Denis ... I am glad I did not read your impression of the B.3 6x30 first or I probably would not have taken a chance on ordering my non-returnable customized version :eek!: If you had to grade this binocular from 1-10, with 10 being the highest I could see it being given a “4” from you based on your experience. With myself having the completely opposite experience with the Maven B.3 6x30, I would give it a 10 + :t: Here on this forum which can be very personalized, is like asking two different people who likes a certain leafy green vegetable. Myself for reasons going back to my early childhood, I can not stomach Lima beans, Green Beans, Spinach, asparagus ... anything Green :C My wife on the other hand loves to eat that leafy crap :eat: . Having said this Denis, if the Maven 6x30 does not work for you because of your facial characteristics that’s a bummer :-C. With my face, it’s a perfect match. As far as the Plastic feel you experienced, I wonder if the more expensive color choices other than the solid Black or Gray had something to do with that opinion ? I am going from memory but I thought I read somewhere where someone who had reviewed both a standard and a customized pair of Maven’s, said the standard color had a more tacky feel being more slippery to hold ? I have no Idea of how the Maven’s outside skins are made or how they apply the customized colorings to each. Maybe a forum member who has some knowledge on this topic can tell us. This could be another reason why are opinions of how these feel in hand are the complete opposite.
maybe he will offer to bring all the necessary Equipment/Birding Binoculars :t: .... maybe you could even talk him into getting a loaner of a certain 6x Bino well ahead of your scheduled outing just to make sure everyone’s viewing needs are covered :smoke:
