Eskimo Augers

[vexvision]

What do you guys think about how these things perform on the ice? Im looking at an 8" drill.

Sorry to have so many Auger related questions on different threads, I just really dont want to regret the new auger purchase and end up wishing I would have went with another model.

Thanks

[lefty2053]

I have the Eskimo Shark Z51 10" auger. I took a guy Ice fishing with me last year and got the auger out. Pumped the primer, opened the gas vent and pulled the rope one time and she fired up. First trip for the year. The guy looked at me and said: Hard starting beast isn't it? I haven't had any trouble so far and have used it 2 years now drilling at least 20 holes per trip and sometimes 40 holes. The first year I went Ice fishing 14 times and last year only about 8.

[Junior58]

What do you guys think about how these things perform on the ice? Im looking at an 8" drill.

Sorry to have so many Auger related questions on different threads, I just really dont want to regret the new auger purchase and end up wishing I would have went with another model.

Thanks

You're asking a pretty basic question. There's a TON of Eskimo auger info in the auger sub-forum. What is the other auger(s) make/model that you're considering? What is it that is preventing you from buying one over the other? Price? Reliability?

[Rebelss]

Go over to the F.O.E.A.O. thread for pics and all the info you'll need on 'Mo's. 

[BlueDuck]

I have a 8" Stingray.  This will be the third year for it.  It starts on the first pull and cuts like crazy.  Lighter to carry then most, and cheaper then most.   Whats not to like.

[vexvision]

LOL, yeah I found the F.O.E.A.O. That pretty much sums it up.

[Rebelss]

                     

[Pintuckeyice]

Get the Eskimo you wont regret it. I have z51 9 inch starts first pull most times. Cuts as fast as any auger ive used and ive used most. Ive got several freinds switched over to Eskimo and there more than happy.

[ducati]

I have a 9 year old Z51 with a 10 " bit, I have never had an issue with it.  It is definitely the best bang for the buck IMO.

[teamlund]

another vote for eskimo.... I have a z71 10" but if I was looking at an 8" i would buy another eskimo in a heart beat!!! starts great cuts like crazy!

only issue i have with my z71 is needing a new plug... i started a thread about it a few down. Its a $3 fix...

[Bigwally]

I also have the Stingray and love it.  Cuts like a beast, and starts easy every time!!

[teamlund]

pulled my eskimo shark 10" Z71 of the wall today....... 3rd pull started right up. Hasnt ran since april. However i did treat the fuel before storing for the summer. Great auger!