Re: Biothane Stirrup Leathers

["Barbara McCrary" <bigcreekranch@cruzio.com>]

I use the Wintec English "leathers" (not Webbers) and really like them.
They do not stretch, they do not wear out in one year (I would say they last
about 3 or more years), and the holes don't tear out.  Only
drawback.....being synthetic, they rub the leather of the saddle skirt and
make it dull looking.  I'm willing to accept that as a tradeoff for their
price (about $40), their longevity, and their lack of stretch.  They also
look quite leather-like.

Barbara

----- Original Message -----
From: <guest@endurance.net>
To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Friday, July 27, 2001 5:57 PM
Subject: RC: Biothane Stirrup Leathers


> Jill Lynd alt2036@blackfoot.net
> I have a Sportsaddle and still have the original nylon stirrup "leathers".
> I would like to switch
> to biothane. Anyone out there using them? Do they feel better than the
> nylon?
> Do they turn better? I like the idea but am not sure if they will be more
> supple.
> The nylon ones are a bit stiff, I think. Would I only notice a difference
> if I
> went to 1" wide? Mine are 2" wide. What about other materials such as the
> Wintec
> Webbers or the Zilco "leathers"? Thanks for the help, Jill
>
>
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