Weaver Cougar & Avao Sit both more comfortable than Weaver Wide-back?

[Robert P]

Feedback I've gotten in here is that this Weaver Wide-back is going to be less comfortable than a saddle with leg loops. Would you anticipate both/either of the other options to be significantly more comfortable? Between the Sit and the Cougar is there one you'd recommend over the other?

One appeal of all these models is they'll fit me - many other models don't come in a size that will.

Thanks.

Weaver Wide-back butt-strap type



Avao Sit



Weaver Cougar

 

[MasterBlaster]

I'd choose the Cougar.

 

[benhughey]

I second the Cougar. I feel like you will like the bride way better.

 

[Raj]

I had the same sort of question not too long ago, I went with the Cougar, despite it's weight I hardly notice it, I find it a very comfortable saddle (I'm 175 walking around, another 20 loaded up). The bridge rings can be adjusted to fit a bit better. In my case, sometimes the leg loops need to be slightly rotated during climbs for comfort, but it's not a big deal. I installed an large aluminum ring on the bridge, but next time I will probably install a steel one.... don't forget to order extra bridges with it.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Weight? It's heavy? It doesn't look heavy. My Versatile, now THAT sucker's heavy!

 

[Raj]

about 6.8 pounds, according to the catalog.

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Cougar

 

[Robert P]

Okay thanks all. Sounds like the consensus is the cougar.