high octane gas in it and it starts on the first or second pull.

[dan z]

Anyone have a poly bit they can't stand mine was stolen a couple weeks back, I have an 8" lazer also. So I'm not in dire need of it but I would like one eventually. Thanks!