I would recommend a great waterproof pair from Orion. Not too expensive ( $109) and fits into your vest pocket. They don't have great eye relief (13mm) which means if you wear glasses you have to take them off to get a full field of view- But they are pretty hardy and have BAK4 prisms-good quality. I have used mine for 3 years with no problems. http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemID=0&itemType=HOME_PAGE go to binoculars then compact look for the Otter brand name *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Another great option is the Eagle Optic Ranger series: wwww.eagleoptics.com At 11:46 AM 1/9/2003 -0500, wrf_at_cisunix.unh.edu wrote: >I would recommend a great waterproof pair from Orion. Not too expensive >( $109) and fits into your vest pocket. They don't have great eye relief >(13mm) which means if you wear glasses you have to take them off to get >a full field of view- But they are pretty hardy and have BAK4 prisms-good >quality. I have used mine for 3 years with no problems. > >http://www.telescope.com/jump.jsp?itemID=0&itemType=HOME_PAGE ********************************************************* John S. March, MD, MPH Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Duke Child and Family Study Center 718 Rutherford Street Durham, NC 27705 919/416-2404 (P); 919/416-2420 (F) Email: jsmarch_at_acpub.duke.edu Website: http://www2.mc.duke.edu/pcaad "I maintain there is much more wonder in science than in pseudoscience. And in addition, to whatever measure this term has any meaning, science has the additional virtue, and it is not an inconsiderable one, of being true." --Carl Sagan ********************************************************* *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Eagle Optics is some folks up in Madison, Wisconsin who import binoculars for sale under their tradename [Swift does the same thing] that are a very good deal, with high-quality optics, and they DO have long-eye-relief models! Anyone who wears glasses really SHOULD have true long-eye-relieve binoculars, they are WONDERFUL! - Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "John March" Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] binoculars > Another great option is the Eagle Optic Ranger series: wwww.eagleoptics.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/ ***************************************************************************
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/ ***************************************************************************
Long-eye-relief is MEASURABLE and this should be STATED by any reputable maker; at a minimum, I believe, eye-relief of 19 mm is needed for glasses-wearers; more is better. - Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Staehling" <staehpj1_at_yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] binoculars Boat US has a nice pair of Tasco Binoculars ... They work great even with my glasses on (if I fold the eyecups back). *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
--- William Lloyd <lloyd_at_execpc.com> wrote: > Long-eye-relief is MEASURABLE and this should be > STATED by any reputable > maker; at a minimum, I believe, eye-relief of 19 mm > is needed for > glasses-wearers; more is better. Bill, I am not sure why this comment was directed at my post since I included reasonably detailed specs for the binoculars that I recommended, including eye relief (20 mm). Unless maybe I missed your point. >From my previous post since you apparently didn't read to the bottom: http://www.boatus-store.com/browse/item.asp?IID=52373 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. 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Moderator's Note: Content unaltered. Excessive quoting (i.e. headers/footers/sig lines/extraneous text from previous posts, etc.) have been removed. Please edit quoted material in addition to removing header/trailers when replying to posts.] I almost ordered these last night, but I am wondering where on earth I would store them?! I paddle (whatever the term is)..."low" style... close to the deck. Would the mesh bag I am thinking of getting hold them? The idea here is to be able to paddle the Mississippi River, where you cannot fool around, you have to be totally focused all the time. I am trying to cut down on deck clutter. I would certainly enjoy a nice pair of binoculars, but they are useless if I cannot easily get to them. You folks who have nice big binocs, where do you put them? I might eventually turn into a birdwatcher, but that is not my main focus. (It might be worth becoming a birdwatcher just to join in making up the names...."That's a Wank-Webbed Cypress Nifter" <G>) thanks AGAIN Marsanne > Boat US has a nice pair of Tasco Binoculars for a > great price right now. The local store didn't know > 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. > 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 *************************************************************************** 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 wrote a second post on this topic because I thought the first one was lost. Now I see it, about 2 seconds after I re-wrote and re-sent it. So, sorry for any confusion. Marsanne *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
--- firefly <firefly_at_eatel.net> wrote: > I almost ordered these last night, but I am > wondering where on earth I > would store them?! As I said I bought mine mostly for use on the sailboat, but.. I plan to carry them in a waterproof bag in the kayak when conditions are such that they are likely to get wet and unlikely to be used. They will be in my lap with the skirt open or around my neck in calm conditions when I am observing the wildlife. This pretty much negates their use when conditions are less than benign, but that isn't how I plan to use them in the kayak, so I can live with it. Ideally I would like to have a way to store the binoculars, a 35 mm SLR, and a few lenses in a deck bag that is completely waterproof, stays out of the way, and allows silent, lightning quick access. Unfortunately no bag I have found meets those requirements. :) 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/ ***************************************************************************
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