In 4" or less ice, hand auger works just as well. Over 4" and especially at 8" and up, you aren't going to drill many holes unless you have a bunch of spare batteries with you. Still prefer the lightweight gas augers for an all round solution. Eskimo 8" Rocket 22 Lbs and has metal gear case and gears, unlike the Strikemasters that are composite plastic. The big Jiffy auger last forever but are a bit heavier at 34 lbs. The lightest ice auger I know of is the HUSQVARNA 326AI25, it comes in at 12.9 lbs and is all steel and aluminum.
Last edited by Dean2; 12-22-2018 at 02:25 PM.
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