RE: Supracor Endurance Saddle Pads

["Steph Teeter" <steph@endurance.net>]

Hi Tracey - I used the Supracor honeycomb saddle pad
with a wool lining while I was training for heat/humidity
last year. I was having problems with Khruschev's back
getting too hot and this seemed to help quite a bit. I even
did the onboard thermometer (probe behind the whithers)
to see if it made a difference. It did. There is a lot of
air movement through the plastic honeycomb, and the wool
lining didn't seem to be a problem. I'm not sure the pad
is that effective at eliminating pressure points - didn't
seem to help in my case anyway - but it definitely kept the
back cooler.

Steph

-----Original Message-----
From: tracey ritter [mailto:traceyr@intfac.com]
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2000 11:29 AM
To: ridecamp@endurance.net
Subject: RC: Supracor Endurance Saddle Pads


Hello, Ridecampers -

I was hoping that someone out there could give me some advice regarding
Supracor endurance saddle pads. I checked out their website, and saw a "Cool
Grip" model that appeared to be a honeycomb type of material, and another
version that had a wool underside for "wicking". I was under the impression
that the "cool grip" offered similar ventilation capabilities, so I am
unsure as to which would offer the best overall properties on a long
endurance ride. The price difference between the two is a mere $10.00, so
it's just a matter of choosing the best one for the job.

I have a Peruvian Paso gelding that I am currently starting to condition for
the upcoming spring distance rides, and I had heard some good things about
this particular product. If anyone has any advice they could share regarding
Supracor products, I'd greatly appreciate it, especially as Christmas is
a'comin'!

Thanks in advance,

Tracey Ritter
Portland, OR

traceyritter@excite.com



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