Can any of our American friends recommend an optics retailer in the Orlando area?
A colleague is visiting the theme parks with his family in the next couple of weeks and wants to spend his birthday money on a new pair of binoculars.
Is there a shop in Orlando where he could try before he buys?
He's also interested in good birding spots nearby that he can do on a day-trip (providing he's allowed out on his own!).
Cheers
Mike
[QUOTE=thickmike]Can any of our American friends recommend an optics retailer in the Orlando area?
A colleague is visiting the theme parks with his family in the next couple of weeks and wants to spend his birthday money on a new pair of binoculars.
Is there a shop in Orlando where he could try before he buys?
He's also interested in good birding spots nearby that he can do on a day-trip (providing he's allowed out on his own!).
Cheers
Mike[/QUOTE]
The only one I know of is the Bass Pro at the east end of International Drive.
http://www.basspro.com/servlet/cata...ng?CMID=MH_HOME
I've seen Swarovski and Nikon in there along with Bushnell and Leupold; always seemed a bit expensive to me though.
For a daytrip, Merritt Island would be my choice, an hour or so's drive east from Orlando.
You'll find details of that site and others by searching the Forums for 'Florida' and/or visiting the Florida Birding Trail website:-
http://floridabirdingtrail.com/
Thanks for the advice Trevor
Mike