What do the numbers on an Antares saddle mean?
It is the 2,491 saddle made in 2012. The third line tells us the flap, a longer (3), normal (N) shaped flap. The fourth line tells us the seat size, a 17.5”, and the seat width, L. Antares has 3 seat widths with E being narrow, L and XL begin the widest.
How do you tell what year your saddle was made?
Look for the manufacturer’s name and logo to be stamped in plain sight on the saddle. Check on the back, the skirts or on a plate underneath the jockey. Contact the saddle’s manufacturer for information about the saddle’s age. Most manufacturers will be able to tell you the age of the saddle using the serial number.
How do I identify my saddle?
Look under the flap for the name, country of origin, and any identifying serial number. These often are stamped on the sweat panel or under the leg flap near the girth straps. Common saddle brands are Crosby, Kieffer, and Steuben, but there are many others.
Is Antares a good saddle?
Performance. The Antares is a high performance racing saddle. It is firm and offers excellent power transfer. It does not have a distinctive sweet spot like the Fizik Aliante, and its flat profile favors the rider who likes to move around and use the whole saddle.
What is the difference between Fizik Antares R3 and R5?
The base model R5 shares the new design of the R3 and R1 but has a carbon-injected nylon base, K:ium rails and a microtex cover. It weighs 245g. Fizik has also redsigned the Kurve saddle range. The Kurve’s unique Mobius rail design debuted as a 3D-forged alloy piece but it’s now been reworked in braided carbon-fibre.
What are used saddles worth?
The price of the saddle compared to the market value The most popular price on used saddles is $500-$600 but this more often than not isn’t an accurate market value. Especially when it comes to the import saddles which can have a new retail price of $450… be sure you are not over paying for a low quality import saddle.
How can I sell my saddle fast?
6 Tips for Selling a Saddle Online
- Know your saddle, and do some price comparison. First, forget it’s your saddle.
- Take a bazillion pictures.
- Write your ad: It should include the following information:
- Post it as many places as possible–but keep track of expiration dates.
- Sit back and wait.
- Time to ship!
What are used horse saddles worth?
How much is a saddle worth?
On average, a horse saddle will cost around $500. But as we just stated, the price of horse saddles is influenced by many factors, thus it can vary greatly from one saddle to another. While some saddles will cost as low as $100, others can go up to $ 8, 000 or more. Let’s break down these prices for you.