Very well, sorry to waste your time.
Hi Martin,
Thanks for your input. My budget is around $500 or so. So far, I like the Vortex Fury 6.5x32, the Viper 6x32, the Leupold yosemite 6x30 and the Zen ED2 7x36 but really have very little experience with binoculars. My father buys nothing but Leupold for everything so I cant get an objective opinion from him.
My priorities are rugged, durable build (im hard on gear), good optics and a lifetime warranty.
Terrain will range from very cold and wet to snow at high altitude to dry arrid plains.
Thanks again for any advice, it is greatly appreciated.
Josh
Hi Martin,
Thanks for your input. My budget is around $500 or so. So far, I like the Vortex Fury 6.5x32, the Viper 6x32, the Leupold yosemite 6x30 and the Zen ED2 7x36 but really have very little experience with binoculars. My father buys nothing but Leupold for everything so I cant get an objective opinion from him.
My priorities are rugged, durable build (im hard on gear), good optics and a lifetime warranty.
Terrain will range from very cold and wet to snow at high altitude to dry arrid plains.
Thanks again for any advice, it is greatly appreciated.
Josh
Hi Dude.... I have owned three of the four mentioned & handled the Leupold. All verygood glass in their price range. I never gave the higher end Leupold glass much of a thought until I happened upon a pair of Leupold 8x32 Golden Ring HD. I liked them so much I sold the others. They are the best built, the best glass my eyes have seen & easy to hold steady due to their heavier weight. You can get The HD version between $500 to $650, with the Non HD as low as $299. You might want to re-think what your dad had to say about a Leupold....gwenHi Martin,
Thanks for your input. My budget is around $500 or so. So far, I like the Vortex Fury 6.5x32, the Viper 6x32, the Leupold yosemite 6x30 and the Zen ED2 7x36 but really have very little experience with binoculars. My father buys nothing but Leupold for everything so I cant get an objective opinion from him.
My priorities are rugged, durable build (im hard on gear), good optics and a lifetime warranty.
Terrain will range from very cold and wet to snow at high altitude to dry arrid plains.
Thanks again for any advice, it is greatly appreciated.
Josh