[the_milkman]

Hi all,

I've been diving piers and holes with my 90cm gun all last summer and it's getting a real pain, banging into everything, unmaneuverable etc. etc.

I tried diving without it, or leaving it on the float until I need it, but whenever I do that I look under some kelp for a lobbie and see a lunking bass hanging there, just aching for a spear! Soooooooo frustrating! So I've been thinking about getting a small pneumatic. 40 cm or something.

Mares do something called a 'mini sten' or something that has a leg holster, which seems like a cool idea, so you could have the gun on you whilst hunting for lobster or crab but stashed out of the way.

Only thing is, I have no idea if these things are:

a) any good - are some brands better than others?
b) powerful enough to take a big bass
c) safe

Can anyone help? Thanks!