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Message: <blockquote data-quote="brocknroller" data-source="post: 3267587" data-attributes="member: 665">Frank,A difference you didn't mention is that it appears from your photos the Theron version of the McKinley BX-1/Prime ED binoculars has a slimmer body than Mount McKinley, maybe a bit slimmer than the Prime, too, which was one of the criticisms some people had about the McKinley, namely, it was too bulky, though that wasn't an issue for you in your review. Nor was the armor, which you described as follows: Furthermore, the texture of the rubber armoring is very comfortable to hold. It has a small amount of texture added to it which, though comfortable, still allows you to obtain a very secure grib. I would have a difficult time believing that this binoculars would slip out of your hand even under wet conditions.Hope the smooth armor also provides a very secure "grib." <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />Your "nitpick" was with the eyecups, which are now improved to your satisfaction. Sounds like you've found the perfect mate for your 8x32 Maven. It would appear that the Theron Quesadilla is more of a "brother from another mother," but "The New Clone in Town" made a better song parody.  :smoke: <a href="http://www.binocularreviews.org/2013/03/leupold-bx-4-mckinley-hd-10x42-binocular.html" target="_blank">Frank's review of the Leupold-bx-4-mckinley-hd-10x42-binocular</a>Brock</blockquote>

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