Albion - K2 or Kontrol?

[kit279]

I'm getting a jumping saddle but have a choice between Albion K2 and Kontrol - just wondered what people's experience of them was? Any preferences? I've ridden both and they felt similar (but to be honest, I tried so many, I've kind of got 'saddle white out'!). Advice please!

 

[Madam_max]

Really? I thought they felt very different. I went for the K2 and love it

 

[ihatework]

I can't believe you thought they were similar! For me 2 completely different saddles and very much down to personal preference.

Kontrol much more of a close contact pure jump, whereas K2 very forward cut with hold you in blocks but also more comfy if you are wanting a saddle to hack in too.

 

[Madam_max]

That's what I thought and I am all for comfort

 

[Marchtime]

I loved my K2, shame my horse doesn't jump!

 

[1happyhacker]

Have a K2 GP and it's fab!

 

[loopylucifer]

getting my K2 next wk!!!! Just hope the size they ordered fits!!

 

[josephinebutter2]

I have a K2 GP - borrowed it from my saddler whist one was being made to order for my horse and liked it so much I brought that one instead!

Never ridden in the jumping one, but know 2 people that have one and both love them and look very secure in their positions in them.

 

[seche]

I had the Kontrol which I loved for hacking hunting jumping etc. It fitted me wonderfully.
Horse HATED it. Both those saddles have a very round tree, more suited to riders round bottom(!!) and not the horses flat back.
On a plus note - lovely looking saddle with lovely leather.