Apologies if this sort of message is inappropriate; I've lost track of my 
original confirmation message with the etiquette rules.

My wonderful waterproof Swarovksis have sprung a leak and have a cloudy 
lens (now that I finally have time to help with atlassing!). I have no 
choice but to send them for repair, but I can't function without 
binoculars, especially now. I'm thinking of buying another set of to use in 
the meantime, but something not as pricey as these (which were a gift). 

Can anyone recommend binoculars that might be be suitable? (I'm sure there 
is a great deal of information available online, but I'd rather be outdoors 
than research binoculars.) I'd like them to be waterproof, as I do a lot of 
kayak birding, with fast easy focus, and with as good optics as possible 
for the price, which I would like to keep under $500. And yes, this may not 
be realistic; I just don't know.

thank you, Leslie Starr
Baltimore & Port Republic