Solo Combs?

[Blizzard]

Are these any good? I know there are a couple of different versions out, they seem pretty cheap on ebay, wondering if its worth investing in one.

Is it easier than pulling the mane? Ive got a few to do and a couple of them arent keen so Im thinking for my ease really!

As you can see the manes are quite long so I want to do something that isnt going to take me forever!

some pics to show thickness and length, I dont want to thin them out, just take off the length.

would a solo comb be a good choice?

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and LOL yes that brown mass of mud is actually a mane!

 

[the watcher]

Not a big fan, they always look 'cut' I think. I have one of the rakes from clippersharp mentioned in the other mane post and really rate it. Expensive but does a really good job

 

[Blizzard]

Thanks I had a quick look at them but do they thin the mane?

As you can see they dont really have thick manes but the last thing I want is that awful cut look.

I may just have to pull, one of the horses, no piccy, hates it though and its a constant battle.

 

[LauraBR]

I used to use thinning scissors on one of mine who would refuse to have any downward pressure on his mane. People often complimented me on my mane pulling skills

 

[_daisy_]

ive got 2 solocombs (lost my first one so bought another then surprise surprise the original turned up).
dont have any problems with my manes looking like theyve been cut. I now use my solocomb with the oster rake as my mare has a very thick mane but wont let you pull it properly.
id recommend getting one.

 

[Louby]

I got a good result with a solocomb on a thick bushy mane and also a tb type thinner mane. You have to still do the pulling action of backcombing otherwise you do get a cut look. Be careful on the thinner manes as it comes off quick!

 

[Blizzard]

Thanks everyone, Im going to have to try something for the unfeatured horse as he rears when you try and pull his mane, and wont stand still, end up with a half done jagged mess!

Sorry to sound stupid but how do the solo combs work, does the blade retract?

 

[MagicMelon]

They are good. They'll be perfect for you as they do just take off the length rather than thinning the mane. They're easy to use, especially the newer version. I swear by mine! Havent pulled a mane in years, mine would never accept it anyway!

 

[WelshRareBit]

Im getting one and I also use a 3 in 1 mane comb from Robinsons which also does a lovely job, my lads mane is like your new boys - long and lustrous

 

[Blizzard]

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Im getting one and I also use a 3 in 1 mane comb from Robinsons which also does a lovely job, my lads mane is like your new boys - long and lustrous

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he he that is one word for it!! Dont quite see it that way when it is caked in mud though!!

 

[_daisy_]

it has two blades in it - think of a set of blades on clippers - they run along each other - thats pretty much how it happens in the solo comb when you press the handle - do you want to borrow one of rmine?

 

[Blizzard]

ooh are you sure you wouldnt mind, I seem to be begging and borrowing off you every day!!

 

[_daisy_]

nope dont mind in the slightest - i can even send you the weigh tape to borrow if you would like at the same time???

 

[catembi]

I love mine!!

My tip would be to take your time rather than seeing it as a 'quick' way to pull a mane. Do what a hairdresser does & put most of the mane onto the 'wrong' side, then take the 'underneath' layer over first & start with that. Do plenty of backcombing to avoid the 'cut' look. Then bring another layer over, etc.

I would add that I've never pulled a mane 'properly' because I couldn't bear to - before solo combs were invented, I used to do something very complicated with scissors, so I can't make a comparison between the two.

 

[truffles]

I used one when I went to try out Chloe - Loved it, especially when I saw her reaction to a normal comb!!

They're great

 

[rcm_73]

I use one although I'm still trying to get the hang of it not looking cut. Problem I have aswell is two horses that fidget after the first five minutes! If I do it in the morning they're eager to get out, the evening they're eager to get in to their feed and hay! Now I just try to do a bit every few days when I can!

 

[Blizzard]

Thanks everyone, E_C_W, you are my hero!!

 

[Blizzard]

Thanks Catembi I will do as you said, yes I dont want to get carried away!

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Not a great fan of the Solo comb, I prefer this one, I feel it gives a better result:

http://www.robinsons-uk.com/products/Productdetail.asp?ProductCode=47201

 

[Peanot]

Hi, I had the 1st version and now I have the 3rd version, (of the solocomb) and I love it. I never have any problem with my mane looking like its been cut. I think the secret is not to cut off too much at one time, do it in smaller pieces. It takes about 10 mins, and there is no pain.