I just bought a STS 65HD and the Gavia i used at a shooting competition was not that good. For my eyes viewing was not pleasant, not as clear or bright.
I have no idea why i thought the were shooting sticks 🤣, but got a set of trekking poles mainly for this reason , it will be quicker than setting up a tripod to shoot.
I did not really ask if it was the HD, at that price i thought no way it is. Thank you , got my tripod today and hopefully it suits me , i am 6foot7 but could only find a tripod that is 6foot5, but then again i prefer to sit down and glass.
Amazing customer service from Swarovski - getting...
If he wants Euro glass this is what i would look at.... Big fan of Zeiss in rifle scopes and use V8 and V6.
Zeiss V6 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x50
Swarovski Z6i 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x50
Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15x56 or 3-18x44
Kahles Helia 2.4-12x56
Docter V6 2.5-15x56
If money is not an issue Zeiss v8...
Appreciate the reply! Helped me made my mind up, i was rooting for the Swaro but wanted everyones opinion.
Althought it's straight not angled but will make it work and use a higher tripod that extends to 200cm.
Coming from Australia sheep is out of question for me. Mainly due to the conversion rate. A $30k hunt USD is $45 + in AUD dollars for me plus cost of charters etc.....
You can go to Asia and hunt Kazakhstan for $16k to $20k USD for Maral and Ibex and can add siberian roe deer for another fee...