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  1. David N

    Mono pod suggestions for a Swarovski 8x56

    Thank you. RRS is not available in UK ( I haven’t found a dealer) your right they are costly. I will be looking for something that is more wallet friendly, to make sure it works for me. David
  2. David N

    Mono pod suggestions for a Swarovski 8x56

    My experience is that they are the most comfortable and repeatable eye placement I have ever had. My glasses are the first things on in the morning and last off at night. When I see something that peaks my interest. I put up my binoculars to get a clearer view. If that then turns into...
  3. David N

    Mono pod suggestions for a Swarovski 8x56

    tenex. I was not aware of a “finnstick” thank you. Having searched about them, they could be juts the thing I looking for Light, relatively small and practical. The 8x56 are not excessively cumbersome or weighty. I’m practicing various hold positions. However if I see a subject I wish to...
  4. David N

    Mono pod suggestions for a Swarovski 8x56

    Richard. Thank you for your reply. I have looked at the stud mount, I agree with you it’s expensive. however in the long term it’s an investment that I would consider. Tenex mentioned a finnstick, never heard of this. So I will investigate. David
  5. David N

    Mono pod suggestions for a Swarovski 8x56

    Hello, I have only been interested in the 8x56. 8x is my preferred magnification. I wear spectacles, hence any binoculars I buy need to accommodate them. The Swarovski’s are stunning, I have only had them a few days, and the ability to observe under less than ideal light conditions is...
  6. David N

    Mono pod suggestions for a Swarovski 8x56

    Hello. As the subject. I’m looking for recommendations on mono pods. For the 8x56 binoculars, I’m not sure if I need mount or a simple strap setup. My height is 1.75m, 5’9”. Thanks in advance for ideas. David
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