2C vs. 3C CWD saddle?

[Ttjumper]

I’m looking for some opinions/personal stories…

I’ve ridden in an SE02 17.5" with a 3C flap, and I loved it. However, the flap was maybe a bit too long. I’ve found an SE02 with a 2C flap and I’m very close to purchasing it…but before I do, can anyone tell me how different the flaps are, length and “forward-ness”? Unfortunately I don’t have the option to ride in a 2C at all.

I’m 5’2" and have decently long legs for my height. Any thoughts or past experiences??

Thank you!!

[krod]

A friend of mine just went through this. She is similar in height to you–the 3c was about 1 to 1 1/2" too “forward” and a touch long. She found a 2C and bought it sight unseen and loves it. She went down 1/2 inch in size and went from 3C to 2C and I’d say the flap is minimally shorter and about an inch less forward.

[Ttjumper]

Thank you!

I’m trying to figure out how to attach a picture, but I’m not sure how…

[wishfulthinking711]

The C is a forward flap. 3c is longer flap than 2c. I am 5’3 with not super long legs and I ride in a 2c

[Ttjumper]

Thank you! So the 3C is longer, but is it more forward if the seat size is the same? Krod mentioned that her friend went down 1/2 a size and the flap was less forward, but is that the case if the seat stays the same and just the flap size changes?

[pattnic]

On a 17.5" CWD:
2L flap (standard) - 13.5"W x 13.5"L
3L flap - 14"W x 14.5"L
2C flap - 14"W x 13.5"L
3C flap - 14.5"W x 14"L

[Ttjumper]

THANK YOU for this pattnic! It is exactly what I needed and couldn’t find anywhere! Much appreciated!