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Product Review: Vanguard Sticks and Binoculars
« Thread Started on Jun 23, 2011, 9:28pm »

We will be reviewing three products from Vanguard:

1. Spirit ED Binoculars

2. Equalizer QS pivoting bipod with picatinny rail attachment

3. PRO series shooting stick.

Let's start with the Spirit ED Binoculars. Here is the write up from the Vanguard website; http://www.vanguardworld.com

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Spirit ED 1042
Spirit ED’s light transmission of up to 90 percent results in a near-perfect viewing experience. Its advanced lens and prism design with ED glass means you’ll get up-close and personal with nature, unveiling details in a way you never thought possible. Spirit ED boasts user-friendly features, too, with a lightweight, comfortable-to-hold body design, twist-out eyecups for long eye relief, large focus adjustment wheel and 100 percent waterproofness, so the weather will never slow you down.

Outstanding performance even in low-light conditions
ED glass technology for superior color reproduction
Advanced lens coatings for enhanced light transmission
Waterproof and fogproof
Lightweight body design

My take:
These are the best binoculars I have ever had the pleasure of looking through. I've always had binoculars with me when I hunt but for the most part the quality was not good enough to give me a whole lot of benefit, so they barely got use. I can honestly say that I will not ever hit the field with out my Spirit ED’s! So lets get down to why,

1. I love the compact design and the fact that they are built tough! These things feel great in your hand and do not make your neck hurt from being to heavy. They are light and stay out of the way until you need them. With all the stuff we carry to field and all the calls we have hanging from our neck this is very important.

2. Crystal Clear. I kid you not it is like looking though glass that turns everything HD. I was blown away the first time I looked through them. It brought objects that were 300-400 yards away right to me with zero fog and no blur.

3. Quality. Quality. Quality! I've paid 200.00 - 300.00 for my previous binoculars from a common name maker of optics and every time I was let down but figured that the quality I was getting was the quality level for the price range. You know the saying "you get what you paid for". Not the case with the Spirit ED’s! Optics Plant has them for 350.00 right now. IMO they are worth so much more. If you get these you will never need another pair again.

Next the Equalizer QS Pivoting Bipod with Picatinny Rail Attachment

From the website:

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Equalizer 2QS
Our popular Equalizer pivoting bi pod just got better! Equalizer QS has a picatinny rail system that allows shooters to attach and detach firearms faster than ever. Hunters appreciate its quick leg deployment. Its Pull and Position leg adjustment system enables you to quickly and safely reposition. A buffer spring reduces shock and vibration while providing a solid shooting base. It has a pivot tilt of 0 to 5 degrees and a -30 to +30-degree swing angle. Equalizer QS takes on an array of terrains with feet that convert from metal spikes to rubber. Equalizer 2QS is designed for prone and sitting position shooting.

Has a picatinny rail quick shoe system for extremely fast attachment
Buffer spring provides solid shooting
Bonus 2nd picatinny rail quick shoe for quick attachment to other firearms.

My Take: Where have you been all my life! This bi-pod has single-handedly made my hunts 10x easier! No more lugging sticks with me. These fold up nice and store inside it's self making the stick very small, small enough to store on my gun in its case or sock. Quick deployment is a breeze and the pivoting head makes adjusting for the shot very simple with little movement. I can adjust heights easily for terrain . You have to see this pivoting head it is awesome!

And Last but not least PRO series shooting stick.

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From the site
PRO B62
VANGUARD Pro Series shooting sticks are loaded with innovative features that will quickly set the industry standard. No matter if you’re a beginner or an expert, these sticks will have you shooting like a PRO! With patents pending, its Yoke Adjustment System (YAS) offers an adjustable rubber “V” yoke, the first of its kind. With a simple push of the button, the head adjusts and locks to 160º, 120º and 80º angles to fit different-sized forearms. Soft rubber fins contour around your firearm’s forearm. The head also spins 360º allowing shots from any angle. Its legs include a leg depth scale for water or snow measurement and a removable snow shoe. An ergonomic handle with foam grip and adjustable wrist strap provides for a comfortable grip. It also includes a bonus walking stick handle with compass. Deluxe, strong flip leg locks offer quick height adjustment. Convertible rubber to metal-spiked feet provide increased stability in extreme conditions. PRO B62 is a bipod.

Adjustable rubber “V” yoke spins 360º
Head adjusts and locks to 160º, 120º and 80º angles to fit different-sized forearms
Ergonomic handle with foam grip
Leg depth scale for water or snow measurement

My Take: First off I did not have them long as Ben VW was the lucky recipient of these sticks, but just like everything I have experienced from Vanguard it is packed with innovations. Ben will write a review on the review later giving you his take.

In Closing

Do yourself a favor and check out Vanguard products. High quality, innovative, and priced right for any budget. This is next level products, priced for every level of hunter.

http://www.vanguardworld.com

GW

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Re: Product Review: Vanguard Sticks and Binoculars
« Reply #1 on Jun 24, 2011, 6:29am »

Thanks Great White ! Good to see you back at it again. I've heard their quality is top notch. Glad to see someone actually use them though. Keep up the great work !!

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« Reply #2 on Jun 24, 2011, 6:41am »

Good review GW!

I used the Vanguard Sticks for Turkey Season, and i liked them a lot. Easy to adjust the hieght, and light weight. Looking forward to using them for Deer and Predator hunting. The only thing i would change on them is the rounded knobs on the bottom of the sticks, i would rather see a pointed bottom to prevent any sliding.

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« Reply #3 on Jun 24, 2011, 6:44am »

Can you change them out or are they permanent Ben?

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Jun 24, 2011, 6:44am, bones44 wrote:

Can you change them out or are they permanent Ben?

Not sure, i did try to un-screw them, but it just left threading, it would be nice if you could replace the knobs with points, but i probably won't mess with it.

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