We've been trying to bring up some of our old reviews, and give some updates on the gear.
The problem with some of our reviews is we only get to use the gear a few months and then write the review, but that rarely allows us to comment on durability, beyond what we perceive is going to happen. So watch for a few of these "re-review"!threads here and there.
In 2014, I started using the Swaro 8x42 EL Range. I published this review a few months later
Swarovski EL 8x42 Range Binocular Review - Rokslide
I truly love this optic, and I've packed it up to 60 days every season since, for probably about 200 days of use. Here are some of the high points:
1) no scratches on lenses
2) no excessive wear which is notable as I'm not a bino-harness user
The missing plastic decal on the axle is my fault. I stuck a screwdriver underneath it thinking it was a pressfit and popped it out and broke the tabs, just have never sent it back for repair as it's cosmetic.
3) the comfy neck harness is holding together well
Low points:
1) it seems that sometimes, like 5-10% of the time, when I hit the range button, I just get the blank dashes and no yardage. I have to range something in the distance to "reset" and then it's fine. I don't remember that happening during that initial review. Other than that, rangefinder gives readings to 1200 yards just fine
2) my right eyepiece rubber protector came off during the archery hunt this year. Never saw it come off, just noticed it was gone one day. Swarovski replaced it immediately at no charge.
Really happy with these and considering what I could get for resale value on them right now, they have been a good investment for the performance. I think I'll be using these quite a while longer
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The problem with some of our reviews is we only get to use the gear a few months and then write the review, but that rarely allows us to comment on durability, beyond what we perceive is going to happen. So watch for a few of these "re-review"!threads here and there.
In 2014, I started using the Swaro 8x42 EL Range. I published this review a few months later
Swarovski EL 8x42 Range Binocular Review - Rokslide
I truly love this optic, and I've packed it up to 60 days every season since, for probably about 200 days of use. Here are some of the high points:
1) no scratches on lenses
2) no excessive wear which is notable as I'm not a bino-harness user
The missing plastic decal on the axle is my fault. I stuck a screwdriver underneath it thinking it was a pressfit and popped it out and broke the tabs, just have never sent it back for repair as it's cosmetic.
3) the comfy neck harness is holding together well
Low points:
1) it seems that sometimes, like 5-10% of the time, when I hit the range button, I just get the blank dashes and no yardage. I have to range something in the distance to "reset" and then it's fine. I don't remember that happening during that initial review. Other than that, rangefinder gives readings to 1200 yards just fine
2) my right eyepiece rubber protector came off during the archery hunt this year. Never saw it come off, just noticed it was gone one day. Swarovski replaced it immediately at no charge.
Really happy with these and considering what I could get for resale value on them right now, they have been a good investment for the performance. I think I'll be using these quite a while longer
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