Re: [Paddlewise] Q: waterproof rangefinders/night vision scopes

From: M. Lenon <lenonm_at_milwaukee.tec.wi.us>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 08:48:33 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Chris,

>Thanks to everyone for the suggestions for waterproof binocs.
>It will make my search a bit easier. 
>
>(FYI: current binocs are USD$50 SEARS 8X25 minis, 
>      vintage 1980, which travel in a ziplock baggy
>      stuffed in PFD pocket.)

What's your current price range for new, waterproof binoculars?

>Now, for something even more expensive and way gearhead:
>Any recommendations for binocs that give the range (distance 
>to object in focus) and a compass bearing? 

Sure. Leica Geovid 7x42 BDA.

"Way gearhead," indeed. But, Chris, there's that pesky budget issue again.
Are you newly rich? Because you could buy a decent used car for the price of
a pair of these. According to Leica: "The scientific magazine Popular
Science awarded its prize for trendsetting innovation to the Geovid 7x42 BDA
binocular." Could be just what you need.

>Oh yes, and what about night vision scopes? 
>What for? I dunno, to look for bats, lurking canoes, stray
>twinkies stuffed in nose of boat and the like.

Are you playing with us?

Regards,

-Bruce

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