Ion Alpha gen 3 electric ice auger.
I am looking into buying one of these .I sure like that they only weight 18 pounds for the 10 inch model . I got me interested is that it has a reverse switch like the other electric augers ,but does it really work so you don't have to scoop the holes clean . Can any one confirm how good that part works in keeping holes clean ?
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The only one I have seen that cleans the hole in reverse is the K drill.
My SM will not clean the hole the reverse is me thinks mainly to get you unstuck. |
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All of the ions I’ve had have cleaned out all the holes very well,minimal scooping and by that I mean maybe one grazing the surface. I kick all my shavings down the hole in my tent too,so I think they do a damn good job.
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I bought my Alpha on a boxing day sale. I thought nothing could out dig a Jiffy model 30, well this thing kills it. It digs so fast you can't even think about putting pressure on it, goes down to fast. Very happy.
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My strike-master cleans holes perfect in reverse so can’t see why this model shouldn’t. Literally everything gets kicked down the hole and I just run it for about 10 seconds and good to go. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
So whats better plastic or steal auger .
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Which would you rather lug around, plastic or steel? And what’s it worth to you to have the lighter one? No point not getting the plastic flite IMO.
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Good to here that ,as that's was the way i was leaning towards, but at the same time i read a review that the steal centre pin cutter stripped out of the plastic female tread holder . Something I don't need to fail if i am out on a lake some where .
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My new strikemaster lite cleans holes out to 98% in reverse. I love it. Best overall purchase I’ve made in a while. Can’t see why the ion wouldn’t do the same job.
Ps. So far I’m very impressed with the plastic flite. Been out in -30. Works like a charm. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I run it at the bottom for a bit, then lift up so it grabs all the other snow etc then back to the bottom for the final push. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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