binocular recomendation

[Mr. Sandman]

I use mine all the time. I used up my west marine frequent buyer certificates and got their most expensive pair basically for nothing. They seem to be pretty decent. I know they are not as sweet as the high end ones sold from optics stores but for the banging around they get on my boat they are fine.
If I was going to spend some money I would go with the image stabilization, that is a very helpful feature but it is expensive. If you have ever used them on a boat you will know what I mean.

[Raider Ronnie]

Here's what you do.
Go to West Marine with a $30 coupon one of your buds gave you and another $10 rewards one they mail you for spending spending so much over X period of time.

Pick out one of the best (most expensive) pairs w/ image stabilization.
Go to the counter with the most stupid looking girl working the register.
Hand her the 2 different coupons and watch and try not to laugh out loud as she punches in 40% off instead of $40 and gladly pay the $360 for the $600 pair