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Nemesis PRO Carbon - Modular Carbon Speargun for Spearfishing
Nemesis PRO Carbon is a band-powered Speargun, specifically designed for spearfishing. Made of three easily disassembled sections, this speargun stands out for its precise sight line and the lightness provided by the high-modulus carbon tube, which makes it easier to swing and improves efficiency in the water.
Construction and Materials
- High-modulus carbon Barrel with 30/26 mm diameter, delivering excellent mechanical properties and low weight.
- Integrated shaft guide to ensure a stable and precise shaft trajectory during propulsion.
- Trigger Mechanism and line release made of stainless steel, for strength and long-lasting durability in the marine environment.
Muzzle and Propulsion System
The open muzzle is designed to allow both single- and double-band configurations, adapting to different power and depth requirements.
The adjustable trigger with extra-soft release improves control sensitivity, promoting a smooth release and precise control during activation.
Handle and Versatility
- Ergonomic Handle with non-slip white thermorubber grip, ensuring comfort and stability during use.
- Provision for Roller Speargun systems at the reel mount and handle-barrel joint, allowing quick conversion from traditional band propulsion to Roller Speargun without additional modifications, except for replacing the muzzle.
Configuration and Components
The speargun comes ready for fishing, complete with high-quality Sigal Sub components:
- Tahitian Shaft in high-hardness, precision HRC steel.
- Double Extreme bands, 14.5/16.0 mm in diameter, hand-tied to ensure consistency and strength.
Available Sizes
Nemesis PRO Carbon is available in eight sizes to suit different spearfishing needs:
- 64 cm
- 76 cm
- 82 cm
- 92 cm
- 104 cm
- 116 cm
- 126 cm
- 136 cm
Main Technical Features
- Lightness and responsiveness provided by the carbon tube.
- Precision and aiming stability thanks to the integrated shaft guide and refined Trigger Mechanism.
- Non-slip thermorubber comfort for a better grip while freediving.
- High versatility with the option to easily switch from traditional band propulsion to a Roller Speargun system.
Salvimar V-Pro: reliable and responsive speargun for spearfishing
The Salvimar V-Pro is a band-powered speargun designed for spearfishing, combining simplicity, agility, and fast handling. The cylindrical barrel is made from aluminum alloy, a material that provides the required rigidity and mechanical strength without sacrificing lightness.
The integrated shaft guide, running along the entire barrel, helps improve stability and precision when aiming and tracking, optimizing power transfer to the shaft during the shot.
Main technical features
- Double 14 mm circular bands for powerful, controlled thrust
- Open Muzzle, making band maintenance and replacement easier
- Handmade Dyneema Wishbones for durability and safety
- Reel without line, allowing efficient shaft management during retrieval
- 6.5 mm single-flopper Capture Shaft, designed for high penetration and accuracy
Available versions
To suit different freediving and spearfishing needs, the Salvimar V-Pro is available in five lengths:
- 60 cm
- 75 cm
- 85 cm
- 95 cm
- 105 cm
This range lets you choose the ideal size to optimize maneuverability and power based on the hunting environment and freediving depth.
Predathor Vuoto Pneumatic Speargun
The Predathor Vuoto is a pneumatic speargun with a vacuum system, designed to deliver superior ease of loading, perfect balance, and unmatched shaft exit speed, key features for spearfishing and freediving.
The ergonomic handle is made from glass-fiber-reinforced nylon, ensuring excellent grip and mechanical strength during underwater use. The speargun is also equipped with a power regulator to adjust thrust to underwater conditions, and an automatic side line release that makes shooting operations faster and easier.
The Predathor Vuoto comes ready to use, equipped with a Tahitian shaft and vertical reel as standard on the 85, 100, 115, and 130 cm versions, providing an efficient setup that is immediately ready for spearfishing.
Main technical features
- Vacuum pneumatic system to improve reload speed and shot power
- Ergonomic Handle in glass-reinforced nylon, durable and easy to handle
- Integrated power regulator to adjust shaft thrust
- Automatic side line release to improve tracking and shooting
- Supplied with Tahitian shaft and vertical reel on the larger sizes
- Available in seven lengths: 55, 65, 75, 85, 100, 115, and 130 cm
Nemesis PRO Black - Modular Band-Powered Speargun
Nemesis PRO Black by Sigal Sub is a speargun designed for spearfishing, featuring a three-piece modular structure for easy handling in the water and during transport.
Technical Features
- Anticorodal aluminum alloy Barrel with variable 28/26 mm diameter, equipped with an integrated shaft guide for precise and consistent smoothness.
- Trigger Mechanism and line release made of stainless steel to ensure mechanical strength and long-term reliability.
- Open Muzzle compatible with single- or double-Band setups, allowing shooting power customization.
- Adjustable Trigger with extra-soft release system for precise control and a smooth Shaft release.
- Ergonomic Handle equipped with a white non-slip thermoplastic rubber butt pad, designed to ensure comfort and safety during aiming and tracking.
- Pre-configured for Roller Speargun systems both at the Reel mount and at the handle-barrel connection, making it easy to switch quickly between traditional propulsion with circular bands and a Roller Speargun system with no further modifications beyond changing the muzzle.
Components and Setup
The speargun is sold ready to fish with high-quality Sigal Sub components, including:
- Evolution Tahitian Shaft with 6.5 mm diameter for optimal thrust transfer.
- Double 14.5 mm Reactive rubber band, handmade and hand-tied to maximize responsiveness and efficiency.
- Reel positioned farther back to ensure smoother tracking and faster target alignment.
Variants and Construction Details
- Available in seven different lengths: 76 cm, 82 cm, 92 cm, 104 cm, 116 cm, 126 cm and 136 cm, to suit different spearfishing needs.
- Color: matte black to reduce visibility in the water.
Specific Benefits for Freediving and Spearfishing
The combination of durable materials such as Anticorodal aluminum and stainless steel, together with ergonomic and functional solutions such as the adjustable trigger and non-slip butt pad, ensures a balanced and reliable speargun. The option to mount Roller Speargun systems increases versatility, allowing the propulsion system to be adapted quickly according to the freediver’s preferences and fishing conditions.
Nemesis PRO Green Sigal Sub Speargun
Nemesis PRO Green is a three-piece, take-down band-powered speargun designed for spearfishing and freediving. Its modular construction makes transport and maintenance easier while maintaining high efficiency in the water.
Technical features and materials
The barrel is made from Anticorodal aluminum alloy with a variable diameter from 28 to 26 mm, offering an ideal combination of lightness and mechanical strength. The integrated shaft guide ensures responsive, smooth power transfer during the shot, promoting accuracy and control when tracking the target.
The trigger mechanism, together with the line release, is made from stainless steel, ensuring high durability and reliability in the marine environment. The open muzzle allows both single- and double-band configurations, while the adjustable trigger with extra-soft release improves operating comfort and release accuracy.
Ergonomics and versatility
The handle is designed for Roller Speargun systems, with compatibility at the reel mount and the handle-to-barrel joint. This allows a quick switch from a traditional circular-band setup to a Roller Speargun system by changing only the muzzle, with no further modifications required.
The ergonomic grip features an anti-slip orange thermorubber loading butt, designed to improve grip and comfort during freediving sessions.
Components and included equipment
- Sold ready to fish, complete with Sigal Sub components
- Evolution Tahitian Shaft, 6.50 mm diameter, hand-rigged
- Double Reactive rubber Bands, 14.5 mm diameter
- Reel positioned toward the rear for easy tracking and fast target alignment
Sizes and available colors
- Available lengths: 76 cm, 82 cm, 92 cm, 104 cm, 116 cm, 126 cm, 136 cm
- Color: Green
Mr. Carbon 2.0 C4 Speargun in High-Modulus Carbon Fiber
Mr. Carbon 2.0 is a monocoque speargun made entirely from high-modulus carbon fiber, designed to deliver light weight and excellent hydrodynamics. The design uses a cuttlefish-bone profile tapered toward the tip, with shapes and volumes engineered to provide perfect balance in the water and maximize maneuverability during spearfishing.
Technical Features and Design
- Compact Muzzle designed to reduce drag, improve accuracy, and optimize shaft trajectory control.
- Equipped with two line guides in AISI 316 stainless steel, one reversible for single- or double-band setups, ensuring pull parallel to the shaft for greater exit speed.
- Integrated shaft guide along the full length of the barrel to ensure stability and accuracy when tracking.
- “Auto-R” Trigger Mechanism in AISI 316 stainless steel with integrated line release, positionable on either side of the speargun to suit the user’s preference.
- CNC-machined stainless steel Trigger for reliability and long service life.
Comfort and Ergonomics
- Dual anatomical polypropylene handle, adjustable to adapt to different hand shapes and improve underwater grip.
- Butt pad with a soft plastic support, designed to increase comfort during extended dives.
- Dedicated mount for Hercules reels or the new C4 Vertical reels, attachable via threaded holes on the barrel, optimizing line management and making retrieval easier.
Equipment and Availability
- The speargun comes complete with a Tahitian shaft and C4 Grey Bull Primeline circular bands, selected to ensure efficient propulsion and mechanical resistance.
- Reels are sold separately to allow customization according to the spearfisher’s needs.
- Available in five lengths: 65 cm, 75 cm, 85 cm, 95 cm, and 105 cm.
- Compatible with shafts from 6.0 to 6.75 mm in diameter.
Technical Advantages
The high-modulus carbon fiber monocoque structure gives the Mr. Carbon 2.0 an exceptional combination of light weight and rigidity, improving finning responsiveness and fluid movement while freediving. The band configuration parallel to the shaft significantly increases shaft exit speed, improving penetration power when spearfishing. The dual adjustable handle and customizable Trigger Mechanism optimize control of the speargun both when aiming and during release.
Dark Side Salvimar Pneumatic Speargun with Vacuum System
The Dark Side Salvimar is a pneumatic speargun designed with a Vacuum system to optimize power transmission and improve shaft exit speed. The cylindrical tank is made from high-modulus Pre-Peg TW-K03 carbon fiber, a material that delivers an ideal combination of lightness, mechanical strength, and stiffness, ensuring easy loading and precise balance during dives.
The ergonomic glass-filled nylon handle provides a comfortable, secure grip, reducing fatigue during spearfishing sessions and allowing smooth, controlled tracking.
Main technical features:
- High-modulus Pre-Peg TW-K03 carbon fiber tank for excellent stiffness and lightness
- Vacuum system to maximize shaft exit speed
- Ergonomic glass-filled nylon Handle
- Integrated power regulator to adjust thrust according to different fishing conditions
- Race Kit included as standard equipment
- Tahitian Shaft supplied as standard
- Available in four lengths: 75 cm, 85 cm, 99.9 cm, and 115 cm
The Dark Side Salvimar is intended for spearfishers who require a balanced, precise, and highly responsive pneumatic speargun, with selected materials designed to ensure reliability and performance in underwater environments.
Salvimar Predathor Plus - Pneumatic Speargun for Spearfishing
The Salvimar Predathor Plus is a pneumatic speargun designed specifically for spearfishing, delivering accuracy and practicality in the water.
Technical Features
- Handle: made from glass-filled nylon, it offers superior ergonomics for comfortable and secure use during spearfishing.
- Power regulator: integrated to adjust shooting power to operational needs without compromising smooth tracking.
- Automatic side line release: makes handling and line management easier, improving practicality during use.
- Shaft: supplied with an 8.0 mm shaft optimized to ensure effective thrust transfer and high shot accuracy.
- Barrel: 13 mm in diameter, designed for proper balance and good hydrodynamics in the water.
Available Variants
The speargun is available in seven different lengths to suit various hunting techniques and environmental conditions:
- 55 cm
- 65 cm
- 75 cm
- 85 cm
- 100 cm
- 115 cm
- 130 cm
Additional Notes
- The model is supplied ready to use for spearfishing, complete with shaft and reel mount provision.
Salvimar Metal Speargun for Freediving and Spearfishing
The Salvimar Metal is a band speargun designed to deliver agility and fast handling for spearfishing. The cylindrical barrel is made from aluminum alloy, a material that provides light weight and mechanical strength, while the integrated shaft guide increases the gun’s rigidity, improving accuracy and stability during tracking.
The trigger mechanism is made entirely of stainless steel, ensuring long-lasting durability and reliability in the underwater conditions typical of freediving.
Technical Features
- Double 14 mm circular bands for effective, adjustable power delivery
- Open Muzzle for easier band loading
- Dyneema Wishbones, hand-tied and known for its high strength and flexibility
- Reel included without line, for greater practicality in the water
- Standard Shaft calibrated to ensure accuracy and smooth shot release
- Available in seven lengths: 60, 75, 85, 95, 105, 115, and 125 cm, to suit different freediving and spearfishing needs
The balanced design and materials used promote efficient power transfer and high responsiveness, key factors for effective underwater performance.
Pathos Saragos Speargun for Freediving and Spearfishing
The Pathos Saragos is a compact, hydrodynamic speargun designed to deliver an optimal balance of power, accuracy, and practicality during spearfishing and freediving.
Construction and Materials
The barrel is made from 1.25 mm thick anodized aluminum, with an integrated Shaft guide that provides excellent rigidity and long-lasting resistance against marine corrosion. The design reduces hydrodynamic drag and promotes smooth movement through the water.
Handle and Trigger Mechanism
- D’Angelo II Handle anatomical right-handed design, with a long, flattened butt, optimized to improve control during loading.
- Non-slip rubber coating on the loading butt to ensure effective grip even with wet hands.
- Recessed Trigger Mechanism made from stainless steel, with a 7 cm longer stroke for a smooth yet powerful Release, ideal for precise Shaft release.
- Available also in universal or left-handed versions, ensuring adaptability to different Handle styles.
Muzzle and Technical Features
- Open Muzzle with a single band hole, designed to provide an excellent sight picture and allow the installation of two circular bands.
- Supplied with a single 17.5 mm circular band for a good balance between power and smooth loading.
- Shaft in 6.25 mm Sandvik steel, single-flopper, with shark fins and tri-cut tip, optimized to ensure accuracy and stability during the shot.
- Compatible with any Pathos reel for maximum customization.
Available Sizes
The Saragos is available in five sizes to suit the specific needs of the freediver or spearfisher:
- 60 cm
- 75 cm
- 82 cm
- 90 cm
- 100 cm
Technical Conclusions
The Saragos speargun combines durable materials such as anodized aluminum and stainless steel with ergonomic solutions like the D’Angelo II handle. These features ensure high accuracy, efficient power transfer, and optimal ergonomics during spearfishing and freediving. The compact structure and Open Muzzle improve visibility and aiming speed, making the Saragos a reliable technical choice for the experienced freediver seeking control and power in a speargun.
Rob Allen Snapper Railgun Speargun
The Rob Allen Snapper Railgun is a speargun designed to deliver durability and resistance to the impacts typical of spearfishing, both from a boat and around rocky environments. Its essential, rugged construction is ideal for those looking for a powerful speargun without unnecessary components, focusing functionality exclusively on the technical features required for spearfishing.
Construction and Materials
The barrel is made from aircraft-grade aluminum, offering excellent lightness and rigidity, with the shaft guide integrated into the barrel profile itself to eliminate flex and improve shot accuracy. The handle is made from glass-fiber-reinforced nylon to ensure excellent comfort and durability, while the trigger mechanism is built from solid stainless steel, providing reliability and corrosion resistance in the marine environment.
Performance and Technical Configuration
- Bands: twin 14.0 mm Green Rubber circular bands, selected for an optimal balance between power and release speed.
- Shafts: tri-cut Impact shafts, with variable diameters: 6.6 mm for versions up to 90 cm, 7.0 mm for longer models, to maximize rigidity and precision in power transfer.
- Muzzle: Vecta Open Muzzle, designed to provide improved hydrodynamics and smooth tracking.
Available Versions and Sizes
The Snapper Railgun is available in six lengths: 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, and 120 cm, allowing you to choose the right tool for different types of spearfishing. The shorter versions are suitable for medium-sized catches, while the longer ones also make it possible to target occasionally larger prey.
Use and Maintenance
Reloading and rearming after the shot is simple and fast, allowing you to quickly get back to spearfishing. The integrated shaft guide and barrel design provides excellent efficiency and accuracy, minimizing vibrations and flex that could compromise the shot. The setup also includes:
- Black Mono 2.0 mm nylon shooting line
- Shock Absorber to reduce vibrations
- Shark Clip for added safety when managing the shaft
Technical Features
- Aircraft-grade aluminum barrel with integrated shaft guide
- Vecta Handle Green handle in glass-reinforced nylon
- Green Rubber twin 14.0 mm circular bands
- Tri-cut Impact shafts, 6.6 mm (up to 90 cm) or 7.0 mm (over 90 cm)
- Vecta Open Muzzle
- Accessories: Black Mono 2.0 mm, shock absorber, and Shark Clip
- Made in South Africa
Nemesis HT Roller-Inverter Speargun Sigalsub
The Nemesis HT is a Roller-Inverter speargun made by Sigalsub, a technical evolution of the Nemesis model. The barrel is made from Anticorodal aluminum alloy with a variable diameter from 28 to 26 mm, featuring an integrated shaft guide to ensure smooth travel and shooting accuracy.
Construction and materials
The muzzle is made from glass-filled nylon, a choice that combines lightness with mechanical strength. The compact design improves the overall balance of the speargun. To optimize line routing and smooth power transmission, the muzzle is equipped with two self-lubricating POM rollers rotating on stainless steel axles.
The release mechanism components and line release are made from stainless steel to ensure durability and reliability in the underwater environment.
Roller-Inverter propulsion system
The speargun uses a propulsion system with two or three pairs of Inverter bands, depending on barrel length:
- 76 cm and 82 cm spearguns use two pairs of bands.
- The 92 cm, 104 cm, and 116 cm sizes use three pairs of bands.
One pair of bands pre-tensions the line, ensuring reduced effort during loading. The bands are attached to two specially designed blocks made by SigalSub, consisting of metal plates, steel axles, and pulleys, which help distribute power evenly and contribute to reduced recoil.
Handle and components
The handle, derived from the Nemesis model, features an ergonomic structure with a non-slip thermorubber butt pad, ensuring comfort and control even with wet hands during spearfishing. The speargun is sold complete with SigalSub’s best components, including a 6.5 mm diameter HRC shaft and 16 mm Extreme bands, hand-tied for maximum reliability.
Technical specifications
- Barrel material: Anticorodal aluminum alloy
- Barrel diameter: 28/26 mm
- Muzzle: glass-filled nylon with self-lubricating POM rollers
- Release mechanism: stainless steel
- Bands: pairs of Inverter bands, 16 mm diameter
- Shaft: HRC, 6.5 mm diameter
- Available lengths: 76 cm, 82 cm, 92 cm, 104 cm, 116 cm
- Ergonomic handle with non-slip thermorubber butt pad
Salvimar Wild Carbo Stone Carbon Fiber Speargun
Wild Carbo Stone is an extremely lightweight speargun designed by Salvimar, featuring a Barrel with a 28 mm outer diameter made from 100% TW-KO3 carbon fiber. This material ensures an extremely rigid, lightweight structure and easy tracking, essential qualities for spearfishing and freediving.
Technical Features of the Speargun
- Barrel: 28 mm diameter in TW-KO3 carbon fiber, for an optimal combination of lightness and rigidity
- Anatomical Handle: suitable for both right- and left-handed users, coated in fluorescent green non-slip rubber for secure, comfortable control during dives
- Reel compatibility: designed to accept any Salvimar reel, making line management in the water easier
- Loading Butt: easily removable with simple extraction from its seat, increasing practicality for maintenance or transport
- Muzzle: made from glass-filled nylon, equipped with a removable bridge with threaded rings for screw-in bands and a hole for a circular band, allowing different band setup configurations
Setup and availability
- Equipped as standard with two 16 mm diameter bands with S400 bushings, ideal for strong thrust and responsiveness when finning
- Complete with 6.5 mm threaded Tahitian shaft with Speed prong for greater shot accuracy and reliable catch retention
- Available in four lengths: 40 cm, 50 cm, 60 cm and 75 cm, to suit different spearfishing and freediving needs
Cetma Shark Vela - Speargun for Spearfishing
Shark Vela is a speargun designed by Cetma for spearfishing, featuring a technical design focused on accuracy and efficiency in the water.
Technical Features
- Aerospace-grade aluminum Barrel with oval cross-section: optimized for improved hydrodynamic balance, ensuring smooth power transfer during finning.
- Vela System: multifunction muzzle that allows single-band, double-band, or advanced pulley configurations. This system delivers progressive power similar to a roller, providing a powerful, accurate shot with a clean sight line while reducing noise in the water.
- 316L stainless steel shaft: resistant to saltwater corrosion and the mechanical stress typical of underwater activity.
- Ergonomic Handle: designed to ensure comfort and ease of use, improving speargun handling while aiming and shooting.
- Stainless steel Trigger Mechanism: ensures reliability and a smooth, safe release action.
- Cetma Composites Reel: equipped with a precise drag system and adequate line capacity for spearfishing, making it easier to manage fish retrieval.
Available Sizes
- 72 cm
- 85 cm
- 95 cm
- 105 cm
The combination of selected materials and innovative technical solutions makes the Shark Vela a reliable choice for freedivers and spearfishers seeking shooting accuracy, comfort, and a balanced setup in the water.
Salvimar Predathor Pneumatic Speargun
The Salvimar Predathor pneumatic speargun is designed for spearfishing, offering a balance of accuracy and practicality in the water. The handle is made from glass-filled nylon, providing ergonomics and comfort during tracking and aiming.
Main Technical Features
- Automatic side line release for efficient line management during spearfishing
- 8.0 mm Shaft included, ideal for versatile use in different spearfishing situations
- 13 mm diameter barrel, ensuring durability and accuracy in the shot
- Reel-ready design, to improve line management and make retrieval easier
- Available in four different lengths: 40 cm, 55 cm, 65 cm, and 75 cm, to adapt to different hunting needs and underwater conditions
The combination of durable materials and dedicated technical solutions makes the Salvimar Predathor a reliable tool for spearfishing, with particular attention to ergonomics and in-water functionality.
Salvimar Hero Open Muzzle Speargun
The Salvimar Hero is an open-muzzle speargun for spearfishing, featuring an extruded aluminum barrel that is fully sealed and balanced to ensure optimal trim in the water. The aluminum construction provides mechanical strength and lightness, essential for smooth handling during spearfishing.
Handle and control
The Salvimar Hero handle features exclusive characteristics that improve grip and full control of the speargun. This configuration promotes optimal recoil absorption, resulting in greater shot accuracy and increased power during the catch.
Versatility and intended use
Available in eight different lengths (65, 75, 85, 95, 105, 115, 125 and 135 cm), the Salvimar Hero adapts to a wide range of spearfishing scenarios:
- Shorter versions suitable for coastal hunting, targeting species such as white fish, seabass, and gilthead seabream.
- Mid-size models ideal for greater depths when targeting groupers, amberjack, and dentex.
- Longer lengths (125 and 135 cm) designed for bluewater hunting, with the capability to take on large pelagic species such as wahoo and tuna.
Technical configuration and materials
The speargun comes standard with double or triple 14 or 16 mm circular bands, selected according to model length, ensuring an optimal balance between band power and loading comfort.
- The wishbones are made from Dyneema and hand-tied to ensure durability and reliability.
- It is equipped with a Mini 50 or Maxi reel, selected according to speargun size, for efficient line management.
- The steel shaft is offered in 7.0 or 8.0 mm diameters depending on length, ensuring rigidity and precision when swinging and tracking the gun.
- The standard bands are intentionally soft to make the speargun easier to use, while the gun’s structure supports the installation of stronger and more powerful band setups.
Technical support and advice
You can take advantage of the technical service center for free advice and personalized support, to optimize the setup and maintenance of the speargun according to your specific spearfishing needs.
Salvimar Ares Speargun for Freediving and Spearfishing
Salvimar Ares is a band-powered speargun designed specifically for freediving and spearfishing, featuring a Barrel with a polygonal elliptical cross-section that incorporates engineered angles to provide strategic wall thicknesses and ensure superior structural rigidity, essential for a stable and precise setup in the water.
Main Technical Features
- Barrel with integrated Shaft guide and open rail, extending from the Handle to keep the Shaft aligned and reduce friction during the shot
- Symmetrical Handle made from 30% fiberglass-reinforced nylon for improved mechanical strength and long-lasting durability
- Self-centering stainless steel release mechanism manufactured using MIM technology, for reliability and precision during the release phase
- Acid green nylon aiming insert positioned at the rear of the housing, designed to ensure high visibility of the sight line while diving
- Double-hole Muzzle designed to reduce band friction, increasing shot power and improving efficiency
- Innovative step on the tip of the Muzzle designed to support the Shaft flopper without the use of O-rings, making loading and maintenance easier
Standard Equipment
- 6.5 mm BOLT Shaft with length calibrated to optimize thrust transfer
- Double 14 mm bands for powerful, balanced propulsion
- Integrated Mini Reel 50 Reel for efficient line management while diving
Available Versions
The Salvimar Ares speargun is available in four different lengths to suit different spearfishing and freediving needs:
- 75 cm
- 85 cm
- 95 cm
- 105 cm
These features combine rigidity, lightness, and practicality, ensuring smooth and precise handling in the water—essential for effective freediving and spearfishing.
Mares Strike: speargun for freediving and spearfishing
The Mares Strike is a latest-generation band speargun designed specifically for freediving and spearfishing. The round-profile barrel is made from extruded anticorodal aluminum with an integrated shaft guide, ensuring a lightweight yet durable structure that delivers excellent strength and longevity in marine environments.
Main technical features
- Open Muzzle designed to accommodate either a single band or double circular bands, with line guide wings that help reduce friction between the barrel and bands, improving thrust efficiency.
- Ergonomic, non-slip Handle, angled in relation to the barrel to align with the arm and minimize recoil during the shot, ensuring greater stability and comfort while freediving.
- Rear-positioned release mechanism made of stainless steel, for greater reliability and long-term durability.
- Trigger optimized with geometries designed to increase sensitivity and precision, especially suited to dynamic freediving shots.
- Includes a 18 mm diameter progressive latex band, a 6.5 mm 17-4 PH steel shaft complete with shark fins and top flopper to improve shot stability and smoothness.
- Horizontal Reel equipped with micrometric drag and 50 meters of line, for precise and practical line management while spearfishing.
Benefits for use in the water
The lightweight design and maneuverability of the Mares Strike make for fluid finning and balanced trim during freediving sessions. The combination of durable materials and targeted technical solutions delivers a precise, controlled shot, essential in spearfishing where speargun responsiveness is crucial.
The versatile muzzle configuration, combined with the Handle ergonomics and the reliability of the mechanical components, makes the Mares Strike an ideal choice for freedivers and spearfishers looking for a speargun that balances lightness, precision, and operating comfort.
Speargun Pathos Sniper Roller Speargun
The Pathos Sniper Roller Speargun is a roller speargun designed for spearfishing, with an advanced ergonomic design focused on stability, maneuverability, and power. This model combines the progressive loading and range typical of roller spearguns with the responsiveness of circular bands, optimizing accuracy and reducing recoil even at long distances.
Materials and Construction
- 1.25 mm-thick anodized aluminum Barrel, produced by extrusion with mild forming technology, with an integrated Shaft guide for greater stability during the shot.
- Universal D'Angelo III Handle in glass-reinforced nylon, symmetrical and with a low-profile design for improved comfort and an ergonomic grip.
- Rear-positioned Trigger Mechanism made entirely of stainless steel, with a 7 cm travel for a smooth yet powerful and reliable release.
- Open roller Muzzle, designed for oval-section barrels, with a hole for the circular band and a front extension that supports the lower flopper of the shaft, eliminating the need for an o-ring.
- Integrated Float, elongated and flattened, positioned on the barrel with three attachment points every 13 cm, to improve balance and make loading the circular bands easier.
Shaft and Bands
- 7.0 mm single-flopper Sandvik steel Shaft, equipped with shark fins and a tri-cut tip for effective, stable penetration on the target.
- Double 16.0 mm circular band setup that delivers strong power and responsiveness during the shot.
Sizes and Compatibility
- Available in three lengths: 75 cm, 85 cm, and 95 cm, to suit different spearfishing needs.
- Compatible with all Pathos reels, allowing a customized setup according to the specific use.
Pathos Sniper Speargun for Spearfishing
The Pathos Sniper is a speargun designed for spearfishing, featuring an optimal balance of stiffness and maneuverability, suitable for a wide range of spearfishing scenarios. Its structure is built with a 1.25 mm thick extruded aluminum barrel, manufactured using mild forming technology, which ensures excellent mechanical strength and low weight.
Main Technical Features
- Enclosed Track shaft guide: ensures greater stability during the shot and prevents the shaft from coming out in the event of rollover, improving spearfishing accuracy.
- Floater Float: made of plastic, it adds mass and optimizes the speargun’s balance, helping maintain the trajectory.
- Open Muzzle in glass-filled Nylon: ensures lightness and strength, with two separate holes for routing circular bands, reducing friction and preserving shot efficiency.
- D’Angelo III universal Handle: symmetrical and low-profile, it makes handling easier even when wearing thick gloves, improving comfort and practicality in the water.
- Rear Trigger Mechanism: made of stainless steel, it provides 7 cm of additional travel for a powerful yet smooth and reliable release.
- 6.75 mm Sandvik steel Shaft: equipped with shark fins and a tri-cut tip for effective penetration and stability when tracking.
- Double 16 mm circular bands: for consistent thrust and efficient energy release underwater.
Additional Specifications
- Available in six different lengths: 65 cm, 75 cm, 85 cm, 95 cm, 105 cm, and 115 cm to suit different spearfishing needs and maneuverability preferences.
- Compatible with all Pathos reels, for easy line management during spearfishing activity.
Performance and Comfort
The balanced, symmetrical design of the Pathos Sniper allows optimal mass distribution, improving tracking smoothness and shot accuracy. The combination of high-strength materials and components designed to reduce friction increases energy efficiency and the speargun’s durability in the marine environment.
The rear stainless steel Trigger Mechanism ensures consistent reliability and smooth action, while the ergonomic Handle provides secure control even with thick gloves, essential during cold-water or extended freediving sessions.
Rob Allen Tuna Railgun Speargun
The Tuna Railgun is a spearfishing speargun designed to deliver strength and durability even after years of use, effectively withstanding impacts on the boat or against rocks. It stands out for its essential design, focused solely on the functional features needed for efficient, accurate hunting.
Technical features
- Barrel: made from aircraft-grade aluminum with an integrated shaft rail to increase structural rigidity and prevent flex, improving shot accuracy.
- Shaft rail: perfectly aligned with the profile of the trigger mechanism and muzzle for balanced tracking and optimal trim.
- Handle: ergonomic, made from fiberglass-reinforced nylon to ensure strength and comfort during use.
- Mechanism: built from solid stainless steel to ensure reliability and long-lasting durability in saltwater environments.
- Shaft: 7.5 mm tri-cut Impact shaft for efficient penetration on large targets.
- Bands: twin 16.0 mm Blue Rubber bands, combining power with fast reloading.
- Head: Vecta Open Muzzle open muzzle, optimized for quick and easy loading.
- Additional setup: 2.0 mm Black Mono nylon, shock absorber, and Shark Clip for improved speargun management in the water.
Sizes and uses
The Tuna Railgun is available in several lengths: 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, and 150 cm, making it suitable for a range of spearfishing techniques and conditions.
The 130 cm to 150 cm versions are particularly well suited to bluewater hunting, allowing effective shots on large predators such as tuna, amberjack, wahoo, and billfish.
Specific advantages for spearfishing
- The essential design reduces bulk and makes the speargun easier to handle underwater.
- Construction with durable materials such as aircraft-grade aluminum and stainless steel ensures long service life and reliability even in marine environments.
- The integrated shaft rail eliminates flex, increasing accuracy and the responsiveness of power transfer.
- Fast reloading lets you be ready in seconds for another shot, essential during spearfishing dives.
Origin and quality
The Tuna Railgun speargun is made in South Africa, a center of excellence for freediving and spearfishing equipment, ensuring high standards of manufacturing and quality control.
Salvimar Predathor Krypsis Vuoto Pneumatic Speargun
The Predathor Krypsis Vuoto pneumatic speargun combines the easy loading and optimal balance of the Predathor Vuoto with an exclusive Krypsis camouflage design, featuring brown tones created through permanent sublimation.
The cylindrical barrel, made of aluminum, has an internal diameter of 13 millimeters, allowing efficient power transfer, promoting high shaft exit speed and improved accuracy during spearfishing and freediving.
Technical Features
- Handle ergonomic glass-filled nylon, designed to ensure comfort and control during in-water use.
- Power regulator integrated, allowing thrust to be adjusted according to specific spearfishing needs.
- Dynamic Four side line release, for simple and fast loading.
- Krypsis camouflage finish created through sublimation, with mechanical resistance and durability characteristics.
- Supplied with a 7.0 mm Air Tahitiana shaft with double floppers, optimized for improved stability and reduced drag in the water.
- Available in two lengths: 85 cm and 100 cm, to suit different swing and maneuverability requirements while freediving.
The design and selected materials make the Predathor Krypsis Vuoto a pneumatic speargun suitable for freedive spearfishing, with an excellent combination of lightness, balance, and operating comfort.
Viper Pro DS Speargun for Spearfishing
The Viper Pro DS speargun is designed for targeting large fish, offering advanced technical solutions specifically developed for spearfishing. This model sits at the high end of the market, meeting the needs of the most experienced freedivers thanks to features aimed at optimizing accuracy and power in the water.
Technical Features
- Rigid Barrel in anodized aluminum with upper shaft guide and lower line guide, ensuring strength and reliability during dives.
- 6.5 mm single-flopper Hardy Tahitian Shaft, selected to ensure efficient thrust transfer and good mechanical strength.
- Dual 16 mm S-POWER Speed circular bands, equipped with a Dyneema wishbone for maximum performance and long-lasting durability.
- Spiro vertical Reel, making line management easier when retrieving the fish.
- Sensitive trigger mechanism set back for greater accuracy and control during the shot.
- Side line release in stainless steel, functional and corrosion-resistant.
Ergonomics and Comfort
The new handle is pre-shaped with an anatomical grip designed to maximize control and comfort during tracking and shooting. The chest loading pad is designed to deform according to the load applied by the bands, improving power transfer efficiency and optimizing smooth underwater movement.
Applications and Benefits
The Viper Pro DS is ideal for spearfishers targeting notably large prey, delivering a balance of accuracy, power, and practical handling. The combination of selected materials and advanced mechanical solutions provides balanced trim and responsive thrust transfer, key factors for effective spearfishing.
Salvimar Ares Nightmare - Speargun for Freediving and Spearfishing
Salvimar Ares Nightmare is a speargun designed for spearfishing and freediving, featuring a barrel with a polygonal elliptical cross-section. The angles of this cross-section are engineered to create strategic wall thicknesses that increase the overall rigidity of the speargun, ensuring a solid structure during tracking and shooting.
Structure and Materials
Strength is further enhanced by the integrated open-track shaft guide, extending from the handle to the muzzle, allowing smooth and precise shaft guidance. The symmetrical handle is made of nylon reinforced with 30% fiberglass, providing a balance between lightness and mechanical strength. The release mechanism is self-centering and made entirely of stainless steel using MIM technology, ensuring long-lasting reliability and durability.
Muzzle and Shooting System
The innovative muzzle features two separate holes that reduce band friction, thereby increasing power at the moment of the shot. A distinctive technical detail is the step built into the tip, specifically designed to support the shaft flopper without the need for an O-ring, optimizing shaft stability upon release.
Components and Configuration
- BOLT 7.0 mm shaft with a calibrated length for efficient power transfer
- Double Primeline band supplied, 14 mm diameter, balanced to deliver responsiveness and power
- Nylon aiming segment on the rear of the cassette that improves sightline visibility
- Compatible with all Salvimar reels, for a customizable and practical setup in the water
Available Versions
The speargun is available in 4 different lengths: 75 cm, 85 cm, 95 cm, and 105 cm, to suit different freediving conditions and spearfishing styles.
Pathos Laser Carbon Roller Freediving Speargun
The Laser Carbon Roller speargun is a compact and powerful underwater speargun, designed specifically for experienced freedivers who require a hydrodynamic and maneuverable tool for spearfishing.
Construction features
- Barrel made from pure carbon, 2.0 mm thick, with a glued shaft guide to ensure light weight and mechanical strength.
- Integrated cuttlefish-bone Float with dedicated band attachment, optimized for in-water trim.
- D'Angelo II anatomical Handle for right-handed users, with a long, flattened butt, coated in non-slip rubber for a secure grip during loading.
- Replaceable Handle with universal or left-handed version, adaptable to the specific needs of the spearfisher.
- Rear-positioned Trigger Mechanism, made entirely of stainless steel, with a 7 cm travel for a smooth yet powerful and precise release.
- Glass-reinforced Nylon Muzzle, combining the roller system with a Circular Band, delivering a long shot and immediate initial thrust.
Specific components and included equipment
- 7.0 mm Sandvik steel Shaft with a single lower flopper, equipped with shark fins and a tri-cut tip for accuracy and target-line stability.
- 16.0 mm red TNT Band for the roller system, ensuring consistent thrust during spearfishing.
- 14.0 mm red Circular Band (booster), improving the responsiveness of the initial thrust.
- Compatible with any Pathos reel for advanced line management.
Available sizes
The speargun is available in five different lengths to suit different spearfishing styles:
- 82 cm
- 90 cm
- 100 cm
- 110 cm
- 120 cm
The Laser Carbon Roller is designed for freedivers looking for a balanced, responsive speargun, with components engineered to optimize power transmission and handling at depth.
Laser Open Carbon Speargun for Freediving and Spearfishing
Laser Open Carbon is a speargun designed for experienced freedivers who require a balance of lightness, power, and underwater maneuverability. Its body is made from 2.0 mm thick pure carbon, including the shaft guide, to ensure excellent mechanical strength while maintaining a compact, hydrodynamic profile.
Construction and Materials
- High-quality full carbon barrel for exceptional lightness and rigidity
- Carbon shaft guide for efficient power transfer and excellent durability
- D’Angelo II anatomical handle specifically for right-handed users, with a long, contoured butt, also available in universal or left-handed versions
- Loading butt pad covered in non-slip rubber for a secure grip during loading
Release Mechanism
The speargun features a rear-positioned release mechanism trigger made entirely of stainless steel, with an extended 7 cm travel. This system ensures a smooth yet powerful release, essential for precise and reliable line release while freediving.
Open Muzzle and Shaft
- Open Muzzle designed to provide a wide field of view for aiming
- Allows quick shaft changes immediately after the shot and the use of different lengths without altering shot power
- 7.0 mm Sandvik steel single-flopper shaft with shark fins and tri-cut tip, selected to ensure accuracy and optimal penetration
Bands and Accessories
- Supplied with twin 17.5 mm circular bands for balanced power delivery
- Compatible with any Pathos reel for efficient line management
Available Sizes
The Laser Open Carbon is available in four different lengths to suit freediving and spearfishing needs:
- 90 cm
- 100 cm
- 110 cm
- 120 cm
These features make the Laser Open Carbon an ideal speargun for freediving and spearfishing, with an excellent balance of responsiveness, accuracy, and underwater comfort.
Laser Open Speargun for Freediving and Spearfishing
The Laser Open is a speargun designed for spearfishing, featuring a compact design, light weight, and high power. Suitable for both beginners and more experienced spearfishers, it stands out for its easy tracking and shooting accuracy.
Technical Features of the Barrel
The barrel is made from 1.25 mm anodized aluminum with an integrated open-slot shaft guide. The surface treatment provides superior rigidity and a sharkskin texture, improving grip during tracking and reducing friction during the shot.
Handle and Trigger Mechanism
- Fitted with the anatomical D'Angelo II handle, designed for right-handed users and featuring a long, flattened butt, replaceable with universal or left-handed versions.
- Each handle includes a loading pad covered in non-slip rubber to improve grip during loading.
- Rear-positioned Trigger Mechanism made of stainless steel, with a 7 cm travel, providing a smooth yet powerful release.
Muzzle and Shaft
The single-hole open muzzle offers a wide sight picture for aiming and allows quick, practical shaft replacement. This configuration also allows the use of shafts of different lengths without affecting shot power.
The speargun comes with a 6.5 mm Sandvik steel shaft equipped with shark fins and a tri-cut tip, ideal for reliability and accuracy in the water.
Accessories and Versions
- Single 19 mm Circular Band for balanced, reliable propulsion.
- Compatible with all Pathos reels, ensuring greater versatility.
- Available in five different lengths: 50 cm, 60 cm, 75 cm, 82 cm, and 90 cm, to suit different spearfishing needs.
Rob Allen Caranx Railgun Freediving Speargun
The Rob Allen Caranx Railgun is a speargun designed to deliver durability and strength, even with frequent use on boats or in rocky environments. Its construction is engineered to provide solidity and impact protection, ensuring long-term reliability.
Main technical features
- Barrel made from aircraft-grade aluminum with an integrated shaft rail, increasing structural rigidity and eliminating flex during the shot.
- Shaft rail aligned with the profile of the trigger mechanism and muzzle, ensuring accuracy and easy tracking.
- Handle in glass-fiber-reinforced nylon (Vecta Handle Blue), providing comfort and optimal control during use.
- Mechanism made from solid, corrosion-resistant stainless steel for greater long-term reliability.
- Shaft 6.6 mm Impact tricut tip, ideal for penetration and accuracy on fish.
- Band single circular 18.0 mm Blue Rubber, optimized for effective balance of shooting power.
- Head Vecta Low Profile Muzzle, designed to minimize hydrodynamic drag and improve smooth movement through the water.
- Rigging with 2.0 mm Black Mono nylon line for strength and long-lasting durability.
- Equipped with a shock absorber and Shark Clip, useful accessories for safety and practicality in the water.
Available versions
The Caranx Railgun is available in three lengths: 70 cm, 80 cm and 90 cm, covering a wide range of spearfishing applications for small to medium-sized fish.
Functionality and use in spearfishing
The Caranx Railgun’s easy loading and resetting make it especially efficient during spearfishing sessions, allowing you to get back into action quickly after the shot. The combination of materials and design provides high rigidity and accuracy, essential features for spearfishing.
Salvimar Wild Carbo Open Speargun in TW-KO3 Carbon Fiber
The Wild Carbo Open is an extremely lightweight speargun designed for spearfishing, featuring a barrel with a 28 mm internal diameter made entirely from TW-KO3 carbon fiber. This material gives the barrel outstanding lightness and stiffness, making the gun fast and precise to swing underwater.
Ergonomic design and technical components
The anatomical handle, suitable for both right- and left-handed users, is coated with fluorescent green anti-slip rubber, ensuring a secure grip and total control of the gun during use. The model is designed to mount any Salvimar reel, increasing practicality while spearfishing.
The sternal loading pad is easily removable and can be taken out of its seat without tools, allowing quick adjustments and easier maintenance.
The muzzle is made from glass-filled Nylon, a resistant material that ensures durability and strength. The muzzle design is open and wide, with a single hole, allowing multiple bands to be fitted to customize the speargun’s power.
Standard accessories and available variants
- 16 mm diameter Circular Band included
- Dyneema Wishbones, a material known for its mechanical strength and lightness
- Capture Shaft available in 6.5 mm or 7 mm versions, optimized for accuracy and smooth tracking
The Wild Carbo Open is available in three different lengths to suit a range of spearfishing needs:
- 60 cm
- 75 cm
- 85 cm
Freediving Speargun Salvimar Metal Krypsis
Metal Krypsis is a speargun designed for spearfishing, featuring a cylindrical barrel made from aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, ensuring low weight and high mechanical strength. The integrated shaft guide increases structural rigidity, optimizing accuracy and maneuverability during aiming.
The camouflage finish on the barrel, applied through permanent sublimation, uses brown tones to ensure effective underwater concealment while spearfishing.
The anatomical handle is coated with acid green non-slip rubber, specifically designed to improve grip and make the product immediately recognizable among Salvimar equipment.
Release system and muzzle
The speargun is equipped with a metal release system featuring an adjustable Sensitive trigger, allowing the travel to be adjusted via a screw positioned on the handle, increasing control and practical customization of the trigger pull.
The open, reinforced enclosed track muzzle allows one or more bands to be installed, offering versatility in configuring shot power according to spearfishing needs.
Additional technical features
- 6.5 mm shaft with laser-welded shark fins to ensure durability and stability in power transfer
- Double 14 mm bands with Dyneema wishbones included as standard, ensuring an optimal balance between power and efficiency
- Available in 75 cm, 85 cm, 95 cm, 105 cm, and 115 cm lengths, to suit different spearfishing styles and personal preferences
Cressi Yuma - Speargun for Spearfishing
Yuma is a speargun designed to deliver agility and maneuverability during fast-paced spearfishing action. Its clean, compact structure makes it particularly suitable for mixed spearfishing techniques in environments such as the Mediterranean and Atlantic areas.
Technical Features
- Barrel made from anticorodal aluminum with a 26 mm diameter and an integrated low-friction shaft guide, supporting the shaft only along the outer edges to reduce friction during travel.
- Reinforced lower section of the barrel with oversized wall thicknesses, designed both to ensure high mechanical strength and provide excellent underwater handling.
- Butt with an anatomical design inspired by the Apache-Comanche model, equipped with a non-slip thermoplastic rubber grip. The minimized integrated loading pad design helps transfer force efficiently and allows quick shooting from any position.
- Muzzle with an open design that reduces the angle of the bands and allows a double-band configuration without unnecessary friction or tension, optimizing shot efficiency.
- Automatic retractable line release, fully integrated and positioned in the corner between the trigger guard and the start of the barrel for optimal ergonomics and practical line management.
- Color: green camu, ideal for camouflage in underwater environments.
- Overall length: 95 cm, contributing to a perfect balance between portability and stability in the water.
Benefits for Spearfishing
The low-friction shaft guide and muzzle with dual band configuration improve shot smoothness, increasing accuracy and responsiveness. The anatomical butt with non-slip grip ensures comfort and control even during the fastest and most complex maneuvers. The reinforced barrel provides a durable structure without compromising lightness and handling, essential qualities for dynamic spearfishing.
The Cressi Yuma, with its balanced design and attention to technical detail, is an effective choice for freedivers and spearfishers who need a versatile, reliable, and easy-to-handle speargun across different underwater conditions.
Hero Carbon Speargun for Spearfishing
The Hero Carbon Speargun is an advanced technical solution for spearfishing and freediving. Built with a cuttlefish-bone carbon barrel, it delivers an optimal combination of lightness and stiffness for greater efficiency during spearfishing.
Main Technical Features
- Cuttlefish-bone carbon barrel: lightweight, durable structure that promotes better streamlining and easier tracking underwater.
- Integrated shaft track: ensures precise shaft alignment, improving shot accuracy.
- Rear-positioned trigger mechanism by approximately 5 cm compared to the standard configuration, increasing shooting power by optimizing shaft release.
- HERO non-slip elastomer handle, designed to promote natural alignment between arm and speargun, improving comfort and control during spearfishing.
- Reversible line release, usable on either the right or left side depending on the freediver’s needs.
- Double-band muzzle with cellular structure, which reduces overall weight, improves buoyancy, and minimizes lateral movement while ensuring a balanced trim.
- Stainless steel line guide for greater mechanical strength and long-lasting durability.
Rigging Specifications and Variants
- 6.5 mm single-flopper shaft, suitable for excellent thrust transfer.
- 16.0 mm Megaton bands, designed to provide proper elasticity and power during loading.
- Integrated Shock Absorber to reduce shock and extend band life.
- Available in four different lengths: 75 cm, 90 cm, 100 cm, and 110 cm, to suit different hunting needs and underwater environments.
Spearguns for spearfishing
Choosing a speargun is never easy. We all know that a single speargun cannot cover every fishing technique and adapt to all environmental conditions, much less be equally effective on different types of prey.
In this guide, we will cover everything from propulsion types and materials to the ideal lengths for different spearfishing techniques.
What is a speargun?
A speargun is a device specifically designed for spearfishing. It works through propulsion mechanisms that allow a metal shaft to be launched with enough accuracy and force to pierce and catch a fish.
The shaft is connected to the reel line, when present, or directly to the speargun muzzle via a shooting line or nylon monofilament.
The effectiveness of a speargun lies in its ability to deliver accuracy and power, allowing the spearfisher to take a specific target while keeping their impact on the marine environment to a minimum.
Unlike other fishing devices, this tool allows you to select a single fish, for which you will have only one chance to make the catch. This makes the speargun the most selective and eco-friendly device for bringing a fish to the table.
Band-powered speargun vs Pneumatic speargun
There are mainly two types of spearguns: band-powered spearguns and pneumatic spearguns (oil-pneumatic compressed-air spearguns). Band-powered spearguns use latex bands to generate the force needed to shoot the shaft, while pneumatic spearguns rely on the pressure of compressed air inside their reservoir to drive the piston, which in turn launches the shaft.
Among band-powered spearguns, in recent years a “subtype” known as the Roller Speargun has become popular. Roller spearguns still use band propulsion, but it is combined with pulley or roller systems that allow the band tension to be redirected underneath the speargun barrel as well, delivering different ballistic performance compared with traditional band spearguns, which rely exclusively on the direct pull of the bands.
The choice between Speargun and Pneumatic is often driven by personal preference and specific hunting conditions. Both types have distinctive characteristics that affect underwater performance and the overall spearfishing experience.
Band-powered spearguns
Below we will analyze the main features of band-powered spearguns.
Standard Spearguns
They use one or more bands, attached to the speargun muzzle, to propel the shaft. Loading is generated by stretching the bands until they hook onto the shark fins (or notches) on the shaft. When the user pulls the trigger, the shaft is released, allowing the bands to transfer the stored energy to it and propel it toward the target.
Roller Spearguns
This band-powered variant, although more complex in its operation and maintenance, can in some configurations reduce recoil during firing and make better use of the band travel along the speargun barrel. Roller Spearguns are characterized by pulleys in the muzzle, whose purpose is to route the bands underneath the speargun barrel. Unlike traditional Spearguns, which have the bands only on the upper part of the barrel, a loaded roller will have bands both above and below the barrel.
Quietness
One of the advantages of Spearguns is their low noise during firing, making them ideal for avoiding spooking nearby fish.
Intuitive aiming
One of the features most appreciated by speargun enthusiasts is the intuitive aiming. This is possible because the shaft is fully exposed above the speargun barrel, allowing the user to sight the target directly along it.
Customization
They offer greater customization flexibility, allowing users to vary the number, diameter, and stretch of the bands to adapt to different hunting situations.
Maintenance
They usually require simpler maintenance than pneumatic spearguns. In addition to rinsing with fresh water, they almost exclusively require replacement of the bands, which, being made of natural latex, tend to wear and degrade over time, leading to reduced performance and, eventually, breakage.
Pneumatic Spearguns
Below we will analyze the main features of oleo-pneumatic spearguns.
Action Mechanism
Pneumatic spearguns use compressed air as the propulsive force to launch the shaft.
The tank (speargun body) contains compressed air. Operating pressure is usually between 15 and 30 bar, depending on the user’s preference. Inside the body, in a central position, is the speargun barrel, which houses the piston responsible for launching the shaft during the shot. When the speargun is unloaded, the piston rests against the speargun muzzle; during loading, the user pushes the shaft into the speargun, moving the piston down until it engages with the trigger mechanism. When the user pulls the trigger, the sear releases the piston, which in turn drives the shaft out of the speargun, thanks to the compressed air in the tank.
The compressed air in the tank never leaves the speargun’s “closed” system, so there is no need to recharge the pneumatic speargun with new air at the end of a fishing session.
The muzzle of pneumatic spearguns can be either standard or vacuum type, the latter increasingly popular among those looking for top performance in this type of speargun.
Power Regulator
For pneumatic spearguns equipped with one, the power regulator is certainly an advantage of this type of speargun.
The power regulator allows you to significantly reduce the speargun’s shooting power when, for example, you need to hit prey inside a hole or in direct contact with the rock.
By operating a dedicated lever located near the handle, the tank can be partially isolated, so that only part of it contributes to driving the piston, effectively reducing shooting power. With a simple click, you can switch from full power for open-water hunting to reduced power for hole shots.
Standard Muzzle
The standard-type muzzle causes the barrel to flood during the loading phase. This means that, when the piston drives the shaft out during the shot, it must expel not only the shaft but also the water that flooded the barrel during loading. The muzzle is in fact equipped with holes that allow the water to be forcibly expelled from the barrel during the shot.
Vacuum Muzzle
Vacuum muzzles, on the other hand, use a system of seals that prevents water from entering the barrel during loading. This offers numerous advantages: first and foremost, the piston only has to expel the shaft (no longer shaft and water), allowing a significant increase in performance at the same pressure. In addition, the vacuum muzzle, also thanks to a special damping bushing, significantly reduces noise during the shot, making the vacuum pneumatic speargun as quiet as a band speargun, if not quieter. However, vacuum pneumatic spearguns require greater care and more meticulous maintenance to ensure the integrity of the muzzle’s watertight sealing system.
Barrel
The speargun barrel is positioned inside the speargun body (reservoir) and is fixed on one side to the muzzle and on the other to the handle; the piston runs through it.
The most popular barrels have an internal diameter of 11 and 13 mm. 11 mm barrels allow quieter and more accurate shots, but offer less power, making them suitable for light shafts with diameters between 6.5 and 7.5 mm. 13 mm barrels, on the other hand, allow the use of heavier shafts, between 7.0 and 8.0 mm, thanks to their greater power
At the same pressure, pneumatic spearguns equipped with an 11 mm barrel are easier to load than those equipped with a 13 mm barrel.
Maintenance
Pneumatic spearguns require more complex maintenance than band spearguns, including checking the seals and pressure system to ensure the speargun operates correctly. It is always advisable to have these checks carried out annually by a specialized dealer. In addition, greater attention is required for general cleaning and rinsing the speargun after each use. Proper care of a pneumatic speargun prevents sand or other debris from entering the barrel during loading, which could cause damage and malfunctions.
Which speargun is best? Band or pneumatic?
There is no definitive answer to this question. Band spearguns and pneumatic spearguns are equally valid; choosing one or the other mainly depends on personal preference in relation to your skills and spearfishing habits.
An experienced spearfisher can use both systems depending on the constantly changing conditions of spearfishing. Both propulsion systems are therefore equally effective in the hands of the user.
Our advice is to try both systems for a certain period of time, so you can understand which of the two types best suits your spearfishing style.
For your convenience, we list the most popular models below.
Band Speargun: Salvimar Ares and Sigal Nemesis Pro Green.
Both spearguns feature high-level technical characteristics and excellent value for money.
Pneumatic spearguns: Salvimar Predathor Plus and Salvimar Predathor Vuoto.
Both feature a 13 mm inner barrel and power regulator. The Predathor Vuoto features a vacuum muzzle, while the Predathor Plus has the standard muzzle.
Speargun materials: aluminum, carbon, and wood.
Spearguns, whether band or pneumatic, are made from various materials, each with its own advantages. The choice of material in a speargun has a direct impact on its buoyancy, handling, strength, weight, and aesthetics. Here is a focus on the three main materials.
Aluminum
Key strengths include durability, cost, and versatility. Aluminum is preferred for its corrosion resistance and excellent value for money. It is a robust material that ensures good long-term durability and is suitable for spearos of every experience level. It offers an optimal balance between performance and ease of use and is used in the construction of both band spearguns and pneumatic spearguns.
Carbon
The key strengths are lightness, strength, structural rigidity, and performance. Carbon is renowned for its incredible strength-to-weight ratio, offering spearguns that are lightweight yet extremely strong and rigid.
These spearguns are ideal for those looking for high performance from a speargun. Thanks to its structural rigidity, carbon fiber allows reduced geometries and volumes that minimize water resistance during movement, thereby increasing the speargun’s handling, which with this material is taken to the highest level.
In assembled band spearguns, the use of carbon fiber makes it possible to have a lighter, higher-performance barrel, while in monocoque spearguns it allows shapes and geometries that would be unthinkable with other materials.
In pneumatic spearguns, a carbon barrel provides greater lightness and buoyancy, resulting in better speargun trim and improved overall performance.
Wood
Strengths include aesthetics, malleability, and mass. Wooden spearguns have a natural look and are highly appreciated by a wide range of enthusiasts. Wood has the characteristic of being an easy material to work with, even in a home workshop, so many enthusiasts with a bit of manual skill are able to build their own wooden speargun. For this reason, in our Speargun – Roller Speargun – Wood Accessories section, you will find all the components needed to build a wooden speargun. Another characteristic of wooden spearguns is their high mass, which, although it can negatively affect maneuverability, helps reduce the speargun’s recoil when firing.
This material is suitable exclusively for building band-powered spearguns.
The choice of material depends on personal preference, the type of hunting practiced, and environmental conditions. Wood is preferred for its aesthetics and simplicity of construction, carbon fiber for those seeking light weight and high performance, while aluminum is valued for its durability and good balance between cost and quality.
Choosing the right speargun length
Speargun length is a key factor that affects maneuverability and shaft range. Shorter spearguns are ideal for murky water and close-range shots in tight spaces, offering greater handling. On the other hand, longer spearguns are preferable for open-water hunting, where shooting distance and accuracy become crucial. Although handling may be lower, in this case shaft range is more important than how quickly the gun can be aligned.
In medium-visibility conditions (about 15-20 meters), 40 to 75 cm spearguns are considered short and therefore suitable for hole hunting and close-to-the-bottom hunting. Spearguns between 80 and 95 cm can be considered medium-length, useful for a mixed hunting technique. Spearguns between 100 and 120 cm, on the other hand, are considered long, ideal for open-water shots on distant or large prey. Spearguns over 120 cm long are considered extra-long and are mainly suited to bluewater hunting, such as targeting large pelagics.
In conclusion
Spearfishing is an art that requires not only skill and knowledge of the marine environment, but also the right equipment. Choosing the speargun that best suits your needs can make the difference in terms of success and safety.
