Cressi Spearguns

If you’re looking for a spearfishing brand with a strong history, Cressi are one of the largest manufacturers of dive, snorkel and spearfishing equipment in the world.

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Cressi Spearguns Reviewed

If you’re looking for a spearfishing brand with a strong history, Cressi are one of the largest manufacturers of dive, snorkel and spearfishing equipment in the world.

Spread across five different divisions each with their own niche in ocean exploration, the Italian company was originally started by two brothers, Egidio and Nanni Cressi in 1946 in Genoa, Italy. To this day the business remains a family operation, run by Antonio Cressi.

But what makes Cressi truly great is the culture of innovation. What started as a hobby crafting masks and spearguns in 1939 led to the formation of the company, and instilled a passion for pushing the boundaries that continues in Cressi today. In 1952 the brothers created the Pinnochio mask that allowed divers to equalize, and later their Rondine Gara Fins pioneered the long-bladed designs still evident in freedivers today. From rebreathers used in the army to the new tear-drop shaped dive masks, Cressi have given us some of the best innovation in the sport of spearfishing.

Continuing to manufacture the vast majority of their products at the Cressi facility in Italy ensures not only the highest standards for quality, it gives the engineers the space to quickly develop test and incorporate new technologies into spearfishing gear. Extensive sea trials are a critical part of developing every new product the brand launches.

If you’re looking for top-quality spearfishing products that have been tried, tested and approved across the world, Cressi is a great brand for you.

Cressi SL Star Pneumatic Speargun

For anyone keen to spearfish with a pneumatic speargun, the SL Star is an option you’ll see recommended all over the web. It’s been in production for many years, and is one of the most reliable, accurate and precise pneumatic spearguns you’ll find. I personally like how easy they are to use, as well as how light the speargun is underwater. Plus, you can dial up the power for a little more range, or keep it low when you’re spearfishing in tight spaces.

Cressi Apache Speargun

The staple speargun when it comes to Cressi, the Apache is their entry level model and is great if you’re new to the sport and still learning how to spear fish or wanting a smaller speargun to reach into caves and tight spaces. I like the sealed barrel so it maintains buoyancy while you’re spearfishing, and it comes ready to go so you can get out in the water fast.

Cressi Mohicano Speargun

The next level of speargun is the Mohicano, and it comes with a camouflage printed barrel to help you stalk your prey. Compact, minimal and aerodynamic in the water, it fits a 6mm shaft and with a barrel length up to 95cm it’s a great option if you’re looking for a mid-sized speargun.

Cressi Comanche Rail Speargun

One of the most recent updates to their spearguns on offer, the Comanche now includes an integrated rail giving spearo’s more accuracy in every shot. I’ve used it and I can tell you it’s a lightweight option that tracks wonderfully as you’re hunting your prey. The muzzle is nice and low profile so it’s easy to aim, and you’ve space for a second band to give more power to every shot you make, along with a dovetail notch for easy fitting of a speargun reel.

Cressi Cherokee Speargun

The Cherokee speargun from Cressi is another great speargun. The integrated spear guide helps boost your accuracy, and a complete trigger mechanism from stainless steel. I like that you can reverse the side safety mechanism, and the magnetic shaft lock is a nifty little feature that helps hold it all in place while you’re reloading in the water.

Cressi Cherokee Open Speargun

While maintaining the durability and ergonomics Cressi is renowned for, the Cherokee Open speargun features a new butt for better handling and strength, along with reinforcements to the barrel that makes it robust and reliable, without adding friction (and slowing) your spaft as you spearfish. You’ve space to fit two bands in the muzzle, and there’s a new feature of an integrated rubber load assist making it easy to load.

Cressi Cherokee Ocean Speargun

Taking the size of the speargun up a notch, the Ocean speargun comes fitted with a 7mm shaft (as opposed to the 6.5mm in the Open), and features a tapered barrel with hydrofoam to improve your ability to tack underwater. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a euro-styled speargun that’s tough as nails for spearfishing bigger fish.

Cressi Kiowa Custom Speargun

One of the newest spearguns from Cressi is the Kiowa Custom. Unfortunately I’ve not been able to get my hands on one yet for a review (it’s coming soon), this is a beauty of a speargun. The barrel is made from black anticorodal aluminum, and features an integrated shaft guide, open muzzle, and comes with only to core components of the speargun so you’re free to customize it as you like when you order.

Cressi are a staple in the spearfishing community as they produce so many great products designed for the underwater hunter. I’ve used, tested and highly recommend many key pieces of spearfishing gear from Cressi, here’s a few more products to check out:

The bottom line with Cressi is quality. If you’re looking for premium products that will stand up to everything you want to throw at them, invest a little more cash and go with Cressi. It’s a damn good choice for spearfishing gear that’ll last season after season.