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Re: [RC] Hilason treeless saddle - Zephyr Arabians



--- Jonni <jonnij@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
Have you looked at the Barefoot treeless? They
are more reasonably priced
and we are now seeing some that are for sale
used.<<<

I am always cautious when a particular saddle hits
the market, then some
start showing up "used". What is it that the folks
did not like about them?

Well, I for one LOVE my Barefoot.  But, I'm not
surprised if a few end up being resold -- saddle fit &
comfort is so personal and individual that any saddle
is bound to be disliked by some people even if others
absolutely adore it.

In the case of the Barefoot, I can conjecture three
main reasons people might resell:

1) wrong size purchased; this seems to be a problem
some people are having with this particular saddle
(buying size 1 and needing size 2)

2) stirrups too far back; this is part of what I love
about it, but I can see it being a comfort issue for
those who prefer them more forward

3) wide twist; while it's narrower in feel (to me at
least) than a Torsion, the Barefoot is still a wide
saddle (feels like riding bareback) and some people
are more comfortable with more of a twist

~Nicole

Zephyr Arabians http://www.zephyrarabians.com 
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