SwarovskiNL Pure FRP Forehead Rest 49161

I was pretty skeptical that this item would make much difference in use, but after ordering I was surprised how effective this little device actually is. It's also very adjustable. There is a little knob that lets you increase or decrease the length of the shaft holding the forehead pad, and while it doesn't move a huge distance, it does make a big difference for different users to be able to get just the right comfortable position. I was also concerned that the adjustor mechanism might be fragile, but it seems very sturdy and durable in the hand.I've found it's best to adjust it to it's shortest setting, then hold the binoculars in whatever position works best for you. You can then use the fingers of one hand to extend the forehead rest until it's extended and resting against your forehead comfortably. I've found extending it just slightly past the point where it first touched your forehead gives the most consistent comfortable experience as you are repeatedly raising and lowering the binoculars.The only minor downside is that the binoculars don't fit well in the factory carrying case with this item attached. That's a minor issue to me...the item is small enough to fit in the case unattached, and it's trivial to pop it on and off the binoculars. But I do recommend removing it when they are in the case to prevent damaging it or the binos when not in use.

I bought this thinking that Swarovski wouldn't sell it if it wasn't useful. But honestly I don't see the need for it. My 12x42 binoculars are perfectly fine and stable without it, and I took it off and stopped using it not long after trying it.Maybe it's valuable if you're spending very long periods using it, but for the casual binocular user, meaning hikers and travelers like me, I would say save your money unless you're having stability issues.

Was skeptical at first, but after using it all doubt is gone. I tried reading small text across the room on a cereal box nutritional information with and without the forehead rest and the difference was significant. With the forehead rest i can read the small texts if I hold it by two hands. Holding by one hand with forehead rest performs same as holding by two hands with no forehead rest. Now I use 10x42 nl pure for birding instead of 8x42 due to the reduced shake. What a wonderful gadget!

I have heard good things about this head rest. Since I have the 10x32 NLs, I was excited to try it. It was easy to install.However, I have a very large head (hat size 8+). For me, the head rest did not extend far enough to touch my forehead even when racked all the way out. So, it may not work depending on the shape and size of your head. Seems like a simple fix that Swarovski should make to have this extend another quarter inch or so.

The forehead rest installed on the Swaro NL Pure with a firm/clean snap-in. I quickly found a suitable setting for my facial contours and the result is awesome. Even though the binoc is 10x42 magnification, I can hold it reasonably still at all distances. When I use my monopod, it is even more stable. This little binoc add-on is destined to be copied by other mfgs and, IMHO, it won't be long before it is included on every binoc sold.

Somewhat helpful, but broke after less than 1 year, despite careful handling. Poor plastic material.

Great product for Swarovski NL pure binoculars keeps them steady with that third contact point. Would highly recommend this head rest for your binoculars!!

On binoculars that costs over $3,000 it seems to me that they should have included it for free. At any rate, it's super light weight and effectively doubles the range of the binoculars! Swarovski should make these for all models of their binoculars.