View Full Version : Alpen Binos
lilbiggun
08-25-2002, 05:20 PM
I just picked up a set of these today. For the price they are amazingly clear. Waterproof, fogproof and from what the dealer was telling me a lifetime warrenty.
I havent had them in the woods yet but from a first observation, I'm impressed.
www.alpenoutdoor.com (http://www.alpenoutdoor.com)
lilbiggun
08-26-2002, 10:35 PM
Since I got a 30 day no questions asked money back guarentee with these puppies. I turned on the shower as hot as I could get it and threw these bad boys in. After 3 beers I got them out. I quickly dried the lenses and they were as clear as before they got wet.
I know this isnt as perfect testing as real life, but unfortunately mother nature isnt co-operating. I want it to rain now and it wont. Maybe it will rain this weekend ( I dont believe I just said that :eek: ).
Kraven
08-27-2002, 05:34 AM
You did just say that,thats like me asking it to start raining.It will come soon enuff.Souns like you got a great deal on the binocs,I checked them out on their internet site,not bad lookin.
Muledeer4me
08-27-2002, 06:25 AM
So what pair did you get?
I looked at the site ,they give you quite a few to pick from.
A good pair of bino's is one thing I cant do without.
Keep us posted on how you like them.
lilbiggun
08-27-2002, 04:52 PM
MD4M,
I picked up a set of the waterproof compacts model 508 (8X28's).
Last night I was checking out some game trails on the mtns behind the house. I wasnt able to do that before with my bruntons (P.O.S's).
Muledeer4me
08-27-2002, 06:40 PM
Good bino's make a BIG difference.
I have a pair of 8 X 30s and put on a tripod it makes them even more of a pleasure to use.
It sounds like those will work out real good.
kiwi hunta
08-29-2002, 04:53 PM
You probably already know this, but good test I always do with optics is a couple of hours in the freezer followed by an hour or so in hot water in the sink, if they pass that they should be good
lilbiggun
08-29-2002, 05:00 PM
Kiwi,
thanks, I never heard of that. I'm gonna try it.
Muledeer4me
08-30-2002, 06:38 AM
Never heard of that.
I think I will try it ,with Steve bino's first :eek: :eek:
lilbiggun
08-30-2002, 01:34 PM
MD4M,
I tried that test last night and they came out OK. My wife looked at me kinda funny and said the freezer is a hell of a place to store binos.
twolfd3
08-31-2002, 04:52 PM
i got dad a pair for what they cost i was impressed to they have gotten good reveiws in the rags
lilbiggun
09-16-2002, 06:38 PM
DO NOT BUY ALPENS!!!!!!!!!!!
For the last couple of weeks I've had them fog up on me withing 5 minutes of leaving the truck. One day was sunny and they still fogged up. I may have got a screwed up set but I'm staying far away from them. I'm returning them this week.
Elkhunter
09-17-2002, 05:27 AM
Sorry to hear that Joel. Man that sucks.
Kraven
09-21-2002, 04:29 PM
DAMN LBG thats too bad.And to think you were so happy with them too. :eek: :(