Cressi Vs. Picasso

[A.G.]

Dear Spearos,

I am about to purchase my very first gun. Do you recall when you were in my shoes? I have read, read and read. Spoken to a few hunters and finally decided to buy aluminum over wood, simply because wood is heavier and I plan to be in the water for hours at a time as I have no boat or kayak, yet looking forward to owning a Riffe later on.

OK the big debate in my mind:

Cressi Geronimo Elite Mimetico
http://www.leisurepro.com/p-csbgg/cressi-geronimo-elite-mimetico-speargun
VS
Picasso Magnum BW http://www.picassouk.co.uk/product/picasso-magnum-bw-green-camo/

- I look forward to your knowledge and input on what gun to choose and why.

- Both guns offer the 105cm length which is the one I am looking to get because of the great visibility in Floridas eastern coast and keys. Please advice if options 95cm Cressi or 85cm for Picasso would be any better than the 105cm choice.

-Lastly let me know if you truly feel that I should be looking at a different gun and why.

-Any other advices are welcome.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

 

[andypb]

Hi, I'm also looking for some views on picasso magnum and cobra rail.

Anyone used picasso guns? Cheers

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

MAKO Spearguns also has some value priced guns. The Predator Pro 2 is very good gun at an incredible price. We can offer prices that are very competitive, because we sell direct, with no domestic retail stores.

However, it is important to have the right size gun. For the clear waters of south east Florida and the keys, a 110 cm is probably the minimum length gun that experienced divers will select. Many will go for a 120 for reef diving and a 130 (or larger) for pelagic fish. For your first gun, a 110 cm is a very good choice.

Do not under-estimate the benefit of a very strong south African steel shaft. You can run into big amberjacks and cobia that are very tough on a shaft.

http://www.makospearguns.com/Predator-Pro-2nd-Generation-Railgun-p/mpp2gr.htm

 

[A.G.]

Mako 1,

Thank you! Those the Predator Pro 2 comes with 100% stainless steel trigger mechanism? The website mentions some parts are stainless steel, are there some that are not?

 

[MAKO Spearguns]

Mako 1,

Thank you! Those the Predator Pro 2 comes with 100% stainless steel trigger mechanism? The website mentions some parts are stainless steel, are there some that are not?

Our Predator Pro 2G has a stainless steel trigger which is encased in a polymer cover. Not only are our triggers made of stainless steel, all other components in our trigger mechanisms, such as the sear and line release are also made of stainless steel.

Thanks for asking!

 

[hteas]

Makos are really good guns. one of them would make a good choice.
But if the choice is only the Cressi or Picasso, I'd go for the Picasso. Tougher.

 

[Michael.J]

I have a Picasso Aussie Basik 120. Basically, I cant say much about the Cobra or any other models. However, I am very happy with Aussie Basik. It's a really solid gun. Am waiting for my Picasso Bluewater 140....

 

[Kuya]

I am bit late to this thread... I have the Cressi Geronimo Elite Mimetico the OP mentioned. It's 85cm long which is generally fine for the waters in the UK where I dive. I have removed the reel as the gun is always attached to a float. Whilst it's my first gun and I have nothing to compare it to, it is very accurate, lightweight and easy to load. This gun should serve me well for years and I have no plans to upgrade. This will be my main gun of choice although I may buy a shorter gun for murkier situations.