Specs & Features
| Type: Pneumatic | |
| Made In: America | |
| Total Length: Four sizes from 16.5 to 33.1 inches (42 cm to 84 cm) | |
| Shaft Diameter: 0.31 inches (8 mm) | |
| Barrel: Anodized aluminum | |
| Shaft: Stainless steel | |
| Tip: Double barbed |
Mares Sten Pneumatic Speargun Review
Summer Worsley
Summer is a former dive instructor from New Zealand that has the Great Barrier Reef as her playground. She has been writing for DIVEIN about scuba...
Torben Lonne
Torben traveled to South East Asia for scuba diving and never really stopped his search for new adventures. His affinity for gear that works and his...
Mares is a leading brand when it comes to pneumatic spearguns and the Sten is a shining example of both precision and power. A rigid, ergonomically designed grip and hydrodynamic muzzle are combined with a patented side line release and safety catch to produce a weapon that’s always reliable.
The Sten is fitted with a techno-polymer shock-absorber to help cope with the struggles of even the biggest fish.
About this review
To help you find a Speargun that will fit your needs, we’ve tested, researched, and reviewed the best ones available today.
We test both in the water, diving in various conditions - and in our lab - so we can give you accurate answers on quality, performance, and the overall value.
Read about our test of Spearguns
Recommended in: Speargun
Things we like:
- Easy to handle and operate
- Great for hunting game of all sizes
- Lots of power for the compact size
- Fits easily into a catch bag
- Shock-absorber
Things we don't like:
- Line is short but it’s easy to replace with a longer one
- The quality of the shaft and tip could be improved
- Instruction manual not easy to follow
- Seals around the power reducer are prone to leakage
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