[RC] Skyrider (pivoting side bars) and the Australian Saddle Co. - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Ray O'Donohue rno2m@xxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== Because Colin Dangaard had taken that saddle on,you are dealing with a reputable,long term outfit.FYI: pivoting side bars have been around for a while.I have always wondered if they wouldn't cause the bars to dig in a bit at the lower edges as the girth is tightened.The pivoting should be pretty much over with at that time also.BUT,this is one of those vague areas,and the pivoting may continue a bit as the horse moves,breathes,shrinks,expands,etc.Overall,the pivoting feature may be helpful.The Brits added this feature to the Universal Pattern trooper saddle for the series of 1912.Uncle Sam built one at the same time,where the rigging circumvented the side bars,to preserve the pivot action once girthed. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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