Posted 2018-09-19 2:34 PM Subject: RE: 5 star, Best Ever or Tod Slone saddle pads?
Regular
Posts: 82
I use to like 5-Stars and still have some but after a year of use one one them broke down really bad and I needed a new pad so I got another slone. I have another 5-Star that has also aged badly, but two that haven’t. The slones definitely hold up better under hard use in my experience.
Posted 2018-09-19 4:07 PM Subject: RE: 5 star, Best Ever or Tod Slone saddle pads?
A Somebody to Everybody
Posts: 41354 Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas
5 Star is my favorite by far, I love the contour and I love that you can have them custom with cool wear leathers and have your name or brand put on them, I do have a Tod Slone too .
Posted 2018-09-19 4:11 PM Subject: RE: 5 star, Best Ever or Tod Slone saddle pads?
Expert
Posts: 5290
I switched from 5 star to Saddle right. Yes, they were 350.00 each but pretty much never have to be replaced. I love how thin they are and the protection they offer. I was replacing my five stars every couple years.
Posted 2018-09-19 7:51 PM Subject: RE: 5 star, Best Ever or Tod Slone saddle pads?
Location: in the ozone
5 Star only. They have lasted us - with really hard use - for years. I am surprised the one poster has had theirs wearing poorly - maybe let the company know?
Posted 2018-09-20 8:36 AM Subject: RE: 5 star, Best Ever or Tod Slone saddle pads?
Elite Veteran
Posts: 754 Location: Arkansas
I prefer 5Star for my barrel pad and Tod Slone for my roping pad. I've had a Best Ever as well--they are good pads for the $$, but don't hold up like 5Star and Slone.
Posted 2018-09-20 3:30 PM Subject: RE: 5 star, Best Ever or Tod Slone saddle pads?
Unable to Live Without Chocolate or Coffee
Posts: 1841
5 star for high withers or if you just want a "softer" felt pad. tod slone or best ever are pretty similar for low to average withers. they just don't have enough contour for higher withers. but i think best ever did come out with a "split wither" option for that reason... they are all pretty similar really. but i know my 5 star did last a loooong time especially if you take good care of them!
I use a csi on most all my horses. otherwise i use a team equine.