The "carbon" is not carbon. But it still is a nice small euro gun.
I have it in 115cm and do not like it. It is not woven carbon like the expensive carbon guns. It is chopped carbon fiber in polymer matrix. The 115 flexes visibly when loaded, the deflection depends on the band load but even 1 band will flex it. Accuracy is horrible, I use mines a backup gun with a 18mm band and a 6.5mm shaft for shooting holed up fish or putting another point blank shot in a wounded fish.
I have heard good reviews from the shorter version though.
It hasnt arrived yet,but ive ordered the mares strike 115 off amazon for 252usd.
been looking to get my own gun(as I've used only other people's old guns)for about a year,my problem was all the pipe guns that had recommendations were ranging upwards of 500 if you wanted a reel on them.stummbled onto the strike and was blown away at the product package for it's price.
Will do a follow up once I've been able to test it for myself
Congratz on the new speargun, may it serve you well.
Speardiver RTX 120cm, best production speargun in the world, with titanium reel and line $435. I'll take a band gun over a pneumatic any day for its ease of use/maintenance and reliability.
Definitely something to consider when I look for an upgrade or replacement gun.
Still can't give honest opinion about the mares strike(as it hasnt arrived yet) but I think if it delivers on what it promises it could arguably be the best beginner/intermediate option for those keen to hunt but on a tight budget.at least the best I've found.🤷🏻♂️
finally got a good day for diving today so decided on an after-work shore dive with the new gun.
Honestly love it.
Shoots really intuitively,feels like a ray gun compared to the previous gun I was using.
Shot a nice little mackerel in the end though.
Nice, bro!
Think I’m going to pick up the Strike 115 locally for ~$225. Enjoy and safe diving! 🤙🏽
after some time in the water with it,my suggestion would be to go for one of the shorter versions,especially if the visibility isn't alway perfect where your diving.
Looking at it now I think the 90 or 100 would be better.
The shorter versions also come with the 5/8ths bands so your not compramising on power too much
Thanks, bro! Visibility here on Guam is typically legit so 110cm+ was needed per most folks I spoke with.
The Strike 115 with everything is only $225 here locally.
glad to hear man.
Looking to put some thicker bands on mine and upgrade the shooting line I think.
Looking at hunting some big snappers a little later in the year and feel the upgrade wouldn't hurt.
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