Help: lazer Pro or Strikelite2

[jnwb]

I would like to here from guys how have ran both. I thought I wanted the strikelite2 but have now heard very good things anout the solo. If you have a solo have you tried amsoil saber at 100 to 1? If so how is the smoke and smell level. Is the strikelite worth the extra 50 bucks? Which do you think is the most reliable? I will be buying in 2 days and want to make the wright choice. I fish both in a perm redrilling holes and in a portable. Probably drill 15 holes a day and fish 3 days a week.

Thank You

[Junior58]

Well, you're looking at a 2 stroke and a four stroke. If you're buying new they should both be reliable if taken care. Four strokes are generally a bit more money to rebuild if you have a problem later. The four stroke is going to be quieter and cleaner. They both have lazer blades so they'll cut well. Here's another take on this. If you are fishing in a perm. ice house and shanty and are only drilling 15 holes a day I would think that you're best bet would be neither of thosemodels. I just purchased the Strikemaster Electra Lazer 7". It'll be more reliable then and easier to maintain then both gas models. I already sold my strikemaster gas auger the week after after I got my Electra. You can't go wrong with any of the models you mentioned but the strikelite2 is one expensive auger for just a few holes. If not the Electra, why not a Lazer Mag? Save some good money and buy some more fishing goodies?

[bri]

I recently sold off a Strike-lite after 3 seasons (I picked up one of the first off the line) for a new Lazer Pro, 8".  I really had no reason to sell it, other than I like to try out new gear once in awhile.  I find if I don't wait too many seasons, a new piece of equipment doesn't cost me much.  I paid $430 for the strike-lite originally and sold it for $400.  Found a good price on the Lazer Pro, ended up only costing me $80 to make the switch.  I never had a problem with the Strike-lite that wasn't my fault and highly recommend them to anyone.

Unfortunately, I still haven't had the need for a power auger this season but I've fired up the Solo in the driveway and it screams.  I'm running the first tank of fuel @ 50:1 with Amsoil but will move to 80:1 or 100:1 from there on out.  Even at 50:1, there was very little smoke but you get the 2-stroke smell, no matter what.  The Lazer seems to have oodles of power and the engine rips, 12000 rpm and sounds like a high-end chainsaw.

I'm fairly certain the Lazer Pro will cut faster than the Strike-lite, so that's a little bit of a plus.  But, who knows, maybe I'll be selling off the Lazer next fall for another Strike-lite.

[jnwb]

Thank you all, So if I don't care if the Strikelite is a couple seconds slower go with it over the solo?

[dkfry]

The output rpm on the Strikelites is a little slower than the 2 stroke Lazers so yeah it may cut a little slower. I never knew what the big fuss was over a couple extra seconds to drill a hole but whatever.

[pimplejigger84]

I heard the new strikelites have different drills now, but I'm not sure.  My buddy got a reeeeeeal good deal on one last year, but with the ones with the composite blades you have to be careful.  Once you get a crack or break on the drill, it's downhill from there.  The whole blade starts to break apart.  I don't know how easily it is to break or take a chip out in the first place, since he bought it new and it was already chipped, I just know that once it is, it continues to break quite easily, but it still works fine.  It's nice not having to mix and it is a pretty light unit.