Cressi Aluminium Pole Spear, Black, 3 pcs, 6.5 ft

I unboxed it and put it together and gave it a few test shots in the living room.. seems great! Segments were nice and straight and made from some sturdy aluminum, threads were good, and the elastic band is high quality, sturdy stuff, you can tell it’s not cheapo surgical tubing or similar, it’s like the elastic they used on heavy duty slingshots like the BigShot..I got a little carried away and ended up putting a hole in the drywall with it lol.. it’s definitely got some great reach on it and I can’t wait to go try it out on some fish. Overall I’d say it’s a great value for the price, and easy to use. At first I thought I’d need a longer polespear but with the tip on it thing is almost 7ft long, and you get a lot of reach out if it.

I liked tbe fit and finish of the spear. It goes together well. I especially likes that with an adapter I was able to change heads. However this was my first pole spear. With that being said there need to be a rough area on the pole as to which you slide you hands. This would give you consistency and improve accuracy. The pole is easy to load up but very hard to hold fir more than seconds due to its finish. A rough area would make it easier to hold and less likely to slide in your grip. Overall its a reasonable entry level pole spear.

Great for the price. Has a very powerful band, it is a little on the heavier side but also very durable compared to the lighter fiberglass models. Shot it against rocks and reefs time and time again and nothing but a couple little scratches. Paired it with a JBL slip tip and it worked like a $300 spear. Overall would highly recommend for entry level spear-fishers looking to get a setup for cheap.

This is the worst spear I have ever purchased! Don't waste your money. The three prong tip that comes with it broke two spikes off when I shot the first fish. But I was prepared for that and ordered the single flopper barb with it that it recommended to buy together however it doesn't fit. So I have only used it one time and now after washing it with fresh water and letting it dry overnight it is rusting! Yes you read that right. See the photos. The "anodized aluminum" is rusting. The plastic cap on the end has also come free. And to top it all off after using it yesterday I now noticed it has a considerable bend in the end shaft that I can only assume happed swimming with it loaded as I never hit bottom with it only a fish and it was straight when I received it. I hope after reading this honest review that you trust me and do not purchase this item

I would not recommend for a beginner. I’ve purchased three of these spears (two on this specific account) and all three have have had severe bends on two if not all three pieces of the spear. Some bends almost reaching a 45 degree angle from the threading. If I hadn’t picked up metal working as a hobby I surely would have ruined these poles trying to “slightly heat and bend back into place” like the Q/A section here tells you. For me the over $150 and labor that went into the poles just seems a little far off the grab and go spears i invested in. That aside, after the “adjustments” it’s a good spear. I use it for river and lake diving, and have pulled out some sizable fish. Including an 18lb catfish, and 33lb striped bass (different spear head used for the bass). The original head is still in shape with no bend even after a few shots in to some rocks.

This thing is solid. For under $50 definitely would recommend. The prong tip will not last. Fish escaped and broke after a few uses. Upgrade to a slip tip or flopper immediately and you will be very happy. The pole is a bit heavy but will last a long time, but don’t count on the 3 prong find a 6mm tip that is compatible and go get em!

It’s a great beginners spear I’ve snagged nice fish on it !

If your spearing around coral, two things: 1) do NOT hit the coral (which is almost impossible to do, fish live there and hide there), prongs bend VERY easily under the velocity of the sling. Or don’t miss I guess. 2) buy a replacement tip and keep it with you AND a pair of channel locks to bend the prongs back straight again... with much difficulty. You’re going to need both. Recommendation: get a heavier gauge spear tip to replace this one. The shaft is ok, but will bend without care, the tip is junk unless there are no rocks or coral in your hunting area. (Does this exist?). For the money though, it’ll get you started