>Fhoenix wobble & molding difficulty<
Yes, I found the same issues with the Fhoenix, that's why I stopped
representing them. The foam takes impossibly long to mold
esp in the cooler months of the year and if you live in the northern
climes..forget it in the winter. Hard as a rock for horse & rider. Most of
my demo clients found it to be laterally unstable as well except on the
higher whithered horses which is why I represented them in the first place.
The panels are deep which is why they work better for the higher whithered
horses..you need the extra clearance on them. Many of my clients who
fortunately tried BEFORE they bought likened the seat on the Fhoenix to
straddling a toilet seat..I can second that.
The new ones have a little less of the straddling a toilet seat feeling &,
but are the same foam. If you live in the South or Southwest the molding
will happen quicker because of the warmer temps, but the depth of the panels
still sits you not as close contact as most riders like. The flap even in
the GP is very straight with stirrup bars in a fixed position set VERY far
back..tooo far back for all but the most diehard upper level dressage
ridersIn other words a pain in the proverbial hip joint.
They are beautifully made & will last a very long time due to the quality of
the leather.
If anyone is thinking of buying one, please, please try BEFORE you buy for
at least 10 days. Don't be tempted to buy off E-Bay
unless you can negotiate a trial period.
Kaaren
