Last pair of bino's I'll ever buy, under $2k?

[.264winmag]

When it comes to bush planes the comparison you always hear is "it's almost like a cub".
When it comes to binos you always hear, "they're almost like Swarovskis.
IMO both comparisons are worth listening to.

Funny, I bought a pa20/22 lmao! And I've been finding sheep with the Cessna 172 of binos!

[The Hermit]

Kowa Genesis - cant be beat value for money hell they are even as good as the big three... check the reviews!~

[mddat]

Vortex warranty is lifetime, swaro and Leica are 10 years

[.264winmag]

Been reading lots about this ten year warranty with a 'limited' lifetime warranty. Can anyone clear this up on the meaning of limited? I assume it's lifetime when malfunction is due to craftsmanship but not from just pure abuse/neglect?

[SR80]

Been reading lots about this ten year warranty with a 'limited' lifetime warranty. Can anyone clear this up on the meaning of limited? I assume it's lifetime when malfunction is due to craftsmanship but not from just pure abuse/neglect?

I just picked up some Zeiss conquest HD's. They have a 5 year no fault warranty (same as vortex's warranty) after that it's lifetime but has to a fault with the bino. So dropping them in a dock like and smashing them won't be covered after 5 yrs. By then I'll want a new pair anyways.

[300rum700]

Been reading lots about this ten year warranty with a 'limited' lifetime warranty. Can anyone clear this up on the meaning of limited? I assume it's lifetime when malfunction is due to craftsmanship but not from just pure abuse/neglect?

They'll never not fix them but after the time is up and you've scratched the lenses or something along those lines you might have a very minimal service charge.

[SR80]

Whatever you end up buying, I suggest buying the tripod Mount for them too. I've never used my binos on a tripod up until about a month ago and what a difference it makes. Used to think resting myelbows on my knees was steady enough, wrong! I don't think a guy can really appreciate the quality of that high end glass until you get them rock solid on top of a tripod.

[.264winmag]

I like the tripod idea, for long backpack trips however I can't find room for a tallish tripod. I find an adjustable hiking pole to help a bit.
Thanks for everyone's input, going for test drive at GR today. Visa is zeroed, this could be trouble lol

[2tins]

Hey man I'm not sure if you've ever heard of Camo Fire but they always have good deals on good glass. In fact they have a set of Leica Ultra Vids on right now. Good luck.

[6.5x55mm]

Wholesale sports has the Leica HD-B on sale for $3017.49. Kamloops has one.Great price love mine.