Anyone here a dealer? 
Do they ever offer free shipping? 
Are there any other pads comparable that aren't as expensive? 

My parents are getting me one for Christmas but I feel bad it's almost $460 after taxes and shipping. 

they did away with dealers, buy direct only now

yes they do offer free shipping specials. I got mine with free shipping during a special they ran earlier this year. Get on thier email list or follow them on facebook

comparable, no. But you can find used ones on facebook. Just watch out for scammers, theyre everywhere now lol

I know they are very expensive, but they are well worth the money in my opinion. I don't think there is a pad comparable either. 

I prefer my Saddleright to my CSI - but we have one horse/saddle combination that the CSI is the way to go.

Personally the CSI is just too bulky for my liking.

just food for thought.  The saddlerights are cheaper too.

I've been using a CSI for about 6 months and overall I'm happy with it. I did a lot of research prior to purchasing and this one just seemed the best for my situation. My mare is thick and downhill so saddles just dont fit her quite right (I call her a potato). I personally feel like my saddle rides so much more level since I started using the CSI and therefore our runs have improved since I can keep my feet more forward - as far as her attitude about saddling, I havnt seen much difference but I think that's a learned behavior and she's a bit bratty in general anyway. They have a 30-day guarantee so if you dont like it after 30 days you can send it back and they will issue you a full refund.

They've definitely lasted way longer than any pad I've ever had. The one I use daily is probably 7-8 years old now, if not more. Anything previous has lasted 2 years or so before it was comressed down. And I like being able to just flip flop the liners out for different horses. I can wash the liner and switch another out with it and still have a pad to ride while it's drying for a couple days. Or flipping the liner over when one side gets too gross or crusty, especially in winter when washing is almost impossible. They're so much more versatile and after you break them in they aren't as stiff or bulky feeling anymore. And you really only have to buy the whole package once, any time after that you can just buy replacement liners which don't cost anymore than other pads 

I've been riding CSI pads for a year now and love them. I switched everything to them in 2019. They're more expensive but they last and I feel like I save money on Chiro and vet using them. My horses rarely if ever need chiro work any more. I also think if you have a hard to fit horse for a saddle that this pad can help relieve any pressure points associated with that. I use them on barrel and rope horses. 

Thank you all. 

I know they're good pads, we got my dad one years ago for his ranch horse that he would sore every time he'd rope something. He sloaps down a little and it made a ton of difference. 

I felt bad asking my parents to spend that much, I have no idea if they ordered it or now. I was bummed they did away with dealers, I'd of liked to buy it from an independant dealer.