PATHOS SNIPER EVO: REVIEW OF THE NEW ARBALETE NEW YORK EDITION

PATHOS SNIPER EVO

REVIEW OF THE NEW ARBALETE NEW YORK EDITION

To celebrate the first anniversary of the PATHOS WORLD TOUR, we chose an exceptional location for this review: we went to times Square in New York City to share the details of this new speargun. It's an updated configuration of the popular Sniper, but with some significant structural changes. First and foremost, the structural change concerns the much-desired new line release. It's now much more intuitive, protruding, and decidedly more comfortable. Next, the sternal support has been modified and enlarged, making loading much easier.

As for the configuration, it now features two 14mm bands instead of a pair of 16mm ones, while the shaft has been changed from 6.75mm to 6.5mm. We analyzed the 105cm length, and it's crucial to note that the length of the band stretch on this model is actually 115cm!

The implemented modifications make it leaner and faster while maintaining enviable power, a clean line of fire and aim, in short, a real stiletto that does not disappoint expectations and which you can appreciate in action in this video below:

TAGS: PATHOS, SNIPER EVO, ARBALETE, PESCA, APNEA, CHASSE SOUS MARINE, SPEARFISHING, SPEARGUN, FUCILE,

NEW D'ANGELO II HANDLE FOR PATHOS SPEARGUNS

NEW D'ANGELO II HANDLE 

FOR PATHOS SPEARGUNS

Finally, after a few years, Pathos is ready to present some innovations in its spearguns line, more precisely about the Angel 2 handles.

1-chest support:

its length has been increased in order to make it easier to load the last pin and today it has a wider and more stable surface which eliminates the possibility that the rubber part detaches from the handle body.

2-the geometry of the handle:

it has been modified and improved to allow the hand to "enter" the handle creating a stronger grip and better resistance to shot recoil. It also further lowers the axe between the index finger and the shaft, improving aiming instinct and accuracy. The change in geometry comes from the experience of Giacomo De Mola developed over years of competitions with Pathos spearguns. During competitions athletes cannot afford to lose even one prey, as this would mean losing many positions and over the years he had literally filed the handles of his spearguns to achieve perfection in shooting accuracy. This model reflects 100% of the changes made and he is now proud to claim Pathos has a standard handle deriving from  World , European and Italian championships on-field experience, since as with other sports, evolution is an integral part of competition.

3-handle coupling:

the part of the handle where the removable grip is inserted, has now clips which create a lot more friction between the grip and the handle body so that in longer moves and user can easily change the grip from ergonomic to universal

4-safe system:

the new safety system is indeed a sliding button that mechanically locks the trigger and therefore the release mechanism. Very functional with the possibility of easy activation. It allows user to easily understand if the Speargun is locked or not.

We will be back to you shortly with a detailed presentation of all the changes once we have tested the new spearguns.

PATHOS ALMA AND SARAGOS: SPEARGUNS COMPARISON

PATHOS ALMA & SARAGOS

SPEARGUNS COMPARISON

The high quality of PATHOS products has been well known for long time but when everything is so good how to choose your speargun? Short, long spearguns, open or closed muzzle, one band, two bands, bushings, articulated wishbones, plastic or aluminum release mechanisms, sandvik stainless steel shafts, ergonomic handle, etc. How to survive through this jungle of possibilities? We have made this video comparison between two lines of spearguns ALMA and SARAGOS apparently similar but with structural differences to meet the different needs of different types of spearos. Here are some highlights of the comparisons and the full video at the bottom of the page.

TAGS: PATHOS, ALMA, SARAGOS, ARBALETE, PESCA, APNEA, CHASSE SOUS MARINE, SPEARFISHING, SPEARGUN, FUCILE,

HOW TO SETUP THE PATHOS SNIPER ROLLER SPEARGUN

 PATHOS SNIPER ROLLER

HOW TO SETUP VIDEO TUTORIAL

Is this your first time buying a roller and you have doubts about how to set it up? You are not sure how to proceed and you are afraid of making a mistake by missing the prey of your life?

Here is a mini video guide to set up your pathos sniper roller step by step. Below is a series of screenshots of each step while at the bottom of the page you will find the video tutorial.

TAGS: PATHOS, SNIPER, ROLLER, ARBALETE, PESCA, APNEA, CHASSE SOUS MARINE, SPEARFISHING, SPEARGUN, FUCILE,

SPEARFISHING WETSUIT MARES POLYGON 80

MARES POLYGON 80 

SPEARFISHING WETSUIT

In the 2021 catalog, Mares introduces, in addition to the EOS BEAM torch we already wrote about, the POLYGON wetsuit specifically designed for spearfishing.

This wetsuit is available in 3, 5 and 8mm versions and we have tested the thickest version for you, the POLYGON 80. Unlike the other two versions, this two-piece wetsuit (pants + jacket) is characterized by differentiated thickness neoprene. Whole pants, forearms and hood are in 6.5mm while everything else is in 8mm. It is made of open cell SHEICO neoprene (internally), lined in camouflaged lycra  outside, with a high resistance to compression.

The outer lining is in fact the fulcrum of this new product as it was made according to the results of recent studies on the sight of fish that show that the latter can perceive UV rays and contrasting colors. UV rays are reflected by all colors more or less but indigo is the one that reflects them the least in the chromatic scale, so it was used as base color for the polygon camouflage. To reduce the contrasts between colors, this polygonal-based pattern has been studied, hence the name of the suit, which breaks down the overall color making our figure less easily perceptible to the fish.

The wetsuit also has 2 other features that deserve a special mention and are the new design of the neck-chin portion which with an improved profile allows a better adherence and fit for the benefit of the comfort and the design of the upper part of the pants.

The latter have a very high waist in the front, so as to reach the chest, but in the back they have a lower profile in order to optimize thermal protection in the most important and strategic points. The upper end part is therefore made with 3 different materials and the last 10cm approximately are in sandwich neoprene, smooth externally and open cell internally to ensure greater sealing against water infiltrations.

The overall cut is very comfortable and the fit is excellent.

TORCH MARES EOS BEAM RECHARGEABLE AND COMPACT SIZED

TORCH MARES EOS BEAM 

RECHARGEABLE AND COMPACT SIZED FOR SPEARFISHING

In the 2021 catalog, Mares introduces this new torch specifically designed for spearfishing. It is compact in size, in fact it measures about 16cm in length, 28mm in width and 188g in weight. It is equipped with a single 1000 lumen LED and a switch without a power selector but with a residual charge indicator through a LED that changes color according to the battery charge level. It is sold with a case that contains in addition to the safety cable and the spare o-ring also the USB cable to recharge the battery, yes because it is rechargeable and the charging time is 5 hours against an autonomy of 90 minutes.  The main feature is the small angle of the light beam, only 12 degrees. The light produced is in a range between 5800 and 7300 degrees kelvin, therefore a very bright and cold light. it can be used up to a depth of 100mt!

DARK FUSION EPSEALON WETSUIT - LIMITED SERIES FOR NOOTICA

DARK FUSION EPSEALON  WETSUIT

LIMITED SERIES FOR NOOTICA

Dark fusion was born from the collaboration between NOOTICA and EPSEALON. A common desire to create a whole new camouflage yet new in the manufacturing of wetsuit in large series. A lot of tests were carried out to find the color that would be really innovative out of the water and at the same time a really interesting camo once in immersion. This product is a NOOTICA exclusive and also a limited series !! It is a tasty mix of charcoal gray tones, black and flash of "GOLD" color which gives this camouflage a style and a character apart. Once in immersion are bluish and ocher colors which allow a perfect mimetism during the hunting action.

We find in this product some characteristics existing on the old version

- Reinforcements on the knees in supratex

- Buttock reinforcements in supratex

- Sleeves at ankles and wrists to prevent water leaking in

As well as the new two-part chest pad and also

- Polyglut reinforcement points at each intersection of the seams

- Logos in "GOLD" color

- Yamamoto 039 neoprene

- High resistance camo Lycra

- Polyester spandex camo exterior / Polyester spandex interior

- Flexibility 5/5

TAGS: COMBINAISON, EPSEALON, NEOPRENE, DARK, FUSION, NOOTICA, CHASSE SOUS MARINE,

APNEA LEGEND TROOX SPEARFISHING WETSUIT MASK VISIO & FINS STORM

APNEA TURKEY

APNEA LEGEND TROOX SPEARFISHING WETSUIT MASK VISIO & FINS STORM 

In 2020 catalog of the Turkish company Apnea, in addition to the flagship product, the hi tech carbon rebel speargun, we find the Apnea Legend Troox wetsuit. You can understand the quality of the product from the way it is presented, in fact it would come to you in a printed and customized box/briefcase, which in addition to having a remarkable aesthetic value is very useful for storing the wetsuit in the seasons of inactivity.

Apnea Legend Troox wetsuit

The wetsuit is characterized by a predominantly brown camouflage suitable for a rocky sea bottom and its livery reminds that of a marble surface. The cut is anatomical and is made according to the Italian style with the highest attention to details as you can see at a glance. In fact, for example, the portion of the back as well as the chest one is obtained from a single sheet of neoprene without central seams (but only lateral) to ensure better comfort.

Large and super-padded chest loading support, heat-applied protections on forearms and knees and more comfortable neoprene inserts between the legs help user in his water activity by protecting him from abrasions. The outer lining is very elastic as it is made of ultra-stretch fabric and is made to resist over time. The closure of the jacket is with double plastic clips. The wetsuit is available in 5mm version and in sizes S-M-L-XL-2XL-3XL. Of course, the usual accessories such as socks and gloves also come with this wetsuit but with a slightly different camouflage. As for the socks, we are talking about a double-lined camouflage model without seams in the heel area and with a very simple cut. They are characterized by seams carried out with the GBS system, that is glued edges and sewn with blind passages. In regards to gloves we evaluated the “amara gloves" version, certainly for summer use with an excellent ergonomic cut. Both products are available in the same sizes as the wetsuit.

Apnea Storm fins

We also noted the Apnea Storm fins in technopolymer with interchangeable blade. They are characterized by medium stiffness blades and equipped with flaps on the terminal part to improve grip on the water. They are mounted on soft footpockets equipped with heel reinforced sole that completely envelop the foot and thanks to their flexibility allow the blade to flex adequately providing a high level thrust.

Visio mask

The visio mask equipped with a high flexibility soft tube and the Marseille model belt with a stainless steel buckle and a length of 160cm complete the overview of this company. The mask is a freediving designed model as it is characterized by a very small internal volume that does not affect the viewing angle which remains instead very wide. In fact, the design of its lenses with double tempered glass includes angles of 90 degrees at the outermost ends. Where you are used to have a plastic part of the framework in this model there are still the lenses that widen the view. The structure is combined with a very soft silicone and easy-to-use straps that can also be adjusted with one hand only.

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SPEARGUN HI TECH CARBON REBEL APNEA TURKEY

APNEA TURKEY

HI TECH CARBON REBEL SPEARGUN - OPEN AND CLOSED MUZZLE 

We had the opportunity to test the top product of the Turkish company Apnea, the REBEL CARBON HI TECH. It is a carbon speargun produced entirely in turkey according to a project they designed. The following data refer to the 105cm model that we received.

REBEL CARBON HI TECH

It is a very light weapon that, despite its size and the weight of the complete ready-to-fish accessories setup, can be easily handled with two fingers. It is equipped with an open muzzle with a tapered profile and minimal dimensions, provided with a double hole for housing the circular bands. It is equipped with grooves and pegs for the passage of the line on both sides in order to favor users who prefer the line release on both the right or left side.

The barrel is made of carbon and it is 28mm (external) in diameter and fits into the muzzle and the handle with a circular section but for almost its entire length it incorporates a shaft guide also made of carbon. The handle has an ergonomic grip but it is also supplied with the classic one, the user can then choose the grip he prefers as both are present in the package. It is equipped with sensitivity/stroke adjustment of the trigger by means of a wheel located just in front of the housing of the shaft back end. The safety has a sliding mechanism that can be operated with a single finger. It is located on the top of the handle. The release mechanism is in stainless steel although the trigger and line release can be misleading since they are made of plastic coated with a metal-like paint.

The accessory set includes two progressive circular bands (amber internally) with a very thin black external coextrusion. They are 16mm in diameter and 70cm + 67cm in length with dyneema wishbones. They get hooked onto a shaft (heat treated for greater resistance) of 6.5mm in diameter and 140cm in length equipped with sharkfin-like pins located respectively at 100cm, 120cm and 130cm from the tip. This means that the elongation coefficient of the bands (considering the last two fins) is 300% for the first circular and 330% for the second. The shaft has a classic conical tip, a sigalsub-like cone in front of the barb to enhance penetration and a single upper barb. Finally, it is equipped with a technopolymer reel capable of accommodating 50m of line with retractable folding knob.

The speargun measures 147cm overall (including the shaft) while only the weapon itself measures 137cm. This speargun is available in sizes 85, 95, 105, 115, 125 cm.

Together with this carbon version we also received the aluminum one, the REBEL ALUMINUM 90.

REBEL ALUMINUM 90

This is a speargun that besides the barrel and some details in the accessory set, maintains the same characteristics as the carbon version. The muzzle has a slim profile and is closed. It is equipped with a pair of elastic bands (same type as the carbon version), 18mm in diameter and 27.5cm in length and an articulated wishbone of 8cm in length. The latter gets hooked to the 130cm and 6.5mm diameter shaft equipped with only two notches (traditional, not sharkfin-like ones as for carbon) that are respectively at 112 and 122cm from the tip (always conical with upper barb and cone). The handle is identical, with the same characteristics while the barrel has always a cylindrical section with integrated aluminum shaft guide. The overall measure is 138cm while the weapon itself measures 115cm. It is available in 50, 60, 75, 82, 90cm version.

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PATHOS SUB ULTIMATE CARBON FINS FOR SPEARFISHING & FREEDIVING

PATHOS SUB ULTIMATE 

CARBON FINS FOR SPEARFISHING & FREEDIVING

The ultimate pathos are a clear improvement on the fins from the previous series called Abyss which were already internationally acknowledged for their excellent performance. They are part of a new set that includes the Maximum, the Ultimate and finally the Supreme. Each of them is intended for different uses and is characterized by different sizes although they constantly maintain some features such as design. The ultimate, the intermediate version, are intended for both medium-deep dives and long surface swimming and have excellently performed during competitions on the feet of Giacomo DeMola, Pathos sales manager and recognized international champion.

The carbon structure is composed of two different textures, the 285 T4 4 × 4 twill for the outer layers, in order to improve the breaking strength, and the 285 T2 2 × 2 twill for the core to offer an enhanced reactivity. The particular arrangement of the fibers also allows a double flexion generally called the S curve which is an indicator of efficiency and functionality as well as flexibility and this positively contributes to the emphasis of the user’s performance.

Further support to the athlete’s effort optimization is provided by other fin features such as the flap tip which thanks to its convex profile provides the “kicking” an enhanced thrust at the very end of the gesture, where usually the normal fins have exhausted their performance.

The very short foot pocket sides combined with extremely low water rails (about 15mm) that run along the entire length of the blade help to minimize their interference with the intrinsic properties of flexion of the carbon while maintaining their presence efficient. In fact, the low profile of the water rails manages to guarantee grip on the water (avoiding the drift) without weighing down the user's joints and the blade manages to flex without problems, guaranteeing the typical sound of a slab that sways in the air.

The blade surface exposed to thrust measures approximately 69cm in length (overall), approximately 7cm of which are represented by the flap while the width is approximately 19.5cm overall. The fold of the blade has an angle of 28°, an important measure that enhances the athlete's performance but requires a decidedly trained leg.

These are certainly high level fins whose performance at sea we will be shortly presenting.

TAGS: PATHOS ULTIMATE SUPREME MAXIMUM PINNE IN CARBONIO APNEA E PESCA MIGLIORI PINNE IN CARBONIO PESCA IN APNEA BEST SPEARFISHING CARBON FINS MEILLEURES PALMES EN CARBONE APNEE CHASSE SOUS MARINE VOILURES BLADE

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