RE: [Paddlewise] Q: Waterproof Binoculars

I too have been looking for some new binoculars (I have a Fujinon
waterproof w/ compass, from my old sailboat, but they are too big). I
was searching the net and came across the Binocular Warehouse. They have
all the major brands at discount prices. Looks like a good deal. Anyone
here ever bought from them?
http://www.binoware.com/index.html-ssi


Sir Gary Nilsen



-----Original Message-----
From: Christine.Wein_at_sunny.health.state.mn.us
[mailto:Christine.Wein_at_sunny.health.state.mn.us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 1998 3:09 PM
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject: [Paddlewise] Q: Waterproof Binoculars


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?
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