Which Roller gun for me?!

[Etienne Spiteri]

I have just received my annual bonus from my job and I would like to 'invest' it on a new speargun ...

I am really enjoying the Pathos Laser Open Pro 110 which I bought last year. It is accurate, manageable and has a good shooting distance, which I definitely need for shooting 'nervous' sea bream and seabass in crystal clear shallow water!

I dive comfortably in 3-15m. My preferred technique is an aguatto-aspetto, where I start with a careful slow agguato behind rocks, then wait in ambush for 30 seconds or so if I don't encounter anything during the first agguato.

I am itching to try out a roller. It would need to fire up to 4-5m comfortably with a FAST, precise shot.

I have narrowed my list to the below guns:

Picasso Magnum BW Roller Evolution - https://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/picasso-magnum-bw-roller-evolution/136108916/p#

Spetton Rebel Eliptic Roller Teknic - https://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/spetton-rebel-eliptic-roller-teknic/70324/p

Omer Cayman E.T Roller - https://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/omer-cayman-e.t.-roller/65676/p

I was thinking about a 90-95 cm long gun. I feel this is the best suited for my technique, do you agree? I am leaning towards the Omer but at 360+ Euros it certainly is not cheap! What I like about it is the ability to add a linear band if you want more power or 'punch'. Do you have any experience with the other guns? Any other notable mentions that you feel should be in any 'budget roller' list?

Thanks a lot as always. Dive safe!

 

[arrowloopboy]

ive had the omer et roller in 85 for 2 seasons ,brilliant very tough well built gun ,I've shot big bass at 4 meters ,5 would be pushing it ,get the 95 ,should be perfect for you .

 

[Kodama]

Did you consider the Pathos sniper roller 95? I love mine and could recommend it. Only 235€. Not too expensive if you see what you get for it.


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[Etienne Spiteri]

ive had the omer et roller in 85 for 2 seasons ,brilliant very tough well built gun ,I've shot big bass at 4 meters ,5 would be pushing it ,get the 95 ,should be perfect for you .

Thanks mate...yes 90 or 95 would be what I'd be looking at. Any sources for online purchase in EU?

 

[Etienne Spiteri]

Did you consider the Pathos sniper roller 95? I love mine and could recommend it. Only 235€. Not too expensive if you see what you get for it.


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Not really...for some reason it looks 'cheap' in some photos compared to other roller guns. I get the feeling that fitting a roller muzzle was an afterthought...

But will have a closer look. Again, any source for an online EU purchase? Thanks!

 

[Kodama]

It is certainly not cheaply made! The muzzle is actually really nice and I think the extra kicker band is a must if you like to get the most out of the performance of a roller. The trigger is built really well too. All stainless with a crisp pull.


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[Kodama]

Pm sent for online store.


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[Kodama]

And if you are looking for a reel to go with your new gun I can recommend LG sub. Nicest reel I ever used. Incremental adjustment on the drag, super smooth and very well made.


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[arrowloopboy]

Thanks mate...yes 90 or 95 would be what I'd be looking at. Any sources for online purchase in EU?

I've bought 2 from Scubastore Spain ,their cheaper than anywhere I looked .

 

[159Swat]

The say the new Rob Allen roller are very nice not cheap.

 

[mariusshobo]

@Etienne Spiteri
Did you get the roller gun?