Thread: Thermals. Whats the point of no return.

Originally Posted by Mathias

I've had a loan of the Helion XP50 and found the same. It takes a bit of getting used to but once mastered these things are pretty awesome at defining game is some pretty shitty country. I've decided though, its not for me, as I just cant justify the expense based on the amount I hunt.
Getting to the OP's question; I find its a bit like optic's, you gotta pay the money to get the good results. Yes the XP50 is pretty much up there in terms of quality and I was advised by a person who uses this gear professionally that there's a big difference between entry and top shelf. Entry level could give you an impression that doesn't really equate to the potential of thermal vision, so see if you can try a few before you take the plunge.

I would love to have been able to try them all...my impression is that the XQ38 is pretty adequate (I said ZQ above...getting old) I was massively tempted by the new Axion 30s for convenience but got sick of waiting. The other thing that pushed me up spec was I heard that the axions are a bit harder to use with glasses, as it is I prefer to use this with my glasses off, you have to push in a little with them on to get the full picture.