Speargun around 100 euros

[biomech]

Hey guys,

I have a Nemrod Classic http://www.spearfishingstore.co.uk/spearguns/spearguns-rubber/nemrod-classic-90-cm-speargun.html speargun, and I would like to buy a more professional gun. I use it in the Aegean Sea for reef hunting.

My first choices are:
Beuchat Marlin http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/beuchat-marlin/5150/p
Seacsub B-Combat http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/seacsub-b-combat/127300/p
Cressi Mohicano Camu http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/cressi-mohicano-camu/64987/p
Mares Phantom Speed http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/mares-phantom-speed/11483/p

All in 95 cm size. Which one should I buy? I would appreciate any other suggestions too.

Cheers,
biomech

 

[foxfish]

I don't think the Beuchat comes in a 90? but I don't think you will go wrong with any of them.

 

[speardaver]

Pathos Laser open or Saragos!

just changed all my guns to these, they're awesome!

 

[biomech]

Thank you guys, for the replies!
Speardaver, I'll check them!
Any any opinions on Salvimar Voodoo Rail?

 

[lawstraljan16]

Dont buy Salvimar Voodoo, they have a lot of problems with trigger mechanism jamming up.

Get a Pathos gun. Affordadle, cheaper than the big name guns but a lot better in quality and performance.

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[speardaver]

i agree,

got mine from fins4u, great guns!

 

[biomech]

Finally, I ordered a Pathos Pro (this was in my budget).
I'm getting it next week. Can't wait!
Thank you guys for the hint!

 

[lawstraljan16]

Well done. Good choice!

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[Mr. X]

H...
Cressi Mohicano Camu http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/cressi-mohicano-camu/64987/p
...

Had to laugh when I saw the picture of that one:

I have the white handle on one of my spearguns half taped-up black rather like that. The reason for doing that - if you haven't already guessed - is to hide the easy-to-see white handle while I am gripping it for shooting. However I want the easy-to-see white of the handle visible when I am not holding it - for example when dispatching/string fish. Never thought it would find its way into a product!

As Foxfish said, they are probably all good, all better than average. That said, I really rather like the look & specification of the Mares - is that a "cuttle fish" -shaped barrel? excellent - comes with optional Dyneema wishbone too (hope the spear notches were smoothed to handle that). Yes, for what its worth, that would likely be my choice (of those listed).

Although I'd probably go for the 75 & 110cm! Don't think I need the reel but nice to have the option included in the price.

 

[biomech]

Thank you, Mr. X, but I've already got my new gun, a Pathos Pro. It looks really nice, and tough. Unfortunately I have to wait for three weeks before I can try it

 

[lawstraljan16]

Pathos have the best off the shelf speargun IMO. Everything is quality. From the handle, bands, shaft...

Good luck and let us know how you go!

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[biomech]

Pathos have the best off the shelf speargun IMO. Everything is quality. From the handle, bands, shaft...

Good luck and let us know how you go!

Hey guys,

Finally I could try my new gun in Turkey..
The result is:

1.4 kg, 43 cm mullet fish ('kefal'), my new personal record

However, I realized again that equipment is only one thing, practice makes perfect..
So I have to practice much much more..

 

[biomech]

It's me again, again from Turkey.. a 44 cm and a smaller mullet fish:

the gun is still perfect.. highly recommended!

 

[Apneaddict]

i agree,

got mine from fins4u, great guns!

If I lived in Europe, I'd do the same thing.

Great customer service and communication. I get my fins there.

 

[Mr. X]

Well it seems to work I usually dive with my 75cm Omer XXV, as it is good is most conditions but we were blessed with unusually consistent good weather on holiday this year that I eventually switched to my 90cm Omer XXV which I must grudgingly admit did work better in the relatively clear conditions encountered.

I really like the look of that Mares Phantom Speed (did you have to draw my attention to it!) & the price seems reasonable given the features - unfortunately DiveInn/scubastore don't currently offer the 110cm version and I am happy with current 75 & 90cm spearguns. Typical!
http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/mares-phantom-speed/11483/p