Eskimo Shark 71cc or a Strikemaster Lazer pro

[Remps17]

Torn between these two augers. Cheapest I have found them. Eskimo $549CAD ($417USD) Strikemaster $539CAD ($410USD) I have never ran either. not sure which one to go with. input is appreciated.

Cheers

[Remps17]

Either one. I own both. I just went out and got a Strikemaster 40v for $549. Got a chance to try it out a few weeks ago.
AWESOME! ........ and no more plugged carburetors from ethanol.

I got a first gen Ion that I am keeping around for days I fish walleye or early season ice. definitely a place for electric that for sure, probably 80% of the time electric is the way to go. I just know 3 feet of ice and a 10 inch hole, your asking a lot out of a battery.

[Remps17]

1)Where the heck are you with 3' of ice?
2) Strikemaster 40v is so smooth, you'll be pleasantly surprised.

I fish all over Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. I have a big trip in Manitoba in March.

I was in central Saskachewan two weeks ago and there was already 25 inches of ice.

Hence my need to go with gas.

[Remps17]

Well my Eskimo has treated me well through the years as has the Strikemaster. So I don't think you can go wrong with either.
Good luck with your purchase and the fishing, you lucky sonofagun.
Most of us in the lower 50 are praying for just a wee bit of ice.

Thanks Murph. good luck the rest of the season

[BlueDevil]

I have an Eskimo Z71 (chipper style blades) and a Strikemaster (shaver style blades) mated to a Tanaka 350.  I prefer the Tanaka/Strikemaster combo myself.  Either one you pick should do the job.

[Remps17]

So I didn't end up buying either. I found a lightly used Huqvarna 326ai25 for a good price and bought that. Pretty pumped for it. I have been looking for one for a while.

Thanks for you guys input.