I agree with Brian. The best source for optics is Time & Optics. Remember
they are not open on Sundays.

Karen

On Feb 16, 2018 12:15 PM, "Brian" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I'm also in Summit County. The place to go is Time & Optics down in
> Millersburg. It's a bit of a drive, but definitely worth it. You can try
> out several different pairs and see which ones you like the most.
>
> It helps to go on a cloudy/overcast day, so you can see which binoculars
> let through the most light in low light conditions.
>
> After trying out several different pairs, I ended up going with Styrka S7
> 8x42, which I hadn't even considered. They're about the same price you
> mentioned.
>
> Brian Tinker
>
>
>
> On Fri, Feb 16, 2018 at 12:10 PM, Lisa Lazar <[log in to unmask]>
> wrote:
>
> > Hello -
> >
> >
> > Where should I go to purchase a good set of binoculars in Northeast Ohio?
> > (I am in Akron, but am willing to go to Cleveland, Canton, etc.).  And
> what
> > do you recommend?  I have been birding for 15+ years.
> >
> >
> > I think my Equinox pair were about $600 when I bought them 12-13 years
> ago
> > (they are 800x600?).  Pardon my ignorance, I don't have them in front of
> me.
> >
> >
> > While I would prefer them to be light, I think I would like them as
> > water/sand proof as possible since they go to the beach, whale watching,
> > etc.
> >
> >
> > Thank you so much for any recommendations you may have, and my apologies
> > if this is not the appropriate place to ask.
> >
> >
> > Lisa Lazar
> >
> > Akron
> >
> >
> >
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