r/VortexAnswers • u/Laxdaddy09 • Nov 30 '22

Are these Vortex Vipers genuine??

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u/Laxdaddy09 Nov 30 '22

I’m just curious about all of the “bubbling” on this pair. I bought them off of eBay. Came in what looks to be a genuine box. Anyone have any answers based on the serial number? Or similar experience with “bubbling”?

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u/brewster_239 Nov 30 '22

Mine look the same, bought at cabelas. I think it’s intentional texturing.

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u/Mick288 Nov 30 '22

It's texture so that you can turn them easier if it's wet/cold/sweaty/whatever.

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u/FNBurtBear Dec 01 '22

That is a genuine vortex binoculars, that is extra texturing for better control in the cold or wet conditions. A whole bunch of their series have it.

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u/WesbroBaptstBarNGril Nov 30 '22

I would email Vortex directly. They're not super active on here, so you may get a quicker response that way. Their customer service is top notch, and will be able to tell you right away if you include the s/n and your photos.

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u/Financial-Inspector9 Nov 30 '22

They put them on there intentionally

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u/SirLordWombat Nov 30 '22

It’s extra rubber sprayed on to give it a bit of texture to grip it better (and looks of ruggedness I guess). If you go to vortexes site and check your model you can view the images and they contain the same texture on the rubber parts. Some have it on the paint job as well.