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A New Binocular Brand is Launched
And if they do I am sure Blue Steve will make the right decisions. Bird Forum now has over 250,000 members and is the largest of its kind in the world so it is clear Blue Steve knows what he is doing. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Depends how hard you shake the bins Gunny but I guess you might say they should have a rigorously observed standard shaking procedure. Some folks never notice their Swaros rattle and its a good job because its not a fault its a characteristic. Not sure how much time bino brands spend checking... -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
EU law doesn't limit warranties to 10 years, but the stipulation that warranties must be supported by stocks of spare parts to the original build specification that cannot be substituted by parts of a later improved specification, means that it is too expensive for manufacturers to give... -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Pics of GPO HD Bins Got some pics of the Passion HD bins. Quite a handsome classic design I think. On the second unit we can see the focuser has been pulled up to reveal the dioptre scale and also that a tripod adapter (not supplied) can be fitted via the threaded port on the end of the hinge... -
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A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Just heard from GPO, USA that they will have HDs in stock from around 1st March and EDs arriving one month later. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
There is a similar look about them isn't there but while the 42 and 45mm Mavens have magnesium bodies, the 30 and 56 mm models are polymer. Both the ED and HD GPOs of all sizes have magnesium bodies and also aluminium eyecup tubes. What material does Maven use for the eyecups? Had a quick look... -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Got some pics of the ED models: The one with tan sides is (I think) 42mm and the ones with brown or black sides are 32mm. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Yep as well as being Executive MD at GPO D, he is Product Manager for riflescopes, but another indication of the calibre of people Richard Schmidt has got on the team. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
On Linkedin I can see he was at Schmidt & Bender before Meopta so chances are its riflescopes. Lee -
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A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Stephan Kern. Ring any bells? He was in Product Development and Sales. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Don't know. Who do you know? ;) Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Meanwhile back in the land of optics...... Just learned that one of the leading members of the managment team of GPO Germany (which is a separate company from GPO, USA) is ex Meopta. So they are certainly not without the right experience. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Sorry Ted the signal is a bit weak and I can't hear you......... :-O Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
I wonder when we will get to see and evaluate the hardware? Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Indeed it is Bob. The opinion of many folks in the UK has probably been influenced by what happened some years ago when a gunman with 4 legally held handguns walked into a children's school in Dunblane, Scotland and killed 15 5-year old children and a teacher and left about another 15 or so... -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
But not all autobahns and many of them are now so congested with traffic that it is impossible to reach even 130 kph. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
For our European visitors: the German web site has now opened. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Wrong! To me it sound more like a race horse stud farm. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Getting companies of this calibre to sign up to a new brand is impressive. They don't commit easily. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
Hej VB Never put invisible bins down on a rock before you go around the back for a 'comfort break'. You will never find them when you come back. The 50mm units look interesting don't they? An 8.5 and a 12.5 plus a classic 50. No indication of where they are made though. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
According to information from our good friend Pete Gamby on this very forum: "An order for just 500 would get you a new rubber armour. 5000 gets you a new optical system and an all expenses paid invitation to the factory!" We would need 5,000 members to 'get whatever we want'. Could we do it... -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
If I had to guess I would say that the ED's might be made in China and the HDs in Japan, looking at the prices, although even the EDs have magnesium bodies and aluminium eyecup tubes so maybe both ranges are made in Japan. Lee -
A New Binocular Brand is Launched
SHOT Show If any of you are visiting SHOT I have just heard that Mike Jensen will be in the NSSF lounge each day and will have some sample product with him. If you want to catch him I suggest you send a mail to [email protected] and make arrangements with him. Lee