Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say this is a great site. I found it on my quest in finding new Binoculars.

What should I buy?

I am just finished my first year after my under graduate degree working on different bird jobs. I have the Talon 8x40 Storks series or Vortex. I don't really know what to call them anymore the labels have falling off. I use them for everything from point counts to hawk watching. Lets just say they have been through a lot.

I want a new pair but not know where to start. I have about 800 to spend. I have tried the best Leica, Swarovski, and Zeiss. All are great but out of my price range. I want a pair that will last but also take a beating.

I have thought about vortex new Razors, Bushnell Elite, or maybe Kowa BD.
I want something that is 8x40 or close to that.

My real problem is that I have not tried any of these. There isn't a store around that has any type of selection. So it's a blind buy.

Sorry long post. Any help and I would be thankful.