ALL English Wintec users please read!

Temposmom · 07-15-2007, 07:46 AM

First I want to say, I am in NO way condeming this saddle, I LOVE them! There is a quality issue that ALL users NEED to know about! Maybe if enough people do find this weakness the company will address it.

The "flex points" are known to break, and I would bet 99% of riders don't even know it. The company will replace them, but you are without your saddle. I have had my hands on 6 Wintecs and just the other day ran into the 3rd one with one or both flex points broken! You NEED to know HOW to check these! There is a little pocket at the bottom of where the gullet plate slides into. If you lift the flaps you can wiggle those "pockets" back and forth. There should be very very minimal "give" at best, if they move easily then you need to remove the gullet plate and check these points. This SHOULD be done regularly! I LOVE the Wintecs, even got me another coming this week. Just need to be aware that they still haven't "fixed" this issue, probably because nobody knows about it!

Mutrok · 07-15-2007, 07:58 AM

Good to know. I will check mine today

xxrider21xx · 07-16-2007, 07:58 AM

Being the ditz that I am, I just can't picture what you are talking about.

Can someone please take a picture to show me? Thanks so Much!!!

Temposmom · 07-16-2007, 10:08 AM

Here is some great stuff, some pics are a bit dark though: Saddle Construction

You are looking at/for the "point pockets".

xxrider21xx · 07-16-2007, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Temposmom

Here is some great stuff, some pics are a bit dark though: Saddle Construction

You are looking at/for the "point pockets".

Thanks! That was my first thought....

Nevada_Silk · 07-16-2007, 05:48 PM

Mine have never had a problem. Always make sure the saddle fits properly.

Stars Of Vegas · 07-16-2007, 05:51 PM

must say, the stitching on my wintec broke... right here..

and i ahve to say that they replaced the whole pannel, it was amazing i couldnt be more happier with their service.
just thought i would share my experince

~~~SOV~~~

canadianlover · 07-16-2007, 06:02 PM

guess what im doing tomoro?

canadianlover · 07-16-2007, 06:03 PM

Checking My Wintec

Reyven · 07-16-2007, 06:08 PM

Thanks for letting us know!!! I have a new one, so I doubt anything is wrong with it yet, but I will check occassionally!

Thanks again!

07-15-2007, 07:46 AM	#1
Temposmom Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 1,115 Images: 13	ALL English Wintec users please read! First I want to say, I am in NO way condeming this saddle, I LOVE them! There is a quality issue that ALL users NEED to know about! Maybe if enough people do find this weakness the company will address it. The "flex points" are known to break, and I would bet 99% of riders don't even know it. The company will replace them, but you are without your saddle. I have had my hands on 6 Wintecs and just the other day ran into the 3rd one with one or both flex points broken! You NEED to know HOW to check these! There is a little pocket at the bottom of where the gullet plate slides into. If you lift the flaps you can wiggle those "pockets" back and forth. There should be very very minimal "give" at best, if they move easily then you need to remove the gullet plate and check these points. This SHOULD be done regularly! I LOVE the Wintecs, even got me another coming this week. Just need to be aware that they still haven't "fixed" this issue, probably because nobody knows about it!

07-16-2007, 05:48 PM	#6
Nevada_Silk Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: GA Posts: 1,143 Images: 13	Mine have never had a problem. Always make sure the saddle fits properly. __________________ There are only two emotions that belong in the saddle; one is a sense of humor and the other is patience ~ John Lyons Defeat: Osama, Obama, and Chelsea's Mama!

07-16-2007, 05:51 PM	#7
Stars Of Vegas Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bumpkinville.. VIC..AUS Posts: 2,661 Images: 76	must say, the stitching on my wintec broke... right here.. and i ahve to say that they replaced the whole pannel, it was amazing i couldnt be more happier with their service. just thought i would share my experince ~~~SOV~~~ __________________ ~~~SOV~~~ ASHBROOK FERRERO-1996 Holsteiner gelding Only horse people will spend hundreds of dollars on a show for a 95 cent ribbon

07-16-2007, 06:02 PM	#8
canadianlover Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,261 Images: 193	guess what im doing tomoro? __________________ ~Grace and May~ My sexy ladies who I will always love Savannah Vince

07-16-2007, 06:03 PM	#9
canadianlover Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,261 Images: 193	Checking My Wintec __________________ ~Grace and May~ My sexy ladies who I will always love Savannah Vince

07-16-2007, 07:58 AM	#3
xxrider21xx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 603	Being the ditz that I am, I just can't picture what you are talking about. Can someone please take a picture to show me? Thanks so Much!!!

07-16-2007, 10:08 AM	#4
Temposmom Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 1,115 Images: 13	Here is some great stuff, some pics are a bit dark though: Saddle Construction You are looking at/for the "point pockets".

07-16-2007, 06:08 PM	#10
Reyven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: GA Posts: 1,030 Images: 14 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks for letting us know!!! I have a new one, so I doubt anything is wrong with it yet, but I will check occassionally! Thanks again!

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