Leupold Cascade Binos

Wiszard · Sep 26, 2007

I am planning on buying a new pair of binos and have read all the reviews on Cabelas. These binos get great reviews. Have any of you used the 10x42's? Thanks

Randy11 · Sep 26, 2007

i just bought a pair of nikon monarchs in 10x42. it came down between them and the cascade, i tried both out and really thought they were good binoculars for the price, and could hardly tell a difference between the two. the nikons just happened to be 80 dollars cheaper here so i went with them, but i think i would have been really happy with the cascades also.

randy

legacy · Sep 27, 2007

I have a pair of Cascades and love them! For the price, weight, and quality, I couldn't resist. I've had them for about 7 years. This last year the "hinge" loosened up a little. I sent them back to Leupold, and they sent me a brand new pair. The Nikons aren't too bad of a glass either.
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Wiszard · Sep 27, 2007

I have a pair of Wind Rivers for about 10 years and 4 years after I had them they started to not focus very well. I sent them back and they fixed them for free. No questions asked. Their guarantee on optics can't be beat in my opinion. I think I will buy the Cascades.

PJHntr · Oct 3, 2007

I've had a pair of the Wind Rivers also for about 5 years. The only problem I had is with the stupid eye cups not locking in place. I think the new ones twist now like all the others. I would highly recomend them for that $300 price range bino.

PacificNWhunter · Oct 3, 2007

I just got done going through the process of getting a new set of Bino's. My two final choices were the Leupold Cascades and the Nikon Monarchs. From what I was able to gather both are a very good bino for the price and seem to be each other's equal. When I went and tried them out both were clear, light and felt good in my hands. Every dealer I talked to had good things to say about both brands and never really gave a personal preference. I ended up going with the Monarchs because I have several hunting buddies that swear by them and they seemed to feel a little more comfortable around my eyes. On the other hand my Dad has always been a huge Leupold guy and I have never heard him complain once about any of his stuff, I know they have great warranties for their optics too. Either way you will be happy with what ever you get!

Jordan

Wiszard · Oct 3, 2007

Thanks for the info guys! I think I will be buying the Cascades within the next week or so. Thanks again.

400bull · Oct 4, 2007

I've had the same problem with my Cascades as PJhntr. The eye cups are held up by resistenace. After you have had them for a while they don't stay up as well. I've had my binos now for about 4 years and I am pulling the eye cups up as often as I am glassing through them. Other then the eye cups they have been a good pair of binos for me. My next set of optics I get will be Cabelas Euros.

400bull

legacy · Oct 4, 2007

Yeah, the new eye pieces "twist" out. It's a lot better design.
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Wiszard · Oct 4, 2007

Thanks for clearing that up, Legacy. I was thinking I was going to have to keep searching for my next pair of binos, but I think the cascades are the ones I will go with. If they aren't as good as they should be, Leupolds warranty is so good I can just send them back. That is one of the reasons I always buy Leupold optics. They've got the best policy in the business.