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Why Range Finders are Perfect for the BackCountry
   
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Rangefinders are used in a number of commercial applications - surveying, mapping, mining, etc. - however for our purposes we will be discussing the portable laser rangefinder used by outdoor sportsmen and sportswomen.What will it take to get you to perform better golf' I'll be you've tried the gimmicky golf training aids. Did they work' How about equipment' How many drivers do you have in your garage' .....
Laser rangefinders calculate the distance to an object by bouncing a laser beam off of the object and measuring the lapsed time until the beam returns. Since the calculation is based upon the return of the beam, it stands to reason that a more reflective object can be measured at a greater distance than a less reflective object. Readily available models are accurate to within one yard and have the ability to measure distances to reflective targets up to 1500 yards away thats nearly a mile - and theyre accurate under nearly any condition.
The past few years have seen a number of technology advances across all rangefinder price ranges. Many models are lightweight, are easily operated with one hand, can measure through rain or snow, can see through nearby clutter, function well in low light, contain integrated optical magnification and are 100% waterproof. Additionally there have been vast improvements lately to lens coatings, battery life and information display.
If distances are important to your activity, you need a rangefinder. BackCountry features rocks, trees, lakes, mountains, ravines, cliffs have a tendency to distort ones depth perception. It is easy to misjudge even short distances. The most widely used application of rangefinders is in measuring shot distances by hunters. Whether you are hunting waterfowl or elk, distance to your game is the most critical factor in placing an effective shot. Bow hunters would never hunt without their rangefinder, the difference between 45 yards and 50 yards for a bow hunter is the difference between success and failure. Rangefinders are also used by golfers for determining club selection, by hikers to determine the best route to travel and by campers, boaters and wildlife observers for a wide variety of distance measuring purposes.
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The next time you plan to spend time in our wondrous backcountry consider taking a rangefinder along with you. If youve never looked through a rangefinder, you dont know what youre missing. With a quality rangefinder, guessing distances just became old news. Use this information and youll Get It Right The First Time. Get Outdoors!Introduction:
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About the author: Chuck Fitzgerald is Owner and President of Arizona based BackCountry Toys, an online store providing backcountry specialty gear and educational information for outdoor enthusiasts. Visit www.BackCountryToys.com to receive the free newsletter "FreshAir or call (800) 316-9055.