As I posted earlier, I have TWO Avant
Garde’s. Bought one for Magic and liked it so well, bought another
for Sunny. IMHO, it is the deepest most comfortable seat of any RP.
You can order it with any flap length you wish….you can even get it with
the VSD Summit flaps.
From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Lysane Cree Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005
9:51 AM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: [RC] RP Saddles -
models
One model that I have not seen mentioned is the Avant Garde.
Unfortunately, I haven't done a trial with this saddle yet, so I don't have any
great insight to share, but I plan to and am really leaning towards this model.
It has the deepest seat of all the saddles and I think you have to go a
half size up from your regular seat size. I know a dressage saddle is not the
first thing to think of for endurance, but it seems to me like it would be a
good option. In the custom options, you can have an adjustable stirrup bar
installed, if you worry about stirrup placement, as I do. And you can get a
d-ring package installed as well, so that you have place to hang/tie all your
stuff.
If it were to happen that I didn't like the Avant Garde for some
reason, my other option would be the VSD Summit with the channel for the leg. I
have ridden in that one and it was very comfortable and a secure seat.
Is anyone out there riding in an Avant Garde at this time????
