Re: [Paddlewise] Q: Waterproof Binoculars

From: Hank Hays <lhays_at_canby.com>
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1998 17:44:08 -0700
Markie wrote:

>I own Leica and Swarovski... the Swarovskis fogged during a sheep
>hunting trip in the Brooks Range and haven't been the same since. 
>:-(  

>Christine wrote:
>> 
>> On a related note: Is there life (being able to tolerate lesser
>> binocs) after using Swarovski's?

I've had a pair of Swarovski's (10x42) for a couple years now and like them
a lot.  They are waterproof for me so far, though I haven't done any
extensive dunk test yet.  I understand that any German (& Austrian?) binos
made after two years (ago?) have to be waterproof.  Markie, Swarovski is
supposed to have a longtime (lifetime) guarantee on the waterproofness,
send yours back (return to dealer for them to check out) and see what
happens.  A friend of mine got a pair fixed for nothing, but I don't
remember what the deal or problem was.  

Good luck. 

Hank Hays

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