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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 04-03-2015, 14:39
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

With the problems I posted earlier and my recent experience trying binoculars side by side at West Marine, I'm convinced that even though the price will be higher, I need to actually pick them up and...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 04-03-2015, 13:20
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

I don't need close focus but I would need to take my wife along and see how she did with them.

But - since we are both wearing glasses would it be any different?
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 04-03-2015, 12:18
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

Well, after a bit of research, it seems West Marine sells over a dozen different styles of 7X50 binoculars, anywhere from $89 to over $600. Some models are available with or without a compass, some...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 02-03-2015, 06:16
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

I read some of the reviews posted and some I found on my own. The problem is, most of these are written by companies selling binoculars. So, if the company is selling several different brands and...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-03-2015, 15:21
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

West Marine warranty story:

I bought a West Marine inflator for my dinghy. I tried it out a couple times, then set out on a long cruise. The first time I used it, it failed (broken internal...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-03-2015, 09:26
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

I can focus with one eye, then use the adjustment on the other eye to get the same focus but when I look through them I see double. I've tried adjusting the spacing but it's still a problem.

I...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-03-2015, 09:05
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

Yes, but it doesn't work if the binoculars are in the river under your dock. :wink:

I thought about hiring a diver to retrieve them but it didn't seem worth it.

Seriously though, I think...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 01-03-2015, 06:44
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

Thanks. While prices are usually better on the Internet, I think I need to go somewhere where I can actually try them in person.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 28-02-2015, 18:07
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

With or without glasses I have trouble not getting a double image. Even if I adjust the lens on the one side.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 28-02-2015, 12:52
Replies: 72
Views: 10,588
Posted By rwidman
Re: Binoculars

After losing a good pair into the water, I settled on a used pair of eBay. $40 or so. For some reason I have a hard time with binoculars, especially if I leave my glasses on. I've got to remember...
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