Kowa Highlanders for Spotting Game @ LR

[sscoyote]

Anybody ever use these for that purpose? I bit the bullet and purchased a set with 32X oculars. They're heavy, and am trying to brainstorm a system for carrying them in a backpack for shorter distances in the field. Is there a portable tripod that'll handle them (14 lbs.)? I have the Leupold compact, and i think it'll support them, but not sure.? Also will a Doskocil case work with them?

 

[Flybuster]

Thats one impressive looking unit. Great idea I wonder why more companies don't make something like this.
They wanted $1300 just for the center mount for the tripod, Get real. Then another $925 for the Kowa brand Tripod. I can see why you want to try something else!

 

[jad29]

i have paired nikon 82ed, I have put then on my hiking tripod to test, it works but not real well, You,ll just have to test your leupold. I have never taken them more then a couple hundred yards from the truck, then I just put them on the full size tripod with jim white head and walk. I have bought 3cases, 2 underwater kinetics and SKB, the underwater kinetics are far superior. If you want the sizes on the 2 I'm not using let me know.

although I love my big eyes they have limited use for general glassing, I use 18x or 15x then go to the 30x when I need a better look

 

[sscoyote]

Jad-- i am very interested in the 2 cases you're not using. Just got my Kowas in, and now need a case.

 

[BountyHunter]

Try Ameripak, John Luchka, (609) 258-7004, 800-456-7963

Pelican also

Just picked up a couple cases from there here at the Marine Expo. good prices.

BH

 

[sscoyote]

Thks. mucho BH.