battery op ice auger reviews??

[hafwit]

does anyone have any first hand experience with the electric ice augers out now? (not hearsay or conjecture, actual hands-on)

[Morbius131]

I think Alberta Bigbore has one. Maybe send him a pm.

Morb

[Battery]

What would you like to know? I operate many augers.

[Flieguy]

dad's strikemaster is 5 years old or so, technology has come a long way since then.

#1-nice to be able to just push a button and drill, no messing around trying to start a 2 stroke in the cold

#2-quiet is nice

#3-no gas, and no fumes is nice

true it isn't as fast as a gas auger, but it'll go for about 20 holes in 18" of ice, and the new ones are a lot faster and better.

I'd buy electric based on experience with both.

[Alberta Bigbore]

My new ION is awesome. That is all.

[Bassett]

I think bwackwabbit (sp?) has an ion as well as ABB. They will offer the best review I think.

I'd go electric as I drill maybe 5 holes a day and that's pushing it. Maybe if my auger was more reliable id drill more.

I just don't trust batteries in cold. But they all have pros and cons depending on who you
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