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Why Nils is better???

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Duffman Grand Master

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Let me throw this out there.

Would all of you guys still talk so highly of the NILS if you didn't sell them on this site or sponsored by them??

Would it be the same talk if JIFFY or STRIKEMASTER was sold on this side and sponsored????

Just something to think about, not trying to start anything.

I've had a Nils hand auger since pre-powerhead days, there's not a better hand auger out there period! The smiles I see on peoples faces that I let use it says it all. And these are Mora blue guys and hand Lazer guys.

My power auger is a Strikemaster Lazermag, it's also been a nice piece of equipment. But I can't imagine mounting a handle on the Lazermag and hand augering with the ease that a Nils provides. But my Strikemaster will probably continue to be my power auger for years to come. No need to replace something that works just fine for me.

If I was buying from scratch, I'd just go with the Nils. You have the best hand auger for first and last ice, then throw on the powerhead for the rest of the season. The big bonus is if for some odd reason you can't get it started, your trip isn't ruined, throw on the hand auger handle and you can still go fishing.

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dudewheresmyboat Community Regular

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Let me throw this out there.

Would all of you guys still talk so highly of the NILS if you didn't sell them on this site or sponsored by them??

Would it be the same talk if JIFFY or STRIKEMASTER was sold on this side and sponsored????

Just something to think about, not trying to start anything.

I am no pro-staff for anyone but myself and finance everything I own by myself. With that said, I purchased my Nils 3 weeks ago. I've bought 6 brand new augers in less than a month. (Jiffy 3hp STX, Eskimo Z71 and LazerMags-two of each brand spanking new!) I still own a used beat up but trusty strikemaster as a back up.(works better than all those 6 combined) I thought I'd buy a new auger because the old one was getting old. Well I was wrong.

Let me tell all you skeptics out there, I went to an FM GTG and had a chance to hang out with Borch and he let me punch a few holes with the Nils, yes he's a salesman. smile I was surprised how great and fast this thing works. That was what the fuss about Nils since then I've been wanting one for the last 3 years now and I've finally bought one. The brand new augers that i've owned I've had nothing but problems from the get go. All the augers I purchased were returned due to not starting, slow starting, 10 minutes a hole because it won't stay running or the cheap handle broke. I'm not sure how the new Solos will run but hands down, nothing will beat a Nils in my book. I purchased a Nils due to the light weight, the efficiency of the blades and its not a Tecumseh/Ardisam. You will not be dissapointed with this piece. I'm 5'6 and this thing is tall but I can work with it, I'd rather have it tall than weight 40lbs. I've used the Nils for two weeks now, usually It would have been returned because I would have nothing but problems with new equipment, but It seems to be a keeper in my book no problems what so ever.

If you looking for an excuse to buy a new auger or just want a new auger, just buy a Nils and you'll never look back.

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Down2Earth Grand Master

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Originally Posted By: Down2Earth
I think I will give a NILs a try but will wait for an auger bigger then an 8 inch.

You might be waiting a long time...

I just sent them an email on their web site telling them if they made a 9 inch they would have a new customer. If the demand is there the supply will come.

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How does the new SM Solo stack up against the Nils?
Performance wise I would say probably similar. Features I would give the Nils the edge. The Nils will be lighter at around 22# where the Solo 26 # to 29# for the 10 inch.

With the Nils you get a longer auger where with strike master you have use an extension for thicker ice. Also Nils has a locking gear case. Solo may have one but not sure.

Nils is proven

I have no dought the StrikeMaster solo will be a force to recon with. It comes down to what each manufacture can give what YOU want and most Manufactures can give that to us with a few variations here and there.

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Northlander Grand Master

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By next year the Solo should have all the 1st year bugs worked out ad Im thinking it will be a very good auger. As far as wich is quicker I will take my Nils in that race. The fact its lighter, longer (no extension ever needed by myself) and reliable I cant see ever going back to any other brand.

Until something better comes my way Ill stick with my Nils.

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Surface Tension Grand Master

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It has been repeated over and over. The Nils uses an commercial grade engine and transmission.

What does that mean? It means the engine is made to be used day in and day out on the job in commercial applications where reliability and durability can't be compromised.

I see questions all the time about equipment failure. I can't recall one thread about a Tanaka engine and transmission.

It is that same Tanaka engine and transmission that is used on a multiple of commercial power equipment applications.

So Nils had nothing to do with the Tanaka engine or transmission other then they matched them up with the Nils drill.

It was a perfect match as far as torque to rotate the Nils drill. Here is something you can't do with another power auger other then Nils, put a hand assembly on it and drill.

Why is that, it is because it takes less torque to rotate a Nils drill. A plus there is when using it as a power auger there is very little torque on the user. Now add the light weight of the Nils and that is why guys like those augers so much.

Yes they drill fast but they do it with very little effort on the user. A Nils comes in under 2 hp. If a 2 hp power auger can keep up to a 3 hp power auger doesn't that say something? Remember that 3 hp needs the user to hold it from rotating.

Back to the Tanaka engine and transmission, they are time tested in commercial applications. There is no comparison when it come to the Tanaka engine, the others are not in the same class. It be like comparing a consumer grade Skil saw to a Porter Cable, there is no comparison.

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zamboni Grand Master

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It has been repeated over and over. The Nils uses an commercial grade engine and transmission.

What does that mean? It means the engine is made to be used day in and day out on the job in commercial applications where reliability and durability can't be compromised.

I see questions all the time about equipment failure. I can't recall one thread about a Tanaka engine and transmission.

That is what I like to hear, finally!!! 99% of the posters have been talking about how fast they are, is it ice fishing or the Auger 500 race?? I am a SM guy, but I have yet to have any issues with mine, but ST, you hit the nail on the head- reliability is the bigger issue than speed. Nils seems to have great reliability.

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NilsUSA gave this response when asking about ever changing the baby blue color of the auger,"Color is a classic 57 Chevy color and it has been the factory color since the original owner who (owner of a 57 Chevy) started the company in 1962." Guess we won't see anything other than baby blue. I guess it still comes back to reliability and customer service. Sounds like they have both.

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