Ice augers ? What you guys using jiffy vs eskimo

Tempest 43cc, which is a copy of the Rapala Nitro, copy of the Eskimo with Viper engines.

Love my Rapala Nitro!!

I'm still using my 20+ yr old Strikemaster Mag III plus. Great unit, and I believe Rapala is making them now. The only thing I've done to it is a new plug every year, and just recently replaced the blade I've been sharpening for years with a new one.

I've had 3 power augers, all jiffy's and the current propane powered one is hands down the cats of them all. Super easy starting in any temp, and cuts a ton of holes on one tank.

I just sold my 8" Eskimo from around 2008 after replacing a primer bulb and making my own fuel tank for it having drilled thousands of holes. Started using the Eskimo 10" Z71 shark now.

Works as intended.

I also have a 8" Eskimo with a Viper engine, had it for three years and no problems so far after literally hundreds of holes. Only think i did was Loctite main shaft allen bolt after installation as it loosened up.

Can't beat a hand auger never fails always starts n does a beauty job

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Originally Posted by 400bigbear

Sounds like you need to tweek your high speed jet a tad , Steve . And use Amsoil sabre at 100-1 and she will fire right up . Over 15 years and mines still barking and growling on any cold frosty morning within three pulls of the cord .

TD

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.... My jiffys over 20 years old and has cut over 2000 holes... No bull. That should say it all

Rapala nitro. Third or fourth season now. Starts third pull...

had a jiffy for long time till it was done, bought strikemaster and regret it , slow to drill, and always giving me issues