My partner and I both suffer from neck problems (too many years staring at computer screens) and find that binoculars can cause neck pain after a while. It's more of a problem in fine weather when we are wearing clothing without collars.
I have been looking at the various wide binocular straps available and the Opticron neoprene versions look good value. Does anyone have any suggestions for straps which they have found comfortable over extended periods of use?
Ron
Generally a wide, contoured neoprene strap will reduce any strain or weight from the bino. Many firms such as Zeiss, Leica and Swarovski have these as standard - they are well made and available as a spare from most authorised dealers. Other companies doing these straps are Op/tec USA - DO NOT get any mosquito repellant on these straps if it contains DEET.....this will quickly damage the neoprene.
Something else to consider is a binocular harness. Good luck
[QUOTE=PYRTLE;909968]Generally a wide, contoured neoprene strap will reduce any strain or weight from the bino. Many firms such as Zeiss, Leica and Swarovski have these as standard - they are well made and available as a spare from most authorised dealers. Other companies doing these straps are Op/tec USA - DO NOT get any mosquito repellant on these straps if it contains DEET.....this will quickly damage the neoprene.[/QUOTE]
Thanks for the tip about DEET – we do use insect repellant wipes which contain this. As matter of interest I have wondered whether DEET will affect the rubber coating on binoculars or is it just neoprene which is vulnerable?
Ron