Currently looking for “another” saddle. Came across this interesting block placement. Have you ever seen one like this? I have a freaky long femur. This one has a forward flap.
My older saddle was an older Advantage with internal blocks, XL long flaps.
I wish my saddle had a shorter block like that. My trainer discussed with the manufacturer (she’s sponsored by them) the problem with a longer block wand my personal conformation. It’s been brought up before occasionally for short riders with long femurs, but the manufacturer said they weren’t pursuing it at the time.
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That looks like my dream as someone with a short femur and naturally closed hip. Looks like the worst case you just won’t have much contact if your leg is straighter.
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Is this a Custom Saddlery saddle? I would love it if my Custom had one like this. I have the Wolfgang with the long block and it fights me so, so much.
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Yes, an older custom. Sold my Advantage & grabbed this.
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I have a long femur and that’s the kind of block I have used on my last two saddles. It does look like the angle is a bit off though, mine has the top part of the block a bit straighter and closer to the front of the saddle.
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That block looks like it will force you into a chair seat.
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I was thinking the same thing…I think the block can be repositioned by the saddle fitter. I had a Dresch with that block and they had to make a minor adjustment for me a few years ago.
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Only if you insist upon shoving your thighs against it.
It’s out of the way and allows freedom of movement, yet would still be helpful in acrobatic moments.
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