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Cosmos

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Hi Guys,

 

Just got news email from Costco.

This is an auger they are selling now:

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10351131&cm_mmc=CNEmail_EN_574-_-Focus-_-26-_-MarketingItemName

 

Tempest

43 cc, 2-stroke engine

8-in. Ice Auger

Features Super Sharp High-speed Serrated Stainless Cutters

Item # 277385

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$329.99

Shipping & Handling included

 

Has anyone use it before?

I bought equinox ice hut from Costco and i am pretty happy with it.

Just wondering how good is this product?

Cosmos Guide

Cosmos

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Also i can see that they start selling ice huts again:

 

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?Prodid=10352729&whse=BCCA&Ne=4000000&eCat=BCCA|111|22211|22229&N=4011457&Mo=10&No=10&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&cat=22229&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&hierPath=111*22211*22229*&topnav=

 

I used 2-3 person all last season and wuld like to say that this is a really good product for this money.

Stef Net Attendant

Stef

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Viper was the engine name for eskimo augers, engine size is same as the mid-line Mako unit so thats probably what it is, maybe a different drill head. Costco ued to sell the eskimo line....

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Jer

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Looks to be the same as the Eskimo unit they carried the last couple of years, except green paint must cost more than red... :whistling:

 

They did the same with the pop-up huts the stores have carried (on-line is sometimes different). Two years ago they sold the red Eskimo QuickFish 3, last year they had a blue version under a different name but it was identical in every other way.

 

The suppliers prefer to sell Costco a slightly differentiated product (if only in colour) in order to protect the price integrity of other dealers of the same product.

motion Almost a Guide

motion

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If only they had a 10" version :whistling: I'm crossing my fingers that either Costco or another store will offer a good price on a 10" auger. As for the 8" auger, $329.00 to your door is a great price. I also agree that Costco is great for returns if your not happy.

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Jds63 Fishing Icon

Jds63

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I just saw that on their site as well, it says it has a Viper engine, but if its the same as their Eskimo then thats good as some folks here said the Eskimo has worked well, + Costco's return policy is very good. Now to see how many twoonies I have saved in my change jar, that just may cover it half of it ....

GBW Fishing God

GBW

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after playing with google search for Tempest Ice Auger all I cam up with was the Cost-Co site. It looks just like the Eskimo I got last year but in bright green. When I got mine it was $299.99 online shipping incl. or $284.99 in store. so call your local store to see if tey are going to stock it based on the web item number. they can tell you what stores are going to or are selling it too. I'm very happy with mine.

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aplumma Fishing God

aplumma

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A question I am not sure of the answer of is can you return the used ice auger to a local store or is shipping used gas motors allowed up North?

 

Art

Dutch Guide

Dutch

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Just a heads up - Peterborough Costco is clearing these out at $249.97. Had 7-8 units in stock.

 

I'm assuming this is a great price. Brand may be unproven, but with Costco's return policy is probably a no-brainer for those looking for an auger.

DRIFTER_016 Imperial Angler

DRIFTER_016

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Just a heads up - Peterborough Costco is clearing these out at $249.97. Had 7-8 units in stock.

 

I'm assuming this is a great price. Brand may be unproven, but with Costco's return policy is probably a no-brainer for those looking for an auger.

 

Brand is not unproven, they are rebranded Eskimo Makos the same as the Rapala power augers CTC had on sale last week for $249.

GBW Fishing God

GBW

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Brand is not unproven, they are rebranded Eskimo Makos the same as the Rapala power augers CTC had on sale last week for $249.

correct! just make sure you can get the right replacement blades (or know how to sharpen them on your own) if you do so... :whistling:

misfish Imperial Angler

misfish

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correct! just make sure you can get the right replacement blades (or know how to sharpen them on your own) if you do so... :whistling:

 

Dont waste yer time on the sharpening.get replacement blades.

 

 

Should of bought a strike master. PROVEN. :clapping:

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misfish Imperial Angler

misfish

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didn't that get deleted anyway?!?!?!

 

all I'm saying is make sure you have a 2nd set of blades.

 

 

Oh thats what ya meant,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

 

 

Me bad :dunno::oops::lol:

DRIFTER_016 Imperial Angler

DRIFTER_016

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OMG DROOL Thats so sweet Dave. ERA?

 

 

:D

Not sure of the ERA but I bought it off ebay 5 years ago.

I think it was a refurb.

$300 and change incl. shipping.

It's a 10 1/4" 3HP job.

 

 

The new Mo is an 8" 3hp that will be used on them lakes wit de small fish in dem.

Hoping it's a little lighter as that Strikemaster gets pretty heavy by the end of the day.

 

PS I always have spare blades handy. ;)

I've got 3 sets for the strikemaster one stays home and one set is in the storage pouch in my auger bag. Along with allen key, wrenches, spare plug and new rope for the pull starter.

Don't want to be in the middle of nowhere with 5' of ice and a broken auger. :oops:

misfish Imperial Angler

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The one I bought last year,new 2010, is very light.It,s a 8 inch. I was very pleased with it. I,ll find out how good it really is this season.I only had 4 trips out with it last year.This year it will get a full work out.That is of course,I dont need the spud to make holes. :whistling: Southern Ontario winters are so unpreditable. :lol:

Rob Almost a Guide

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Why do you need to sharpen the blades or replace them so often? I've had mine for 4 years punched tons of holes and never sharpened them once. Still like new.

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Just a heads up - Peterborough Costco is clearing these out at $249.97. Had 7-8 units in stock.

 

I'm assuming this is a great price. Brand may be unproven, but with Costco's return policy is probably a no-brainer for those looking for an auger.

 

They have a couple left at Ajax location .....

irishfield Imperial Angler

irishfield

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Why do you need to sharpen the blades or replace them so often? I've had mine for 4 years punched tons of holes and never sharpened them once. Still like new.

 

I have the same question Rob. My little 2Hp x 9 inch lightning has THOUSANDS of holes under it's belt thanks to 6 guys all liking to use it when we're on Temagami for a week at a time. Still cuts like it was new and this will be it's 5th year.

 

I think part of the issue is ones like mine use the ripper blades on them and these strikemasters and the likes use the same blades the hand augers use... and they just don't hold up to the abuse of being powered.

 

MIND YOU.. this Tempest is showing it has a serrated tempered blade ! The strikemaster that I bought of Misfish's brother Rob had two normal blades on it just like a hand auger.

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