Tract Torric Line Being Revised? (1 Viewer)

I received an e-mail from Tract saying "As we prepare for the next generation of TORIC 10x binoculars, were offering you an opportunity to get $100 Off a TORIC 10x42".

That indicates to me that the current generation of the Toric is being discontinued and replaced with a new version. No mention was made of the 8X42 Toric but since they are essentially the same other than power, then it may also be in line for a revision.

Trevor, any comments???

I have a feeling its going to be an open bridge abbe koenig prism binocular, like the Leupold bx5 or the Maven b2 or blazer primus.

That is an interesting possibility. However those are big changes with a possible higher price point and so it would make sense to designate it as a new higher tier model and continue with the current Toric.

I wonder if there are supplier issues requiring Tract to go to a different source, resulting in a different model. That is just speculation on my part. The current model is very good so I not sure what they can do at the current price point to make it better. Coating upgrades, eye cup changes, ??????

I am definitely curious to see what they come up with. I really like the one I have (Toric 10X42) so I hope they do not screw up a good thing.

New Tracts-any changes?

I got that message too, and I wonder why they don't give an idea of what is to come? Even a statement to the effect of keeping with the same philosophy of keeping high quality optics, no middleman distribution (why wouldn't they keep that unique approach?), and the lower overall pricing because or it.

I could see them improving the field of view in the 8x42's, that would be a major improvement, but there's nothing I would change on the 10x42. Well, maybe a less stiff focuser, but that should work out in time-it's very smooth!

The optics show a little glare to my eyes, but often it can be negated by correct eye placement. Some say they don't see it anyway. But yes, a very nice binocular, that is for certain. And so far, my dealings with them have been very positive. I like their warranty too.

Yes, we wonder what you guys are up to!

BruceH said:

That is an interesting possibility. However those are big changes with a possible higher price point and so it would make sense to designate it as a new higher tier model and continue with the current Toric.

I wonder if there are supplier issues requiring Tract to go to a different source, resulting in a different model. That is just speculation on my part. The current model is very good so I not sure what they can do at the current price point to make it better. Coating upgrades, eye cup changes, ??????

I am definitely curious to see what they come up with. I really like the one I have (Toric 10X42) so I hope they do not screw up a good thing.

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That's a great statement Bruce! Yes, too often things are changed just for the sake of it, for marketing ideas that shouldn't have happened because it was not needed in the first place! I hope that doesn't happen too!

Bruce,

Make certain to post when the 8x42 goes on clearance. I may want to pick one up when the time comes.

CG