Post by: tomy salami on December 20, 2009, 05:10:46 PM
I could see better out of two taped together Wild Turkey empties.........after finishing one, and dumping the other.
The range finder is so inaccurate, I am better guessing the distance.
I hate them.
So I bought 3 sets. Trust me. You don not want them. Especially in 10x42.
Post by: 270Shooter on December 20, 2009, 05:30:39 PM
Post by: G.R.K on December 20, 2009, 10:16:31 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 20, 2009, 10:26:31 PM
Geovids suck.
Post by: G.R.K on December 20, 2009, 10:34:09 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 20, 2009, 10:39:00 PM
Shoulda bought three of em.
Prolly will..............gots to wear these ones out first. They ooze cheap chinese craftsmanship, shouldn't take long.
Post by: royalbull on December 21, 2009, 12:59:09 PM
Post by: Crunchy on December 21, 2009, 01:02:59 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 21, 2009, 01:24:42 PM
This turnin into ebay or sometin?
Couple a duckets more, you might be on.
Post by: poohdog on December 21, 2009, 08:38:12 PM
Post by: Gutpile on December 22, 2009, 07:03:38 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on December 22, 2009, 07:12:25 AM
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 07:13:02 AM
Worst binos I have ever seen.
Junky. Squeeky. Devoid of the craftsmanship you would expect of Leica.
Would not buy them again. Need to wear em out.
Next time, I think I will go with the Bushnells......like I knew I should have in the first place.
Post by: Hillbilly270 on December 22, 2009, 07:21:50 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on December 22, 2009, 07:21:58 AM
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 07:42:58 AM
Take heed, gents. Doin you all a big favor.
Bushnell is the best value for the money.
The best thing I can think of using these binos for is a paperweight. Maybe the neck strap could be used as a stringer for steelhead?
Post by: actionshooter on December 22, 2009, 08:29:27 AM
Post by: wastickslinger on December 22, 2009, 08:45:13 AM
Post by: actionshooter on December 22, 2009, 08:49:51 AM
you guys are smoking crack
:dunno: Maybe crack makes the Swarovskis look (a lot) clearer. :chuckle:
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 08:58:24 AM
The view I get from the Geovids is comparable to........say, your vision after a night of self hatred with your enemy: Jack Daniels.
Post by: wastickslinger on December 22, 2009, 09:01:55 AM
Post by: Bearhunter on December 22, 2009, 09:02:55 AM
Post by: MuleySniper on December 22, 2009, 09:03:50 AM
I'll go along with this. IF you compare the geovids to other comparably priced optics (SWAROVSKI). The Geovids are JUNK........... :twocents:
Agreed. I had a pair of Geovids for about a week and I couldn't unload those bulky things fast enough.
MS
Post by: Rob on December 22, 2009, 09:09:32 AM
Westside guys dont even know how to use there optics right! :o
We don't need optics. We just put our hands in the brush, and feel for points. It there are enough of them, we shoot it. That is manly hunting.
Post by: wastickslinger on December 22, 2009, 09:37:20 AM
Post by: wastickslinger on December 22, 2009, 09:48:18 AM
I'll go along with this. IF you compare the geovids to other comparably priced optics (SWAROVSKI). The Geovids are JUNK........... :twocents:
Agreed. I had a pair of Geovids for about a week and I couldn't unload those bulky things fast enough.
MS
You are right the Geovid is so much heavier the SLC, Im taking mine back cause they are lugs. They are 31.7 oz and the Swaro SCL are 30.7 oz. That 1 oz will take a load off so I can pack out a bigger rack! Who needs the range finder anyway. Not worth the extra ounce in my book.
Thanks for the tip.
:chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: Bofire on December 22, 2009, 10:42:26 AM
Carl
Post by: MuleySniper on December 22, 2009, 12:54:13 PM
I'll go along with this. IF you compare the geovids to other comparably priced optics (SWAROVSKI). The Geovids are JUNK........... :twocents:
Agreed. I had a pair of Geovids for about a week and I couldn't unload those bulky things fast enough.
MS
You are right the Geovid is so much heavier the SLC, Im taking mine back cause they are lugs. They are 31.7 oz and the Swaro SCL are 30.7 oz. That 1 oz will take a load off so I can pack out a bigger rack! Who needs the range finder anyway. Not worth the extra ounce in my book.
Thanks for the tip.
:chuckle: :chuckle:
I wasn't referring to weight. The difference is carrying something the size of a shoe box around your neck compared to something the size of a pack of cigarettes. :chuckle:
Oh yeah, I emailed them at leica and the weight you are referring to is minus the battery weight used to power the rangefinder ;) So go ahead and add 11.5 grams to that total 8)
Post by: Bofire on December 22, 2009, 02:27:49 PM
I really think you need to look at Tasco.
Carl
Post by: Bearhunter on December 22, 2009, 02:39:08 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on December 22, 2009, 02:58:34 PM
No one from Moses Lake has any business talking, I moved to ML in about 1954 moved away in 1969. I had to take an IQ test to get into college, just moving out of ML it went up 86 points! LOL
I really think you need to look at Tasco.
Carl
I almost pissed my pants from laughing so hard!! :chuckle:
Post by: jjhunter on December 22, 2009, 03:32:42 PM
Post by: whacker1 on December 22, 2009, 04:21:37 PM
I do agree the EL's are a superior binocular, but I always like the convenience concept of the range finder built into the binocular.
A friend of mine bought the Geovids about 4 years ago, and when he did, I bought his LRF 800 from him that was 10 years old. I still like the range finder, but would like to not have to carry two separate items. Not convenient. By the way my friend still loves his Geovids.
When looking at weight - should you be adding the weight of EL, plus the weight of the rangefinder you carry to accurately compare to the Geovids?
Post by: thinkingman on December 22, 2009, 04:43:59 PM
Premium glass is the cat's ass....
(I've been reading too much Dr Seuss)
Post by: Red Dawg on December 22, 2009, 05:18:12 PM
Post by: Bofire on December 22, 2009, 05:29:24 PM
For Thinkingman in his quest against the tsunamis of support Leupold, the lone peep in the wilderness, regardless of all odds, his nose plastered against the window pane...
""yup heh heh, you shoulda bought a leupold"
:P
Carl
Post by: actionshooter on December 22, 2009, 06:02:08 PM
Then reality set in, I went to Sportsmans and got the sales guy to take the Geovids, Swarovskis, and Zeiss outside. The Geovids were the losers handsdown. Ya, I ended spending more in the long run b/c I had to buy a rangefinder (Leica LRF1200) seperate, but I have no doubt it was the right decision.
Thats just my :twocents:
Westside guys dont even know how to use there optics right! :o
I need the glass here on the westside for ticks, I HATE ticks and I won't shoot a deer with ticks. :chuckle:
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 06:39:24 PM
At the end of the day the wares from China, foggy glass and all, did exactly what they were supposed to do.
Got a deal and a half on the three sets, and snatched em up without any hesitation. I need three sets of these paperweights, like I need another dozen Clatter Tads.
Anyways, sold two sets.......at a handsome profit. Kept the last set.....Au gratis, Pro bono, free.......my favorite price.
At any rate, a paid what these hunks of llama dung are worth.
Don't cha know the premium people pay for llama manure?
Post by: whacker1 on December 22, 2009, 06:45:35 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on December 22, 2009, 06:51:04 PM
MS
Post by: Bofire on December 22, 2009, 06:53:37 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 06:58:23 PM
Clatter Tads......as many as I am sitting on, are a mite hard to find in my mostest favoritest colors.
Can't get rid of them, I would end up spending too much time replicating good ones from the worthless ones I have with an airbrush.
Sumptin about the tads, be it the lack of current they need to run, or the fact they usually don't need a tune up...or is it the fact that steelhead or a late kinger will kill em?.....hard not to have a special place in your heart for them.
Post by: MuleySniper on December 22, 2009, 07:02:24 PM
Post by: jjhunter on December 22, 2009, 07:09:46 PM
I know of two guys that have the 10x42 geovids and they a bad ass. They both love them and I do to. I dont think they area any more bulky than normal binos and they are definitely better than higher priced zeiss. If any brand is bulky its zeiss for sure although i am sure they are good. But as far as price goes they are all way to much money. If I wanted a range finder bino combo Leica makes the best product IMO.
The Zeiss are more expensive, but equally more impressive. The Geovids lack something optically - that is a fact. Do the research, or, just compare them in the field with other high end glass. If you haven't done this, then all you have is an opinion.
If the Geovids where the best, I would own them. I don't have brand loyalty, I will buy the best, regardless of who produced it. I have not used the new HD Geovids, maybe they are better? But new price is comparable to the Zeiss and all hands point to the Zeiss as a superior product, both optically, and range accuracy/dependability.
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 08:33:46 PM
Good thing, because I hate them and was happy to send them to the orphanage.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on December 22, 2009, 08:43:17 PM
Post by: actionshooter on December 22, 2009, 08:51:59 PM
Been hearing real good things about the "new" EL's due out in Jan...
I'm curious about this, thinking the old 10x50s are getting heavy.
Tony, I've seen some pretty good deals on the geovids, one such deal was unbeleviable, didn't even think about turning a buck on them, didn't think they would sell. :chuckle:
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on December 22, 2009, 08:54:37 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on December 22, 2009, 08:59:56 PM
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 09:01:10 PM
Been hearing real good things about the "new" EL's due out in Jan...
I'm curious about this, thinking the old 10x50s are getting heavy.
Tony, I've seen some pretty good deals on the geovids, one such deal was unbeleviable, didn't even think about turning a buck on them, didn't think they would sell. :chuckle:
Took some gamblin on my part...........
proved fruitful, supplying me with a free set.
Geovids, in Kanadia, go for 3000 loonies with tax.......hint.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on December 22, 2009, 09:03:19 PM
Been hearing real good things about the "new" EL's due out in Jan...
I'm curious about this, thinking the old 10x50s are getting heavy.
Tony, I've seen some pretty good deals on the geovids, one such deal was unbeleviable, didn't even think about turning a buck on them, didn't think they would sell. :chuckle:
Took some gamblin on my part...........
proved fruitful, supplying me with a free set.
Geovids, in Kanadia, go for 3000 loonies with tax.......hint.
Thats usein' your head for more than a hat rack.... Can't beat that price...
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 09:10:52 PM
Gots to keep my wheelin, deelin, with a more than winning record.
Wifey keeps the gear chain very slack when I do not have to pay for crappy gear.
Post by: actionshooter on December 22, 2009, 09:12:30 PM
I'm gonna dump my 10 y/o slc's this winter and try some "new el's" out. Always like swarovski better than lieca or ziess, in the field..good plan
Post by: Bearhunter on December 22, 2009, 10:07:59 PM
Post by: actionshooter on December 22, 2009, 10:26:06 PM
Salami man your a weird dude! So all you guys that are bashing the geovids are you telling me that I don't see as much game because I have inferior optics. BS, the swaros will not allow me to be any better of a hunter than with my leicas. I don't have to worry about losing my range finder or glassing up a critter then having to dig my rangefinder out of my pocket then range the put it back, that's a lot of extra movement and time for an animal to spook. The minut additional amount of low light gather from the swaros does not make them far more superior. This post is a joke. Who would buy something x3 that expensive and then decide they are garbage, oh wait that kinda sounds like a girlfriend I used to have. Hahahaha
Don't get your panties in a wad cause I think the geovids are crap, to me its the overall quality of the optics, nothing else.
My opinion on this shouldn't mean any more to you than your opinion means to me, pretty much nothing.
If you like the Geovids better, great, keep them in business.
I disagree with your statement about movement and making game spook, If I use my rangefinder the game is over 300 yards away and I'm not to worried about spooking game at that distance. And using one brand of anything making someone a better hunter, thats total crap. Gear doesn't make a good hunter.
Again just my 2 cents.
Post by: G.R.K on December 22, 2009, 10:37:14 PM
Post by: actionshooter on December 22, 2009, 10:40:18 PM
Unbelievable, :dunno: ARAIGWhats ARAIG?
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on December 22, 2009, 11:03:47 PM
Salami man your a weird dude! So all you guys that are bashing the geovids are you telling me that I don't see as much game because I have inferior optics. BS, the swaros will not allow me to be any better of a hunter than with my leicas. I don't have to worry about losing my range finder or glassing up a critter then having to dig my rangefinder out of my pocket then range the put it back, that's a lot of extra movement and time for an animal to spook. The minut additional amount of low light gather from the swaros does not make them far more superior. This post is a joke. Who would buy something x3 that expensive and then decide they are garbage, oh wait that kinda sounds like a girlfriend I used to have. Hahahaha
James, I didn't say that did I? I really don't care what you shoot, what you glass with, or what kinda truck you drive. My eyes like swarovski, that where my money goes. Obviously you like liecas, and they work very well for you, keep on a truckin. Later
Post by: G.R.K on December 22, 2009, 11:06:28 PM
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on December 22, 2009, 11:21:12 PM
AS REAL AS IT GETS,Forum for *censored*s.Ask Tomy Salami.
Laffin. Better yet, for a cull.... Poor little soul, he just couldn't bear it last week, with greenhorn and guns, so he had to get real chicken*censored*....
Post by: tomy salami on December 22, 2009, 11:26:24 PM
I watched that bloodbath from the sideline.
Amazing, how puffed up everyone gets, and I aint even rattled a cage.
Post by: Bearhunter on December 23, 2009, 05:26:59 AM
Post by: Swiftkid on December 23, 2009, 05:52:45 AM
Post by: thinkingman on December 23, 2009, 09:59:22 AM
Post by: tomy salami on December 23, 2009, 05:01:37 PM
I do not even know that guy.
Enough heated debate and ill will was passed around here to give me a chuckle.
Glad everyone digs the gear they schlep into the woods.
I hate mine, and am hittin up Big 5 for the after Christmas sale.........hope they got some high flutin Tasco's waiting for me...............
By the way, whoever think the Geovids are too heavy, you could not be more right. Gots me a kink in my neck that will require a chiropractor. As for their clarity............I could not see a coyote after lookin for one all morning long.
.........Back to the Rainier and Ballentines to aid in the warming up.
Hope everybody has a Merry Christmas.
Post by: DeerHarvester on December 26, 2009, 03:20:39 AM
Post by: tomy salami on December 26, 2009, 03:29:07 AM
Bright eyed, and bushy tailed. On the warpath for chrome fish, not the burned out steelhead your hometown has to offer.
Don't understand me? Get a tutor.
Post by: huntmando on December 26, 2009, 09:51:00 AM
Post by: tomy salami on January 03, 2010, 04:27:31 PM
You might look at Tasco next. if you really want to step up.
Carl
Gonna do just that. These hunks of dung already fog up, and the focus adjustment is all crunchy.
Wife is gonna kill me for wasting all that $$.
Post by: thinkingman on January 04, 2010, 12:39:05 PM
Probably forgeries...You might look at Tasco next. if you really want to step up.
Carl
Gonna do just that. These hunks of dung already fog up, and the focus adjustment is all crunchy.
Wife is gonna kill me for wasting all that $$.
Post by: tomy salami on January 04, 2010, 01:26:11 PM
Or that I bought it from some gypsy on South Tacoma Way?