Reviews - Nikon Retractable Rangefinder Waterproof Nylon-Coated Steel Tether, Camo 8173 Reviews - NI-FA-Tether-8173

Author: Howard Cooper (verified customer) , Avid hunter and fisherman., from Richland, WA on Mar 6, 2013
Pros:  Ease of use
Would recommend:  yes

Howard Cooper wrote:

The tether makes my range finder easily accessible and always in the right place when I need it.

Author: Alice from Buffalo NY on Mar 3, 2013
Would recommend:  yes

Alice wrote:

I bought this as part of his gift to go with the rangefinder and he was glad I did, it makes it easy to keep his range finder at his finger tips

Author: mhobson from PA on Feb 27, 2012
Would recommend:  yes

mhobson wrote:

easy to set up and use.

Author: neilcxyz (verified customer) from Plainfield, IN on Dec 31, 2011
Pros:  Easy to use, Keeps rangefinder out of the way until needed, Camo
Cons:  More expensive than the case!
Would recommend:  yes

neilcxyz wrote:

This tether works simply and attached to the rangefinder or case with a keyring type attachment and the other end hooks onto clothing/belt or safety harness with a hook/spring closure. There is an additional disconnect at the rangefinder end if the cable is wanted to be disconnected with minimum fuss/movement. The tether contains a spring loaded wire that pulls the rangefinder back to the belt attachment and out of your way. The wire extends for approximately 2 feet in length and retracts promptly. This is a useful accessory, but I was surprised that it was more expensive than the neoprene case. It is was half to 2/3 the price it would be better value.

Author: nico21s (verified customer) , Nature lover and hunter, from South Africa on Dec 28, 2010
Pros:  Easy to use, brilliant concept
Cons:  Rangefinder hangs loose
Would recommend:  yes

nico21s wrote:

The tether is a good idea but if you have the Nikon Rangefinder Case this is redundant... The only drawback is the fact that the rangefinder hangs loose on the side making it prone to damage if you need to lay flat on your belly. The carry position makes the rangefinder in the way if you use it on the golf course. For range work, or chair hunting this will work fine!

Author: sdhicks (verified customer) from Colorado Springs, CO on Nov 12, 2010
Pros:  Ease of use
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

sdhicks wrote:

Keeps your rangefinder ready for instant use.

Author: kmkunkle (verified customer) , hunter recreational shooter, from Greenville, SC on Aug 6, 2010
Pros:  sturdy and strong
Would recommend:  yes

kmkunkle wrote:

i was hesitant to purchase this thinking the teather wouldn't be strong enough to retract with the weight a range finder. i was surprised with how strong this was. it has no problem handling my Bushnell ARC range finder. having it on a teather is much more convenient than trying to remember which pocket i put it in.

Author: brelansmama (verified customer) , breastfeeding mama, bow hunter, from McMinnville, Oregon on Sep 28, 2008
Pros:  easy accsess to my rangefinder
Cons:  too loud to use within 50 yards of an elk!!
Would recommend:  no

brelansmama wrote:

I like the easy accsess to my rangefinder, but in the middle of a hunt if you are ranging an animal, instead of shooting lanes in antisapation of an animal, it is far too loud, anything within 40 or 50 yards will spook and run for the hills!!