Moose wrote:
> I have one of those. Don't much like it. In fact, I don't like the
> neoprene, stretchy ones in general. Something weird about the feel as
> they expand and contract under load and I get all sweaty under them.
That's not really a problem for me, but only because the heat and
humidity here means that within a short time of leaving the house I'm
usually covered by a sheen of moisture anyway. :-)
...but, seriously, I do understand what you're saying. It's not
something that would annoy me greatly, compared to the headache thing,
and I will give just the standard "boomerang" (as Ali called it) strap a
go, as it sounds even better than my cheap neoprene strap.
> Birders have similar problems and seem somehow to be cleverer than
> photographers.
>
> I found one of these years ago at the Audobon Society store in Tucson,
> under a different brand, the actual makers. Doesn't look like much, but
> it is fabulous for binocs or a light camera. NO weight on the neck -
> NONE. The binocs rest against the body, yet are instantly available up
> at the eyes <http://www.eagleoptics.com/index.asp?pid=2553>. It might
> look like the relatively thin nylon cord would cut into one's shoulders,
> but it doesn't, and our heavier pair of B&L Waterproof Elite 8x40s
> aren't lightweights.
This looks interesting. I should know that it's often good to look
sideways at such things, rather than just at products within the speciality.
> ...
>
> The one I bought is like those on the Eagle site...
> It's made by a pet supplies company and has the
> trademarked name "Hugger Strap". I found a couple of on-line listings
> for it, but they don't have pictures, nor did the packaging.
For obvious reasons (my dog focus), I'm curious as to why it would be
made by a pet supplies company. I'm imagining you wearing one of those
dog seat-belt harnasses, probably the XL. <g> (Just FYI, most of them
aren't rated for seatbelt safety in an accident. Just use the seatbelt
like regular folk do. ;-) ).
I've found the "Hugger Strap" and binocular references. I also can't
locate a picture, but it has lead me to a welth of options under that
"binocular" and "harnass" category. Thanks.
Cheers,
Marc
Noosa Heads, Oz
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