I also had screws backing out. The panels would get
stiff if I tightened the screws to much. After touring the factory and talking
with the owner, I sent my Premier in to change the panels and have the billets
put on the tree where they belong, and not sewn on the flaps.
Well, I just received my Premier saddle back from
the OF factory. Wow!! What a difference!!! The shoulder and loin area of the
panels are so much softer, the hardware is a much better quality and design and
the billets are in the right place. I will be using this saddle at the
Yellowhammer ride and I will see how it holds up. I wasn't having any major
issues with the saddle but after talking with the owner, so much of what he
explained about the old design causing certain problems made sense. Especially
about the billets and they way they were attached.
They are also making a tree with a *comfort* bar
which is, the way I understand it, an improvement on the twist of the saddle. I
would encourage anyone who wants a better understanding of saddles and fitting
to call and speak to the owner. He won't pressure you to buy a saddle, but he is
awfully knowledgeable.
