Ortho-Flex questions

["brenda casebeer" <casbeer@molalla.net>]

I'm trying to narrow my choices down, pretty much sold on the Ortho 
Flex saddles.  I particularly like the endurance cutback, stitchdown, 
and Officer's Patriot.   I come from a hunter background, currently 
ride in a Stubben, but want more weight-bearing support from my new 
saddle.   I was told that the Patriot models have stirrups hung 2" 
further forward than the "english" designs.  Anyone have 
thoughts/opinions on this?  Currently competing in one of the above 
designs?   I do ride as a heavyweight.   Also, has anyone tried the 
"soft-steel" alternative to leather?  Would you reccommend a skito 
pad underneath, or just use the "booties"?

Would be very grateful for input.

Brenda Casebeer
NW


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