Re: [Paddlewise] Binoculars?

Marsanne:
In the same vein as the Minolta camera thread yesterday:  I don't like
to paddle with anything I can't afford to lose or destroy.  My paddling
binoculars are a rubberized, "waterproof" 8x26 West Marine "Bora Bora"
model _at_ $69.99.  They fit in a pocket on my PFD.  They offer 80% of the
quality of a top-line bino at 20% of the cost.  8x is about as strong as
you can go for steadiness on a small boat.  In fact, I'd prefer 7x.
WM stock # is 2677771 .  Go to http://www.westmarine.com/ and insert
the model # in the search window.  
By the same token, my GPS is a basic $109 Garmin eTrex, and my VHF is a
$79 Uniden 5-watt.  Both are in tethered pouches, so they float and I
don't have to take the manufacturer's word for their waterproofness.
Dan Harrison
Paddling season is NOW!

Date: Thu, 9 Jan 2003 08:11:30 -0600
From: "firefly" <firefly_at_eatel.net>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Binoculars?

    Dear Group,
    [snip]     Do many of you use binoculars? If so, what type, and
how
much? I need to spend $, or $$, but definitely not $$$$.  Thanks,
Marsanne



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