I hear very good things about the Yosemetes, but have not 1st hand experience.

I have 1st hand experience with the Nikon Action Extreme 7x35 as I bough it for one of my sons a few years ago. I think it is great glass for the coin and IS WATERPROOF. It is bulkier than a roof, but you/she will be very impressed with the glass.

Doug has them for $99.99
http://www.cameralandny.com/optics/nikon.pl?page=nikon7237

I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again.

Good luck.

Mike.

It's good to lead - it's better to lead by example.