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Wild1 Reg. Oct 2008	Posted 2018-01-14 11:40 AM Subject: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Elite Veteran Posts: 863	I recently bought a double j flex tree and i also have a circle y flex tree lisa lockhart, but I've left them in my trailer so far this winter, never even thinking about these sub zero temps could these rubber trees crack now? I emailed circle y but no response yet. I'm fearing the worst being rubber and the below zero temps we've had.
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mtcanchazer Reg. Apr 2012	Posted 2018-01-14 12:35 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Total Germophobe Posts: 6443 Location: Montana	I don't know, it never crossed my mind until you mentioned it. I heard that heat will warp them, but I haven't heard about cold weather harming them. Interested to see what Circle Y has to say.
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SloRide Reg. Oct 2011	Posted 2018-01-14 7:01 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Extreme Veteran Posts: 380	It's most likely fine. The issue is that they could become brittle in the cold making them easy to crack. I don't use my flex tree in the winter and in the summer I just make sure it's not sitting in some odd position and keep it on a sadfle stand. I have not seen one of these warp but it does make sense that it could do that in the heat if it's laying funny. Edited by SloRide 2018-01-14 7:02 PM
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Wild1 Reg. Oct 2008	Posted 2018-01-14 7:24 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Elite Veteran Posts: 863	SloRide - 2018-01-14 7:01 PM It's most likely fine. The issue is that they could become brittle in the cold making them easy to crack. I don't use my flex tree in the winter and in the summer I just make sure it's not sitting in some odd position and keep it on a sadfle stand. I have not seen one of these warp but it does make sense that it could do that in the heat if it's laying funny. Thanks! I just brought it in the house today since I won't be riding until spring gets here! Just really had me wondering
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r_beau Reg. Apr 2010	Posted 2018-01-15 9:00 AM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Born not Made Posts: 2937 Location: North Dakota	Huh. Never even thought about it actually. My tack stays in my trailer 24/7 and I live in North Dakota. Granted, I don't do a lot of riding in the winter and won't ride when it's below zero. I too have a Lisa Lockhart flex2 saddle.
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stayceem Reg. May 2007	Posted 2018-01-15 12:45 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Not Afraid to Work Posts: 4717	I've also never thought about it but I have had my Sibley for 10 years and seems sound as far as I can tell. I am in MN but don't ride when its below 20s. Otherwise my tack is in the barn or trailer year round.
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turnthree Reg. Oct 2016	Posted 2018-01-15 1:00 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
	I don't see where they would. I mean they are meant to be flexible so they are built to move. Here is a pretty good video about the Circle Y's. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBuiOj7L3wE
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hlc84 Reg. Nov 2012	Posted 2018-01-15 1:46 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Member Posts: 30	I have ridden the Circle Y Marlene Flex trees for years and currently have a Lisa Lockhart too. I have never had any trouble with mine in the heat or cold.
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Wild1 Reg. Oct 2008	Posted 2018-01-15 1:56 PM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
Elite Veteran Posts: 863	Thank you everyone and thanks for posting that video!
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horsegirl Reg. Feb 2004	Posted 2018-01-16 7:56 AM Subject: RE: Flex tree saddles in cold temps
The One Posts: 7998 Location: South Georgia	I've got a Circle Y Special EFFX and I've never noticed anything crazy. I keep mine in the trailer all year. I will say though, that if it's lower than 40, no riding is happening for me! lol
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