I bought the Maven 7x28 on your recommendation. Thanks. You were right. They’re great.

@SamkoTradBow

Жыл бұрын

mavens are fantastic

Very well done! Thanks Buddy

Cool thanks Jay

You and I are on the same page. My favorite hunting binoculars were a pair of Coleman 5 X 30s which were made by a binocular company for Coleman. I bought them many, many years ago for a hundred dollars, and sold a pair of Leupold 10 X 32s to purchase them. Low power helped gather light and I depended on them. My favorite ever. Bow hunters need low power small framed glass. I've encouraged several binocular companies to consider glass for bow hunters...maybe some day? Perhaps your work will help. Stay safe and shoot that longbow straight.

@SamkoTradBow

5 жыл бұрын

Well said. I have even looked into manufacturing my own 6x30 binos but according to statistics they never sell well as everyone wants high power. If they only knew the advantages of a 6x30 bino!!!!

Love your no bullshit approach. Got myself a pair of Maven 8x42, wow was blown away at how sharp they are. I am from UK England this brand is great value. Next upgrade is gonna be them fancy Swaros 10x42 you have.

@SamkoTradBow

3 жыл бұрын

Those mavens are very nice! Great choice!

Alright that's it, I'm sold. I'll get a pair next month. I feel the same way about them 8x and beyond, their just not me. I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and 7x50s were the norm. Excellent power for land and the ocean. I've had 8s and bigger. They usually just upset me. I seen these Mavens about a month ago, and crossed referenced them to KZread,and,voila brought me to this video of someone that sounds knowledgeable. Thanks man. Because I was this close to purchasing a pair of kowa 6x30s but porro prismed.

@SamkoTradBow

5 жыл бұрын

These mavens are awesome glass and clarity for the money and ultra light weight. Very good buy on binos that will serve you well.

Everybody wants "magnification" however its a dumb move for many reasons that you stated! As soon as you brought it up I new I was listening in on someone who actually knows his stuff. I'm thinking about trying out the 6 power mavens

@SamkoTradBow

Жыл бұрын

Mavens are excellent. You will be very happy. If my Swarovski 7x30s ever die I will try the maven 6 power as well

Jason, I wanted to see what your thoughts on the ultra light tree saddle setup, I know you love your LW assault 2 set up, but ever looked into the saddles? do you think there is a recurve limb clearance issues ?

@SamkoTradBow

5 жыл бұрын

Saddles are great for people that like them. I personally dont care for them. But my buddy john has hunted out of a saddle for last 25 years. He even makes his own. I have a podcast coming out in 2 weeks with john all about saddle hunting. One thing for sure limb clearance is usually not a problem out of a saddle. Never heard of a trad guy saddle hunting complain about bow clearance. The way you shoot out of a saddle is different than a tree stand. Maybe one day this summer I will do a video with a saddle set up. But honestly I dont use one enough to be an expert on it.

I totally agree with you about Maven binoculars. I had the opportunity to use the B1 10x42 while out with a nature guide in the Grand Tetons/Yellowstone last year. I am no expert but to me they seems really nice. There is a big jump in price from the C series and B series. I watched your video on the Swarovski's and you had mentioned that the Vortex viper HD binoculars were really nice so my question to you is out of the Vortex vipers and the Maven c series which one would you choose? Are the Diamondbacks in line with the c series and vipers in line with the B series? Also, I am really struggling with choosing at size. Most everything available to me to try has been the 8x42 or 10x42. I don't hunt so I will mostly be using them for nature watching or spotting at the shooting range. I feel like my distance needed will be at out to 200 yards mostly. I would love to hear your feedback. Thanks.

@SamkoTradBow

5 жыл бұрын

these are the only maven binos I have ever used so I dont have the option to compare the other versions to the vortex binos I have tried before. So i can not give a fair verdict on what I would like better. I can say I love all vortex binos especially for their prices. You get great build quality and durability and great glass for a affordable price. That is not very common these days. Since i have never had my hands on the higher priced mavens I cant say much about them. I personally would think a 10x42 would be better for you as a bird and nature watcher. But I dont do that so Im not the best to give advise on that. Heck you might be better off with a set of 15x50s and a monopod or carbonfiber tripod. To be sure you are getting the best answers I would ask this question on some of the birding forums or channels as they would kow whats better for exactly what you want to do. I would hate to steer you in the wrong direction or give advise that wastes money for ya.

@playingwithmytrains5440

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for you advise. I am not in a hurry to make my decision. I am planning on going to the Great American Outdoor show in PA in a few weeks so hopefully there will be some binoculars there to try and experts to answer some questions. I have a feeling when its all done I will end up with a couple pairs. lol. By the way, I love your channel. You do a great job providing people with a lot of great content. I plan on watching a lot of your videos.@@SamkoTradBow

@SamkoTradBow

5 жыл бұрын

@@playingwithmytrains5440 thanks! I think you are on the right path. Try a few different ones and buy what you like best.

Love to see a video of the 6x30 as it is in their Top Tier B series. B-3 6x30, where as the 7x28 is lower C series. They offer a try it out deal where you send it back for a refund if you do not want it.

@SamkoTradBow

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah those 6x30s are on my list of stuff to buy and try. Hopefully this summer I can do it. Honestly don't have the money right now as this virus has cost me half a years income...lol

@joshlane4639

4 жыл бұрын

I completely understand, I really enjoy your podcast and I have your bowhunting class, I definitely learned more than I knew!! Those Maven B.6x30’s just got to my house today, but I cant check em out till I get home Fri from work. I will let you know, how I like them. Look on the bright side, I bet a whole bunch of women get pregnant over this stay at home stuff and there will be a bunch of weddings coming up real soon!!!

@SamkoTradBow

4 жыл бұрын

@@joshlane4639 awesome! Can't wait to hear what you think of them. I bet you are gonna love them!

@moorehuntin8732

3 жыл бұрын

What’d you think of them, Josh? Use them this past season?

@IonorRea

10 ай бұрын

Check Kowa BD II XD 6.5x32

Bought these based on the video. The sweet spot is too small and to much distortion in the rest of the lens. Which is unfortunate because 7x binoculars are very hard to find and offer great benefits compared to 8x

@SamkoTradBow

3 жыл бұрын

Yep they are very very good for their price. But they are nothing like higher end options. But like you said its too bad the 7 power binos are not made my too many companies anymore.

@donh1572

3 жыл бұрын

@@SamkoTradBow actually I find lower price 8x binoculars such as the $79 Nikon trailblazer blow these mavens out of the water with its optics. Unfortunately they are not 7x though

Hey Jason, I ordered meopta meopro 10x42 hd, do you think it'll be sufficient to get good sky viewings and daylight long distance or the 7x28 or larger objective lense is more appropriate to use at night

@SamkoTradBow

4 жыл бұрын

I think the 10x42s will work perfectly and you will love them. For what you mentioned I would of got the exact same size.

@TariqAbdul12

4 жыл бұрын

Forgot to mention that Maven's 10x50 is another contender to serve as my all around binos, Meopta meoppro vs Maven's 10x50? Thoughts are very welcomed:)

@SamkoTradBow

4 жыл бұрын

@@TariqAbdul12 those are great as well just a lot bigger in size and weight. I dont have any experience with either of those models so cant help there. But if you dont mind the weight and size they would do better in all situations

@TariqAbdul12

4 жыл бұрын

@@SamkoTradBow Very true, thank you much for your 2 cents:)

Have you had a chance to review their B3 6x30 in low light?

@SamkoTradBow

Жыл бұрын

I have not

@malin7919

Жыл бұрын

@@SamkoTradBow Just found out they no longer sell 6x30.

This comes in a 10 x28 also. You like 7x28 better ?

@SamkoTradBow

Жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of anything over 8 power personally. 10 power requires me to set down my bow and use 2 hands to keep them from shaking so much. For huntingnin the woods I like a 7 or 8.

@patricj951

7 ай бұрын

7x means wider field of view, twice the brightness in low light condition and better depth of field(less need to refocus when you change distance). The 4mm exit pupil also makes it more comfortable than 2,8mm exit pupil of 10x model.

If you could only get one Jason would it be these or the vortex you previously covered? Thanks!

@SamkoTradBow

5 жыл бұрын

Tough call. Both are really nice. I thin the maven glass is better but I think the vortex is more durable stronger body design. Very tough call. Personally I'd probably go mavens because both are low priced and if I broke them I'd just buy another pair. So that would cancel out the slight difference in durability. I do like the eye cups on the vortex a little better though. 2 great binos at great prices and cant go wrong with either

@jfuente

5 жыл бұрын

@@SamkoTradBow appreciate it! Been burning through all your content here and the podcast.

What would be your pick between these and the Kowa 6.5x32 ?? Thx

@SamkoTradBow

3 жыл бұрын

Never tried the kowas but heard great things about them too.

@TheHonarable1

3 жыл бұрын

@@SamkoTradBow Thx for the quick reply especially being that your vid is over 2 yrs old! With that being said would you still recommend the Maven's or have your come across something newer that gives it a run for its money ....under let's say $400?

@SamkoTradBow

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonarable1 honestly I love the vortex new diamond HD line and have the 8x30s and love them. They are only 200 bucks and excellent. Those kowas look great too! Just looked them up. I might have to get a pair of those to try out. The 6.5 would be amazing!

@TheHonarable1

3 жыл бұрын

@@SamkoTradBow Thx so much for your help....I might pick up the Kowa's tomorrow. I don't have much experience so my opinion doesn't mean much LOL

@SamkoTradBow

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheHonarable1 let me know what you think of them. They sure do look great

Put those in my Christmas stocking... please disappoint me.

Considering the current global takeover isn't to my liking at all, I'm wondering if we can get a status update on your own takeover. 😁

@SamkoTradBow

8 ай бұрын

😂 I'm working on it

Well kowa still makes a 6x30 mm

@SamkoTradBow

5 жыл бұрын

Yep but they are a Porro prism. Too big and bulky for a 6x30. Want a roof prism model.