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Exactly. I wrote it as NV/IR to show it as a combo technology in one package. The IR is used when needed, i.e. not enough ambient light for passive NV. Me also, because these cheaper units, while okay for detecting something is around, are no way near the caliber (see what I did there?) one should have for serious hunting or surveillance. And in truth, nowhere near what would be required to even come close to saying "that's a Sasquatch". But I'm not being apologetic because these low end units are still a helluva lot better that peering into the darkness with normal Human vision. They have their place- hunting just isn't one of them because responsible hunting means knowing what one is shooting at and the low end electronics will never give one that kind of confidence when it comes to hunting bipeds And that's the bottom line here right? It's a Bigfoot Forum.

Yep, that is 100% correct. I bought the NVX100 when basic FLIR was over $1K. FLIR has a lot of uses and is great for passively locating something like a BF. But if you know roughly where something is due to sounds these NV/IR cannot be beat for the money. There would be no argument over the floating cow if I scanned the area with IR and then snapped a pic.

I bough a Barska NVX100 IR monocule 5+ years ago for under $200 that gives really good, clear results. It is not a passive FLIR but gives better pictures than provided by FLIR. Not sure what the technology costs today but it has to be less than FLIR.

Pretty amazing what technology, and their technology in particular, can do. You can see wrinkles and folds in their clothing. Trijicon has been an industry leader for a long time. Their red dots are amazing. Their hand-held thermals start at $5,700! Ouch...

Before I bought my thermal, I called Pulsar and gave them the names of several companies I was talking with to confirm they were authorized dealers. The individual at Pulsar looked up each one. It's a large investment and you don't want the rug pulled from underneath you if a warranty claim made and denied because the company is not authorized. I've called Pulsar a number of times with various questions and they were very helpful each time. Nothing but good things to say about them.

^^^ Yes I was born there but have lived in the USA for the last 57 years. I still like to use some of their expressions from time to time though.

I enjoy it when people go to sighting locations, we can get some perspective on areas when they share pics too so thank you. @BigTreeWalker was kind enough to take me out to this sighting location when i was last in WA State, loved every minute of it..;) https://www.bfro.net/GDB/show_report.asp?id=7382

I hear you. KISS principle. But the older I get? The lumbar and heated seats feels nice on the back. AC. Sat radio. Navigation. Doesn’t ride like a buck board. Etc, etc.

There are only 10 entries in the SSR of Sasquatch 12 feet or more, one of which was just added a few minutes ago. Two of them are from the same general location in Alberta. Only 4 of the 10 entries show a height of 13 feet or taller. The tallest report is 16 feet, and it's always been my opinion that it is an exaggeration, made by kids in Ohio. (link) I first reported that my own sighting was of a sasquatch 10 feet tall. After further investigation, I changed it to 9 feet. I only saw an arm as it ducked away, and the top of that arm was at about 8' 4". It was my own experience that showed me how difficult it really is to determine height. You need to have something to compare to, like a tree branch, to get it right.

The subject will never be taken seriously until you stop spreading this nonsense. No there are not any great apes in the eastern US.