Wintec
Close Contact 500
Close Contact Saddles
Manufacturer: Wintec
Model: Close Contact 500
Category: Close Contact Saddles
Purchase: I bought this item new off ebay for around $600. I got it in dark brown and it is flocked, not with CAIR panels. It came with a Wintec CAIR girth and the entire easy change gullet system.
Likes: I absolutely love this saddle. I never really liked Wintecs, but this saddle changed my mind. It puts me in a great position on the flat and over jumps. It is also SO comfy. It comes with removable knee blocks, which is very helpful. My horse seems to like it also. It is so easy to clean, too. Just wipe it off with a wet cloth and you're good to go!
Dislikes: The "easy" change gullet system is not very easy at all. It took a very long time and 2 of my friends had to help me just to change the gullet! It also is a little squeaky because it is synthetic. Other than that, there is not much to dislike.
Quality: I have found that the quality of this saddle is great. It doesn't scratch easily and it is totally waterproof, too.
Summary: For only $600, this saddle is amazing. Overall, I am very happy I purchased this saddle.
Rating: 5
Author: Person
Date: 2010-09-04
Usefulness Rating: 2.97638 out of 5.
127 reader(s) voted.
Other Reviews You May Find Interesting
Duett Presto Close Contact Saddles
Camelot Close Contact Saddle Close Contact Saddles
Bates Hunter Jumper Close Contact Saddles
Kincade close contact saddle Close Contact Saddles
Hermes Stein Kraut Close Contact Saddles
Collegiate Diploma with gullet change system Close Contact Saddles
Camelot Close Contact Saddle Close Contact Saddles
Heritage Bespoke Yin-Yang Inner Balance Jumper/Eventer Monoflap Close Contact Saddles
Bates Caprilli Close Contact, Long Flap Close Contact Saddles
Exselle Axcess Close Contact Saddles
Ovation close contact Close Contact Saddles
Ovation Evolution XCH Close Contact Saddles
Crosby DSL Equilibrium Close Contact Saddles
Beval Natural Close Contact Saddles
M Toulouse Annice Close Contact Saddles
Collegiate Parfaire Close Contact Saddles
Hermes Steinkraus Close Contact Saddles
Ovation Quarter Horse Jumping Saddle Close Contact Saddles
Crosby Prix de Nations Close Contact Saddles
M Toulouse Annice Platinum, Buffalo leather, Genesis tree Close Contact Saddles
