Good jump saddle for short legged rider

Wilbur_Force

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Any suggestions please? Recently sold my Albion K2 CC as I had to ride jockey length to get 'into' the knee blocks. Not looking for super forward cut, but enough support. I'm only 5'3" and feel that most jump saddles suit the lovely long legs that I can only dream about! Thanks :)
 

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Im only 5ft 3 to and i have a Stubben Roxane, totally love it, keeps me on my sharp youngster (most of the time) and holds my leg in place better than any other jump saddle ive had :)
 

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How old was your K2? I believe the newer models have a narrower twist& are super comfty for us shorties..

Another one to try is the Barnsby Whitaker. They don't make them anymore& are hard to come by but they are amazing to ride in.
 

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I'm just under 5"3 and love my John Whitaker and my Albion which is a 5000 I think bought second hand so not sure of the model. Have also ridden in a Pessoa which I loved. I find double flaps the best mg leg get lost in te single flaps and make sure that the seat size is correct, even half an inch biggers means that the flaps are rather large for me! To be honey I do ride fairly short though, for everything but mainly ride in a jump saddle I love them :)
 

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Thanks folks, I obviously need to try a few.

Seabiscuit2, my k2 was a legend version of the jump saddle so pretty old I think. Bloody heavy too! It was a close contact saddle and I just didn't like it.
I do ride pretty short, but I had to go up about 4 or 6 holes! :)
 

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Absolutely love my second hand Butet XC monoflap, 17 inch with the size 2 panels.

The Albion Kontrol deep version (17 inch) is also very nice if you want a secure seat with a slightly longer leg - the second hand version not the current one. I didn't like the new one, but I really love the older version.
 

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I have a Pretige Meredith and am only 5'1 !!!

You can get shorter flaps and smaller or larger blocks x
 

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I am another short arse. 5'1". I have a beautiful Butet. Its my precious! Expensive, but SO worth it. Before that I had a stubben parcival, which I still use on breakers as I feel so secure in it, but compared to the precious, it is very heavy.
 
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