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.) 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? 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. -chris *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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 *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Gronseth pointed out to me that all waterproof binoculars have adjustable eyepieces on each lens.... Thus, they easily break down into two, monoculars. I bought a pair of Tasco 7X50's from Boat/US...at about $250. One side has a lighted compass making it useful as a hand bearing compass even at night. One set of binoculars and voila: my wife and I each have a monocular... we just fight over who gets the compass. Share the cost and cut down on the weight. Works fine for me. Robert PS. In a bouncy little boat, the lower power and the wide field of vision in the 7X50 IMHO, is the better choice. As light begins to fade, these are also useful in collecting light. It's not night vision, but useful to keep in mind. Lenon writes: >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. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
> >>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 Yep. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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