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Hi all!

I am new to these forums, but have looked at them every now and again to get my spearfishing fix. I haven't been fishing for a couple of years, despite the fact that its one of my passion. However, I am now moving to the PHILIPPINES and am going to get right back into it. I have primarily been getting smaller fish due to having burst my eardrum on a dive - it took ages to be able to handle pressure again. However the vis in the Philippines will be excellent so I'll need a fairly powerful gun. I'll also be trying to expand my technique to get bigger fish.

My last woodie was confiscated. I think it was either a 1m or 1.1m. So now I'm in the exciting position of needing a new speargun. My choices are:

1) C4 Mr Carbon 104 SECOND HAND 18mm bands, 140cm 6.5 mm spear. £230


2) Unbranded Teak Woodie 110cm 2x16mm bands, 150 cm 6.5 mm spear, omersub reel. Open Muzzle. According to the current owner, the rifle has only been used in a swimming pool test where it had an effective range of up to 6 metres. (I have enclosed pics of this gun)
£100


3) Rabitech Aluminium Apex. 120 cm. 20mm bands 7mm spear.
£140

Thanks for any help guys. I know a couple of you own the C4 so some advice on that one at that price would be much appreciated. My main concern with the C4 104 is the range...
That woodie looks very sweet though.

Alex