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I hate writing this type of post, but thought it would be worth noting to the community. I purchased the swaro adapter when I got my 10x50EL's a few years back. It was the kind that would push up and lock on top of the binos. I used them lightly (only pulling them out when big game hunting), and they fell apart. Poor design. I call to find out how to fix them, and found out there was nothing to be done. They offered me the new adapter model at full price. I am shocked because of the luxury brand swaros currently hold, a total mismatch to the pool quality adapters they produce. But, they do price their adapters and accessories at luxury pricing. I went back and forth with the customer service agent maybe 6-8 times. They ended up offering me a $50 gift cert to The Outdoorsman (because I put in a post and adapter there). I declined, because a luxury brand should do better to stand behind their product. It's not the money that is important, and it makes me wonder about the binos. Maybe they go cheap on those too, going forward. It felt like I was dealing with walmart customer service, not Nordstroms (at a Nordstrom's price). You can't sell something, stop supporting it, and then leave your customer out in the cold by offering a full price option of their newest crap. I don't think I'll ever be able to buy anything from them going forward- disappointed with the entire process- and makes me worry about the future of my 10x50 EL's when I need work on them.

ya- i bought them separately. a little more painful. I come from an industry where your product has to be good, top to bottom. Odd that they are ok with a completely different perception of their product lines.

I wasn't looking for warranty, just a way to fix- I didn't mind paying to get it fixed. They charge double the price for the product, shouldn't they support it?? I don't think that is asking too much. Yes, that is exactly what I will do.

I already had the outdoorman installed after back/forth with them. They then came back and offered swaro accessories after I already bought the outdoorsman. I explained this to them before I bought the outdoorsman with no success.

sorry, cute?

I have the infamous ABS roof from Coleman. I took the plastic off the top and I am going to apply the grizzly grip coat to finalize. I do have 3" of deflection, or drop in the center. The roof appears to be made of plastic and high density foam- nothing else (unless someone knows to the contrary). Is it worth trying to raise the ceiling to fix this, or should I just add more foam on top to smooth this out? Any other advice would be very appreciated. I need to fill in some holes with replacement foam as well. Lots of work, but worth it! I am taking this bull elk hunting this winter.

love the ideas (except the short pier one- ha). I'll be assessing this weekend.

Thanks guys. I have poked around that site some (that is where I got the idea to rip off the old cover), but was curious about a method to raise this roof internally. Lots of creative DYI'ers on this site.

I should also add that one idea I read was to strap down the edges and then put a jig in the center and jack up the center from inside. not sure if it'll stay, since it seems to have years of sagging and afraid it is permanent.

hilarious

10 days of hunting? that is some determination from your wife. She's a keeper.

Love the structure of the rack. wow

Good luck, man. There's not enough taking their sons out hunting- probably because they don't hunt themselves. I have some of my favorite memories hunting with my dad.

Stud.

impressive work. Love the story, great when hard work pays off.

Any progress? Hoping you snag one.

So, I am curious when the rut typically ends?

interesting opinions here. I don't wear orange either, but like to keep some color when an animal is down. I find bow hunters are the most respectful/safe, and the worst are rifle. I don't suspect anyone on this site, but there are plenty of lazy SOB's out there road hunting, which pushes me to mark my game.

I bought a Swarovski tripod adapter for my 10x42EL's about 6-7 years ago, I think. So, the adapter broke, and I contacted Swarovski to see what it would cost to get it fixed. They responded by telling me that they don't fix the old style anymore, and suggested I buy the new style at full price from their website. I don't recall what I paid for the adapter, but was really bummed that they didn't do more for me. Unfortunate, especially when the adapter was super expensive to begin with.

What does the outdoorsman setup cost? I am still pissed to have spent $200 on an adapter to only have it fall apart.

Wasn't though? but it was so expensive. What is the outdoorsman?

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Its getting closer to the best time of year. Love this stuff, and thanks for posting.

great intel, and makes a ton of sense. The bigger bulls I have seen in past years have been in awful locations. brutal to get to, and it really makes you think twice about going after them, knowing you need to pack it out.

Do you have a nov rifle hunt? Do you have a nov rifle hunt? ya- last week of Nov.