What do you think of the wintec AP 2000 saddle???

Question

Ok, ive been thinking about buying a Wintec AP 2000 saddle with CAIR and easy change gullet system and I was just wondering what other users think of this saddle.

First of all, what do you think of the equisuede?? Does it ware down after using it alot?

Also, some one told me it has no saddle bars. Is that true and if so what does that mean?

Is the 2000 AP saddle with its more features, worth the price difference between the 500???

Thanks

Answer 1

Wintec is a medium/low grade general purpose saddle, comfortable and uses a  interchangeable gullet system for accommodating various tree sizes. I prefer Albion, but Wintec is not bad for a beginner!

Answer 2

Hi there, i've had both the 500 and 2000 dressage saddles and found that the equisuede wore down and didnt look that good. It seemed to reduce the resale value and the 500 sold for more. The 500 looks more classic and 'leather' like.

The easy change system is great! Just wanted to poin out that the reason Collegiate and Wintec have the easychange is because they'r Made by Bates. Collegiate is basically the next step up in quality-and price!- from wintec.

Answer 3

Suede and synthetic saddles wear down quickly and do not have a good resale value as compared to fully leather made saddles.

The CAIR panels and easy change gullet systems are good technology and make saddle fitting and comfort a bit easier. The easy change system makes things easier if you have multiple horses that you ride but it does take 2 people on occasion to actually change the tree.

The Collegiates and Bates also have the gullet change system. I prefer the Collegiate brand over Bates and Wintec, though all three brands are nice.