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NIKON 8172 Retractable Rangefinder Tether

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$18.49

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About this item

  • Nylon-coated stainless steel cable
  • Made in the USA or Imported
  • Get to your rangefinder quickly with retractable tether; clips to belt or vest
  • Nylon-coated stainless steel cable with 25-inch extension
  • Stainless steel spring and hardware
  • 9-ounce retraction force; 60-pound breaking strength
  • Waterproof and self flushing


This retractable tether from Nikon keeps your equipment safe, secure and available at a moment's notice. The retractable tether extends over 2.0' making it ideal for clipping on a belt loop, backpack or vest. Any rangefinder, optic or accessory with an attachment point that can accept a key ring can be easily attached to the device.


ReconScout
2025-08-16 18:22:45
This product can be very hard to find. I also paid a lot more than it is currently selling for. I use it to hold my with a whibal quick release. I simply attach the two together and then attach the tether to either my or my camera bag (Typically a for street shooting or a for back and forth to work).Build quality is excellent. However, realistically, any similar tether, without the Nikon logo would work. The is about half the price and would probably work just as well.
Timothy
2025-08-14 10:17:16
Sometimes you find a piece of equipment that simply makes your life easier. The Nikon Retractable Rangefinder Tether is one of those products.Nikon makes a good product and this is no exception. It is simply a retractable tether with a heavy duty spring. You can attach your rangefinder, or just about any electronic device, to one end and then clip it to your belt. Your rangefinder is now always at your fingertips, never to be lost and never to get tangled in brush.The housing is made of plastic, so I'm not sure how this would hold up with every day use. If you are like me, you don't go hunting every day, so this is not an issue. The belt clip is on the small side. It will clip to a belt loop or a d-ring, but not around your belt. I like that it attaches to your equipment with a key ring. This is very secure.The 25 inch cable is coated in nylon and has a 60 pound breaking strength. It has a 9 ounce retraction force, which is more than it sounds. Hanging a range finder on it is no problem. A small digital camera, GPS unit, or knife would also work well on it.I personally prefer hanging my range finder from my left shoulder via a d-ring on my pack or vest. However, the 25 inch cord is plenty long enough for it to be attached anywhere on a pack or belt. One word of caution: Don't just let go of your range finder. The retraction strength is so great that it will snap back loudly and violently, possibly damaging the unit and hurting you.I can see lots of uses for The Nikon Retractable Rangefinder Tether. There have been many times that I wished my pistol, knife, or GPS had a tether, but a long string just got in the way. I will probably purchase a couple more of these and attach them to my more critical (and expensive) pieces of gear.
Customer
2025-07-03 17:35:12
I am using this on a Gossen handheld light meter, clipped to a Photographer's Vest.There is substantial strength apparent in both the spring-powered retractor spool and the braided cord the meter hangs from to carry the weight of the meter. The spring tension is enough that the meter never drops down on its own, even while rapidly underway.The unit has a detachable plastic ring that bridges between the metal ring and the end of the cord. This might become a weak point after repeated use, since it is a simple two-prong squeeze release in a plastic socket. I may permanently attach the two pieces with epoxy.The cord length is adequate to extend for arm's reach to take a reading for manual film exposure.Recommended.
Al
2025-06-01 15:33:52
I’m using this for my range finder. It retracts and holds my optics well but the carabiner clip seems really cheap and will probably fail before any of the other parts in the product. But I’m happy with the price and it will do what I need it to do
rmcconn2003
2025-04-09 14:15:57
Nikon is missing an entire market with this little device. You need to put this in every hunting store. You should have this in camo as well. The retractor is strong and silent. The device is plastic, but stong. It rotates and adjusts really well. I had to use some sports tape to silent the rotating hook fitting, but regardless of modifications this is wonderful to have. I no longer have to worry about dropping my rangefinder or fiddling around looking for it when I need it most. The device is always ready in the same spot. Great item!
Carson
2025-03-29 17:08:42
It worked well to hold rangefinder while hunting. It makes a little noise, but if you use it slowly it is quite. I had a couple deer within 30 and the noise didn't bother them. Worth purchasing in my opinion.
Lonnie
2025-03-25 18:18:59
2 lost rangefinders later, i bought this. Long retractable tether makes it convenient to use. Retracts silently. Saves me money.
mike dahler
2025-03-19 15:40:49
Working great! Keeps my rangefinder handy and not lost
Dunn Alain
2024-12-27 15:55:14
facilement maniable et solide
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