I totally agree that you need to spend a few $$$ to get decent binoculars. The first set of cheep ones caused plenty of headaches/eye strain. I ended up with the Nikon Windjammer 7x50 about 10 years ago. Although large, the optics provide fantastic low light use along with excelent clarity. I think they were considered only splash proof but mine have endured quite a few dunkings including one time of being underwater for at least 10 or more minutes with out the slightest hint of fog. Note that despite that abuse, I have always taken care to avoid any contact with sand. Unfortunately I have not seen that model for sale recently although there might have just been a name change. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Hi Folks, I couldn't help adding a post to this thread. Gotta spend some money to get good optics, but you don't have to spend thousands. Eagle Optics (they have a web site by that name) sold me a pair of their birding glasses that have been truly great. I have the 8X42 Raptor. While out birding, I've passed them to folks who are used to Swarovski's, etc, and everyone has been impressed. I get a thrill every time I use them. Waterproof and N-purged. One serious dousing (way more than two hours last year (my Force-5 racing sailboat and I got into some tail wind that was more than we could handle)) left my first pair fogged and Eagle replaced them no questions asked. Happy paddling. Bill O *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I have a pair of Steiner Military Marine 8x30 ST binos that are built to be submerged to a depth of 5 meters for 5 minutes. I paid $300. They are in effect the little brother of the big Steiners issued to the US military but are very equal in my mind. They fit easily in a deck bag. One hand covers the entire bino except the eyecups. You would be challenged to find a more rugged pair of binos in such a reasonable size. They are current issue to German military snipers. Jim et al ----- Original Message ----- From: "William J. Oetjen" <woetjen_at_zoo.uvm.edu> Waterproof and N-purged. > > One serious dousing (way more than two hours last year (my Force-5 racing > sailboat and I got into some tail wind that was more than we could > handle)) left my first pair fogged and Eagle replaced them no questions > asked. > *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I truly don't know but I wear glasses and they work fine. I would guess so. Can you tell I am a retentive type on the technical details? I think I would have made the world's worst engineer. I generally fly with the "looks good lets try it" attitude. Jim et al ----- Original Message ----- From: "William Lloyd" <lloyd_at_execpc.com> > Yes, the Steiners have a fine reputation. Long eye relief? > > - Bill > *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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