Tri Saddle
 Selle Italia NT1 TT TRI MTB Saddle Black EB114 US $29.99 
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 ISM ADAMO RACING2 RACE TRI TT GEL Bike Saddle Black US $145.00
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 SERFAS MENS TRI PERFORMANCE Saddle seat black TITANIUM RAIL NEW US $69.90
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 Fizik Vitesse Tri Womens Triathlon Saddle Bike Saddle US $24.99
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 Fizik Vitesse Tri Womans Saddle with Kium Rails US $69.95
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 A NEW ISM ADAMO ROAD TRI TT ERGO GEL Bike Saddle White US $117.50
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 Selle Italia TT tri saddle Cervelo US $25.00
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 FSA VISION AERO MAX Saddle Tri TT Road Bike Seat Saddle Titanium White NEW US $39.97
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 Profile Design Tri Stryke Saddle Chromoly Rails US $53.95
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 NEW ISM ADAMO PELOTON ROAD TRI TT GEL Bike Saddle Red US $119.95
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 Selle San Marco Aspide Glamour Tri Womens Saddle US $50.93
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 Arione TRI2 FIZIK KUIM BLACK bike Saddle seat US $99.00
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 Fizik Vitesse Womens tri saddle white with green accent US $1.00
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 ISM ADAMO Podium Bike Bicycle TRI TT SADDLE Ti White US $177.00
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 fizik arione tri 2 carbon saddle US $124.99
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 fizik arione wing flex saddle seat tri tt time trial US $50.00
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 Scott Bike Triathlon Saddle Tri 2 Plasma 30 Seat US $28.00
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 Fizik Arione Tri 2 Kium rails Saddle Black New US $.99
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 Velo Tri Bike Saddle US $12.00
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 Profile Design Tri Stryke Elite Saddle US $30.00
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 NEW Prologo Nago EVO Tri40 Nack Bicycle Saddle Carbon Rails US $174.99
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 2012 Fizik ARIONE TRI2 TRI 2 SADDLE with KIUM rails NEW US $124.99
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 NEW ISM ADAMO ROAD TRI TT ERGO GEL Bike Saddle White US $117.50
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 ISM ADAMO RACING2 RACE TRI TT GEL Bike Saddle Blue US $124.56
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 Arione TRI2 fizik FIZIKCARBON BLACK bike Saddle seat NEW IN BOX US $189.90
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Saddle trouble?
I need extreme help buying my first saddle.
1.) I'm from CT and i was wondering if you can use synthetic leather saddles in tri-state shows.
2.) What does "close contact" saddle mean?
3.) I am considering a Collegiate Connoisseur Saddle but does anyone know if it has an adjustable gullet?
I ride/ show school horses so i need an adjustable gullet and i show hunter flat and i want to start jumping so i was wondering if anyone had a suggestion on which saddle i should buy. An answer to any would be GREATLY appreciated thanks in advance =]
Synthetic leather saddles are fine for more than local shows. As the quality and appearance of them has evolved they are becoming extremely popular.
A close contact saddle has minimal knee rolls and a relatively flat seat. In short, you get to feel the horse’s side with your leg more closely, but on the other hand, you must maintain a good leg position without help from the leather. If you're a beginner or have difficulty with balance or your base of support an all-purpose saddle, which has a deeper seat and "meatier" knee rolls will help you while you progress. If your seat and leg is secure than a close contact will give you a more independent approach with aids.
The collegiate connoisseur has a fixed gullet. The collegiate convertible is also a close contact with an almost identical style but offers the adjustable gullet. It's about $250 more though. The collegiates tend to be very durable. While they are not top of the line you get a lot for your money and they hold up very well.
If you are very secure on the flat - walk, trot, canter, transitions, etc are balanced and you can maintain your aids throughout you would probably be fine with a close contact while learning to jump. If your flat work still needs some polishing I'd lean towards an all purpose so you have a bit more security. Bates, Pessoa, and Ovation have some nice all purposes with adjustable gullets.
What are Treeless Saddles?
Saddles are of various kinds and one such kind is the treeless saddles. Treeless saddles have a pommel and cantle made of fibreglass and a seat of leather and foam padding. Such saddles are similar to a bareback pad. Saddles as a rule must always fit the horse perfectly and treeless saddles are specifically designed for horses that are hard to fit. This happens when horses have a very wide back or uneven shoulders.
Treeless saddles provide close contacts to the riders with the horse they are riding. And unlike the traditional saddles, treeless saddles make you sit wider. Before purchasing any saddle, you must make a trial run on the horse to see whether it fits properly or no. Same is the case when buying treeless saddles. It is advisable to try the fit of a treeless saddle on a horse before purchasing a saddle. Treeless saddles make use of breast plates, which are straps that go forward from the front of the saddle around the horse's chest. These help in preventing the saddles from turning, twisting and making the rider slip from the horses' back.
Many companies manufacture treeless saddles and you can go through a variety of designs and makes before buying one. Treeless saddles have evolved over the years, and you and your horse can have the most out of this treeless experience. Treeless saddles are intended to comfortably fit even the most hard-to-fit horses and those who have different back measurements like low withers, high withers, short back, long back, broad shoulders, etc.
Most treeless saddles are made of soft brushed leather. The major reason behind using this material is that, it is porous and readily fits itself properly into the shape of any horse's back. The soft leather covers the horse's shoulders, allowing freedom and expansion in its movements. The pommel of the saddle is filled and protected with a fibre glass form, and the cantle with dense foam. But you can be assured that there is no hard rough tree between the seats and the horse's back.
The flexible treeless saddles even allow close contact between the rider and the horse, so that both the rider and the horse can move freely and in a natural flow together during a ride. The rider can feel the horse's muscles and can even anticipate the horse's movements. The horse on the other hand can feel the tension in the rider's legs and move accordingly. The spine of the horse remains protected too due to the use of soft padding in the saddles. Most new age treeless saddles are made with the latest technology and have 3-dimensional impact recovery system designed to enhance the spinal safety for the horses and shock absorption techniques.
Riding with treeless saddles is fast gaining popularity throughout the horse riding community in the world. More and more riders are focusing on the comfort of their horses and realize how important that is for a smooth ride. So go and have a look at the new treeless saddles in your nearby shop!
About the Author
Addy Jason is an author of saddleonline(www.saddleonline.com), One of the best saddle selling company. He is writing articles on treeless Saddle since long time.
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