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lazer or mora hand auger

arcticcat400

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i wouldnt suggest either in the 8 inch model. once you get up to about 6 inches of ice getting throug it will be very tough with an 8" model, i would recomend the 6" or smaller... I have the 6" mora for around the metro on early ice and so far have no problems to speak of. I also got the blade sharpener made by strikemaster which works well... I know many people are going to say to go with the lazer if you have the money though.

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Ryan

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I have been using the mora for early ice and has been doing just fine but like mention above, once ice get thicker the 8" gets tiring. The 6" goes through pretty easy though. I've heard that the lazer is easier and gets through the ice faster but I haven't try one yet. Hope this helps.

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I have experience both first hand. I had had the mora for two years and found a used lazer at a pawn shop for $20 I couldn't pass it up and comparing the two the Lazer blows by the mora. A buddy and I will race and he has the mora and even though he is quicker then me I slice through the ice so much easier. That is why I havn't upgrade to a gas auger yet because I don't need it because I enjoy the workout and don't the extra work and saves me a lot of money. Lazer by far is worth the money. It is just designed to be quicker.

Otter

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I have an 8" laser and could not say a bad thing about it. Living in SE MN it can get you through most of the season without too much of a workout. It would be nice to have a gas one but it is a lot heavier and it cost a few more bucks then the laser.

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