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Title: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: Bango skank on August 03, 2016, 01:41:36 AM: Never had a spotting scope but i think its time. What are the pros and cons in the straight vs angled decision? Only con i can think of to angled is it seems like it would be hard to look down low from up high. Thoughts?
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: huntnphool on August 03, 2016, 01:50:55 AM: Here you go Bango.

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,112618.msg1475536.html#msg1475536

http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,183132.msg2416354.html#msg2416354
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: Bango skank on August 03, 2016, 01:59:27 AM: Well damn, that was like reading a ford vs chevy thread. The one thing that stood out to me is that somebody said with an angled you dont need as tall (heavy) of a tripod. Thats something to consider, saving a bit of weight and bulk in the pack.
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Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 03, 2016, 08:14:33 AM: Another point to angled is you can rotate it (vortex at least) so that the angle is going sideways. So if looking down you can turn it 90 degrees to make it easier to look downhill. Same for a window mount in a truck.

It really is a personal preference thing. I like angled but have friends who can't stand angled.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: cbond3318 on August 03, 2016, 08:18:20 AM: I prefer straight. I find it difficult to zero in on a specific spot quickly with an angled spotter, could be just me though. I also find the straight to be more comfortable of a head position for long durations behind it. :twocents:

Probably not many across the board pros and cons, more of personal preference.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: quadrafire on August 03, 2016, 08:19:18 AM: Bango
there is one in Spokane you could check out on CL

http://spokane.craigslist.org/spo/5712382340.html
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: JDHasty on August 03, 2016, 08:21:16 AM: Quote from: BULLBLASTER on August 03, 2016, 08:14:33 AM
Another point to angled is you can rotate it (vortex at least) so that the angle is going sideways. So if looking down you can turn it 90 degrees to make it easier to look downhill. Same for a window mount in a truck.

It really is a personal preference thing. I like angled but have friends who can't stand angled.

:yeah:

We have both and if I had to go with only one it would be a hard call. Looking at the moon or up the side of a mountain w/kids means you have to get on your hands and knees w/a straight scope. But they are a bit easier to get lined up.

I think one of the threads linked to has a few paragraphs I wrote a while back on what my experience is.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: cbond3318 on August 03, 2016, 08:22:32 AM: Oh and, I usually do broad glassing with my binos then use the spotter to get a better look, with the straight, I can rest my binos on top of the spotter, sweep the area, then easily transition to looking through the spotter. Helps quite a bit after a couple hours. Just food for thought.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 03, 2016, 08:33:44 AM: Quote from: quadrafire on August 03, 2016, 08:19:18 AM
Bango
there is one in Spokane you could check out on CL

http://spokane.craigslist.org/spo/5712382340.html
That's a good deal too! :tup:
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: huntnphool on August 03, 2016, 10:09:40 AM: I wonder why they don't make angled binos for sitting and glassing long periods of time?
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: JDHasty on August 03, 2016, 10:15:21 AM: Quote from: huntnphool on August 03, 2016, 10:09:40 AM
I wonder why they don't make angled binos for sitting and glassing long periods of time?

They are made by Fuji, Docter & Kowa. They are pretty spendy
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: huntnphool on August 03, 2016, 10:25:44 AM: Quote from: JDHasty on August 03, 2016, 10:15:21 AM
Quote from: huntnphool on August 03, 2016, 10:09:40 AM
I wonder why they don't make angled binos for sitting and glassing long periods of time?

They are made by Docter & Kowa. They are pretty spendy

Yeah, let's see you strap those 32x82's around your neck and go walkabout. :chuckle:

Those are more like two spotters welded together.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: huntandjeep on August 03, 2016, 11:09:55 AM: Quote from: cbond3318 on August 03, 2016, 08:18:20 AM
I prefer straight. I find it difficult to zero in on a specific spot quickly with an angled spotter, could be just me though. I also find the straight to be more comfortable of a head position for long durations behind it. :twocents:
:yeah:
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Post by: jjhunter on August 03, 2016, 11:45:58 AM: I am constantly going between tripod mounted 15x's and my spotter. I can change out from one to the other in about 5 seconds and be right on target with my straight spotter - without adjusting my position or the tripod. This benefit is HUGE!
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: thinkingman on August 03, 2016, 12:21:04 PM: Quote from: Bango skank on August 03, 2016, 01:41:36 AM
Never had a spotting scope but i think its time. What are the pros and cons in the straight vs angled decision? Only con i can think of to angled is it seems like it would be hard to look down low from up high. Thoughts?
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Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: Bill W on August 03, 2016, 12:26:15 PM: I prefer angled for target shooting and straight for hunting.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: MarkTrail on August 03, 2016, 07:16:12 PM: As previously stated it's merely a ford Chevy fight. If you already own a straight spotter you will definitely struggle at 1st with the angled versions. If you are buying your very 1st spotter buy the one that has eye appeal for you. That being said as someone who uses spotters way more than the average joe I run straight only. Good luck.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 03, 2016, 07:50:48 PM: I will only run straight the angled eye pieces drive me nuts :chuckle:

To each there own, heck some guys even shoot bowtech bows :yike: :peep:
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: Bigshooter on August 03, 2016, 08:04:38 PM: Quote from: Bango skank on August 03, 2016, 01:59:27 AM
Well damn, that was like reading a ford vs chevy thread. The one thing that stood out to me is that somebody said with an angled you dont need as tall (heavy) of a tripod. Thats something to consider, saving a bit of weight and bulk in the pack.

I like a heavier tripod. The wind doesn't effect them as much. I also like a straight eye piece.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: Jason on August 03, 2016, 08:05:39 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on August 03, 2016, 07:50:48 PM
I will only run straight the angled eye pieces drive me nuts :chuckle:

To each there own, heck some guys even shoot bowtech bows :yike: :peep:
Only us smart guys shoot Bowtech!!
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: T-Dozzer on August 09, 2016, 09:25:24 PM: Straight all the way for me.
My standing tripod has to be taller, but that's fine. Usually just toss them in the truck. Most of time behind by spotter is sitting so a short light tripod works just fine.
Title: Re: spotter, straight or angled?
Post by: Bango skank on August 17, 2016, 04:01:58 PM: Quote from: thinkingman on August 03, 2016, 12:21:04 PM
Quote from: Bango skank on August 03, 2016, 01:41:36 AM
Never had a spotting scope but i think its time. What are the pros and cons in the straight vs angled decision? Only con i can think of to angled is it seems like it would be hard to look down low from up high. Thoughts?
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