American gag v Dutch gag - difference?

[Flicker]

As per the post really. How are they different? I've ridden in an american gag, but not a dutch gag.

 

[otter2]

if you mean physical differences, pretty sure their main difference is just that the american gag is curved, at the top and bottom (where cheek pieces and reins go) but a dutch gag's rings are all in a straight line

 

[swalk]

I always thought the American gag was more severe as it has greater leverage on the poll.

 

[diggerbez]

i'm not a bit expert at all but basically the action is much different- a dutch gag isn't really a 'gag' bit...its more correct really to call them a three ring bit... hope that helps!