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Offline pelter4

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Ion 8" auger
« on: Feb 12, 2014, 03:03 PM »
  After weighing all the pros and cons..gas vs electric, I decided on a Ion 8" electric. But I soon found out finding one wouldn't be easy this late in the season. There were a few 6"s around but that's all I could find until this morning...Reedssports contacted me that they had one available after an eBay nonpayment..so now its MINE!!
No more hand drilling through 20"of ice..YAY!!
  Definitely interested in any tips, pros and cons on the auger from the forum. As soon as it arrives I'm going out and punching 20 holes, just because I can  ;D
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Offline Ion

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Re: Ion 8" auger
« Reply #1 on: Feb 12, 2014, 05:56 PM »
You will love it. Second season for mine. Broke rubber strap that holds battery on. Still works fine without tho. Over 150 holes without sharpening blade. Enjoy!
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Offline BobWhite

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Re: Ion 8" auger
« Reply #2 on: Feb 12, 2014, 06:01 PM »
I bought a 6 inch on clearance at Bass Pro for $330 and threw my 8 inch eskimo bit on. Sold the 6 inch Ion bit for $100 on Ebay so I got an 8 inch for around $230 It cuts amazing I love it.
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Offline PerchAssault

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Re: Ion 8" auger
« Reply #3 on: Feb 12, 2014, 11:34 PM »
THE most effortless ice drill I have ever used...barely takes two hands, no sore shoulders or bracing yourself against it just don't let the battery cold soak for too long. don't leave it in the pickup overnight, or let it lay on the ice for hours...

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Offline halijigmt

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Re: Ion 8" auger
« Reply #4 on: Feb 13, 2014, 12:07 PM »
How often do you have to recharge?
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Offline pelter4

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Re: Ion 8" auger
« Reply #5 on: Feb 13, 2014, 12:33 PM »
Quote from: halijigmt on Feb 13, 2014, 12:07 PM
How often do you have to recharge?

suppose to to be able to drill 40 holes through 2ft of ice before recharging...so they say. And it recharges in 2 hr's or less.
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Offline slickice

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Re: Ion 8" auger
« Reply #6 on: Feb 13, 2014, 01:30 PM »
Met a guy on Nelson who swears by them.  Said he'd never buy another gas auger to save his soul.
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Offline Trexzeus

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Re: Ion 8" auger
« Reply #7 on: Feb 13, 2014, 03:28 PM »
I have the 8" ION. I have never drilled enough holes to completely drain the battery. My wife and kids can even drill holes with it! I can drill holes in the shack, haul it inside the vehicle all without the gas fumes. I won't go back to gas ever again.
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Offline missoulafish

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Re: Ion 8" auger
« Reply #8 on: Feb 13, 2014, 03:36 PM »
I just watched a couple videos, it does look real easy to use!
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