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    Danner Alsea Laces

    Just wondering if anyone has these boots and what do you think of the laces? Seemed really skinny to me when I tried them on last year and passed on them because of it. Has anyone tried upgrading to a thicker lace? I’m having a hard time finding anything under $300 that I like and I just can’t...
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    Irish setters

    Which one are you using? I bought a pair of Irish Setters about 20 years ago and loved them and finally have to replace them this year. They were insulated and I actually used them more for ice fishing than for hunting. They don’t make that particular boot anymore and I have been skeptical of...
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    Salewa Alp Mate Mid

    Just checking to see if anyone on here has any experience with the Salewa Alp Mate Mid and would these be a good choice for spot and stalk archery mule deer in Wyoming? It sounds like the area we will be hunting is not too rugged so I don’t feel I need a really stiff boot. I’m also looking for...
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    Looking for Meopta Optika Opininons

    Oh man! Had I known that I may have gone that route. The Meopros have been delivered but they are a Xmas present so my wife grabbed them right away and wrapped them and said I have to wait.
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    Looking for Meopta Optika Opininons

    I ended up picking up the Meopta Meopro HD 10X42 on Black Friday for $385 directly from Meopta. I liked the BX-4, but couldn't justify the cost.
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    Would like some opinions on 10x42 binoculars I'm considering, $500 (soft) limit

    Directly from Meopta: https://meopta.store/products/meopro-hd-10x42 It looks like the 30% off has ended and they are now listed for $549.99. Prior to my purchase I had PM'd Doug from CamerlandNY and after a bunch of back and forth had pretty much decided on the Kowa BD II's, but then this deal...
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    Would like some opinions on 10x42 binoculars I'm considering, $500 (soft) limit

    I ended up going with the Meopta Meopro HD. Meopta had 30% off on Black Friday so that brought it down to $385 to my door. Pretty tough to pass that deal up. I thought they might be closing them out and discontinuing that model because they came out with the HD plus, but I haven’t found any...
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    Forward Opening Bino Harness

    Wow, I've never heard of these guys. I just bought the Kuiu two days ago, but would have considered these guys if I had known.
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    Looking for Meopta Optika Opininons

    Ended up going with the Meopro HD. Got ‘em on close out directly from Meopta for $385. The deal was too good to pass up and left me with money to put towards a harness.
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    Crispi Summit II For Early Season

    Anyone using the Crispi Summit II for early season? Will be chasing muleys in Wyoming early season archery. Is this too much boot for spot and stalk? Also looking at the Lapponia, but those appear to be sold out in my size (10.5) everywhere I look. Thanks, Mike J
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    Leupold Wind River 10X42

    I think I never gave them a serious look because of where they ranked in the 26 binocular review by Backwoods Pursuit. Right now I am leaning towards the Meopta Optika just because I haven't been able to discern any difference between them and anything else under $500 that I have compared them...
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    10x42 Binoculars, which ones?

    Yeah, I have zero experience using binos so I have no idea what I’m looking for. I’ve looked at everything in the $400-500 range that are offered locally and I think I would be happy with any of them. I just got back from Scheels and tested the Sig Zulu 5 against the Vortex Viper and Vortex...
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    Would like some opinions on 10x42 binoculars I'm considering, $500 (soft) limit

    Yeah, that would definitely cut down on the bias. So have you made a decision yet, or are you waiting to see what deals come out on Black Friday?
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    Would like some opinions on 10x42 binoculars I'm considering, $500 (soft) limit

    Yeah, I guess they never said if they started at the top and worked their way down or vice versa. It would make more sense to grade them by the way they grouped them at different times ( ie.. do all of the $500 and below one day, the $700-$1000 another day, etc, etc)Trying to grade 26 binoculars...
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    Warranty

    I hear what you are saying and it makes sense. I try to take care of my stuff, but stupid things happen so those no questions asked warranties do make you stop to consider them. I was looking at the Kowa BD II and I thought it said it had a 10 year warranty. Did I misread that? I tried...
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    Warranty

    Just wondering how much consideration you all give to a manufacturers warranty when making a decision on which optic to buy? Normally I don't even look at a warranty, but I don't think I have ever seen another product that offers lifetime no questions asked warranties that are transferable like...
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    Would like some opinions on 10x42 binoculars I'm considering, $500 (soft) limit

    I actually just called CameraLand about a 1/2 hour ago. Doug wasn’t available so I talked to some other dude. The Kowa was one on my list and he said it’s tough to beat. Makes me wonder why the Backwoods Pursuit review ranked it so low. The price is definitely in the sweet spot of my budget so...
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    Would like some opinions on 10x42 binoculars I'm considering, $500 (soft) limit

    I'm curious when you bought yours because they list at $599 and the best sale price I've found is $499? I'm in the same boat as the OP so If I could find them for $425 it would definitely make my decision easier.
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    Looking for Meopta Optika Opininons

    One negative for the Optika is FOV is only 314. The Meopro HD is listed at 341 so I think it’s probably worth the extra $$$
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    Looking for Meopta Optika Opininons

    Thanks, I did notice the Optika's were a little heavier than the BX-4's. Not by much, but it was noticeable. I thought my local Scheels carried the Athlon in-store, but I just checked and it's online only so I guess I won't be going and checking those out. I've read that others have had the...

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