Customer Reviews

Alpen SHASTA RIDGE 10x42 Waterproof Roof Prism Binocular

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I have always had problems with binoculars, and I always figured it was because I had a vision problem in one eye and that must have affected my viewing through the tubes.

WRONG!

I had just been too cheap to but good binoculars. I bought these for my wife, and I could not believe that I could actually use them as well. These are great for all purposes. We both love them, I need to get another pair!!

Over the years, I've owned dozens of binoculars, pricewise these are in the middle, but for performance they are much closer to the top. I don't recall exactly what I paid, I think a little over $200 I have owned and still do own several different 10x42 roof prism models including Nikon Monarch, Sightron, Pentax, Swift, Bushnell Legands, and others, none that grab more often than these. I just like them.

My wife got me a set of compact Alpen binoculars for Christmas. They are great for what they are, small, easy to pack binoculars. When I read a very positive review for full size Alpens in a major outdoor magazine, I decided to shop for full size Alpens. These are an excellent value for the money, very comfortable, great light gathering and just plain FUN. I'm not a pro but, for the money these seem to compare favorably with some of the much more "famous" import brands with the big price tags.