Yes, I’d guess as light or lighter than standard 8x. If you want max FOV and are glassing a little tighter conditions, maybe the 8x are better. But as a do-all I’m very happy.
Been a great unit. Carrying case, pic rail sighting attachment, mic for suppressr/airgun. Screen still has protector on it. Have original box and manual if it’s a Christmas gift! $450
Just got a pair. Very, very impressed. The glass is great. It’s no swaro, but the stabilized image overcomes any.. any.. non stabilized image. I was watching vapor trails holding them off hand spotting hits for a buddy.
I don’t think I’ll trust two part construction again. Badlands actually has a courera type outer on the lower, but maintains one piece on the inner. It’s not a waterproof membrane though. If they did that it’d be a winner. I think kuiu is where I’m headed next.
Issue 2: Walking in the grass post rain. My pants were getting wet. Took the gaiters home, ran them under the sink- water comes through the two piece construction of the lower and calf portion. The water follows the threads through. Shoe goo is the only fix.
Issue 1: In the first snow I wore them, the snow clung to the dynema and kept snowballing up under the foot. I had to wrap them in electrical tape to fight this.