Posts Made By: David Pofahl

Hi Steve,

I have a TMB 115LW and have been very happy with it. It's a compact design and is lighter and smaller than the SV115.

If you wanted to buy a new TMB 115LW you would probably have to go through APM/Markus Ludes in Germany. I don't believe Thomas is currently building the smaller scopes, at least not until around March/April.

Due to cost increases at LZOS, the Russian optics company who make the 105-152+ lenses, the prices will be going up in coming months according to a recent post by Markus.

I've decided to move up in aperture and have ordered the SV152 from Vic. I first wanted the 152LW from Thomas, but as I said, he's not currently building them. I will sell my TMB 115LW and GM8 mount when I make the upgrade. Whether you buy a TMB or SV you'll have a fine scope and great people to back it up.

Dave

I've owned/used a couple of Howie Glatter's green lasers for several years, they've been reliable and batteries seem to last forever. One drawback; the beams are so impressive that some observers are more interested in where to buy one than with what I'm trying to show them. I had paid more for brigther versions but I'm sure his standard Starpointers work just fine. Batteries do last for years with monthly use.