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| what is the purpose of a 5 bit?? what does it do and why is everyone using one?
whats the difference between a 5 bit and a 6 bit?
whats similar to a 5 bit? |
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Location: Phoenix | I haven't used either but it looks like the 5 might offer more lift than the 6, quicker response, and maybe more shoulder control? 6 has more gag.
Edited by hammer_time 2016-02-07 1:28 PM
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Location: IL | Interested to see what others say, I've wondered this myself lol |
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Location: Southern Indiana | Barrelhorsehelp1 - 2016-02-06 8:03 PM
what is the purpose of a 5 bit?? what does it do and why is everyone using one?
whats the difference between a 5 bit and a 6 bit?
whats similar to a 5 bit?
I often go to a five bit when a ring bit isn't enough. It's got enough bite, but isn't intimidating and will give you a little bit of lift. It has some leverage since it has a purchase, but no shank. It's got a pretty quick reaction. All are reasons a lot of people use them. They are a handy bit to have. A lot of colts move into them pretty easily.
A six bit doesn't really have any leverage and has a lot more gag, so slower reaction. I've never really liked these. I prefer bits with less gag and a quicker reaction, but that's just me.
What's similar to a 5 bit? Hmm there really isn't anything out there thats similar, but if I didn't have the 5 bit, I'd probably reach for a short shank lifter. Most bits without a shank have a lot of gag and that's what makes the 5 bit unique. |
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Location: "Si Fi" Ville | Can someone post a photo of the 5 bit, please? Where do you find this? |
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Location: North Dakota | Almost to the bottom of the page, never had a 5 but looks like it would have the same action as a goostree simplicity only with a little "quicker" response time??? The 6 is OK, not a lot of gag or whoa, good step up bit from a ring snaffle.
http://lwbits.com/Lift-Bits.html
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Location: North Dakota | LMS - 2016-02-08 4:54 PM Almost to the bottom of the page, never had a 5 but looks like it would have the same action as a goostree simplicity only with a little "quicker" response time??? The 6 is OK, not a lot of gag or whoa, good step up bit from a ring snaffle.
http://lwbits.com/Lift-Bits.html
I want that heart bit on there. It's adorable. Sorry. Off track! I would agree that it has less gag than a 6 or simplicity so would have a quicker response but doesn't appear to be overly harsh. Looks like a decent bit. |
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Location: Wearing a winter coat...... | TheDutchMan01 - 2016-02-07 9:27 PM
Barrelhorsehelp1 - 2016-02-06 8:03 PM
what is the purpose of a 5 bit?? what does it do and why is everyone using one?
whats the difference between a 5 bit and a 6 bit?
whats similar to a 5 bit?
I often go to a five bit when a ring bit isn't enough. It's got enough bite, but isn't intimidating and will give you a little bit of lift. It has some leverage since it has a purchase, but no shank. It's got a pretty quick reaction. All are reasons a lot of people use them. They are a handy bit to have. A lot of colts move into them pretty easily.
A six bit doesn't really have any leverage and has a lot more gag, so slower reaction. I've never really liked these. I prefer bits with less gag and a quicker reaction, but that's just me.
What's similar to a 5 bit? Hmm there really isn't anything out there thats similar, but if I didn't have the 5 bit, I'd probably reach for a short shank lifter. Most bits without a shank have a lot of gag and that's what makes the 5 bit unique.
This exactly!! I like this as a step up bit from an Oring. |
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