little quiz - which is the expensive bit in the picture, can you tell?

[kerilli]

it took a bitting expert to explain the difference to me, but now i know what to look for, it's so obvious, i could kick myself.
so, these nearly-identical bits are both mine. one cost about £15 new, the other cost about £50. the metal's slightly different, but that isn't the point of the post. can you tell which is the much better made bit, and why?
apologies if pic comes up enormous, i'm a bit rubbish at this.

 

[AmyMay]

I think that the second one is the more expensive one.

Looks to be shaped to be more comfortable in the mouth.

 

[Ferdinase514]

Is it the top one? Something to do with the rings that the cheek pieces and reins attach to, being integral, rather than welded on?

 

[jumpthemoon]

I'd say the top one, as it's all moulded in and not separate bits of metal stuck together.

*prepares to be laughed at for being wrong*

 

[Dogbetty141]

Id say the second one too looks more substantial if you know what i mean! the first one looks so shiney tho!

 

[Jo C]

I'd say the 2nd one is the more expensive but am fully prepared to be proved wrong.

 

[Ferdinase514]

Just to add, i think the 2nd is prob more expensive, but the 1st one better made...?

 

[kerilli]

okay, when do you want the answer...

 

[jumpthemoon]

now!!!

 

[Baileysno1]

Is it the second one because it has rollers? I imagine theres more involved in making a bit with the rollers, oh I don't know!

 

[Ferdinase514]

Now now now!!!

 

[Jo C]

Is it comfy on that fence FMC??!!!

pmsl

 

[Ferdinase514]

Oi!! Am firmly stating No. 1!

 

[jumpthemoon]

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Is it comfy on that fence FMC??!!!

pmsl

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I'm clambering up onto it too lol!

 

[AmyMay]

Now!!!

 

[Leg_end]

I would say the top one is the better made one.

 

[jumpthemoon]

come on kerilli - don't keep us in suspense!

 

[Ferdinase514]

Argggghhh!!

Come on! I need to go for a shower, going to be late for work!!

Obviously cant leave computer until i know

 

[Jo C]

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Oi!! Am firmly stating No. 1!

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Are you sure?!

 

[Ferdinase514]

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Oi!! Am firmly stating No. 1!

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Are you sure?!

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Yep.

I think.

No. 2 looks old styleee

 

[kerilli]

the secret's in the sides of the bit, where it meets the cheeks. if you look at the second one, those parts are smooth and rounded barrels, so will not tear the horse's lips even if he's a real puller etc. the other bit has the bobbles/links start much closer to the sides of the bit, so would be sharper and more likely to cause tearing to the corners of the mouth.
interesting, huh?
and this isn't me being "holier than thou" cos i really didn't know till it was pointed out to me.

lots of people got it right, anyway!

 

[RachelB]

I'm joining all those on the fence!!

 

[Ferdinase514]

**round of applause for Kerilli**

More quizzes please

*runs off to have shower*

 

[Jo C]

Can I just say in light of Kerilli's answer ner ner ner ner ner?!!

Childish me? Never!

 

[Ferdinase514]

Whatevvveeeeeeerrrr!

 

[jumpthemoon]

That was going to be my reason for choosing that one when I got onto the fence!

 

[Jo C]

Get in the shower!!

 

[OrangeEmpire]

1st one is the expensive one.... just because No.2 lookes like the central piece isn't symetrical.

 

[OrangeEmpire]

ah oops, a) missed this boat and b) got it wrong anyway. Hey ho.

 

[Lill]

Going for number 1 also