I have attached neckstraps/lanyards to binos in the same way ever since learning how to do it from a Zeiss brochure back in the 1970s. This method has proved so reliable I never thought about modifying it to make it better, until now.
This year, 3 different models of binos using my old strap method have slipped their neckstraps through the buckle and have fallen downwards. Fortunately none of them came to any lasting harm but it caused me to experiment and then to discuss it with Pete Gamby, our good friend at Opticron, and he showed me a way that is tidier and more secure than my old method.
As it happens, Opticron have also made a video that shows this method being put into action and by golly its a lot easier to watch this than it is to describe.
So with thanks to Pete Gamby and to Opticron, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqyG9cymiYQ
The new bits for me are the folding of the strap to the outside following passing it through the loop on the bino and the last folding downwards of the end of the strap and passing under the lowest bar of the buckle again. This not only tidies up the loose end but makes the connection really secure. It may be that many of your already know and use this technique but for those that don't it comes recommended.
Lee
This year, 3 different models of binos using my old strap method have slipped their neckstraps through the buckle and have fallen downwards. Fortunately none of them came to any lasting harm but it caused me to experiment and then to discuss it with Pete Gamby, our good friend at Opticron, and he showed me a way that is tidier and more secure than my old method.
As it happens, Opticron have also made a video that shows this method being put into action and by golly its a lot easier to watch this than it is to describe.
So with thanks to Pete Gamby and to Opticron, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqyG9cymiYQ
The new bits for me are the folding of the strap to the outside following passing it through the loop on the bino and the last folding downwards of the end of the strap and passing under the lowest bar of the buckle again. This not only tidies up the loose end but makes the connection really secure. It may be that many of your already know and use this technique but for those that don't it comes recommended.
Lee
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But it seems you're preparing to go back to the old All Dennis Mode. We went from the alphas on their death bed to you going back to Swarovski. I'm glad you like it. :t: However, I have to wonder if we are on the verge of another all Swarovski all the time era. You have been all over the place with your new Swarovski. I'm beginning to see the incubation of another episode of Dennis has a new binocular. Nothing wrong with that, but it is pretty predictable, as will be the death of this Swarovski replaced by yet another episode... I hope I'm off the mark here.
