At 02:08 PM 8/25/98 -0500, you wrote: >I am looking for binocs that can ride on deck, secured under >a bungee cord, and survive fresh water waves and the occasional >submersion due to rolling - without fogging and/or permanent >damage to optics. > >Does anyone have a recommendation for waterproof binoculars? > >I realize that "waterproof" is a rather nebulously defined > when discussing radios and I anticipate the same >when discussing optics. I have read that "nitrogen purged" >binocs with "o-rings" are waterproof. Anyone have experience >with such binocs? > >-chris > >On a related note: Is there life (being able to tolerate lesser >binocs) after using Swarovski's? Chris: I purchased a pair of Bushnell Marine 7 x 42 binocs. a few months ago. The model I purchased was discontinued last year, (model 12-8742), but are bright yellow, with a bright yellow floating neck strap. They are lifetime guaranteed waterproof and are nitrogen purged. The binocs. are reasonably light for hanging around your neck, but are heavy enough to get a good grip to focus on a far-off object. I understand that there is a relationship between Bushnell and Bausch and Lomb, with one purchasing the other? The binocs. are indeed waterproof, as I purposely threw them in the lake and they floated with the strap highly visible above the water surface. Even better news is that they cost $300 Canadian. The optics are good, enabling me to see objects under failing light conditions. The newer model, in my opinion, is not as good, as they are larger, heavier, and not as well constructed. Bushell has a web site <http://www.bushnell.com>, so perhaps you can contact them to see if a dealer in your area may have a pair. Feel free to e-mail privately if you have any additional questions. Good luck, Rick Brundrige British Columbia, Canada *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Aug 25 1998 - 20:26:46 PDT
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