Spotters\ straight vs. angled

[Barkoff]

I have problems with my neck getting stiff, is an angled spotter going to be better where that is concerned?

What the are advantages to an angled versus straight scope?

 

[DEERSLAM]

The angled scope takes some getting used to...acquiring your target.
If you are glassing up hill the angled spotter puts less stress on your neck by the angle that you are looking through the spotter...it's easier to tilt your head down than back. You can also use a shorter tripod which I feel is a big advantage...less weight. I just think the angled spotter is more versatile once you get used to it.

 

[SDHNTR]

I like the straight, it's easier to pack.

 

[scr83jp]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (SDHNTR @ May 1 2008, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

I like the straight, it's easier to pack.[/b]

After taking AZ Guide Duwane Adams' Glassing for Wildlife Class using binocs far outshines scanning with a spotting scope .I'll forego using my spotting scope ,from now on I'll use my 20x60 Pentax Binocs with a tripod to locate deer & elk.

 

[SDHNTR]

Definitely, but you don't (or at least I don't) use a spotter to locate game. The spotter is for getting a closer look once you have found him in your binos.