New Wintec dressage saddles

[RachelB]

Has anyone seen the new-look Wintec dressage saddles? What do you think? An improvement? I am now very tempted to sell my ugly Pro dressage saddle because if I wanted to use a Wintec dressage in the future, I'd far rather have one of the new style ones!

 

[scotsmare]

Not seen one yet but if you're selling your pro could you pm me the details please

 

[CastleMouse]

These? http://www.wintec.net.au/products/dressage/newDressage500.html

 

[RachelB]

Yup, those ones CM! I just think they look so much more attractive than the older ones, and I like the idea of the Pro with the countourbloc thingy (like the Innova).

 

[MillionDollar]

Look MUCH better.............should think they are based on the Bates Innova, which are fab dressage saddles!

 

[RachelB]

Claire, have you sat in an Innova then? I haven't yet had the pleasure (I'm assuming it would be a pleasure!) - did you like it?

 

[Abbeygale]

I've only just had my wintec isabell - which I am chuffed to bits with (and I find incredibly comfy!) - so I am not even going to look right now!!!

 

[Britestar]

I think I'll stick to my lovely Pro. It looks quite deep seated, more like the Isabel, which, being a short a**e, doesnt suit me at all

 

[katelarge]

A word to the wise - the extended block on the Innovas is pretty radical, I know someone (GP dressage rider) who tested them and found themselves unable to do rising trot in the extended block! The standard block is smaller and gives you a little more freedom, you don't want to be too glued in place!

I had decided to go for an Isabell as I really rate them, they have a great seat - but then when the new Contourbloc Pros came out I thought "oohhh..." What I'd like to know is does the Pro have the same seat as the Isabell? If so, then it's a potnetially really good saddle for the money - they may even phase out the Isabells.

If I were you I'd start phoning round saddleries to see who has the Pros in - I understand the release date was May so the demo models should be in the larger saddleries now. And I'd sit in one, but also try and Isabell, see if there's a difference.

If you do get to sit in one, can you post on here and let us know what you think? TA!

 

[katelarge]

PS from the Wintec site it doesn't seem like the Pro Contourblocs come in flocked as well as Cair. I don't like Cair so it'd have to be the Isabell - I will have to try and find someone to ask!

 

[Abbeygale]

Caismum - me and my girly absolutely love our isabell! (I got the isabell in flock) - and wouldn't change it for the world!!!

 

[RachelB]

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I had decided to go for an Isabell as I really rate them, they have a great seat - but then when the new Contourbloc Pros came out I thought "oohhh..." What I'd like to know is does the Pro have the same seat as the Isabell? If so, then it's a potnetially really good saddle for the money - they may even phase out the Isabells.

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The Pro is a much flatter seat than the Isabell