Strike Lite or Lazer Mag Express

[EYEHUNTER10]

ya my problem is probably related to the 3 blades, Im sure if it had 1 or 2 blades it would be a good auger, did they recall these 3 blade models? How do the 1 or 2 blade augers work, maybe I need to get on the phone with strikemaster and see if they would swap the auger out, as for the Motor, its ran flawlessly for several seasons, only had to change 1 sparkplug very light, quiet does seem to get oil buildup in various areas on the crankcase, gearbox, but i just spray it down with engine degreaser from time to time, I'm not real fond of the narrow handles vs jiffys big wide handeles you dont get alot of leverage over the unit, it can throw ya for a spin sometimes. The narrow handles are great inside a permanent to get into tight corners however. Anybody with the 3 blade issues i'd appreciate some advice, im sick of buying blades, and the blades freeze up constantly.

[Northlander]

The 4 stroke is nice but I would get the metal shaft on it. If you will use it in a perm than I would get the 4 stroke for sure.

[EyeGuide]

I would also recommend the 4 stroke with the metal auger. You'll be very happy with that combo.

[rocki]

the 224 bit would be nice, anyone know were a guy can buy just the 224 auger part, with no head unit??

[Huey]

You can get them from strikemaster but they're spendy. I've heard they sometimes have good deals at the end of the winter.

Chode-

Both augers are good. Only you can decide whether it's worth the extra $. The strikelite is lighter, quieter, less fumes, easy to start, more fuel efficient, smooth running, no carrying a can of mixed gas, top off at the gas station, no oily mess on the outside of the exhuast, self venting gas cap that doesn't leak, also cut holes nicely,... knock on wood...

You're welcome to try mine. I want to punch a bunch of holes on a lake X by me and figure some structure. Let me know. I could post my email.

[Chode2235]

I would love to try one out in action. I will be out of town the next couple weeks, and by that time I hope to have my own.

Thanks so much for the offer, if I dont make a move I will take you up on it in a couple weeks.

[Chode2235]

Sounds like people are having a lot of issues with the freeze ups on the strike lites.

Is this a few screaming loudly, or a widespread problem with the auger?

[BartmanMN]

Kind of a design issue on the auger bit. It has a cup on the bottom, so it is more prone to holding slush and freezing up.

[JP Z]

I love the engine of my strikelite. But I had the same issue of it freezing up on me, I've been told to spray it with Pam and the like, but that would just be a hassle. So I got the Metal bit for it with Chipper blades Now it doesn't freeze up. Of course nowhere near as light as before, but I really only cared about the 4 stroke feature anyways.

[Chode2235]

Do you all get your steel auger directly from strike master.

Seems a little expensive to spend the $$ on the powerhead only to upgrade the auger too.

[JP Z]

I was on the VIP program so it wasn't as bad. I know Reed's has a deal with Strikemaster so they can offer the Strikelite with a Steel auger bit also.

[pegleg]

I had the same issues with the Strike Light and went to the Strikemaster factory to complain. They sold me the metal one at a reasonable cost to replace my plastic one. It only weighed 2 pounds more so not that big of a deal. Plus you get the 4 stroke feature with the metal shaft and no issues with freeze up, broken plastic, etc. Great Auger now.

[mnhunter79]

Anyone know what strikemasters e-mail address is? Tried the one on their web site but it wont send.

[BartmanMN]

Anyone know what strikemasters e-mail address is? Tried the one on their web site but it wont send.

strikemaster at sherbtel.net

[mnhunter79]

Ya i tried that one twice, Would not send for some reason. Got it all taken care of. Thanks

[Chode2235]

How does the 4 stroke work in the cold? Is that an issue?

[JP Z]

Haven't had an issue.

[RylFlsh85]

I have had the auger wedged between the floor of a wheelhouse and the ice and had to use a pipe wrench to get it free, and never cracked it at all, what is happening to all of your augers that you would put the metal auger on?

[Trollin226]

I got a new Lazer Mag a few weeks back, so far I could not me happier, I would buy one again in a heartbeat!

[gquist]

Mine starts and runs way better then my 2 stroke Jiffy ever did, prime it till the return hose has no more air bubbles going through it, put the chock on and it will start in 2-5 pulls, after 10-15 seconds put chock off all the way and it will idle by itself, that is in 15 below weather with the auger out in the open in the back of the pickup for 120 miles, It is a nice running little engine.