Ion Alpha 8" Steel Flighting vs Composite

[RD79]

What are your thoughts on the new Ion Alpha with either the steel flighting or the composite?  I am currently running the Gen 1 Ion X with no issues other than I broke the cast aluminum blade ring last winter re-opening holes in my shack.  Thinking about upgrading to the Alpha, but not sure if the price premium for composite is worth it just for the little bit of weight savings.

[FreshwaterPhil]

I have the g2 with composite. Great for getting rid of ice buildup, and extremely light.

[Agronomist_at_IA]

What are your thoughts on the new Ion Alpha with either the steel flighting or the composite?  I am currently running the Gen 1 Ion X with no issues other than I broke the cast aluminum blade ring last winter re-opening holes in my shack.  Thinking about upgrading to the Alpha, but not sure if the price premium for composite is worth it just for the little bit of weight savings.

Anymore, I wouldn't bother with a steel flight. The composite augars are so much nicer. the flights don't have paint chip off. They don't get bent or warpped. Have the center points...don't rust up.......

[hardwater diehard]

Anymore, I wouldn't bother with a steel flight. The composite augars are so much nicer. the flights don't have paint chip off. They don't get bent or warpped. Have the center points...don't rust up.......

X2 agreed ..

[Iceassin]

X2 agreed ..

I've been using this for a few years now on my metal augers. Good stuff.

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[Agronomist_at_IA]

I've been using this for a few years now on my metal augers. Good stuff.

Check this out! https://a.co/d/feWwld9

Oh I've repainted the metal hand augers they work fine. It's just nice that the composite augers don't really need any of those things done, and continue to look new even after heavy use. 

Haven't been able to Switch from my old trusty 6in metal laser bit yet.....thing just works and has stayed in great conddition.