Binocular-Toss Test

[Pileatus]

The binocular-toss test consists of tossing a binocular across a 15’ length of concrete. If you can’t bring yourself to conduct the test, the bin fails. The idea is that if you’re not willing to lose the binocular it probably spends too much time hidden under protective cover, unavailable for real birding. If you don’t believe me, read the article in this month’s BirdWatcher’s Digest.

John

PS
Yes, someone should be there to catch your binocular!!

[zuiko]

The binocular-toss test consists of tossing a binocular across a 15’ length of concrete. If you can’t bring yourself to conduct the test, the bin fails. The idea is that if you’re not willing to lose the binocular it probably spends too much time hidden under protective cover, unavailable for real birding. If you don’t believe me, read the article in this month’s BirdWatcher’s Digest.

John

PS
Yes, someone should be there to catch your binocular!!

I know from my time on camera forums that there are most certainly camera 'fondlers' who do more caressing of their equipment than actually using it.

I imagine there are binocular 'fondlers' as well.

I couldn't bring myself to do it, ie. the toss, because its like... say... putting your left testicle in a pair of pliers and giving it to your wife to hold trusting it won't slip or be squeezed. If you're not willing to try then it means you don't trust....

In both cases, it may not become damaged, but why risk it at all in the first place?

Regards.

[justin2992]

I know from my time on camera forums that there are most certainly camera 'fondlers' who do more caressing of their equipment than actually using it.

I imagine there are binocular 'fondlers' as well.

I couldn't bring myself to do it, ie. the toss, because its like... say... putting your left testicle in a pair of pliers and giving it to your wife to hold trusting it won't slip or be squeezed. If you're not willing to try then it means you don't trust....

In both cases, it may not become damaged, but why risk it at all in the first place?

Regards.

I guess it depends on which kind of a tosser you are?

[zuiko]

I guess it depends on which kind of a tosser you are?

Indeed. Those who toss their binoculars, and those who toss with them?

[Curtis Croulet]

You first, John. Let us know how your beloved SE performs.

[ceasar]

You first, John. Let us know how your beloved SE performs.

Is it true, John, that you were seriously considering "tossing" your SE's but you tossed your cookies first?

:'D

Bob

[xenophobe]

Wow... um....

You have a car? Drive it as fast as it can go and perform an emergency-brake spinout.... If you can't do this, then how can you trust your driving skills or your car?

err...

[ta brandreth]

I know from my time on camera forums that there are most certainly camera 'fondlers' who do more caressing of their equipment than actually using it.

I imagine there are binocular 'fondlers' as well.

I couldn't bring myself to do it, ie. the toss, because its like... say... putting your left testicle in a pair of pliers and giving it to your wife to hold trusting it won't slip or be squeezed. If you're not willing to try then it means you don't trust....

In both cases, it may not become damaged, but why risk it at all in the first place?

Regards.

Thanks, I now know what i'm doing tonight!!!
(Where did I put those pliers...)

[Otto McDiesel]

The binocular-toss test consists of tossing a binocular across a 15’ length of concrete.

i would have no problem doing that, because they are covered by the "passport", and they would probably survive anyway. i don't see the point, though.

[Tero]

Better test: Put inside suitcase, with soft items around them. Toss suitcase 15 feet. Might be a real life test some day.

[Pileatus]

Is it true, John, that you were seriously considering "tossing" your SE's but you tossed your cookies first?

:'D

Bob


Bob,

I'm considering tossing my wife's pair!

John

[Steve Jones]

I tossed my B & L Elite's onto my concrete drive the other week.....and Yes! they bounced admirably but still cost 65 quid to re-collimate. :0(

[Otto McDiesel]

Bob,

I'm considering tossing my wife's pair!

John

Hm, does Sandra know about this?