Nikon Trailblazer ATB?

[ishoot4thrills]

I'm considering purchasing a set of these binos in 8X25. I haven't owned nor have I used binos very much in the past. Are these worth the price of about 70-80 bucks?   :confused:   I like the compacts for obvious reasons and I plan on using them for tree stand hunting, still hunting, and spot-and-stalk-hunting whitetails with trad equipment. Will they get in the way of my bowstring when/if I draw on game while carrying them around my neck? Do I really need binos for hunting whitetails here in the east? Or, should I just buy some Rapid Rails for use with climbing up to my loc-on stand? I could always use more arrows too!   :rolleyes:   (In case you're wondering, I just got an early Christmas gift of $75 and it's burning a hole in my pocket!)    

I just don't know if I really need binos or not. Do very many of you use binos for trad whitetail hunting?

Thanks for your thoughts and ideas.

[FubarFred]

Binos are good for hunting an eastern whitetail. You can see them coming from a distance and know before what you are looking at. Stand, still, or from a hide, you still need to know whether it's a shooter or a pass. Get yourself one of those straps that keep it close to your body and has elastic straps for when you need them. I also bought a cover that wraps around them because I think the lens caps are a pain. My opinion only.
Fred....

[stick hunter]

Besides my bow i think my binos are the next best thing!!!! I have been using binos all the time for 3 years now and can say i have seen things i never seen before. I think one of the best things about them are when you shoot a deer you can watch it and seen where you hit it! really makes a difference, good luck nikon makes very good optics.