Eskimo · Ice Augers
Eskimo Pistol Bit
Best for: Ultralight foot-travel anglers pairing an auger bit with the cordless drill they already own.
$150-300
ION · Ice Augers
ION Alpha Plus
Composite bit cuts total weight to 15.9 pounds for the 8 inch model. The main tradeoff is most expensive configuration in the ION lineup.
Best for: Hole-hopping anglers who want ION's fastest cutting with the lowest swing weight.
$600-1000 · retailer confirms current transaction details
Decision brief
What earns attention, and what asks for care.
No invented review score. The current record exposes the use case, specifications, strengths, and tradeoffs that are actually supported.
Why it works
- Composite bit cuts total weight to 15.9 pounds for the 8 inch model
- Same claimed cutting performance as the steel-bit Alpha
- Variable speed trigger and reverse for flushing slush
Watch for
- Most expensive configuration in the ION lineup
- Composite flighting is lighter but less proven than steel for abusive re-drilling of jagged old holes
Catalog record
Specifications at a glance.
- Price band
- $600-1000
- Editorial score
- Pending firsthand review
- Power
- 40 volt lithium electric
- Cutting diameters
- 8 and 10 inch
- Bit
- Composite Turbo auger bit
- Weight
- 15.9 pounds in the 8 inch configuration
- Claimed speed
- Up to 3.5 inches of ice per second
Nearby decisions
Compare three more ice augers.
ION · Ice Augers
ION Alpha 10 in
Best for: Anglers who need a full 10 inch hole and want ION's newest powerhead at the lower price of the steel-bit configuration.
$600-1000
K-Drill · Ice Augers
K-Drill Ice Auger System (7.5 inch)
Best for: Drill-owning anglers who reopen a lot of old holes and want the lightest possible power setup.
$150-300
Product FAQ
Before you move to the retailer.
Who is the ION Alpha Plus best for?
Hole-hopping anglers who want ION's fastest cutting with the lowest swing weight.
What stands out about the ION Alpha Plus?
Composite bit cuts total weight to 15.9 pounds for the 8 inch model. The main tradeoff to weigh is most expensive configuration in the ION lineup.
Why does Sportsman Authority show a price band for the ION Alpha Plus?
Retail price, seller, configuration, and availability can change. Sportsman Authority uses an editorial price band and sends shoppers to the retailer for the current transaction details.
Where can I compare the ION Alpha Plus with other ice augers?
Use the Ice Augers category page to compare the current researched shelf by best use, specifications, strengths, tradeoffs, photography status, and retailer path.