Posted 2014-12-23 4:32 PM Subject: The New(ish) Martin FX3 Barrel Saddles
Expert
Posts: 1631 Location: Somewhere around here
It was a few months ago when I first saw these two new saddles in a NRS catalog. They're Martin made but have a round skirt, taller horn, and has an axis true fit saddle tree. Honestly I like to look of this style more, just because I love tall horns and round skirts, but I was curious on anyone's takes on it or if anyone has tried it out and used it. Also very curious on the different saddle tree.
Posted 2014-12-23 6:26 PM Subject: RE: The New(ish) Martin FX3 Barrel Saddles
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Posts: 461 Location: Illinois
I don't own one but I did a lot of research on them because I was really looking into getting one. What I found out was that compared to the crown c it sits you back on yoyr pockets and the crown c sits you more on your crotch. So it depends on your riding style. I have also heard that it is basically the replacement for the old martin racer. Hope that helps!
Posted 2014-12-23 8:12 PM Subject: RE: The New(ish) Martin FX3 Barrel Saddles
Chasin my Dream
Posts: 13651 Location: Alberta
I bought an FX this fall, it fits my harder to fit gelding and I like how it sits me...as stated does sit you back on your pockets, but doesn't throw your feet forward, it sits me just right.
Posted 2014-12-24 12:36 PM Subject: RE: The New(ish) Martin FX3 Barrel Saddles
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Posts: 3815 Location: The best kept secret in TX
We have trouble keeping them stocked where I work. A lot of women love them and even have their horse fitted for one when they can bring them in. I haven't heard anything negative about them yet. But I'm sure there are a few out there that don't like it. I have no first hand experience with them.
Posted 2014-12-24 4:42 PM Subject: RE: The New(ish) Martin FX3 Barrel Saddles
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Posts: 1032 Location: Oklahoma
How are they weight wise?? I love love my Caldwell but am riding a tiny little mare now and find myself for the first time ever, worrying about wight. Mayybe I just need to loose 10 pounds. lol
The New(ish) Martin FX3 Barrel Saddles
