Strikemaster Lithium Lazer input

[CC Rocks]

Looking hard at the new Strikemaster Lithium Lazer. Does anybody have any thoughts or comments regarding it? I was wondering if any of the local guides got a chance to demo it last season. Looks to be faster than the ION, also more money. What's a fellow to do??

[Bureaucrat]

I've got an Ion. I haven't used the strikemaster, but it seems like a one-up to the Ion that wasn't necessary. Way more expensive, and I haven't been disappointed in my Ion. Spare battery for Ion=$150, spare battery for SM=$300. You get more power out of two Ions than one SM. Plus you can charge one while you use the other if you're running a generator on the ice.

[pushbutton]

I think Hawhthorne is using it up there as we speak....maybe he will chime in. Am sure it cuts great without having to deal with any of the cold issues or maintenance a gas/propane engine has to deal with, and yes it will be faster than the ion as well as some other gas and propane augers with chippers on them. This will come at a price though. It is up to you wether a few extra seconds will be worth that price, or somewhat conversely, will that price be justified by not having to deal with the maintenance with a gas auger. Other thing to consider is how many holes you are going to drill in a day and if want to reopen holes. There is a lot of talk about running and gunning, but not many people actually do it....whereby this unit would probably provide enough. As far as reopening....this is not a good choice, unless you put a chipper on it. Wether it is designed, geared, transmissioned for that.....can not say. There are other way better proven options for hard house owners. If your not ....it is a viable option.

[leech~~]

Replacement SM batteries at the Sportsman Warehouse are.

Buyer's Club $206.99 Non-Member $229.99 $51.75 -

[CC Rocks]

i have a wheelhouse that i like 10" holes in. I also have a six sided portable i usually fish out of. I usually go with 8" when running around. I thought with the strikemaster i could change out to 10" to cut the 6 holes I need in the wheelhouse then go back to the 8" for moving around. I see ION came out with the 10" bit that attaches to the 8" head. I am going to assume that if you can drill 50+ holes with the 8" you can cut 6 holes with the 10" if it had a good blade on it. two birds with one stone theory.

[BradHawthorne]

I got to rock the demo last season.. and I made sure I got one of the first ones off the shelf this year. You will love the consistent power the Lithium Lazer has. For me it's perfect, I can get through all of my portables (14, 4 holes each) with power and holes to spare. It's not a toy auger, its made to work.

[Northlander]

I cant wait to get mine out on the ice! I never thought I would be wanting colder weather. LOL.

[CC Rocks]

Hey Brad do you think the Lithium Lazer could punch around 6 10" holes with a fresh battery? i like the bigger holes in the wheel house

[fish_hunt_guy]

Hey Brad do you think the Strikemaster Lithium Lazer can drill holes faster that Chuck Norris can punch holes in the ice?

[BradHawthorne]

I have not run it with a 10 yet, I would think so but we have to wait and see if they up it to 10 inch rating for for next season. As far as Chuck Norris, I donno lol. The only auger faster than the Lithium in the StrikeMaster line is the 3hp Lazer Pro.

[Sportland_Bait]

I've run both the Solo 3hp and the Lithium Lazer. I love them both. If you are in the market for an electric auger it is tough to beat the Lithium Lazer. You will be happy with your purchase.

Jason Erlandson