Boat US has a nice pair of Tasco Binoculars for a great price right now. The local store didn't know about the sale but honored it when I asked (and insisted that they check the web page). I am very happy with the purchase. They work great even with my glasses on (if I fold the eyecups back). I don't know if I will keep them adjusted for use with glasses or without, but they work fine either way. The calibrated eyepieces can be set quickly once you know what diopter setting is best for you (+2 for me). I also used the $10 off card that came in the mail the other day (required a $100 purchase, but I needed some other stuff any way). The card also was for a free rigging knife with a $75 purchase, so I got the $10 off and the knife in addition to the already good price. I had tried these binoculars before and considered them at full price. At this price I couldn't resist. I really bought them for use on the sailboat, but I will probably use them in the kayak as well. I have no connection with Boat US other than as a customer. Check them out at: http://www.boatus-store.com/browse/item.asp?IID=52373 Details from their website: Tasco Offshore™ 21 7 x 50 Binoculars Regular $149.99, while supplies last $79.99 Durable, rubber-armored binoculars have fully coated optics and porro prisms for exceptional clarity. Lightweight and ergonomically designed so they're easy to handle. They provide a sure grip - even with wet hands! Individual eye focus. Includes fold-down eye cups, attached lens caps, lens cloth, padded nylon case, adjustable strap, and tripod adapter fitting. Black. Model OS-21. Ship 3 lbs. Key Specifications Field of View: 366' Eye Relief: 20 mm Relative Brightness: 51% Focusing System: Individual Prisms: Porro Weight: 35.2 oz. Whatever ones you choose, best of luck with them. Pete __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sat Jan 11 2003 - 13:39:52 PST
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