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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: SHANE(WA) on March 22, 2009, 11:05:19 AM

Title: alpen optics
Post by: SHANE(WA) on March 22, 2009, 11:05:19 AM: I have had a pair of alpen 10x42 binos for about 4 years now, they work great and are comfortable to use, but just not that durable, eye piece in general.I have had them get double vision too. I have sent them back twice now, no questions asked and back in 4 days and a upgraded model , excellent customer service :tup:
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: RailRob on March 23, 2009, 09:18:33 PM: i have two pairs of there binos. one pair I left in a field, went back in spring..found them all fogged up and left them in my warm house for a few weeks..they work fine...! for the price they are pretty clear glass
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: andrew_12gauge on March 23, 2009, 09:23:19 PM: i have a pair of 10x42 binos also lookin at maybe gettin an alpen spotter they have great glass for the price
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Post by: Pathfinder101 on March 23, 2009, 10:00:46 PM: I have an Alpen spotting scope. I like it just fine, but like you said, not real durable. Had it one year and it actually snapped in half (where the eyepiece glues to the barrel.) They replaced it no questions asked. I just had the metal ring where the tripod screws into the scope pop out the other day. Not sure if I should send it back again or just epoxy it myself. On the other hand the glass is nice. Spotted 3 of the last 4 deer I have shot with it, and my son's buck this year.
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: lamar_hunter on March 24, 2009, 01:52:02 PM: I have a set with double vison right now. so they will take them back? they are about 3 years old.
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on March 24, 2009, 01:53:59 PM: Alpen offers a lifetime warranty.

Good glass for those of us on a budget. I've used an Alpen 18x36x60 spotting scope for about 5 years now, no problem so far.
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: BLKBEARKLR on March 24, 2009, 08:29:53 PM: Lamar

I had a set had double vision, they were 5 years old, sent them in and I got the upgraded set in about a week and a half.

Joe
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: lamar_hunter on March 24, 2009, 09:17:25 PM: wow that is cool i will have to box mine up and send them in. that is good to know. i already bought a new set of binos but i will gladly have two!
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: SHANE(WA) on March 24, 2009, 11:08:44 PM: yeah just send a note and your info, got mine back in 4 days
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Post by: firecrotch on March 24, 2009, 11:19:43 PM: lamar your just crosseyed thats why your seeing double. alpen cant fix that.
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: lamar_hunter on March 25, 2009, 08:59:13 AM: Quote from: firecrotch on March 24, 2009, 11:19:43 PM
lamar your just crosseyed thats why your seeing double. alpen cant fix that.

damnit thats what i was afraid of
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: Intruder on March 25, 2009, 12:41:54 PM: Not baggin on anyone here but as I've read through the threads like 4 or 5 out of 7 guys have had problems with their Alpen products. It's cool that they have a lifetime warranty but the failure rate of over 50% seems a little high.

I've never looked at their products nor do I know what they cost but after reading through this topic it makes me think that a guy may be better off saving his change for a few months and getting something with a better track record. Not sure its worth risking a hunt on... w/ my luck they'd fail me day 1 of my 5 day hunt.

:twocents:
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: lamar_hunter on March 25, 2009, 02:01:51 PM: Quote from: Intruder on March 25, 2009, 12:41:54 PM
Not baggin on anyone here but as I've read through the threads like 4 or 5 out of 7 guys have had problems with their Alpen products. It's cool that they have a lifetime warranty but the failure rate of over 50% seems a little high.

I've never looked at their products nor do I know what they cost but after reading through this topic it makes me think that a guy may be better off saving his change for a few months and getting something with a better track record. Not sure its worth risking a hunt on... w/ my luck they'd fail me day 1 of my 5 day hunt.

:twocents:

yea mine were perfect for about 3 years..
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: andrew_12gauge on March 25, 2009, 02:20:56 PM: i havent had a problem with my alpens, they seem really durable to me
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: swanny on March 25, 2009, 02:22:11 PM: I have some 8x42's and love them! No problems yet with them at all, had them for almost 3 years. Can't beat the price either.
Title: Re: alpen optics
Post by: RailRob on March 25, 2009, 09:19:44 PM: Quote from: Intruder on March 25, 2009, 12:41:54 PM
Not baggin on anyone here but as I've read through the threads like 4 or 5 out of 7 guys have had problems with their Alpen products. It's cool that they have a lifetime warranty but the failure rate of over 50% seems a little high.

I've never looked at their products nor do I know what they cost but after reading through this topic it makes me think that a guy may be better off saving his change for a few months and getting something with a better track record. Not sure its worth risking a hunt on... w/ my luck they'd fail me day 1 of my 5 day hunt.

:twocents:

the only problem I have had with mine is they were left in the field for a few months and I tend to misplace them..I love them when I can find them!